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“The rollicking opener starts things off with a bang. Pulsing percussion presets and catchy synth melodies set the tone. Mohinder’s assertive vocals call everyone to the dance floor.”—@geetadayal on the reissue of Mohinder Kaur Bhamra’s “Punjabi Disco”

OUT NOW! ISSUE 380: @geetadayal on the progressive ideals of “Punjabi Disco” by Mohinder Kaur Bhamra, recently reissued by @BeatNaya; Leo Goldsmith writes about the shifting moods of “Sirāt,” directed by Oliver Laxe @FilmLinc; and more.

A new piece by me on cool vintage Punjabi disco for @4_columns -

OUT NOW: ISSUE 380! Leo Goldsmith on Oliver Laxe’s latest film “Sirāt,” @geetadayal on Mohinder Kaur Bhamra’s “Punjabi Disco,” @NifMuhammad on “Languages of Home” by John Edgar Wideman, and Aruna D’Souza on the Ruth Asawa retrospective @MuseumModernArt https://t.co/FMiVWciAB3

THIS FRIDAY: @NifMuhammad on John Edgar Wideman's “Languages of Home: Essays on Writing, Hoop, and American Lives 1975–2025,” @geetadayal on Mohinder Kaur Bhamra’s “Punjabi Disco,” & more. Sign up for our free e-newsletter to get issues sent to your inbox.

Such sad sad news about JD Twitch - a huge talent who loved what he did. Optimo just never compromise and brought us all so much joy Rest easy Keith x x

Happy 90th birthday to the great composer Arvo Pärt! Here's a piece I wrote about his work:

“In this poignant record, the duo renews and reenvisions spiritual works by the twelfth-century Benedictine composer and mystic Hildegard von Bingen.” @geetadayal reviews “Гільдеґарда (Hildegard)” by Heinali and Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko for @4_columns https://t.co/95klp5coG2

“In this record, which attempts to process the devastation of war, Heinali and Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko reenvision spiritual works by the twelfth-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen.”—@geetadayal reviews “Гільдеґарда (Hildegard),” in this week’s missive

OUT NOW: This week, four of our critics share mini-reviews of their favorite summer albums, with @sashafrerejones on @carolinetheband, Andrew Chan on @PattyGMusic, @geetadayal on @Heinali and Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko, and @Harmony_Holiday on @BurialUK https://t.co/oDsBe2PpTO

“Modern experimental music merges with traditional Scottish Gaelic songs from throughout the centuries. Her albums don’t just resurrect long-lost lore; they move the past into the future.” @geetadayal reviews Brìghde Chaimbeul’s “Sunwise” for @4_columns https://t.co/YoK9CpQwhU

“What he portrays isn’t just the chaotic sounds of political protest, but the quiet strength of resistance. He invites listeners to experience some abrasion and discomfort—and in doing so, to open themselves up...” @geetadayal on Raven Chacon @ArtReview_ https://t.co/81cpxQXS6c

“Her arrangements are stark, unadorned with the embellishments and flourishes one would expect from old-fashioned tunes. She uses minimalism and repetition to create a mesmerizing, trancelike atmosphere.”—@geetadayal on Brìghde Chaimbeul @Glitterbeat_Rec

A new piece by me, on the music of Brighde Chaimbeul:

Wonderful review of Brighde’s new album ‘Sunwise’, which will be officially released next Friday, June 27th. Brìghde Chaimbeul | 4Columns:

THIS FRIDAY: @geetadayal on Brìghde Chaimbeul’s experimentation with the drone of Scottish smallpipes, Brian Dillon on profundity and bad smells in Geoff Dyer’s memoir “Homework,” and more. Sign up now for our free e-newsletter to get issues in your inbox.

OUT NOW: ISSUE 368! @geetadayal on @brichaimbeul’s album “Sunwise” @Glitterbeat_Rec, Brian Dillon on Geoff Dyer’s “Homework” @fsgbooks, Margaret Sundell on Pierre Huyghe @MarianGoodman, & @MelissEAnderson on Uli Edel’s 1981 film “Christiane F.” @FilmLinc https://t.co/FMiVWciAB3

“It marks a turning point in Radigue’s career—the bridge between her chaotic feedback works and her luminous, reflective synthesizer material.”—@geetadayal writes about Éliane Radigue’s “Chry-Ptus,” reissued by @imprec, from the archive

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