Active Listening
A journey through the archives of experimental sound, with a deep appreciation for landmark figures and music from years gone by.
- Indexed issues, last 90 days
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- Sep 24, 2026
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- Jul 15, 2026
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‘Illadelph’ at 30: The Roots’ Blueprint for the Future (opens the original)
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Two Brothers, One Sound: How the Visitors Found a Voice Beyond Coltrane (opens the original)
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Julius Eastman’s Sound of Refusal (opens the original)
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Hadley Caliman's Subtle Jazz-Funk Cosmos (opens the original)
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