a couple of things for the blog;

saturday 7th june, maps and diagrams is live on fluid radio starting at 7pm bst.
tune in @ the fluid radio site: here


maps and diagrams has just released a new 8cm, packaged in cork sleeves and stitched carefully by hand by gnomes, released on handstitched* this is available exclusive via norman records in the uk. * k o o m is the second release from handstitched* and follows * f o e l, released in april, unfortuantely this is long sold out. see more at handstitched* here and norman records here

There are a lot of great things that have emerged from Denmark, Badun are no exception. Appearing with Cactus Island for the first time Badun continue to create a complex soundtrack and join Cactus Island on a joint venture into the alternate world of Tandoori Tentacle with a joint release both on 12" vinyl and FLAC and MP3 formats.

Badun is made up of 3 band members from Denmark, each with a statement to make, each an integral part within the band. Between them they create a futuristic, complex sequence of musical events.

Tandoori Tentacle is made up of four songs, each of unparalleled content and these move openly and are composed of freeform fusion-jazz influences, electronical surroundings and automated rearrangements.

Comparisons to Tandoori Tentacle will surely be made with their last, self-titled album 'Badun' a highly acclaimed and respected work of art that had an immense impact on the scene when it dropped in 2007. There is a more weighted fluctuation on display here, almost Schaffel-like approaches towards the music with quivering frequencies of vibrations and micro-percussion. Baduns' surroundings are tightly wrapped - musically in the 1970's - but they also have improvised
visualisations of what the future holds.

Tandoori Tentacle gives an expression of being in control.
An evolution into the future-past of performed forward-thinking music.

Oliver Duckert, Aske Krammer and Brian Møller are an undeniable trio of talent and have invented a unique sound of their own, something to be proud of in todays mixed-up worlds and confusing musical crossovers.

Artwork is created by Mads Westrup, an acomplished artist and
designer and Baduns' artistic associate.

Tandoori Tentacle is available on 12" vinyl and FLAC/mp3 formats;

Badun - Tandoori Tentacle
1. Cola Jeff
2. Tandoori Tentacle
3. Swup
4. Silk Office

Check out Baduns' website for more info. And of course, cactus island