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My article about the album “Lanquidity” (1978) by Sun Ra got a combined total of over 100 hits for both English and Japanese versions.
#SunRa
#fusion
#bigbandjazz
https://landolt-c.com/archives/10056
Sun Ra: Lanquidity (1978) | Landolt-C
Overview“Lanquidity” is a 1978 studio album by American jazz musician Sun Ra with the musical collective The Arkestra.Co
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February 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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サン・ラー(Sun Ra)のアルバム『ランクィディティー(Lanquidity)』(1978年)の記事のアクセス数が英語版と日本語版の合計で100ヒットを超えました。
#サン・ラー
#フュージョン
#ビッグバンド・ジャズ
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Sun Ra: Lanquidity (1978) | Landolt-C
概説『ランクィディティー(Lanquidity)』はアメリカ合衆国のジャズ・ミュージシャン、サン・ラー(Sun Ra)とそのビッグバンドのアーケストラ(The Arkestra)による1978年のスタジオ録音アルバムである。解説アルバム『ラ
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February 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Made a new post in our series on how I run a cassette label. start-track.com/how-to-run-a...

They became instantly our most visited pieces. More to come.
How to Run a Cassette Label #2: What Artists to Release? – START TRACK
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February 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
#NotesFromTheRecordRoom:

Henry Rollins turned 65; live videos from Tropical Fuck Storm and IRK; singles from a new project by Stimmerman; release news from mclusky and Damaged Bug (John Dwyer/Osees); and a haunting new single from Kathryn Mohr.

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Notes From The Record Room: Henry Rollins, Tropical Fuck Storm, IRK, Stimmerman, mclusky, Damaged Bug, Kathryn Mohr — Letters From A Tapehead
Summarizing the week in music: Henry Rollins turned 65; see live videos from Tropical Fuck Storm and IRK ; two new singles from the latest project by Stimmerman ; release announcements from mcl...
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February 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
#nowplaying🎧: Mandy, Indiana — URGH (RGB vinyl edition; I got the green variant / 2025 / Sacred Bones - @sacredbones.bsky.social)
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Already a top five 2026 album.
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#mandyindiana #mandyindianaurgh #sacredbonesrecords #2026albums
February 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM
#nowplaying🎧: nyxy nyx — Cult Classics Vol. I (cassette release / 2025 / Julia’s War Recordings)
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#nyxynyx #2025albums #juliaswarrecordings #phillyindiemusic
February 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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11 February 1977 - David Bowie released 'Sound and Vision' as a single, taken from his latest album Low. 'Sound and Vision' was used by the BBC on trailers at the time, providing useful exposure, which was much needed, as Bowie opted to do nothing to promote the single himself. #BowieForever
February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Foreign Body: "Strung Out"

New single via #BrutalPandaRecords

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FOREIGN BODY - Strung Out [SINGLE]
YouTube video by Brutal Panda Records
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February 10, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Album of the Week: @mandyindiana.bsky.social's 'URGH' is an arresting roar of an album and uncompromising set of immaculately sculpted explosions. @sacredbones.bsky.social

@1000timesjeff.bsky.social reviews

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Mandy, Indiana : URGH | Album review | Treble
Dialing up the noise and broadening their palette on 'URGH', Mandy, Indiana deliver one exquisite primal scream of an album
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February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Taking my first sick day in 3 years.
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Leah was in a lot of bands - namely Turkish Delight, Betwixt and The Glass Set. We put out reissues of both TD records after @petridisch.bsky.social talked my ears off about them

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IHN003 // Tommy Bell, by Turkish Delight
15 track album
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February 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
#nowplaying🎧: J Dilla — Donuts (cassette reissued 2014/Stones Throw Records)
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J Dilla, pioneering hip-hop DJ and producer, released his final living studio opus, Donuts, on this day in 2006.
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#jdillarip #jdilladonuts🍩 #stonesthrowrecords #00shiphop
February 8, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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Today marks 20 years of Donuts. This album changed my life. Pretty sure I wouldn't be here posting about music all the time if I hadn't run into Dilla's masterpiece at just the right age. And it still delivers a massive dose of pure joy with every single replay 🍩
February 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Fred Smith, bassist for the truly influential NYC band Television, has passed away

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February 7, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Kathryn Mohr: "Property"

This is the first single from the upcoming album, Carve, releasing 4/17/26 via The Flenser (@theflenser.bsky.social).

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Kathryn Mohr – Property (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Flenser
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February 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Well, it has been nice knowing you all but I now intend to depart your company and spend the remainder of my life living inside this book.
February 1, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Mandy, Indiana — "Sicko!" (feat. billy woods)

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Mandy, Indiana feat. billy woods - Sicko! (Official Video)
YouTube video by Mandy, Indiana
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February 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
In response, I insist that @iheartnoise.bandcamp.com be your next follow.
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 PM
For Apple Music subscribers:

January’s playlist features tracks by Zu, Mandy, Indiana; Kim Gordon, sunn O))), Blackwater Holylight, Maria BC, Pullman, dälek, Mitski, trauma ray, Ora Cogan, and many more…

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Sorting Through Browser Tabs: Favorite Tracks of January 2026 by Sean Caldwell on Apple Music
Playlist · 26 Songs
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February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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If you're worried there aren't any bands capable of combining the best of early Zappa, Fripp, fancy crunchy guitars, fantastical synths, powerful vocals, and killer drums with their own incredible talent, here's some relief - @d3lahoz.bsky.social

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February 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM
The first Bandcamp Friday of 2026 is happening this coming Friday, 2/6.

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Bandcamp Fridays Return in 2026 with More Dates
Bandcamp Fridays are back in 2026 with eight dates to support independent music. Discover new artists, buy music, and help put more money in the hands of artists.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:16 AM
First playlist of 2026: January’s playlist features tracks by Zu, Mandy, Indiana; Kim Gordon, sunn O))), Blackwater Holylight, Maria BC, Pullman, dälek, Mitski, trauma ray, Ora Cogan, and many more.

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Sorting Through Browser Tabs: January Playlist — Letters From A Tapehead
First playlist of 2026: January’s playlist features tracks by Zu , Mandy, Indiana ; Kim Gordon , sunn O))) , Blackwater Holylight , Maria BC , Pullman , dälek , Mitski , trauma ray , Ora Co...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:40 AM