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SQUIDCO Email Update + Cost+$1 Sale, May 2, 2025

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UPDATE
May 2, 2025

"Invest yourself in everything you do.
There's fun in being serious."
—John Coltrane

 Essential Artists

• Sophie Agnel/Joke Lanz
• Georg Graewe & Sonic Fiction Orchestra
• Franz Hautzinger/Ignaz Schick/Sven-Ake Johansson
• Sven-Ake Johansson Quintet
• Erik Klinga
• Masayo Koketsu/Nava Dunkelman/Tim Berne
• Laura Cocks
• Denis Lavant/Jean-Jacques Birge/Lionel Martin
• Leap Of Faith
• Magical
• Metal Chaos Ensemble
• NOUT (w/ Mats Gustafsson)
• Poudingue
• Udo Schindler/Max Arsava/Gunnar Geisse
• Jonathan Segel/Chaos Butterfly
• Cecil Taylor Quintet (w/ John Coltrane/Kenny Dorham/Chuck Israels/Louis Hayes)
• Julia Uehla and Dalava
• Unsub
• Van Schouwburg/Torres/Rodrigues/Madeira/Santos
• John Zorn (Ikue Mori)

 Essential Labels


Creative Sources
Demagnetized
Evil Clown
GRRR
GRRR / Ouch!
Klanggalerie
Love Earth Music


Pi Recordings
Random Acoustics
Relative Pitch
SoundsGood
thanatosis produktion
Trost Records
Tzadik



Squidco Cost + $1 Sale

Squidco Cost + $1 Sale: May 2 - May 4

This weekend we're offering a select set of our favorite customers access to an unadvertised sale on our website, where your price is OUR COST + $1 for a selection of more than 90 CDs, LPs and Cassettes from our catalog of Jazz & Improvised Music, Experimental, Composed, and Rock-Based forms. A number of these items will not be restocked after this sale but will either be removed from our catalog or will go to special order status. Take a look through this great set of albums, but hurry! This sale ends Sunday, May 4th at midnight.


Shop The Cost + $1 Sale


Orders must be placed through our shopping cart, prices shown are the discounted price. In-stock items only, items will disappear from the store if they sell out. Sale items are not eligible for reward points. Sale ends Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 23:59 EST, GMT-5.



 New Releases





   Jazz & Improvisation

Agnel, Sophie / Joke Lanz: Ella
(Klanggalerie)


An exciting meeting of French pianist Sophie Agnel, known for her extended and prepared piano techniques, and Swiss turntablist Joke Lanz, renowned for his work in noise, experimental music, and performance art, presenting a dynamic and playful duo of spontaneous improvisation blending percussive textures, sonic collage, and energetic interaction revealing a sense of humor and awe.
   
     Buy      $18.95      Listen          

 
Graewe, Georg & Sonic Fiction Orchestra: In Concert, Bochum 2022
(Random Acoustics)


A remarkable solo concert from German pianist George Graewe, performing at Kunstmuseum Bochum in 2022, presenting intricate and expansive free improvisations that showcase his dynamic range, rhythmic precision, harmonic sophistication, and the lyrical abstraction that has defined his work across contemporary jazz and modern improvisation.
 
Squidco Pick

     Buy      $19.95      Listen          

 
Hautzinger, Franz / Ignaz Schick / Sven-Ake Johansson: Rotations +
(Trost Records)


Recorded live at KM28 in Berlin in 2023, trumpeter Franz Hautzinger, turntablist Ignaz Schick, and percussionist/accordionist Sven-Ake Johansson create fragile yet dynamic collective improvisations focused on color, texture, and interplay, moving between structured rhythmic support and delicate free forms in an elevated and nuanced spontaneous sound sculpture.
   
     Buy      $19.95      Listen          

 
Johansson, Sven-Ake Quintet: Stumps: Second Version
(Trost Records)


Drummer Sven-Åke Johansson leads his quintet of long-time collaborators and younger improvisers through his "Stumps" compositions in a live recording at Jazzfest Berlin in 2022, schematic works of shifting rhythmic and melodic variations that provide a vibrant foundation for spontaneous solos and ensemble interplay, showcasing Johansson's unique percussive drive and concise thematic structures.
   
