BILL GOULD AND JARED BLUM ANNOUNCE NOV 24 RELEASE OF ‘THE ECLIPSE’

BILL GOULD AND JARED BLUM ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF ‘THE ECLIPSE’. The newest collaboration between the members of Faith No More and Talking Book is coming out November 24. Working on their project Talking Book, Bill Gould and Jared Blum have always preoccupied themselves with textures of sounds rather than just melodies. Uniting exploratory sound-work, … more »

“The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”…Out Today!!

Pre-order the digipack version via Koolarrow Records/Consouling Sounds in EU here. The vinyl version would be available later this year – pre-order here. The release is available on Bandcamp here. SLEEPBOMB would tour supporting the release of ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’. The upcoming tour-dates would include: 10/13 (Record release show) – Kilowatt, San Francisco 10/15 – Art … more »

SLEEPBOMB: ‘THE CABINET OF DR.CALIGARI’ RELEASE DATE OCT 13/NOV3 LP VIA KOOLARROW RECORDS/CONSOULING SOUNDS

The newest LP of a SF-based drone/doom-metal band is coming out October 13, with an LP collaboration between Koolarrow and Consouling Sounds scheduled for Nov 3. CD and Blu-Ray versions would be available exclusively before the release during the upcoming tour dates. Renowned for their enthralling musical landscapes and captivating live shows, Sleepbomb is proud … more »

A NEW CHAPTER IN CINEMATIC DOOM: SAN FRANCISCO’S SLEEPBOMB SIGNS WITH KOOLARROW RECORDS

San Francisco’s avant-garde film scoring drone/doom project, Sleepbomb, has embarked on an exciting new chapter by signing with Koolarrow Records. The band, known for its unique approach to blending film scoring with their distinctively heavy soundscape, is set to release its newest LP this fall: https://idioteq.com/a-new-chapter-in-cinematic-doom-san-franciscos-sleepbomb-signs-with-koolarrow-records/

NEW USSSY for 2022!!

Oct 21 (FRIDAY): “Naghma” by USSSY!! A return to the classic Artem&Pavel line up=. A modern interpretation of pre-war Afghan melodies retaining the spirit of pre-Islamic gandhara. And a powerful Buddhist message of non-violence and peace for all living beings. Massive! http://koolarrow.com/releases/naghma/

KULTUR SHOCK 20th ANNIVERSARY REMASTER OF “FUCC THE INS”!!!

It’s hard to believe that Kultur Shock’s “FUCC the INS” came out over 20 years ago! I remember this period well, Jello Biafra had rung me to tell me about this Bosnian guy in Seattle who had this really unique thing happening, and as I was super-interested in music outside of the “Matchbox 20 / … more »

OUT TODAY!!! uSSSy’s “PO KRUGU”

OUT TODAY:!!!”PuSSSy’ s “PO KRUGU”… Totally unique underground microtonal noise from Moscow, RU. Dissonance, Consonance…rhythm and power!! On all digital platforms. SpotifyURLd: http://open.spotify.com/album/3Y2K0N6l7iljBtaIoSyZmr Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/gb/album/po-krugu/1528593769?ls=1 iTunes:https://music.apple.com/gb/album/po-krugu/1528593769?ls=1…

COMO ASESINAR A FELIPES LAUNCH single “HEMOS VUELTO DEL ABISMO”

COMO ASESINAR A FELIPES LAUNCH “HEMOS VUELTO DEL ABISMO”, THE FIRST SINGLE OF THEIR UPCOMING NEW ALBUM Como Asesinar a Felipes, also known as CAF, a group from Chile that have distinguished themselves in their native country for the past 13 years as a band without compromise, introduced the first single “Hemos Vuelto del Abismo” [We have … more »

uSSSy New Album “Po Krugu” September 25, 2020!!

Moscow’s underround pioneers are back, as  uSSSy pushes the tradition of  their self-described “Oriental Noise Rock” to new plateaus, with Inspirational music including performances in Persian tar by Jalil Shahnaz, and (musically) drunken parties of Afghan Pushtuns with Amjid Malang playing rabab. Reggae and dub bass lines take inspiration from the  out of tune bass … more »

Talking Book Set April 24 Release for Talking Book II

Talking Book, the San Francisco-born experimental trio whose music evokes the “distorted sepia tone imagery of a bygone era” (Cyclic Defrost), return with their first album in nine years, Talking Book II. The group features Faith No More’s Bill Gould with Gigante Sound co-founders Jared Blum (Vulcanus 68, Vision Heat) and Dominic Cramp (Borful Tang, Lord … more »

Como Asesinar a Felipes : “Naturaleza Muerta” Out Today!

It’s finally here…it is amazing to see how far this band has grown over the past few years, though the shows, touring, DIY shows, playing music loosely described as “jazz hip hop krautrock ” while simultaneously defying every definitions of each category completely. And now here they are with “Naturaleza Muerta”: some of their most … more »

SINGLE PREMIER: CAF Meets Deftone’s Chino on “Disparan” ! !

After over 10 amazing years, Como Asesinar a Felipes marks a new milestone: today the band premieres “Disparan (Fill the Skies)”, a theme developed in cooperation with The Deftones’  Chino Moreno.  Available now as a single on all digital and streaming networks,  this song is part of a more ambitious plan, and  will eventually will … more »

KOOLARROW AND RUSSIAN NOISE MASTERS USSSY TO RELEASE “VOYAGE” on MAY 4, 2018.

