Experimental percussion is an avant-garde music genre that pushes the boundaries of rhythmic and textural possibilities offered by percussive instruments. Rooted in the experimentation of contemporary music and often overlapping with free jazz, noise, and new music, artists in this field tend to explore the limits of their instruments, utilizing unconventional techniques and incorporating a vast array of objects and sound-making devices. The focus is less on traditional rhythm patterns and more on the production of soundscapes and the exploration of timbre and resonance. These audial artisans often engage in improvisation, creating unpredictable and sometimes dissonant auditory experiences that can invoke a meditative, trance-like, or intensely visceral response. Their works challenge and expand the listener's perception of rhythm and sound.

Breaking Stretch

Patricia Brennan

Album - 9 Tracks - Released September 6, 2024