Podcast Summary
Bandcamp discoveries: Bandcamp Friday allows listeners to directly support artists like Rafael Roginski and Paul Lowland by purchasing and reviewing their unique music inspired by nature.
Nicki's Knitches is a monthly music show where Nicki Hart Kelly shares her bandcamp discoveries and supports the artists by purchasing and reviewing their music. This month, she featured Rafael Roginski's atmospheric guitar compositions inspired by the pastoral Suvalki region of Poland and Paul Lowland's folk-electronica tunes reflecting Epping Forest. Bandcamp Friday is coming up, where 100% of purchases go directly to the artists. Rafael's song "Syreneesh Vereves" and Paul's songs "Traffic jam in the Bell Common Tunnel" and "Grimston's Oat" were highlighted. Both artists showcase unique sounds and evoke imagery of nature through their music. Listeners are encouraged to support these artists and explore their music on bandcamp.com.
PragueRock.com musical diversity: PragueRock.com showcases a wide range of musical talent through diverse acts like Yellow Saturnians, Vincent Carr, and Rolf Zero, offering listeners an opportunity to discover unique sounds and genres.
PragueRock.com, an online radio station, hosts a variety of shows featuring diverse musical genres and artists. Three of these acts, Yellow Saturnians, Vincent Carr, and Rolf Zero, were highlighted in the discussion. Yellow Saturnians, a Russian band, creates gritty, space-themed music with heavy instrumentation and sci-fi influences. Vincent Carr, a solo artist, produces improvised music with acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, and synthesizers, drawing inspiration from literature. Rolf Zero, an eclectic Australian ensemble, seamlessly transitions between genres, showcasing their versatility and comfort in various musical styles. Each artist brings unique elements to the table, making PragueRock.com a platform for discovering and appreciating a wide range of musical talent.
Anthropocene era, Sonas Umbra: Sonas Umbra's Anthropocene Blues album explores the end of the Holocene era, uses sound bites from figures like David Attenborough, and challenges listeners to address the consequences of human impact on the world and strive for a sustainable future.
Sonas Umbra's latest release transports listeners to a dreamlike, haunting, and mythological place, where complex and edgy musical and spoken diatribes explore pressing modern issues. The album, "Anthropocene Blues," reflects on the end of the Holocene era and the urgent need for humans to address the consequences of our impact on the world. With the use of sound bites from figures like David Attenborough, the album delves into the Anthropocene age and the need for practical solutions to preserve our planet. Favorite tracks include "Fast Where's the Night?," "Let it You Know," "Sonas Umbra," and "Whiteout, part six." This release challenges listeners to confront the reality of our changing world and encourages action towards a sustainable future.
New Musical Discoveries: Mark Bernal introduced listeners to Elkhorn, a desert-inspired duo, and Osbold, a mesmerizing solo artist, whose latest releases have been on heavy rotation since discovery
Mark Bernal introduced listeners on progrock.com to two captivating new musical discoveries. The first is Elkhorn, a duo comprised of Drew Gardner and Jesse Shepard, who create hypnotic trip music inspired by the desert southwest. Their release features a range of instruments, including electric and acoustic guitars, zither, bass, vibes, and heart. The second is solo artist Andy Aquarius, performing under the name Osbold. His latest album is a mesmerizing and addictive tribute to an unnamed coastal area, with piano as the foundation and subtle contributions from bass, guitars, synths, and vocals. Both Elkhorn's "Inside Spider Rock" and Osbold's "Entercape" have been on heavy rotation for the listener since their discovery. Additionally, the bumper music used during the segment was provided by Tang Kelly and can be purchased on Bandcamp.