This band might be already familiar to some of you, as they’ve been going since 2009; in fact, their newest offering, “VOYAGE” will be their seventh release! For those not familiar this band has followed a dark and winding path, with each successive album becoming ever deeper explorations into harmonically rich, aggressive arrangments. A battery … more »

CAF CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW RELEASE

Koolarrow announces “Elipse” by Chilean pioneers Como Asesinar a Felipes, available worldwide on October 6, 2017     For the past 10 years, Santiago’s CAF has stood out as unique among other Latin American artists: from it’s debut hiphop with orchestra, to it’s flirtations with synths and dark psychedelia, this band has consistently moved forward … more »

WCAL “Listening Sessions” AUGUST 18/19

OKAY, SO, HERE’S WHAT’S UP: We Care A Lot is coming out on August 19th..Normally when FNM releases an album there are tour dates…not only to promote the record but also because we like creating events…we are proud  to include amongst our ranks a strong, international group of fans, many who I know personally, and generally … more »

NOV 6, 2015: WORLDWIDE DEBUT of “FREE.MP3”! !

I don’t know how these guys do it, but somehow between the endless touring Dubioza Kolektiv keeps writing, recording…creating. And today present their latest offering“Free.mp3” (also known as the “Pirate Bay Song”)…along with a video that is about as bold as you can get!! CLICK IT, SEED IT , SHARE IT, LINK IT, STREAM IT: … more »

COMO ASESINAR A FELIPES to join FAITH NO MORE ON TOUR IN S. AMERICA!!

Yes, you read that right: Sept. 20 Buenos Aires, Argentina Luna Park Sept. 24 Sao Paulo, Brazil Espaco Das Americas Sept. 27 Santiago, Chile Santiago Gets Louder On behalf of CAF and Koolarrow, we’d like to shout out a BIG thanks to the members Faith No More for throwing behind their support!

FREE TRACK GIVEAWAY!

Ladies and Gentlemen, the new CAF “V” is coming and we are giving away a free track for your enjoyment. This will be available on vinyl and digital only on November 28! To get your copy of the track, click on this link: http://www.koolarrow.com/v/

New CAF “V” album coming Nov. 28 !!

Koolarrow Records is proud to announce a very special release: COMO ASESINAR A FELIPES new EP “V”. This five song album was recorded at Estudios Koolarrow in Oakland, between off-day during CAF’s groundbreaking US tour earlier this year. All tracks were performed live in the studio with only minimal overdubbing…It’s bigger, fatter, darker than ever—so … more »

CAF ANNOUNCES SXSW, CALIFORNIA TOURDATES!!

COMO ASESINAR A FELIPES comes to the US for the first time, including 3 performances at Austin’s SXSW Festival, in addition to 4 California Dates. In San Francisco, they will be playing at The Independent with Chilean friend and co-collaborator ANA TIJOUX and KUMBIA QUEERS. The second show will be held at SF’s SubMission Gallery, … more »

Jan 06, 2013

For all of you falling KA, you probably know already that last year was an intense one for our artists on many levels: La Plebe’s European shows with Talco, Kultur Shock’s two EU tours, Talking Book in South America (including a killer show with CAF in Buenos Aires), Mexican Dubwiser’s US debut, Dubioza Kolektiv absolutely … more »

TALKING BOOK SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR NEWS

Dates are confirmed, countdown begins! JUL 26 SANTIAGO, CL KMSU (w/Chuck Mosley!) JUL 27 VALPARAISO, CL El Huevo (w/Chuck Mosley!) JUL 31 BUENOS AIRES, ARG Roxie Live (w/Como Asesinar a Felipes!) AUG 01 SAO PAULO, BR SESC Belenzinho AUG 02 ARARAQUARA, BR SESC Araraquara AUG 04 RIO DE JANEIRO, BR Audio Rebel

CAF’s “Comenzara de Nuevo” is out now!!

Como Asesinar a Felipes are among the best and brightest from the current musical explosion that is going on in Chile, one of Chile’s most popular emerging acts. “Comenzara de Nuevo” marks their US debut. Their “fusion between hiphop and jazz” might sound cliche, until one appreciates how their unique approach to the moodier, and … more »

COMING NOV. 23…!!

BREAKING NEWS RE: HOUSE OF HAYDUK “CITY OF QUARTZ” : I am personally very excited about this one…not only because I’m playing on it but because it’s a collaboration with musicians I have a lot of respect for. I first saw Charles Hayward’s band THIS HEAT in London back when I was 18 in the … more »

TALKING BOOK EN CHILE!

We’ve told you we were coming, so here are the details: OCTOBER 20-22, FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL de VANGUARDIA CHILE. Chile’s first avant grade festival, a free 3 day event, that will not only feature 2 nights of THE TALKING BOOK, but also Chile legends FULANO and Koolarrow’s very own COMO ASESINAR A FELIPES!! This is be … more »

OUR BANDS IN 2012

We’ve got a lot of news..it seems like almost every active KA band is either touring throughout the summer or getting ready to record new material….which is a good thing! We have Spring and Summer European Tourdates for DUBIOZA KOLEKTIV and LA PLEBE, Bradley Walther is BACK in FLATTBUSH and they’re hard at work on … more »