The Paris-born, Chicago-based drummer and producer Makaya McCraven released a double-album called Off The Record in early October: on the last day of the month, its four constituent pieces are being made available separately. Whether ingested in individual helpings or as one big blow-out, this food for the mind comes with one predominant flavour: it’s music that seeks to prove that there is hope for humanity despite the best efforts of digital ‘disruptors’.
INSPIRATION
Informed by everything from jungle to Krautrock and musique concrète, Tortoise broke new ground 30 years ago. Returning after nine years away, ‘it’s a different world’, they say.
At the back of his North London garden stands a new structure – three levels of wood, glass and shelves of vinyl. This is Gilles Peterson’s Emerald Ballroom also known as The Green Ball.
The twenty-nine tracks on this compilation chronicle Peterson’s long-standing affinity for and connection to International Anthem’s expansive creative music community.
“Yussef Dayes In Japan” in collaboration with Audio-Technica, documents his trip to Japan and features a live performance with the majestic Mount Fuji in the background.
Ceramic Dog, debut in Greece at Gazarte Ground Stage on November 13, 2024.
Known for their unique sound that blends rock, jazz, blues and experimental music, Ceramic Dog has been welcomed and celebrated by fans.
Colin Stetson one of the most visible and celebrated saxophonists across a wide range of streams in the musical universe for the first time in Greece, on October 19, 2024 at Gazarte Ground.
We already have some tools at hand. Many of us are already using them. We need to support them, and build more.
Tortoise is widely considered one of the most influential music groups of the last 40 years, with a wide-reaching impact on the contemporary music scene.
Tracing The Lines is a creative exploration of International Anthem Recording Co. and the community that surrounds it.