This week on Discologist, we say goodbye (for now) to Philip Basnight (Broke Royals / DC Rock History Podcast) , Eduardo returns, and Light Rivers, the latest from guitarist/composer Brad Allen Williams, gives the gang a glimpse into the hippest future imaginable. PLUS! Another music site goes behind a paywall, the walls start to close in on AI music, and more.

Explore the trailblazing era of late 70s and early 80s jazz fusion, led by Japan's iconic band Casiopea. Dive into their groundbreaking 1982 album, 'Mint Jams,' a live-recorded yet studio-polished gem that embodies a futuristic essence. Discover how diverse cultures interpret and excel in this genre, surpassing conventional Western norms.