Once a week, Stack delivers a mix of the most interesting new music on the web, handpicked by the Hype Machine team. Here's a recent mix.
Matthew Shipp - The Intrinsic Nature Of Shipp
PopMattersFollow “Some of it is conventionally beautiful and some thrills by rubbing against the edges of tonality. But all of the…” on Dec 11th, 2023 →
Matthew Shipp - Circular Temple #2 (Monk's Nightmare)
Bandcamp DailyFollow “A reissue and a new album act as bookends to a career in pursuit of the essence of jazz. Read…” on Oct 25th, 2023 →
Matthew Shipp - That Vibration
stereogumFollow “John Zorn turned 70 in September. And, as if he’s decided to celebrate by giving everyone else a gift, his…” on Oct 19th, 2023 →
Matthew Shipp - Sustained Construct
Bandcamp DailyFollow “Exploring some of the highlights from the 18 years of uneasy listening since the label's rebirth. Read full story on…” on Feb 7th, 2023 →
Matthew Shipp - Tangible
Bandcamp DailyFollow “Our guide to the month’s crucial jazz LPs Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily.” on Jun 28th, 2022 →
Matthew Shipp - Stop the World
stereogumFollow “The list of truly great jazz movies — dramas, I mean, not documentaries — is surprisingly short. Most movies about…” on Jun 21st, 2022 →
Matthew Shipp - Spiderweb
PopMattersFollow “Codebreaker is the sound of jazz pianist Matthew Shipp gliding on autopilot, letting his subconscious do the talking.” on Nov 15th, 2021 →
Matthew Shipp - Swing Note from Deep Space
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “On the surface, nothing about Whit Dickey’s decision to start a new record label Tao Forms makes much sense. It’s…” on Jun 26th, 2020 →
Matthew Shipp - Deep to Deep
PopMattersFollow “None While well-researched biographies typically depend on people who knew and were close to the subject, Mark Dery uses these…” on Feb 19th, 2019 →
Matthew Shipp - Let Us Break Bread Together (Trad.)
Bandcamp DailyFollow “What, you thought you’d get a break? Yes, I know—you saw this column and immediately responded, “Hold on, I’m not…” on Jan 30th, 2019 →
Matthew Shipp - Blue Abyss
DoklandsFollow “Don't know about you but I'm always rather partial to a bit of Matthew Shipp. The guy's been one of…” on Oct 26th, 2015 →
Matthew Shipp - Vamp to Vibe
The 'SpillFollow “Mmm. Nice. While I get on with deciding which of this week’s noms offer a sufficiently scientific and/or philosophical take…” on Nov 6th, 2012 →
Matthew Shipp - Orbit 2
Destination: OutFollow “Destination: OUT just turned 6 years old! To mark the occasion, we’ve revamped and reactivated our “Beginner’s Guide to Free…” on Jun 26th, 2012 →
Matthew Shipp - The Stakeout
DoklandsFollow “More from Matthew Shipp's impeccable 2003 album The Good and Evil Sessions. I love this record. It is seriously tasteful…” on Jul 19th, 2011 →
Matthew Shipp - Wholetone
Destination: OutFollow “WHOLETONE Matthew Shipp Art of the Improviser Thirsty Ear : 2011 MS, piano. Our mini-festival around pianist and composer Matthew…” on Feb 13th, 2011 →
Matthew Shipp - Then Again
DoklandsFollow “Because I am a half-witted fool who pays as little attention to things as possible, I have been caught out…” on Mar 27th, 2010 →
Matthew Shipp - Almighty Fortress Is Our God
Locust St.Follow “Decade: 2 (2002-2003)the unknown bomber, Baghdad, 2003Verses 4,5,6; chapters 8,9,10.Ivor Cutler, Once a Fortnight.The Mekons, Thee Olde Trip to Jerusalem.The…” on Sep 14th, 2009 →