'Lanquidity' has reached legendary status over the years and is widely considered one of the most accessible projects from the notoriously eccentric jazz icon.
At the moment, there is a plethora of jazz artists who are bringing something new, reviving previous forms in the right way, or just crossing borders that garner more attention - with some of them on the verge of attaining wider acclaim.
Scott Walker, one of the most innovative and enigmatic figures in modern music has passed away at the age of 76.
Serge Gainsbourg will always be remembered as a giant in French music, and his legacy is truly one-of-a-kind, full of musical experimentation, urban legends, and of course, scandal.
When thinking about prolific songwriters that utilized cryptic, often puzzling use of words and meanings, few compare to the songwriting duo Steely Dan. The many interpretations of their lyrics has taken on a life of its own.
In the late 'sixties '60s French jazz label, BYG set out to record and capture a growing market of 'freestyle' jazz artists, like Archie Shepp, and now most of their catalog is being re-released by Charly Records.
As was the case with his son Jeff, Tim Buckley had both an incredible songwriting talent and an even more incredible, multi-octave voice. Also like his son, he's become a cult icon in his own right.
Will Oldham is a true avant-garde pioneer. Whether it's been through acting, poetry, photography, or the multitude of different music representations, he's always pushed the boundaries of what it means to be an "artist."
Hal Willner, to many music fans known as the true artist of tribute albums, was also a renowned producer and longtime staffer of 'Saturday Night Live.' Tributes from well-known names in music have been pouring in.
So, what is the story of Robert Wyatt? A cult icon who's influence on modern British music is undeniable and who's been dubbed as ‘the saddest voice in modern music?’
The number of pop artists that have chosen to go avant-garde is extremely small, but none went so far as Noel Scott Engel, a guy from Ohio better known as Scott Walker. The British daily “Guardian” aptly put it, he is “Andy Williams reinventing himself as Stockhausen.”
We're pleased to present "Nowhere Left To Go," the latest art pop single from Brooklyn-based quintet Populuxe.
Serge Gainsbourg's home has become a shrine for fans around the world, and now, starting on September 20th, it will be open to the wider public.
With 'RiverChants', The Silence Collective presents an experimental and very engaging view on one of the elements of our environmental crisis.
Songwriter, musician, actor, writer, humorist, and everything in between, Tom Waits has lived a colorful, avant-garde life and is truly one of the most talented artists America has ever produced.
Wim Wenders is considered one of the generation's greatest filmmakers for his ability to communicate the depth of the human condition through the canvas of the American west; as evidenced in such masterpieces like 'Paris, Texas.'
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