The great auk could be found in the North Atlantic from Spain to Canada. It was symbolically important in Amerindian culture but it was decimated for its meat, to be used as fish bait and especially for its down by Europeans. The last one died in 1852.
UK percussionist and producer Tom Buford contrasts minimalist electronic experiments with vast soundscapes shaped by classical and jazz. Bandcamp New & Notable May 2, 2024
The excellent Barcelona label House of (S)PUNK is back with a five-song comp showcasing the local hardgroove scene. Bandcamp New & Notable May 1, 2024