“In a manner befitting the everyday otherworldliness of Michael Smith’s work, I was 13 when I first stumbled on his work through Public TV’s Image Union. His “Secret Horror” was a hilarious, deadpan and appropriately unflinching look into the abyss. This superimposition of states had a profound impact on my life and work, to this day. This box set is the doorway into that world, Mike’s World, that will throw you for a loop, wild-eyed and helpless.”

— Jim O’Rourke, 2025

Emerging from the peaceful idylls and energizing spaces of their first album together, Geologist (Animal Collective's Brian Weitz) and "Sleepy" Doug Shaw are hitting the road with A Shaw Deal to offer! The two will each play separate solo performances at a handful of shows later this month, starting in Pittsburgh's Spirit Lodge before making their way south — with stops at Detroit's Moondog Cafe and Chicago's Constellation along the way.

Those familiar with Doug's incredible guitar alchemy from his... (read more)

Nearly ten years past the space time of Automaginary, Natural Information Society & Bitchin Bajas have reported back at last from beyond with Totality, their second collaborative album together, out April 25. The first single, "Clock no Clock", lands today with a music video.

Totality charts impressive new launch angles from Natural Information Society's ecstatic all-world jazz and Bitchin Bajas’ microtonal soundscapes. The two groups have grown ever finer in their articulation since first collaborating in 2015; in... (read more)

This is the first collaboration between Al Cisneros (OM, Sleep) and David Eugene Edwards (Wovenhand, 16 Horsepower).

Pre-order the 10" here.