Suffering Jukebox

This week's episode features an interview with Greg Anderson from the legendary experimental/drone metal duo Sunn0))). Back in April, Sunn0))) released their tenth, self-released album through Seattle's iconic Sub Pop record label. Find out more about Sunn0))) (and purchase their music) here: https://sunn.bandcamp.com/

Nick's Pick of the Week is Zoh Amba's Eye's Full, which was released on Friday June 5th. You can hear it in all the usual places, or purchase it here; https://zohamba.bandcamp.com/album/eyes-full and my review can be read below.

Zoh Amba: Eyes Full (Matador)

Released June 5th 2026

Zoh Amba has built a reputation as one of the most exciting saxophonists to emerge from New York’s avant-garde scene. Amba has worked with experimental luminaries like John Zorn and Shazad Ismaily and has frequently collaborated with (legendary) Australian drummer Jim White. Her latest release —which is being billed as her debut solo record— Eyes Full, is a stylistic about turn for Amba, an album of stripped back, confessional folk/country that is as astounding as it is surprising.

Eyes Full contains a cast of characters that includes —the aforementioned— White on drums as well as bassist Landon George, guitarists Kevin Hyland and Adam Brisbin, violinist Gabby Fluke-Mogul and Colin Miller, also on drums. Recording took place in Asheville, North Carolina, which (potentially) accounts for the album’s rustic feel, with additional sessions, for the tracks Blueberry Thorn and Emahoy, taking place in Brooklyn, New York City. Released through the iconic indie label Matador, Eyes Full contains elements of bands like Big Thief and is poised to introduce Amba to an audience less acquainted with her experimental output.

Across thirteen songs, Amba bears her soul, describing the highs and lows of various personal friendships and relationships. OCD and Another Time are country inflected ballads, with a twist of Daniel Johnston, whereas Dead End Street, Thousand Years, Odd Jobs and PG Tips add a touch of slacker rock to keep things interesting and stomping in a little grit for good measure. Whether owing to the cast of characters involved, or Amba’s generally eclectic nature, there is more than enough variety across the album’s forty minute run time to keep the shortest attention spans entertained.

Amba is a unique voice among singer/songwriters, likely due to her background in avant-garde and experimental music. Eyes Full, as previously mentioned, is likely to raise her profile amongst an audience with indie sensibilities, without abandoning her roots. There is enough weirdness across the record to skew it into less traditional territory, without deviating too far or losing focus. Amba seems to be most comfortable when she is out of her comfort zone and one can only hope that this unexpectedly poignant offering is a sign of more surprises to come.

Nick Stephan