In its first album with Grails drummer Emil Amos, Om continues to channel discarnate vibes while taking a worldly bent with key guest contributors.  The result is another step in the journey for Om — a heightened sense of focus and wellbeing.

Meanwhile, Ben Perowsky’s Moodswing Orchestra is a seductive sonic alloy, melding elastic grooves with sultry and low-key vocals and atmospheric improvisation. Ahleuchatistas refines its math-rock madness with a Tzadik debut, and vibraphone virtuoso Jason Adasiewicz achieves wandering, melodic interplay with the sophomore album from his Rolldown quintet. (more…)