Unsquare by Maybe Monday, released 1 August 2010, includes the following tracks: "Saptharishi Mandalam", "Unturned" and more.
This version of Unsquare comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded 18 November 2006 at East Side Sound, New York City.
"Unsquare" is a CD that captures the exploratory spirit of the trio Maybe Monday, released by the Swiss label Intakt Records. The album presents a highly communicative form of contemporary improvised music, where guitar, reeds, and electronics (and/or extended sound sources) intersect in finely detailed soundscapes. Rather than relying on conventional song structures, "Unsquare" focuses on texture, dynamics, and spontaneous interaction: quiet, almost microscopic sounds unfold next to intense, abstract passages, creating a listening experience that remains unpredictable yet coherent. The recording highlights how the musicians listen to each other, build tension from silence, and develop fragile motifs into dense sonic fields that constantly shift in color and perspective. This makes "Unsquare" an ideal CD for listeners who appreciate adventurous jazz, electroacoustic improvisation, and experimental music that challenges traditional notions of rhythm and harmony.
Maybe Monday is known as a boundary-pushing ensemble in the field of improvised and experimental music. The group has built its reputation on intricate, often understated interplay and a distinctive blend of acoustic and electronic sound worlds. Their work is frequently associated with the creative music scenes on both sides of the Atlantic, and they have collaborated in various contexts with other leading figures of contemporary improvisation. Maybe Monday's concerts and recordings are appreciated for their subtle tension, sonic curiosity, and the way they expand the vocabulary of ensemble playing beyond idiomatic jazz or classical frameworks.
Intakt Records, based in Switzerland, has established itself as one of the most respected independent labels for contemporary jazz, free improvisation, and related experimental forms. Since its foundation, the label has continually supported artists who work at the cutting edge of creative music, offering them a platform for long-term artistic development rather than short-lived trends. Intakt stands for high production values, carefully curated catalogues, and a strong commitment to documenting unique musical voices from Europe, the United States, and beyond. With releases like "Unsquare," Intakt Records underlines its role as a label for discerning listeners who seek challenging and artistically uncompromising music.