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Sax-periments: Hear 27% of Colin Stetson’s new album

Known for his swirling, amorphous sounds, experimental saxophonist Colin Stetson is letting listeners hear three new songs — 27% of his…

End of Warfare: Experimental saxophonist Colin Stetson finishes trilogy of solo albums

Experimental saxophonist Colin Stetson has announced the final piece in his New History Warfare trilogy, Vol. 3: To See More…

Review: Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend!

With the first album in 10 years from Godspeed You! Black Emperor, the masters of celestial crescendo have returned to…

This Week’s Best Single: Colin Stetson’s Those Who Didn’t Run

Colin Stetson: Those Who Didn't Run (Constellation, 10/4/11) Colin Stetson: "Those Who Didn't Run" (excerpt) Saxophonist Colin Stetson's distinctive reed work…

Q&A: Esmerine

Esmerine: La Lechuza (Constellation, 6/7/11) Esmerine: "A Dog River" [audio:http://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Esmerine_A_Dog_River.mp3|titles=Esmerine: "A Dog River"] Cello/percussion twosome Becky Foon and Bruce Cawdron, of…

Q&A: Colin Stetson

Colin Stetson: New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges (Constellation, 2/22/11) Colin Stetson: "Judges" [audio:http://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/02-Judges.mp3|titles=Colin Stetson: "Judges"] Powerful, otherworldly, and beautiful,…

Vic Chesnutt: Warm Heart, Dark Folk

Before passing in late 2009 (shortly after this piece was written), folk-rock troubadour Vic Chesnutt had released 20 years of…