Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Glenn Branca released debut album The Ascension. Featuring a pre-Sonic Youth Lee Ranaldo and cover art by Robert Longo! The post Glenn Branca Released Debut Album “The Ascension” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Mag... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Glenn Branca. Bittersweet symphonies. The post Happy Birthday Glenn Branca appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Glenn Branca. Bittersweet symphonies. The post Happy Birthday Glenn Branca appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Glenn Branca. Bittersweet symphonies. The post Happy Birthday Glenn Branca appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Another great one from Ryley Walker’s Husky Pants label, which has quickly become a reliable source for sweet sounds both old and new. Jake Acosta’s Rehearsal Park is made up of two long pieces (27 and 17 minutes, respectively) that feel warm and... more info

New York Times — One fellow composer said Mr. Branca, who often wrote for massed amplified guitars, was among the few “who put a clearly defined stamp on their music.” more info

New York Times — The musician and composer, who died this week at 69, spent decades helping shape the worlds of avant-garde rock and contemporary classical music. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — BuzzFeed recommended summer books. Neko Case discussed her favorite albums at The Quietus. May's best eBook deals. R.I.P., guitarist and composer Glenn Branca. Read a new essay on writing by Bronwen Dickey. Stream a new song by Ty Segall... more info

Uncut — The influential guitarist and composer has died age 69 Photo by Frans Schellekens/Redfern The influential guitarist and composer has died age 69 The post Musicians pay tribute to avant-garde hero Glenn Branca appeared first on Uncut. more info

Guardian Music — Branca, who has died aged 69, turned guitars into permanently climaxing choirs of noise – and blew apart the world of minimalist compositionThe experimental guitarist and composer Glenn Branca died on Sunday at age 69, leaving a weighty and si... more info