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#Upcoming Help kickstart a release of “Symphony No. 4” by Glenn Branca! This piece has never been released because there was never a good enough recording. A live performance from 1983 has been found, featuring Glenn’s custom built Harmonic Series instruments with Stefan Wischerth, Lee Ranaldo, Thurston Moore, Dan Witz, the late Barbara Ess, Margaret DeWys, Amanda Linn, and Greg Letson.

#Upcoming Framed around the language of filmmaking, “Achlys” finds Jon Porras (aka Barn Owl) moving further into texture, erosion, and weight. Available via #ShelterPress, October 24th.

#Upcoming Did you know there was another #Nijiumu (Keiji Haino, Tetuzi Akiyama, Takashi Matsuoka) album after “Era of Sad Wings”? I didn’t! This new vinyl edition includes a solo Haino piece recorded in 1973, a bracing electronic blowout stretching almost half an hour. Available via

#Upcoming “Last Night at Lounge Ax” is a documentary by Brian DeRan about the last three days of one of Chicago’s most beloved indie venues. It’s a compelling story of two passionate club owners navigating city ordinances, difficult neighbors, and the wave of gentrification that ultimately led to their eviction.