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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

“Gonna raise me an army, some tough sons o’ bitches / I recruit my army from the orphanages”

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Nick J Mascisaurus Rex Sr. @bridgemusicbunker.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

who needs lead singers?

Basic by Basic
and Demand To Be Taken To Heaven Alive! by Horse Lords
LP sleeves next to each other

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Recliner Notes @reclinernotes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I wrote an essay for @popmatters.com exploring how the music of Oneohtrix Point Never, Shrunken Elvis, and BASIC creates imagined, uncanny spaces, which possess similar liminal attributes to Mall World and Backrooms. www.popmatters.com/mall-world-b...

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The Mall World and Backrooms of Music » PopMatters

At first, the shock of recognition of Mall World and Backrooms music is slightly sickening, yet ultimately Proustian-ly satisfying in its uncanny familiarity.

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editaurus @davesegal.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New BASIC is the best BASIC. It goes in some fascinating new places and at times reminds me of Horse Lords on a somewhat tighter leash (high praise). @chrisforsyth.bsky.social chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/basic/

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BASIC, by BASIC

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Dillon @freeyourradio.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

#NowPlaying on Cosmic Church @iheartnoise.bandcamp.com on @campradio.bsky.social 7th & last Track from @jasonpwoodbury.bsky.social guest mix BASIC (@chrisforsyth.bsky.social) - Brutalist With Filigree via No Quarter chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/basic listen.camp

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BASIC, by BASIC

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Jeremy Erwin @jeremyerwin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In the die-cut mood lately. The new BASIC (@chrisforsyth.bsky.social) is a knockout - nobody’s making music like this right now … or ever? Next level design from D. Norsen. The Jansch includes 6 charming alternate cover lithographs and sounds ace.

Bert Jansch Avocet and BASIC die cut LPs

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John Jolley @johnjolley.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Picked up the new BASIC @chrisforsyth.bsky.social when he came through San Diego with Messthetics earlier this month - fantastic show, fantastic record!

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jesse jarnow @bourgwick.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

archive/playlist below! with new sounds by prairiewolf, @chrisforsyth.bsky.social, @childofmicrotones.bsky.social, @m-geddes.bsky.social, ringo, oneida, SML's booker stardrum, & more, plus smokin' live mothers '66 & some dylan from monday's show with his new guitarist.

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jesse jarnow @bourgwick.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

cool your head with the frow show, 3 hours of new music & benevolent dreaminess, from now 'til midnight ET on @wfmu.bsky.social. wfmu.org/playlists/JJ...

video game dude floats down river on tube

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QueenCityJamz @queencityjamz.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Repping my @chrisforsyth.bsky.social Solar Motel tee at the office* today, getting props from my co-workers.** * - WFH ** - my partner & the cats

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Accepting Montreal food suggestions please

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Jason P. Woodbury @jasonpwoodbury.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Up today at @pitchfork.com: I reviewed @chrisforsyth.bsky.social, Doug McCombs, & Mikel Patrick Avery's BASIC, a guitar hero record for people who don't like guitar heroes.

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BASIC: BASIC

Read Jason P. Woodbury’s review of the album.

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jesse jarnow @bourgwick.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

heady union pool friday triple bill: loren connors, glowing like a wall of distant radio stations; bark culture, fierce vibes trio with mofo drummer joey sullivan; & @chrisforsyth.bsky.social's basic, skywriting in rhythmic neon.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

New BASIC shirt! We’ve got tour coming up in a couple weeks. Help us pay for it, if you please, and get wearsble art in return: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/merch/basic-...

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BASIC 5 color tee from Chris Forsyth

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

New BASIC shirt available. Wear the new album’s cover art: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/merch/basic-...

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BASIC 5 color tee from Chris Forsyth

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

New BASIC record out 6/12! chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/basic

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Richard Hayes @rmhayes.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

with @chrisforsyth.bsky.social, Tom Malach (Garcia Peoples), Doug McCombs (Tortoise, etc), and Ryan Jewell (Ryley Walker Band, etc) jamming at Judson and Moore Distillery in Chicago in April 2023. Sorry about the shaky zoom.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Did you catch the new BASIC single “It Ignites,” released on Friday? chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/basic?...

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BASIC, by BASIC

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

New music out today! “It Ignites” is the second single from the forthcoming self-titled BASIC record, out June 2 on No Quarter. “It Ignites” is streaming everywhere and today is Bandcamp Friday - a great day to pre-order the record. Thx to all who have already done so. shorturl.at/pc0Uu

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BASIC, by BASIC

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

When will everyone stop saying “right?” all the time?

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Bandcamp Listening Party for the forthcoming BASIC record tonight at 8pm EDT. Listen to whole record and let’s chat! I’ll be there for sure and maybe Doug too. RSVP/join here: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/merch/basic-...

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BASIC Listening Party from Chris Forsyth

Listening Party from Chris Forsyth.

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Dillon @freeyourradio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

#NowPlaying Basic - This is Basic In anticipation of the new self released album @chrisforsyth.bsky.social chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/this-i...

