|
|
 |
| |
UPDATE
September 24, 2021
"[I saw] this inscription that said:
Guitar Shorty. He don't play nothin' right!
And I thought, I want to be like him.
I'm not trying to do things right.
I'm just trying to be right with what I do."
—Joe McPhee
|
|
|
|
|
Creative Artists
|
• Allum/Butcher/Kanngiesser/Prévost
• Amalgamated (Bengsten/Newell/Klampe/Richards)
• Nat Baldwin
• Birchall/Fairhall/Perrett/Silver/Willberg
• Brainhack Musicbox (Bobrytsky/Lisovsky/Boldenko)
• Peter Brotzmann Book
• Bruno Duplant
• Beatriz Ferreyra
• Fluke-Mogul/Liberatore/Mattrey/Mendoza
• Violeta Garcia/Chris Pitsiokos
• Binker Golding/John Edwards/Steve Noble
• I/O: Carlos Santos/Ilrich Mitzlaff
• Mara Kolibri/Fredi Proll
• Phill Niblock
• Itaru Oki Quartet
• Tim Olive/Kayu Nakada
• Erin Rogers
• Mako Sica/Hamid Drake (feat Tatsu Aoki/Thymme Jones)
• Un Poco Loco (Fourneyron/Beliah/Gesser)
• Luis Vicente/Vasco Trilla
|
|
Essential Labels
|
577 Records
Aubjects
Brainhack Musicbox
Byrd Out
Corbett vs. Dempsey
Creative Sources
Feeding Tube Records
Meenna
|
|
NoBusiness
Relative Pitch
Room40
Tripticks Tapes
Tsss Tapes
Umlaut Records
XI Records
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Save 20% on selected Vinyl LP, 7" and 10" Records!
We've selected a list of more than 150 great vinyl releases from our catalog that we're discounting by 20% this weekend. The list includes LPs, 7" records, and even a 10" record, drawn from our categories of Improvisation/Jazz, Experimental/Electronic, and Rock records. Take a good look at this list, which includes some of most interesting artists and bands. But hurry, because this sale ends Sunday, September 26th at midnight!
Click to see Vinyl Sale Items
In stock items only, while quantities last - sale items
will disappear from the sale when sold out. Sale items are not eligible for Squidco Reward Points.
Sale ends Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 23:59 EST (GMT-5).
|
|
| |
Jazz & Improvisation
|
|
|
Allum, Jennifer / John Butcher / Ute Kanngiesser / Eddie Prevost: Sounds of Assembly
(Meenna)
Assembled in London to improvise music for Stewart Morgan's film Eddie Prevost's Blood, this release adds much more material beyond the soundtrack, in a superb example of free and charged creative improvisation seeking unique combinations of expression, from Jennifer Allum on violin, John Butcher on saxophones, Ute Kanngiesser on cello and Eddie Prevost on percussion.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Baldwin, Nat: AUTONOMIA III: Endnotes [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD]
(Tripticks Tapes)
Extending his series of experimental works for solo double bass, NYC-based Nat Baldwin's 3rd "AUTONOMIA" release merges new music with noise in concentrated approaches through positioning the bass in unusual orientations to access the strings from below; using multiple bows, one prepared and one in agressive motion; and exploring the high harmonic range of the instrument.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Birchall, David / Adam Fairhall / Michael Perrett / Yoni Silver / Otto Willberg: Aggregate Glows In The Cold
(Creative Sources)
Three fully free studio improvisations recorded in Manchester from the quintet of David Birchall on electric guitar, Adam Fairhall on accordion, Michael Perrett on bass clarinet, Yoni Silver on bass clarinet and Otto Willberg on double bass, all masterful performers using a wealth of creative approaches to create unusual motion in rich sonic interaction.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Brainhack Musicbox (Bobrytsky / Lisovsky / Boldenko): Brownarium
(Brainhack Musicbox)
Each track named after a mythical Scottish character, the Ukrainian trio of Stanislav Bobrytsky on modular synth, Pavlo Lisovsky on tenor saxophone and Anton Boldenko on viola create a music merging free jazz principles with modular synthetic drone, creating an orchestral sound that still elucidates the detail of their uniquely orchestrated, rich sonic explorations.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Fluke-Mogul / Liberatore / Mattrey / Mendoza : Death In the Gilded Age [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD
(Tripticks Tapes)
Brought together by violinist Joanna Mattrey during the dark period of COVID lockdown, four NY free improvisers (Gabby Fluke on Mogul on violin, Matteo Liberatore on acoustic guitar, Joanna Mattrey on viola and Ava Mendoza on electric guitar) explore the implications of the pandemic through separation, loss and new life in 10 succinct and dynamic explorations.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Garcia, Violeta / Chris Pitsiokos: Uanmortaim
(Relative Pitch)
