"The Manchester Mekon were a group of musicians that were active from the end of the 70's to the beginning of the 80's in Manchester. Influenced by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, Igor Stravinsky, King Crimson, Maurice Revel, Pink Floyd the Manchester Mekon ...
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TRANS-3 | DISCOS TRANSGENERO
"Active in Los Angeles' 1980-1986 underground music scene, John Lafia is best known for the hypnotic album Prayers, released through Barry Craig's influential, cassette-only label Trance Port Tapes. "Life Is Short", "A Promise", "Dream", "Hidden Things", "Spaghetti ...
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TRANS-6 | DISCOS TRANSGENERO
"Vuelo por las Alturas de Alhambra was originally published in 1988 on Discos Esplendor Geométrico and it is a hidden gem in the catalogue of this influential Spanish label. The album unfolds a series of subtle and mesmerizing compositions inspired by the legacy of ...
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TRANS-8 | DISCOS TRANSGENERO
"8-Infinities represents Discos Transgenero's first contemporary release after several reissues and archival projects. Stepping away from customary North-American guitar traditions, Ameel Brecht (core member of Razen) presents an utterly singular take on early European ...
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TRANS-09 | DISCOS TRANSGENERO
"Idyll is a hell of a beast, leaves conventional Noise Rock patterns behind and opens up to a sinister journey through cathartic, sonic and powerful sounds." (label info)
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MÖSLP009 | MÖRTEL SOUNDS
"Following their 2024 debut La grande accumulation, Anadol (Gözen Atila) and Marie Klock return with Manivelles. Hailed by The Quietus as a duo that pushes each other to "greater heights of oddness," the pair produces an undefinable mix of folk, kraut, and pop nested ...
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PINGIPUNG86 | PINGIPUNG
1976 markiert das Erscheinungsjahr der ersten Punk-Singles - und 50 Jahre später feiern zwei Anthologien dieses Jubiläum mit einem einzigartigen Doppelblick auf die Geschichte des Genres. In Bored Teenagers und Angriff aufs Schlaraffenland wählen über 200 ...
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978-3-95575-257-6 | VENTIL VERLAG
1976 markiert das Erscheinungsjahr der ersten Punk-Singles - und 50 Jahre später feiern zwei Anthologien dieses Jubiläum mit einem einzigartigen Doppelblick auf die Geschichte des Genres. In "Bored Teenagers" Musiker:innen, Autor:innen, Fanzine-Macher:innen, ...
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978-3-95575-258-3 | VENTIL VERLAG
Alexander Hacke became obsessed with classical music at an early age, but ended up dropping out of school and hanging out with punks, squatters, and bohemians in the West Berlin underground scene. After his first music projects under the pseudonym Alexander von Borsig, ...
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9783955752545 | VENTIL VERLAG
"Happy Today, the third album from guitarist/bandleader Jeff Parker's long-running ETA IVtet, was recorded live at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on August 20, 2025. This fresh entry into the IVtet's catalog captures Parker and the band - including drummer Jay Bellerose, ...
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IARCD0109 | INTERNATIONAL ANTHEM
