These releases range from jazz to indie rock to world-music-influenced electronica, and represent a range of production methods.
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JOHN SCOFIELD: PIETY STREET (EMARCY) BACKED BY A KILLER BAND THAT INCLUDES JOHN CLEARY, GEORGE PORTER JR. (OF METERS FAME), RICKY FATAAR, JOHN BOUTTé, AND SHANNON POWEL, SCOFIELD DISHES UP NEW ORLEANS-TINGED GOSPEL AND BLUES WITH A JAZZY
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MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND: SOY SAUCE (NACIONAL)
Camilio Lara is the Mexican Institute of Sound, and here he teams up with producer Holger Beier to once again blend electronica and hip-hop with traditional Mexican music. |
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SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT: REINTEGRATION TIME (NORMALS WELCOME)
The six-piece Canadian electronic/dance/rock outfit features two drummers and multiple bassists, and uses all analog synths. |
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AKRON FAMILY: SET 'EM WILD SET 'EM FREE (DEAD OCEANS)
Imaginatively produced, deeply textured rock with folk, psychedelic, and numerous other influences. The more you listen, the more you like. |
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OMER KLEIN: HEART BEATS (SMALLS)
The Isreali pianist, who now resides in New York City, offers up a tasty set of solo jazz pieces that incorporate Middle Eastern melodic influences. |