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Tyler Wilcox @tylerwilcox.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

As ever, the soundtrack is provided by @chrisforsyth.bsky.social's mighty Coca Leaves & Pearls. chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/all-on...

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All One Song, by Coca Leaves & Pearls

4 track album

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Bandcamp Listening Party for the forthcoming s/t BASIC record (out in June) is tomorrow, Thursday 4/2 at 8pm EDT. Listen thru to the entire album and kick it in the chat. Should be fun: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/merch/basic-...

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BASIC Listening Party from Chris Forsyth

Listening Party from Chris Forsyth.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This Thursday 4/2 at 8pm EDT, there will be a @bandcamp.com Listening Party where the new BASIC record will be played in its entirety with a live chat. I’ll be there, maybe Doug &/or Mikel too. I’ve done these before and they are fun! chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/merch/basic-...

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

New s/t BASIC in the pipeline for June. First track streaming now. Pre-order here: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/basic

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BASIC, by BASIC

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Alex Tobin 🎷 @shhhpeaceful.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Another essential pre-order for the 'heads': @chrisforsyth.bsky.social and BASIC are back.

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BASIC, by BASIC

7 track album

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Gerard Cosloy @gerardcosloy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

BASIC, Barley’s, 03/27/26 Big Ears

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Ryan @nuclear-fusion.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Really enjoyed Chris Forsyth's set of improv rock/jazz fusion last night. Thanks @chrisforsyth.bsky.social!

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

First of four What Is Now shows supporting Orcutt Shelley Miller tonight in Philly. Then BASIC at Big Ears. See you out there.

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Dillon @freeyourradio.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

#NowPlaying on Cosmic Church @iheartnoise.bandcamp.com on @campradio.bsky.social @chrisforsyth.bsky.social's WHAT IS NOW - No Name II chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and listen.camp

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Both / And, by Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW

3 track album

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Tour dates! WHAT IS NOW March East Coast dates (mostly) w Orcutt Shelley Miller! BASIC at Big Ears!

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Bandcamp Friday! chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Jennifer Kelly @jenpkelly.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

“Chris Forsyth leans into the cool jazz aesthetic of his new ensemble at first, but these long pieces morph, over time, into driving, droning grooves,” writes Jennifer Kelly. dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/8102624... @chrisforsyth.bsky.social

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What Is Now — Both/And (Algorithm Free)

Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW - Both / And Chris Forsyth leans into the cool jazz aesthetic of his new ensemble at first, but these long pieces morph, over time, into driving, droning grooves. The trio,...

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EDC🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇰🇨🇦🇦🇺🇵🇹🇩🇪🇮🇹🇫🇮🇸🇪 @simplyedc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Abraham Lincoln & his favorite Stratocaster. Photo taken by Keith Richards. 😎

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Dillon @freeyourradio.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#NewMusicFriday #NowPlaying @chrisforsyth.bsky.social's WHAT IS NOW - Both / And chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

OUT NOW: Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW w John Moran & Joey Sullivan "Both / And" CD/DL. This is a @bandcamp.com- and merch table-only release limited to 200 CDs. Please give a listen a grab a copy. We'll have these on our March tour w Orcutt Shelley Miller. chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

@bandcamp.com Listening Party 2nite 730-830 EST for "Both/And," 1st release by WHAT IS NOW w John Moran & Joey Sullivan. @theguardian.com said: "25 minutes of tingly, exploratory improv: imagine a scruffier Necks." Listen along! I'll be in the chat! chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/merch/chris-...

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Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW "Both / And" Listening Party from Chris Forsyth

Listening Party from Chris Forsyth.

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Tyler Wilcox @tylerwilcox.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Clear it away! A sweet FM broadcast of Tom Verlaine live in Paris 1982 (w/ the late/great bassist Fred Smith). doomandgloomfromthetomb.tumblr.com/post/8081769...

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

BASIC gonna smoke Cleveland tonight at the Little Rose Tavern.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

For your Bandcamp Friday consideration. CD limited yo 200 copies. Will not last long. DLs are forever. chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Both / And, by Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW

3 track album

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Tyler Wilcox @tylerwilcox.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

RIP Fred Smith of Television — one of the coolest bassists of all time.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Thx to @theguardian.com for naming WHAT IS NOW’s “Both/And” one of this weeks Best New Tracks. “Imagine a scruffier Necks,” yes! And thx to you who’ve been snatching up pre-orders for the Bandcamp-/merch table-only CD. Ltd to 200 copies and going fast here: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

New music from WHAT IS NOW w John Moran (Bark Culture, Daniel Villareal Trio; double bass) and Joey Sullivan (Florry, Bark Culture; drums). Bandcamp/merch table exclusive, CD edition of 200, so pre-order now. Tour w Orcutt Shelley Miller in March: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Both / And, by Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW

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Dillon @freeyourradio.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

All new @chrisforsyth.bsky.social album 'Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW' is up for pre-order. The first track 'Both / And' is fantastic. chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Both / And, by Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW

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