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duly reflecting a rich musical heritage built on fwd-facing electronic subcultures and experimental urges

Gerry Mulligan

performance

In this tranquil and withdrawn environment the musicians recorded their improvisations on the church organ (which is the second oldest in Europe)… accompanied with subtle electronics and a few other instruments… the result is a stunning experience of free spirited music … meditative soundscapes

SHIRESE - "Hardly Cricket" LP spare arrangements as likely toShirese Hardly Cricket LP (C Site, 2024) "Shirese return! Hot off of 2023s Rose Of Smiling Faces album the East Haven crew have assembled a fresh batch of hook laden rock anthems. Hardly Cricket sees the band truly lean into their rock tendencies. Those who have enjoyed their past forays into 70s style dual guitar leads will find much to latch onto here. Explosive, high energy tunes like New Music and Sacred Heart are instantly infectious and truly