     Buy      $19.95      Listen          

 
Koketsu, Masayo / Nava Dunkelman / Tim Berne: Poiesis
(Relative Pitch)


A first-time meeting in the studio for alto saxophonists Tim Berne and Masayo Koketsu with percussionist Nava Dunkelman, captured in a dynamic session of collective free improvisation where contrasting approaches — Berne's grounded tone, Koketsu's extended techniques, and Dunkelman's textural percussion — intertwine with clarity and spontaneous expression.
 
Squidco Pick

     Buy      $13.95      Listen          

 
Laura Cocks: FATHM
(Relative Pitch)


An intimate and exploratory solo recording from NY flutist Laura Cocks, known for their work with TAK Ensemble, presenting a poetic and deeply focused album where breath, silence, and sound merge into fragile, resonant gestures — Cocks bends time and expectation with extended technique and stillness, inviting the listener into a space of presence and emotional depth.
   
     Buy      $13.95      Listen          

 
Lavant, Denis / Jean-Jacques Birge / Lionel Martin: Les Dements (2 CDS)
(GRRR / Ouch!)


Following their 2022 album Fictions, French saxophonist Lionel Martin and multi-instrumentalist Jean-Jacques Birgé reunite with actor Denis Lavant for a second collaboration, captured in a spontaneous two-disc session of spoken word and electroacoustic improvisation, as Lavant delivers chosen texts with surreal intensity amid vividly shifting soundscapes.
   
     Buy      $19.95      Listen          

 
Leap Of Faith: Prior Credences
(Evil Clown)


A drummerless quartet of woodwinds, brass, strings, and electronics from the Evil Clown collective core ensemble Leap of Faith, navigating expansive free improvisations, shifting through dense and dynamic sonic transformations with a broad instrumental palette that emphasizes suspended textures, chamber-like interplay, and moments of controlled chaos.
   
     Buy      $13.95      Listen          

 
Metal Chaos Ensemble: Room 2017
(Evil Clown)


A transitional yet quintessential Metal Chaos Ensemble set, this septet blends horns, Chapman Stick, electronics, guitar, drums, and an arsenal of metallic percussion with spoken word, creating dense free improvisation that balances spacey electronics, chaotic interplay, and shifting sonic textures within the group's evolving aesthetic.
   
     Buy      $13.95      Listen          

 
NOUT (w/ Mats Gustafsson): Live Album
(Trost Records)


Flute, electric harp, and drums become fierce tools of sonic exploration in the French trio Nout, whose riotous live performances blend jazz, noise, metal, and groove with fearless originality; joined by baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson on three tracks, the expanded quartet erupts with raw energy, wild textures, and a thrilling disregard for genre.
 
Squidco Pick

     Buy      $19.95      Listen          

 
Schindler, Udo / Max Arsava / Gunnar Geisse : Sightings And Stratifications - 2nd Investigation For Trio
(Creative Sources)


A live document of free improvisation from Udo Schindler (clarinets, cornet, soprano sax), Max Arsava (piano, tapes, sampler, objects), and Gunnar Geisse (laptop guitar, virtual instruments), in a performance of pointillistic exchanges and layered textures that blend intricate acoustic and electronic timbres into a cohesive, exploratory sonic tapestry.
   
     Buy      $16.95      Listen          

 
Segel, Jonathan / Chaos Butterfly: Hall of Mirrors [2 CDs]
(Demagnetized)


Drone-based electroacoustic improvisations led by Jonathan Segel on Halldorophone, guitar, and Buchla synth, joined by an expanded Chaos Butterfly ensemble in longform, time-dilating works where evolving feedback, percussion, winds, and electronics blur structure and narrative into immersive, densely active yet often beautifully delicate sonic landscapes.
   
     Buy      $15.95      Listen          

 
Taylor, Cecil Quintet (w/ John Coltrane / Kenny Dorham / Chuck Israels / Louis Hayes): Stereo Drive + 2 Bonus Tracks (limited Edition) [VINYL]
(SoundsGood)


The only album pairing pianist Cecil Taylor and saxophonist John Coltrane, recorded in 1958 with Kenny Dorham on trumpet instead of Taylor's preferred Ted Curson, creating a tense studio dynamic that fueled extraordinary performances, reissued with two bonus tracks from 1957 and 1961 sessions featuring Archie Shepp, Roswell Rudd, Steve Lacy, Charles Davis, and Billy Higgins.
   
