The Sublamental Newsletter - October 2025
For once, the newsletter is right on time, so congratulations are in order on that front. Thank you very much! And to properly celebrate my impeccable timeliness, we have launched a new website, which is similar to the old one, except with different colours. We hope you approve.
Musically speaking, we've had a slower four months than usual, probably our slowest period ever. Our output is tied to that of our artists, and sometimes life shit happens to everyone at the same time. It just does. So there are only two new releases this time around.
Notnef Greco - Live @ Cal Arts
In May, we released this recording of a live performance in Los Angeles from January 2025. An event that was shrouded by the apocalyptic firestorms that were still burning in various parts of the city, and the death of David Lynch just a few days before. These things provided the inspiration and background for this guerrilla performance and recording. It is an opportunity to check out Notnef Greco playing live to an audience of shell-shocked but resilient Angelinos. What could be better?
Laszlo Spatchcock - Ipso Facto
Just when you thought you were safe, Laszlo Spatchcock are back to terrorise the neighbourhood and scramble your brain. All of the band's distinctive melodic charms are on display as they weave and wind through both upbeat headbangers and delicate mood pieces. This is a return with a vengeance after 2023's Schizofrizzi, and you will not be disappointed.
Upcoming Projects
Todd Brunner is contemplating what to do next. Possibly an album of acoustic versions of some of his songs from the past 10 years or so. When he knows more, he'll let us know.
Art Bevilaqua has begun work on More Vignettes, another collection of 20 2-minute imaginary soundtracks.
After the unique live performance with Notnef Greco and composing music for art installations in Athens, Count G has turned his attention to a new project he calls "Saturn Research" in his never-ending tribute to Sun Ra's musical vision. The project has two strains: 1) a jazz-inflected ambient side, based on piano, long decaying horn structures, and African percussion, and 2) synthesizer-driven drone pieces with saturated overtones that best prepare you for star travel.
That's all the news this time around. The big takeaway for this period is the new website. We hope you enjoy it, our recent releases, and the joy of music in general. See you next time. Until then, here's a pretty picture to look at.
Later,
Phil