From fractured and fragmented to assertively raw improvisation in the unusual pairing of saxophone and cello from Chris Pitsiokos on alto and Argentinian cellist Violeta Garcia, using intense approaches to their instruments in a reactive set of 11 concise dialogs, a well-matched meeting of innovative improvisers uniquely responding to and clearly enjoying an eccentric conversation.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Golding, Binker / John Edwards / Steve Noble: Moon Day [VINYL - Limited Edition]
(Byrd Out)
UK saxophonist Binker Golding (Binker & Moses) in a new trio with the powerful rhythm section of frequent collaborators, double bassist John Edwards and drummer Steve Noble, in a commanding album of free playing with titles referencing Coltrane, conveying a strong sense of both 60s and modern free playing throughout, propelled by tight and near-telepathic interaction.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
I/O: Carlos Santos / Ilrich Mitzlaff: Studies on Colour Fields Modulation
(Creative Sources)
Electronic improviser Carlos Santos, whose sound work started with VITRIOL in 1989, a laboratory for experimental sound actions, also studied painting and works as a graphic designer; here he joins with cellist and sound artist Ulrich Mitzlaff for two extended works taking their cue from the visual arts as they study and sonically reflect subtle modulations in color fields.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Kolibri, Mara / Fredi Proll: Primus 17
(Creative Sources)
A diverse set of conversations between Austrian improvisers, drummer/percussionist Fredi Pröll (Trio Now!, Lull) and free vocalist Mara Kolibri, recording in the studio for seven concise and far-ranging dialogs, from cantankerous interactions to controlled incoherence of absurdly implied vocalization punctuated with creative percussive reaction, often returning to lyrical jazz-influenced moments.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Oki, Itaru Quartet: Live At Jazz Spot Combo 1975 [VINYL]
(NoBusiness)
Late Japanese free jazz trumpeter and flute player Itaru Oki--one of the significant and early free jazz players in Japan in the 1970s, moving to France in the mid-70s to seek more opportunities to play--recorded this concert at Jazz Spot Combon as part of his farewell tour, performing with winds player Yoshiaki Fujikawa, bassist Keiki Midorikawa ad drummer Hozumi Tanaka.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Rogers, Erin: 2000 Miles
(Relative Pitch)
Focusing intently on multiphonics and long-form statements on the saxophone, the second solo album from Canadian-American saxophonist based in New York City, Erin Rogers, is a tour-de-force of unusual language on the instrument, exploring every inch from the reeds to the pads in manners uniquely harrowing, ingenious, awe-filled, unorthodox, and always inspired.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Sica, Mako / Hamid Drake (feat Tatsu Aoki / Thymme Jones): Ourania [VINYL + DOWNLOAD]
(Feeding Tube Records)
The core of Chicago's Mako Sica--Brent Fuscaldo (electric bass, voice, harmonica & percussion) and Przemyslaw Krys Drazek (electric trumpet, electric guitar & mandolin)--join forces with Hamid Drake on drums & percussion, Tatsu Aoki on upright bass & shamisen and Cheer-Accident's Thymme Jones on keyboards, trumpet, balloon & voice for a warmly spiritual album.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Un Poco Loco (Fourneyron / Beliah / Gesser): Ornithologie
(Umlaut Records)
Formed in 2014 to explore their own personal history with jazz music, the French trio of Fidel Fourneyron on trombone, Sebastien Beliah on double bass and Geoffroy Gesser on tenor saxophone & clarinet put their focus on the master of be-bop, Charlie Parker, updating, reinventing and making an inventive playground of Parker's music through thirteen classics.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Vicente, Luis / Vasco Trilla: Made of Mist
(577 Records)
Mist and mystery in pensive and meticulous improvisation from the Portuguese duo of trumpeter Luis Vicente and percussionist Vasco Trilla, their 2nd studio album after their 2019 Clean Feed release, exploring textures and timbres through extended techniques and detailed percussive interaction, as confident expressions rise and submerges in a wonderfully abstracted haze.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Experimental/Electronic
|
|
|
Amalgamated (Bengsten / Newell / Klampe / Richards): To
(Aubjects)