     Buy      $19.95      Listen          

 
Uehla, Julia and Dalava: Understories
(Pi Recordings)


Drawing from Moravian folk songs transcribed by her great-grandfather, vocalist Julia Úlehla leads the Vancouver ensemble Dálava in a haunting and emotionally charged set blending Czech and English vocals with experimental improvisation, as Aram Bajakian, Peggy Lee, and Joshua Zubot weave a deeply layered, otherworldly sonic journey that bridges ancestry and avant sound.
 
Squidco Pick

     Buy      $14.95      Listen          

 
Van Schouwburg, Jean-Michel / Nuno Torres / Ernesto Rodrigues / Joao Madeira / Carlos Santos : La Rambarde Des Songes, Les Congruences Des Soupirs
(Creative Sources)


A hushed and enigmatic quintet improvisation featuring Jean-Michel Van Schouwburg's extended vocal techniques alongside Nuno Torres (alto saxophone), Ernesto Rodrigues (viola, crackle box), João Madeira (double bass), and Carlos Santos (modular synthesizer), unfolding in reductionist, pointillistic interplay that explores subtle texture, utterance, and resonance.
   
     Buy      $16.95      Listen          

 
Zorn, John: The Bagatelles Vol. 4 Ikue Mori
(Tzadik)


Downtown NY improviser, sound artist and drummer Ikue Mori reimagines John Zorn's compositions from his Bagatelles book through her distinctive electronic lens, crafting a solo album where composed structures meet spontaneous digital improvisation, revealing new dimensions and highlighting her innovative approach to sound and form.
 
Squidco Pick

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   Experimental/Electronic

Klinga, Erik: Elusive Shimmer
(thanatosis produktion)


Swedish composer Erik Klinga crafts radiant electroacoustic works from Buchla synth, pipe organ, drum machine, and field recordings, weaving melodic ambient vignettes that shimmer with warmth and light, moving through celestial textures, gliding rhythms, and bird-like flourishes in a richly detailed debut recorded at Stockholm’s Royal College of Music, the first of a planned trilogy on Thanatosis.
 
Squidco Pick

     Buy      $16.95      Listen          

 
Magical: The Gift Of Today
(Love Earth Music)


A visceral plunge into the depths of experimental noise from Massachusetts sound artist Magical, this release juxtaposes brief, deceptively titled tracks with relentless sonic assaults and divisive vocal moments, creating a disorienting yet compelling experience that shifts between the brutal and the mysterious.
   
     Buy      $9.95      Listen          

 
Unsub: Suffer Apathy
(Love Earth Music)


A collaborative ambient work from sound artists, LA-based guitarist Fetusk and Massachusetts-based synthesizer Steven Davis, blending subtly layered guitars, drones, and synth textures in a spacious, contemplative environment that unfolds slowly and delicately, drawing the listener into a refined and immersive electroacoustic soundscape.
   
     Buy      $9.95      Listen          

 




   Rock/R.I.O./Prog

Poudingue: La Preuve
(GRRR)


A song-oriented, genre-blurring album from the French quartet Poudingue (Pudding), drawing from the spirit of Rock in Opposition with richly layered arrangements, experimental textures, and playful lyricism, as multi-instrumentalist Nicolas Chedmail, guitarist Frédéric Mainçon, synthesist Jean-Jacques Birgé, and drummer Benjamin Sanz fuse improvisation and composition into an irreverent and inventive set.
 
Squidco Pick

     Buy      $16.95      Listen          

 


The Squid's Ear

The Squid's Ear is Squidco's companion online magazine,
featuring reviews of Squidco items from independent writers.



Daniel Carter / Ayumi Ishito: Endless Season (577 Records)
Daniel Carter / Ayumi Ishito: Endless Season (577 Records)

Albert Ayler Trio: Prophecy Live, First Visit (ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd)
Albert Ayler Trio: Prophecy Live, First Visit (ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd)

Alexandra Grimal / Giovanni Di Domenico: Shakkei (Relative Pitch)
Alexandra Grimal / Giovanni Di Domenico: Shakkei (Relative Pitch)

Abdou / Gouband / Warelis: Hammer, Roll and Leaf (Relative Pitch)
Abdou / Gouband / Warelis: Hammer, Roll and Leaf (Relative Pitch)

Paul Bley Trio: Floater & Syndrome - The Upright Piano Sessions Revisited (ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd)
Paul Bley Trio: Floater & Syndrome - The Upright Piano Sessions Revisited (ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd)

Zeena Parkins / Chris Brown / William Winant / Ben Davis: Scree (Relative Pitch)
Zeena Parkins / Chris Brown / William Winant / Ben Davis: Scree (Relative Pitch)

