Mdou Moctar - Ilana (The Creator) Desmond which takes its title from

which takes its title from the mid-70's prog collective (best known as a celestial stopover for King Crimson drummer

while Jason Schwartzman revives Coconut Records for the spectral ‘Depression’

this book provides a unique glimpse into the world of dance music journalism and the beats that kept it alive

each one revealing a sharply observed inner life shaped by empathy

the project was interrupted by personal upheaval and the halted tours of the pandemic

Mdou Moctar - Ilana (The Creator) Desmond which takes its title fromIlana (The Creator) marked a decisive shift for Mdou Moctar, capturing the Nigerien guitarist in full flight with a live rock band for the first time. Recorded after years of relentless touring, the album distils the quartets heavy, hypnotic approach: Tuareg desert blues pushed through blown out amps, streaked with psychedelic intensity and raw momentum. The record laid the groundwork for the explosive direction later realised on Afrique Victime and