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The New Abnormal

Feb 27, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Music

With ǝɹnɔsqꓳ ǝɥꓕ ǝʌɐꓷ

Exploring multiple facets of jazz-adjacent prog-rock, edgy fusion, Canterbury, Zeuhl, Rock-In-Opposition, avant-prog, Rock Progressivo Italiano, world music, ambient, anything virtuosic.

🐕 X 🐎 = lɐɯɹouqꓯ ʍǝN ǝɥꓕ

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The New Abnormal
7:03 AM
Enno Velthuys - Uplands (Unplugged Alt Version 2)
Enno Velthuys Uplands (Unplugged Alt Version 2) N
Music From the Other Side of the Fence STROOM 2026
Enno Velthuys (1948-2009) was a Dutch ambient synthesizer musician.

This compilation to be released on 10 March 2026.

Music From The Other Side Of The Fence, Primary, 1 of 3
7:04 AM
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7:06 AM
Wardruna - Ljos til Jord
Wardruna Ljos til Jord N
Birna Columbia Local 2025

Wardruna is a Norwegian music group formed in 2003, with some ex-members of black metal group Gorgoroth. They are dedicated to creating musical renditions of Norse cultural and esoteric traditions, and make significant use of Nordic historical and traditional instruments.

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Birna, Primary, 1 of 1

7:11 AM
Univers Zéro - Warrior (Live)
Univers Zéro Warrior (Live)
Live at the Triton 2009 Sub rosa 2025

Univers Zéro (from Belgium) are one of the founders of the progressive rock subgenre "Rock In Opposition" and the creators of the genre known as 'chamber rock'. Inspiration comes from such diverse sources as rock, jazz, European folk and classical music (both ancient and modern), they have forged a distinctive sound as well as influencing a vast number of contemporary avant-garde bands and ensembles.

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Recorded live at Le Triton in 2009.

https://universzero.bandcamp.com/

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7:23 AM
Art Zoyd - Häxan, pt. 1
Art Zoyd Häxan, pt. 1
Häxan In-possible records 1996

Art Zoyd, founded in Valenciennes, France in 1969, centered around composer and classically-trained violinist Gérard Hourbette and bassist Thierry Zaboitzeff. With each successive album, the rock aspect of their material slowly gave way to a blend of zeuhl and classical music, developing ever tenser and darker climates.

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Häxan, Primary, 1 of 2

7:28 AM
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7:32 AM
Triple Blind - Yam Spin
Triple Blind Yam Spin N
Cold Walk s/r 2026

Triple Blind was formed in Brooklyn during 2019.

https://tripleblind.bandcamp.com/album/cold-walk

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Releasing TODAY

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7:38 AM
Aurora Clara - The Race Has Begun
Aurora Clara The Race Has Begun
Clear Dawn Youkali Music 2022

From Madrid, Spain, influences include jazz, rock, flamenco, Latin and Indian music and blues.

Aurora Clara, Primary, 1 of 1

https://auroraclara.bandcamp.com/

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7:44 AM
The Nguyên Lê Trio - Thar Desert Dawn
The Nguyên Lê Trio Thar Desert Dawn
Silk and Sand ACT 2023

The Nguyên Lê Trio is Nguyên Lê (guitars), Chris Jennings (bass), and Rhani Krija (lute, percussion).

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7:49 AM
Masala Dosa - Cykelløbet (with J.Teglgaard, V.Carlsen, T.Mathisen & M.Lichtman)
Masala Dosa Cykelløbet (with J.Teglgaard, V.Carlsen, T.Mathisen & M.Lichtman)
Masala Dosa 77 (with J.Teglgaard, V.Carlsen, T.Mathisen & M.Lichtman) Kong Pære 1979

Masala Dosa was a Danish band that had one release in the late 1970s. (No surprise there is a lot of Indian influence.)

