#120: Xhosa Cole

One-take to tape, eternal red-lining, escaping the concert hall. The Tiohtià:ke/Montréal-based maker of concrète electronic tape music discusses three important albums.Jeremy's picks:Magnolia Electric Co. – JosephineBaby Huey – The Baby Huey Story: The Living LegendLuc Ferrari – Presque RienA record Jeremy's been recently enjoying:iPhupho L'ka Biko – AzaniaJeremy has two new solo records: MASSES on We Here And Now, and Cablcar on Halocline Trance. His Bandcamp is here, and you can also find him on Cargo Collective.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Tascam masterpieces, deadly post-show oil slick, the cult of personality. The member of black metal/shoegaze band Pyramids discusses three important albums. Rich's picks: Lifelover – PulverElliott Smith – XOInk & Dagger – The Fine Art Of Original SinThe new Pyramids album is called Pythagoras and it's out now on The Flenser. Check it out on Bandcamp. You can also find Pyramids on Instagram.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Methodical and playful, the Radigue over your shoulder, one riff played well. Sound artist and musician Robbie Judkins discusses three important albums.Robbie's picks:Black To Comm – Alphabet 1968Èliane Radigue – Jetsun MilaLungfish – Artificial HorizonRobbie's latest album, Every Movement, is out now on Brachliegen Tapes. Find Robbie on Cargo Collective, Bandcamp and Instagram.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Sound through helium, medieval flute on a hill, puncturing the tension. The Berlin-based producer and musician discusses three important albums.Tim's picks:Second Woman – S/WKara-Lis Coverdale – A 480The Hilliard Ensemble – PerotinTim's new album, Trill Scan, is out now on Constellation. You can also check it out on Tim's bandcamp. His website is here.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Pieces of life, countryside backpack diffusions, noisy-distorted-no-wave-crazy-guitar. The Paris-based guitarist discusses three important albums.Nina's picks: Gastr Del Sol – Upgrade & AfterlifeGéométries – NebuloasaOfficine – S/T (2E)Nina's new album, Bye Bye Bird, is out now on Ideologic Organ. Check it out on Bandcamp. Nina is also on Instagram.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Elegant and effusive, timeless eternities, bulky sounds. The Brussels-based sound artist and composer discusses three important albums.Liew's picks:Susan Alcorn – SoledadDavid Behrman – Leapday NightPortishead – ThirdLiew's latest album is titled In All Possible Places At Once, released on Chinabot. Check it out here. Liew's website is here.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Hunting for errors, the lesson in Queens, massive dub sound systems, peripheral vibes. Simon Grab and David Meier discuss four important albums.Simon's picks: Dhangsha – Broadcast Signal IntrusionDJ K – PANICO NO SUBMUNDODavid's picks: Tyshawn Sorey – that / notAlice Coltrane – Journey In SatchidanandaSimon and David's collaborative album is titled Porœs, and it's out now on -OUS. Check out out on Bandcamp. Here's Simon's website, and here's David's website.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

3am Vegas haze, inappropriate wedding songs, coffee shop intensity vortex. The host of Crucial Listening discusses three important albums.Jack's picks:R.E.M. – Automatic For The PeopleBaby Dee – Love's Small SongJUNKO / SACHIKO – Vasilisa The BeautifulI'll be back with a guest next time. Thank you so much for all your support, I'm grateful!Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Sound as living entity, eating your greens, divinity and dedication. The Berlin-based, Mexican multimedia artist and DJ discusses three important albums.Daniela's picks:Éliane Radigue – Trilogie de la MortCoil – Musick To Play In The Dark Vol 1 / Vol 2Alice Coltrane – EternityDaniela Huerta's solo debut album, Soplo, is out now on Elevator Bath. Check it out here. Her website is here and she's also on Instagram. Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening

Rothko croissants, records like old trees, cave-age slowcore. The French musician and artist discusses three important albums.Félicia's picks:Morton Feldman – Rothko Chapel  | Why Patterns?Robert Ashley – Private PartsLow – I Could Live In HopeFélicia's latest album, Space As An Instrument, is out now on Shelter Press. Check it out here. Her website is here and she's also on Instagram.Donate to Crucial Listening on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/cruciallistening