Derek Baron

Reading Group Announces New LPs from Marcin Barski and Derek Baron

Reading Group Announces New LPs from Marcin Barski and Derek Baron

Reading Group has announced two new LPs. The first comes from Marcin Barski and is entitled Wanda’s Dream. The album finds the Krakow-based artist compiling a collage of different tapes from the 1980s, a time when microphones were commonplace in homes and recording audio became more popular amongst the public. You can read a detailed introduction of the record from Barski here. You can also pre-order the album on the same page. Stream a track from the album above.

The second new album comes from Derek Baron. It’s entitled Recollects and is the artist's follow-up to 2016's Crooked Dances. The album recorded in 2016 in the Boundary Waters between northern Minnesota and southwest Ontario. It’s described as featuring a “repeatedly postponed canoe trip” and various cassettes from the ‘90s. You can stream the track above and pre-order the LP here.

Alec Livaditis Announces New Label, Inaugural Release Featuring Himself and Derek Baron

Alec Livaditis Announces New Label, Inaugural Release Featuring Himself and Derek Baron

Alec Livaditis has started up a new cassette label called Silt Editions. The label's first release will be a split between himself and Derek Baron. Baron's A Side is entitled "Terms to be Avoided" while Livaditis's B Side is entitled "Come to". Both sides last approximately fifteen minutes. Livaditis notes that his track is a departure from his usual music, and is mostly comprised of collaged tape music, while Baron's side is reminiscent of Robert Ashley. The cassette will be released in June and is limited to 70 copies. Those who are interested in reserving a copy, or have any further inquiries, can email the label at silteditions@gmail.com.