Crossing experimental sound and rhythmic approaches that blend elements of electronic music, krautrock, noise, electronica and indescribable sonic environments, the quartet of Cory Bengtsen, Bob Newell, Phillip Klampe and Mike Richards are heard in their 6th full-length release, an embraceable and well-paced album of compelling beats and sonic surprises.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Ferreyra, Beatriz: Canto+ [VINYL + DOWNLOAD]
(Room40)
GRM alumnus and collaborator with Pierre Schaeffer & Francois Bayle, French electroacoustic, acousmatic and musique concrete composer Beatriz Ferreyra is heard in five works from 40 years of compositions, astonishing pieces of embraceable, radical, strange and inspired sound, including the amazing "Mad Man's Song" and works dedicated to Bayle & Bernard Bashet.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Niblock, Phill: NuDaf
(XI Records)
An extended electroacoustic composition from composer Phil Niblock based on recordings captured at Marcus Schmickler's Piethopraxis studio in Koln of bassoonist Dafne Vicente-Sandoval, layering her playing and using multiphonics to create beautifully rich textures that slowly evolve, shifting in hypnotic ways as the pieces arches and descends through harmonic interaction.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Olive, Tim / Kayu Nakada: Entenka [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD]
(Tsss Tapes)
Applying techniques similar to those of the prepared piano, Japanese experimental artist Kayu Nakada uses circuit bending--circuit boards from electronic instruments short circuited for new effects--joining forces with Japan-based Canadian electronic instrument maker Tim Olive (845 Audio) for four works of intriguingly interactive glitch, hum, static and sonic inexplicables.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Compositional
|
|
|
Duplant, Bruno: Deux Songes (Les Jours Sont Faits Pour Expliquer Les Nuits)
(Meenna)
Two beautifully subtle works for an ensemble of strings and electric piano from French composer Bruno Duplant, realized by the Boston-based Ordinary Affects ensemble or Jordan Dykstra, Morgan Evans-Weiler, JPA Falzone, Luke Martin and Ashley Frith, the first a quintet and the second a string quartet, creating illusory affects of motion and space through abstraction.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Books & Magazines
|
|
|
Brotzmann, Peter: Along The Way [BOOK]
(Corbett vs. Dempsey)
A beautiful 228 page limited edition hardcover book chronicling the last decade of artwork by saxophonist Peter Brotzmann, created spontaneously while on the road or between tours using materials at hand; featuring essays by Brotzmann, Thomas Milroth, John Corbett, Markus Muller, Sotiris Kontos, Stephen O'Malley, Heather Leigh and Karl Lippegaus.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
The Squid's Ear is Squidco's companion online magazine, featuring reviews of Squidco items from independent writers.
|
|
| |
|
| |
Recent Reviews on The Squid's Ear
|
|
|
Adrian Democ / Apartment House:
Hlaholika
(Another Timbre)
|
|
|
Bertrand Denzler / Leo Dupleix:
Plateaux
(albertineeditions)
|
|
|
Chrysakis / Frydryk / Lucas / Lynch / Northover:
Five Shards
(Aural Terrains)
|
|
|
Ivo Perelman / Nate Wooley:
Polarity
(Burning Ambulance Music)
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Stay Current With Squidco
|
|
We're never quite caught up with new releases that constantly come in our door, and
we don't like to rush a release to our homepage. That said,
the following releases have already been stocked at Squidco, and are able to be ordered.
In most cases we have images, often have samples, and some basic description of each release.
• You can see the newest additions to our catalog in our Just In Stock Section.
• You can see the latest fully cataloged items in our store by using our
New Releases section.
• You can see Recently Restocked items on this page.
• You can ask to have us email you when Upcoming Releases are in stock.
|
| |
|
|
| |
Squidco Workspace
|
|
| |
|
Squidco has been in business as a mail-order store since 2003.
In 2010 we moved to Wilmington, NC, giving regional and visiting customers access to our catalog
of more than 7,000 items, which includes hundreds of discounted, used, and promotional items
not listed on our website. We're open for you to visit by appointment during weekday afternoons,
so if you're in the North Carolina coastal region please email us to set up a time to stop by and say hello,
we'd love to play some music for you!
Find Squidco on Facebook at
facebook.com/squidcosales.
If you Twitter you can follow Squidco's new releases and reviews on the 'Ear at
twitter.com/squidco.
Want more insight into Squidco? Read the Squidco Blog!
|
|
| |
because:
"a squid eating dough in a polyethylene bag is fast and bulbous, got me?"
-Don Van Vliet
|