San Francisco, CA

2024 has continued the trend of the last few years – remarkable amounts of high-quality music being released from artists all over the world. In any event, this list is a representation of the recordings that have grabbed my attention over the last six months. It is not comprehensive or complete, and does not try to be. There are literally hundreds of albums that probably should be on this list, but I haven’t yet been able to get to them. Also, a small number of the albums listed below have not yet been officially released, but are coming out within the next few weeks. I don’t see how it hurts to include them.

Avant Music News Best of the First Half of 2024

Source: Burning Ambulance. Lots of focus on jazz, metal, and the weird. So far, it’s been a slow year compared to last year: only about 300 albums (box sets count as a single entry) have landed here in 2023. Of those, the 50 that have given me the most pleasure are listed below, unranked, in alphabetical order. A lot of them are also part of my Bandcamp collection, so feel free to check that out, too.

Half-Year Roundup From Burning Ambulance

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Christopher Dammann Sextet with Scott Clark, Edward Wilkerson, Jon Irabagon, James Davis, Mabel Kwan. FLUTTER : Fay Victor, Nicole Mitchell, with Devon Gates. Jeb Bishop, Macie Stewart, Jim Baker, Michael Zerang. Monday, July 08. Beat Kitchen. 2100 W Belmont. 773.281.4444. 8:00PM. Extraordinary Popular Delusions. Thursday, July 11. Constellation. 3111 N...

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Legendary producer Peter Collins passed away at 73 years of age. He helped produce classic tracks for bands such as Rush, Queensrÿche, Alice Cooper, and many more. Rush posted about Collins’ passing on their Instagram with this as the caption:. “Peter Collins was our beloved producer for four...

News: Peter Collins Passes Away at 73

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Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz

Former Editor of MAG Magazine, the host of Round Springfield and the musical artist formerly known as Cossbysweater, Allie Goertz is a popular writer, musician, podcaster and content curator. One of the few singer/songwriters to be immortalized in a song by Nerf Herder, Goertz has also appeared on-camera on a variety of projects, including Into The Dark, Arrested Development and the award-winning Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. She was notably also on the creative teams of @midnight and Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Allie Goertz On "Peeled Back," NIN, TMBG, Nerf Herder & More - "Paltrocast" Exclusive

Jarl – Neurotransmitters​-​Sphere​-​Music (dl + cd published by Reverse Alignment). “Neurotransmitters Sphere Music” is Jarl’s sixth album on Reverse Alignment, following on from 2021’s CD release “Spectrum Confusion”. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that help nerve cells communicate with each other. Referring to this concept, “Neurotransmitters-Sphere-Music” consists of four pieces showcasing his trademark psychedelic, hypnotic approach, based on minimal sequencing, analogue pulsating synthesizers chords and repetitive percussive layers.

New Releases From Unexplained Sounds Group

Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

Indie bands are musical groups that operate independently of major record labels, often characterized by their DIY approach to production and distribution. They typically explore innovative and diverse sounds, blending genres and pushing creative boundaries. This independence allows for artistic freedom, leading to unique and authentic music that resonates with niche audiences. Indie bands often cultivate strong connections with their fans through intimate live performances and grassroots marketing. Their music reflects a commitment to originality and expression, making them a dynamic and influential force in the music industry, celebrated for their creativity and cultural impact.

15 Best Indie Bands of All Time

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

Rafael Timoner is a multidisciplinary artist (painting, sculpture, engraving, photography, installations…) who likes to think of musical pigments, tones, textures in paint, or welds, oxides and brilliance of sculptural metals… Mutating into frequencies, tones, tonalities, rhythms, times… and thus becoming part of his new “palette”.

Modulisme 109: Rafael Timoner

Hard not to chuckle at the river-rafting group coming down the rocks and being surprised by the jolt of speed, especially when they’re laughing so hard themselves. This place. The clear water, the sound of it rolling, the rocks around, trees, vines, moss for the tardigrades, dirt, bugs, birdsong during the day, peeper-frogs trying to get laid at night; life. Some clouds today, which is perfect. The van came early — 12:15PM for a 4:15 show start — but it’s a pleasure just to be here and sit, smell the water, drink my coffee and feel a little bit of spray to take the edge off the heat. Today I remembered my hat. Stuffed it in the camera bag last night to be sure.

Notes From Bear Stone Festival 2024 — Day 4

Colorado State

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The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

Only You Know and I Know is not only the name of one of his biggest hits, but it is also now the title of Dave Mason’s forthcoming autobiography. It’s a freewheeling testament proving that Dave was one of the most Zelig of rockers. He’s a “quiet giant” who had his fingerprints all over the work of not only the famous group he co-founded, Traffic, but defining tracks by pals like Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Derek and the Dominoes, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Delaney & Bonnie, Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, Fleetwood Mac and many more.

Rock’s Everywhere Man Dave Mason Pens A Memoir

David Gilmour has just shared a tranquil rehearsal clip in preparation for his upcoming live dates. The video captures Gilmour performing Pink Floyd’s classic Wish You Were Here alongside fellow guitarist Ben Worsley, with an unexpected appearance from Gilmour’s dog, Wesley, who clearly enjoys the soothing atmosphere. This...

David Gilmour Shares Tranquil Rehearsal Video Featuring Wesley the Dog

The Belgian artist has passed away due to breast cancer. Born in Libramont-Chevigny, Belgium, Devos studied at the Institut de Musique et de Pédagogie in Namur with Benoît Giaux and Élise Gäbele. She went on to get a Master of Art in 2013 at the Royal Academy of Music in London, under Lillian Watson.

Soprano Jodie Devos Has Died, Aged 35

Swedish trio Beckahesten creates ominous ambient soundscapes that restlessly shift and roil. Sva​̈​ltens Tid (The Time of Famine) also features sung / chanted vocals and slow-paced martial percussion. Thus, the album lands somewhere between neoclassical dark wave, Northern European folk, and experimental ambient. While the lyrics are...

AMN Reviews: Beckahesten – Sva​̈​ltens Tid (2024; Cyclic Law)

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Other Minds Festival 28 in San Francisco Late September

Trimpin – The Cello Quartet, world premiere; Lori Goldston, cello; Margaret Fisher, choreography; Joel Herzfeld, Bri Crabtree, Calvin Kai Ku, circus artists. Trimpin – The Cello...

Other Minds Festival 28 in San Francisco Late September

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