WIRE, THE - #509 July 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 . Inside: 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 ."