Arthur Blythe Quartet: Live from Studio Rivbea (NoBusiness Records)
Arthur Blythe Quartet: Live from Studio Rivbea (NoBusiness Records)

Hubbub (Blondy / Denzler / Guionnet / Mariage / Perraud): abb abb abb (Relative Pitch)
Hubbub (Blondy / Denzler / Guionnet / Mariage / Perraud): abb abb abb (Relative Pitch)

Rob Mazurek Quartet: Color Systems (RogueArt)
Rob Mazurek Quartet: Color Systems (RogueArt)

Cecil Taylor Unit: Live at Fat Tuesday's February 10, 1980 First Visit (ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd)
Cecil Taylor Unit: Live at Fat Tuesday's February 10, 1980 First Visit (ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd)

Elliott Sharp (w/ Coleman / Dulberger / Green II / Insell / Jiang / McKenzie / Salomon / Wooley): Hudson River Compositions 1973-74 (zOaR Records)
Elliott Sharp (w/ Coleman / Dulberger / Green II / Insell / Jiang / McKenzie / Salomon / Wooley): Hudson River Compositions 1973-74 (zOaR Records)

Tadd Dameron: Fountainbleau & Magic Touch Revisited (ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd)
Tadd Dameron: Fountainbleau & Magic Touch Revisited (ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd)



 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.





Sophie Agnel:
Song
(Relative Pitch)


Jean-Jacques Birge :
Perspectives Du Xxiie Siecle
(Musee d'ethnographie de Geneve)


Bloomers (Efternoler / Dybbroe / Goodwin):
Cyclism
(Relative Pitch)


Jim Denley / Dale Gorfinkel / Peter Farrar:
Vents
(Relative Pitch)


Dietrichs:
No Bahdu
(Relative Pitch)


+DOG+:
Our Beloved.....
(Love Earth Music)


+DOG+:
Peace
(Love Earth Music)


+Dog+:
The Family Music Book Vol. 5 (2 CDRs)
(Love Earth Music)


+DOG+:
The Light Of Our Lives (2CDRs)
(Love Earth Music)


E.O.C. (Engineering Of Consent):
Dreams
(Love Earth Music)


Elka Bong:
Without Walls
(Love Earth Music)


Expanse:
Panoramic Extent
(Evil Clown)


Expanse:
The Insistance Of Cacophony
(Evil Clown)


Expanse Percussion Edition:
Sonorant Pandemonium
(Evil Clown)


+Felladog+:
+Felladog+
(Love Earth Music)


Paul Flaherty:
A Willing Passenger
(Relative Pitch)


Philip Gayle :
Sunrise Crazy
(Public Eyesore)


Deli Kuvveti :
Kuslar Soyledi [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD]
(Tsss Tapes)


Leap Of Faith:
Crawling Into Consciousness
(Evil Clown)


Leap Of Faith:
Isotropic Radiators
(Evil Clown)


Leap Of Faith:
Pinpoint Diffractions
(Evil Clown)


Leap Of Faith:
Spectral Radii
(Evil Clown)


Metal Chaos Ensemble:
Barsoom
(Evil Clown)


MNE (Mikawa / Numata / Escalante):
MNE Is Not NME
(Love Earth Music)


Money :
Money 2 (2CDs)
(Love Earth Music)


Tetsuya Nakayama :
Edo Wan [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD]
(Tsss Tapes)


Neurodivergent Orchestra:
Beyond the Planet of Banana Cream Pies
(Evil Clown)


Nil by Nose:
Pictures On Trains Repainted
(Love Earth Music)


Tommaso Rolando / Andy Moor :
Biscotti [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOADS]
(Tsss Tapes)


Elliott Sharp / Scott Fields :
Reimsi Geara
(Relative Pitch)


Simulcrum:
Automatons
(Evil Clown)


Thee Checkered Shoed Dude:
A 'Lil Test Of That
(Love Earth Music)


Turbulence:
Nested Phenomena
(Evil Clown)


Turbulence:
Objections To Realism
(Evil Clown)


Turbulence Orchestra and Sub-Units:
Tempestuous Hubbub (2 CDRs)
(Evil Clown)


Un Drame Musical Instantane:
Tchak
(Klanggalerie)


Unredeemable (Tracy Lisk / Andrea Pensado):
Preverbal
(Love Earth Music)


Viddekazz2:
Sounds Of Silence
(Public Eyesore)




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