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One's the high street chain based on shifting units the other's the local indie based on consumer connection and shifting fewer units. I'm sure other analogies abound. When I saw the writer was in Galaxie 500 I had to smile, quintessential Indie band which isn't a bad thing at all but easy to see why he loves Bandcamp. He probably had trouble getting his CDs stocked in Tower and HMV back in the dark ages

I hadn't read them but I feel compelled to now I saw the Orchestra in London about five years ago having not heard any of their music, just booked on reputation. They were tremendous. I definitely heard how the reputation was gained. The other thing i remember is the CDs for sale on her merch table were crazily expensive, about £25. Was pleased when 'Data Lords' was available as a download.

And now... Ray Russell - Rites And Rituals [CBS]

Bennink/Mengelberg/Tchicai - Instant Composers Pool [ICP] first listen, definitely won't be the last

I've had this for a few weeks and after a number of plays think it's a very strong release. Nice contrast between the two sets.

Of interest to chose of us interested in Evan Parker. I've not watched it yet but Trance Map at the Vortex is one of the most outstanding of Evan's concerts I've attended over the years. Mind you that was set up with surround speakers around the venue which may not be easy for all of us to replicate. Anyway, here it is

This is well worth a watch if it's available to you in US https://www.thesocial.com/from-here-to-before-and-back-again-kieran-evans/

Did this get posted previously? Not too tangential, I hope

Just got to track 3, Byard Lancaster 'Drummers Of Ibadan'. I need that in my life now! I feel a purchase coming on

First listen this morning and I agree it's a very strong statement but then I also thought that of the Morgan duos

That's a fascinating read, thanks for posting. Only in the last few months have I really become aware of and listened to JuJu and very much regretted not doing so sooner. I tend to the freer end of things so the shift to Oneness of Juju hasn't quite lit the same fire for me yet but I'll be revisiting. I'm searching out this compilation and given Strut's past efforts the news of their ongoing commitment to the catalogue can only be great news. As an aside, I vividly remember go-go arriving here in UK and finding it really exciting.

Got that too, not sure I agree

i rate "Tone Hunting" highly too. I find the presence of Mazur is quite often a very good indicator of quality

Thanks Clifford. I have my eye on a 'Chamberpot'

Yes, i read the first pressing was sold out already somewhere. Listening now, lovely job done.

Thanks. I'm a Fuchs fan so may start my search there

Mine arrived too, yet to partake but heartened by your reports. "Free Mrs Beckett"

Apart from the Stabbins which titles would you recommend? I see 'Chamberpot' around most often I think

That's a shame, I was assuming downloads were available like other No Business releases. Space constraints dictate dl over Cd increasingly.

What I love about downloads is you can discover something and be playing it within minutes. This is so good, just purchased the live follow-up

Also a couple of great recordings on 482 Music from a few years back, particularly the duo with Mike Reed (who seems to have gone very quiet of late)

And in Europe, Rogue Art have done Mr Mitchell proud in recent years

It's download only (cue outrage and gnashing of teeth) https://markhelias.bandcamp.com/album/pillars-columns but if you want it, you want it...

I always had trust in the maligned Mrs B

Restrained today, just Matt Moran - Return Trip Laurence Pike - Destiny EP Harry Beckett - Joy Unlimited