Masala Dosa 77, Primary, 1 of 4

8:01 AM
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8:04 AM
Hiromasa Suzuki Trio - Ame No Iwayado
Hiromasa Suzuki Trio Ame No Iwayado
Rock Joint Biwa~Kumikyoku Furukotofumi Sony Music Labels Inc. 1973

鈴木宏昌 - Japanese jazz pianist (1940-2001)

Hiromasa Suzuki, Secondary, 2 of 6

https://cinedelic.bandcamp.com/album/rock-joint-biwa-kumikyoku-fulukotofumi

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ロック・ジョイント琵琶〜組曲 ふることふみ

8:13 AM
Hooffoot - Last Flight of the Ratite
Hooffoot Last Flight of the Ratite
Hooffoot 2698149 Records DK 2021

Hooffoot is an all instrumental jazz/rock band, from Malmö Sweden in 2009. https://hooffoot.bandcamp.com/

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this is their debut from 2015

8:30 AM
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8:34 AM
Mai Khôi & the Dissidents - The Blue Spring
Mai Khôi & the Dissidents The Blue Spring N
Five Years in Exile Ropeadope 2026
Mai Khôi and the Dissidents is an eclectic and experimental jazz-ish quintet

based in Pittsburgh, PA, fronted by Vietnamese singer Mai Khôi.

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8:39 AM
Inner Ear Brigade - Birdie in the Wall
Inner Ear Brigade Birdie in the Wall
Dromology Ma.Ra.Cash Records 2017

IEB is an avant-prog ensemble from Oakland California, founded in 2006. https://altrockproductions.bandcamp.com/album/dromology

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8:45 AM
Twenty-Five Views Of Worthing - Joke Without Words
Twenty-Five Views Of Worthing Joke Without Words
25 Views of Worthing Andromeda Black Hole 2024

"Twenty-Five Views Of Worthing" formed in England in 1970, blending the Canterbury sound with art-rock. They signed a management deal with Island Artists, but no recording contract materialized. During downtime, they managed to record an LP's worth of tracks at Island's studios which were finally released in 2020.

Twenty-Five Views Of Worthing, Secondary, 3 of 9

https://twenty-five-views-of-worthing.bandcamp.com/album/twenty-five-views-of-worthing

8:59 AM
Set Break: Dᶦffiᶜuₗt Lᵢsᵗeₙiⁿg Hᵒuᵣ

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9:01 AM
Stimmerman - Outer Planets
Stimmerman Outer Planets N
Challenging Music for Difficult People Invisible Planet 2026
9:04 AM
OOIOO - SAI
OOIOO SAI
Taiga Thrill Jockey 2006

OOIOO (pronounced oh-oh-eye-oh-oh) are an all-female Japanese group formed in Osaka in 1995 by Yoshimi, the drummer from Boredoms.

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https://ooioojp.bandcamp.com/album/taiga

9:18 AM
John Zorn - The Divine Comedy
John Zorn The Divine Comedy
Simulacrum Tzadik 2015

Trio of Matt Hollenberg (guitar), John Medeski (organ), and Kenny Grohowski (drums), performing compositions of John Zorn (who is not performing on this record).

Simulacrum, Primary, 1 of 6

9:32 AM
Dai Kaht - Doover Üouh
Dai Kaht Doover Üouh
Dai Kaht Dai Kaht 2017

Finnish Zeuhl progressive avantrock band from Kajaani, Kainuu since 2013. https://daikaht.bandcamp.com/album/dai-kaht

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9:39 AM
Magister Dixit - Génie
Magister Dixit Génie
Eldorado ré mi fa sol la si do 2000
Magister Dixit is a sextet from Toulouse, France, founded in 1990. They are a Zeuhl-inspired chamber rock group.

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9:49 AM
Pneu - Matophore
Pneu Matophore
Pince monseigneur Head records 2009

Pneu is a math rock group from Tours, France, inspired by the post-hardcore scene which gives them a heavy sound.

Pneu (3), Secondary, 2 of 3

https://pneu.bandcamp.com/

9:51 AM
Albert Marcœur - To Tapes trop fort
Albert Marcœur To Tapes trop fort
Albert Marcœur Atlantic 1974

French composer, singer, writer and musician, born in 1947. Considered a French Zappa - not because he sounds like Zappa, but for his eclectic and humorous style.

Albert Marcœur, Secondary, 6 of 7

Albert Marcœur, Primary, 1 of 6

9:57 AM
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9:58 AM
Ossi Duri - Little Umbrellas
Ossi Duri Little Umbrellas
Cruising with Zappa and the Jazz LaZaRiMus 2023
Italian band, frequently covering Frank Zappa materialOssi Duri, Primary, 1 of 1