Sound Liberation’s “Elegy” isn’t so much an album as it is an unbolting of several sonic cages, letting the inhabitants mingle, argue, and eventually, find a strange, compelling harmony. Gene Pritsker and his rotating ensemble are, as ever, on a crusade against the "segregation of sound vibration," and here, their weapon of choice is grief, remembrance, and an absolutely defiant refusal to sit still...

Listening to this gorgeous song, which was written in the context of expressing one's affection for another person, is a great way to make this weekend feel even more special. The initial appearance of Hettie B is intriguing, and we can't ignore it. She just released a new track under the title "Something About You" as a single. The overall atmosphere of the song is upbeat...