THE WIRE - ISSUE 509, JULY ISSUE [MAG]

Format: Magazine
Catalogue No.: WIRE509
Release Date: 12 Jun 2026

On the cover: EarthBall. The Canadian improvised free rock collective have earned a reputation for electrifying live sets since their 2019 inception. Last year's Actual Earth Music Volumes 1 & 2 documented performances in Vancouver and London, with guest collaborations from Chris Corsano and Steve Beresford. This year they follow up with Volumes 3 & 4 incorporating live recordings from Geneva and the Le Guess Who? festival in Utrecht. By Emily Pothast. DoYeon Kim. The Seoul born, New York based gayageum player, composer and improvisor has released her highly anticipated debut Wellspring on TAO Forms, supported by an ensemble featuring drummer Tyshawn Sorey, double-bassist Henry Fraser and violist Mat Maneri. By Stewart Smith. Jocy de Oliveira. In the year of her 90th birthday, the pioneering Brazillian composer and pianist's work is the subject of Dácio Pinheiro's documentary film The Circular Universe, reflecting on her life, work and legacy. By Andy Cumming. Onilu. For their forthcoming album Jakutá’s Dance, on New York's 577 records, Onilu founders Kevin Diehl and Joe Chambers have been joined by Craig McIver and Daniel Villarreal to create a formidable percussion ensemble. By Phil Freeman. Tomás Senkyrík. The Czech sound artist, musicologist and field recordist uses sound-mapping to explores the  acoustic ecology of central Europe. By Daryl Worthington. Invisible Jukebox: Richard Dawson. The bard of the Tyne sizes up The Wire’s blind listening challenge. Tested by Claire Biddles. Epiphanies. Infinity Knives. Plus one page profiles of eoobe, Tomás Niesner & Aldana Duoraan, Labake Sabbath and more