Sunwatchers

A New York ensemble primarily composed of Jim McHugh, Jason Robira, Jeff Tobias and Peter Kerlin; known for mixing avant-garde jazz with psychedelic, kraut-rock, no-wave and world-music elements. Their album II was released on Trouble In Mind Records (reviewed here).

Members named in the review: Jim McHugh, Jason Robira, Jeff Tobias, Peter Kerlin. Based in New York. II released on Trouble In Mind Records. The group cites saxophonist Albert Ayler as an influence. The review states the group declares itself leftist, anti-capitalist, democratic socialist and inspired by non-violent resistance.

Sunwatchers are a New York experimental ensemble that mix avant-garde jazz with krautrock, psychedelia, no-wave and world-music elements. The provided review (rating 4/5) focuses on their album II and highlights political commitments and diverse influences. The review recommends listening for noisy, expressionist cross-cultural experimentation.

For:Fans of experimental/avant-garde jazz, krautrock, psychedelic and no-wave music; listeners interested in politically engaged bands and cross-cultural sound experiments.