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Since 1964, there have been numerous interpretations of The Beatles’ music. Stax, jazz, classical, Motown, country, Bing Crosby, Laibach, and easy listening have all had a go at Beatles cover albums. Mystic Liverpool: The Beatles’ Psychedelic Psongbook may be the most original, and after 60-some years, that is a huge accomplishment. Jah Wobble and his sons, John T and Charlie Wardle, have collaborated on a dub/drone version of Beatles songs, focusing on their more psychedelic tracks, which makes great sense.
…On paper, this might look like it would not work. The complete opposite is true. The use of traditional Chinese instruments, alongside Wobble’s distinct and trademark bass, creates an unusual yet fascinating take on these songs.

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Tian Qiyi’s sophomore album Songs for Workers is a rare kind of record: one that refuses to settle into the familiar categories of world music fusion or post-punk revival, instead carving out a space that feels both ancestral and futuristic. The duo — brothers John Tian Qi Wardle and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle — draw deeply from their multicultural lineage: their mother, orchestra founder Zilan Liao, instilled Chinese classical traditions, while their father, legendary bassist Jah Wobble , infused them with the heavy-lidded throb of dub and the restless experimentation of post-punk.
…Charlie contributes erhu (two-stringed vertical fiddle), morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) and vocals. John handles a drumkit, plus an assortment of percussion, including paigu…

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