Rafael Anton Irisarri ~ Points of Inaccessibility
In a world where the surface has become a trope for glistering repetitions of self, pompous explosions of short-reeled extremes, digital debris and its ephemeral, disconnecting and intoxicating comfort, a form of distanced, attentive and (perhaps hauntological) listening can serve
Rafael Anton Irisarri ~ Points of Inaccessibility
In a world where the surface has become a trope for glistering repetitions of self, pompous explosions of short-reeled extremes, digital debris and its ephemeral, disconnecting and intoxicating comfort, a form of distanced, attentive and (perhaps hauntological) listening can serve
Yamila ~ Noor
Noor is an Arabic word meaning light or divine light. This light comes into play on Yamila‘s album, as the artist seeks to find connection in all things, informed by her time in an ecologist community. The album has a remarkable fluidity of
Yamila ~ Noor
Noor is an Arabic word meaning light or divine light. This light comes into play on Yamila‘s album, as the artist seeks to find connection in all things, informed by her time in an ecologist community. The album has a remarkable fluidity of
Rodent ~ Night of Return
Night of Return is a departure of sorts for Ceremony of Seasons and their solstice-themed roster. First, the cassette is scary, less like gently falling snow than the feeling of being snowboard and stir-crazy, wondering if one is hallucinating while branches scrape
Rodent ~ Night of Return
Night of Return is a departure of sorts for Ceremony of Seasons and their solstice-themed roster. First, the cassette is scary, less like gently falling snow than the feeling of being snowboard and stir-crazy, wondering if one is hallucinating while branches scrape
Mai Mai Mai ~ Karakoz
The genocide in Gaza continues despite the ceasefire. In January 2024, braving the heart of the horrifying conflict, Mai Mai Mai sojourned to Bethlehem and Ramallah to record with Palestinian musicians and capture the raw emotions of the region. Karakoz is
Mai Mai Mai ~ Karakoz
The genocide in Gaza continues despite the ceasefire. In January 2024, braving the heart of the horrifying conflict, Mai Mai Mai sojourned to Bethlehem and Ramallah to record with Palestinian musicians and capture the raw emotions of the region. Karakoz is
Kirill Nikolai ~ Solennelle
The older one gets, the more the passage of time seems a mystery. Ukrainian-American ambient composer Kirill Nikolai has been quiet for a while, but we were stunned to realize that ten years had passed since we reviewed Letting Go Variations,
Kirill Nikolai ~ Solennelle
The older one gets, the more the passage of time seems a mystery. Ukrainian-American ambient composer Kirill Nikolai has been quiet for a while, but we were stunned to realize that ten years had passed since we reviewed Letting Go Variations,
Jeune Oji ~ Clausura
If Jeune Oji‘s Clausura reminds listeners of early Somni, it’s no coincidence; each artist debuted on the Friends of Friends imprint, whose artists share a sonic aesthetic. The music is smooth yet intricate, decorated with spare vocal samples. While listening, one feels a
Jeune Oji ~ Clausura
If Jeune Oji‘s Clausura reminds listeners of early Somni, it’s no coincidence; each artist debuted on the Friends of Friends imprint, whose artists share a sonic aesthetic. The music is smooth yet intricate, decorated with spare vocal samples. While listening, one feels a
Ben McElroy ~ Allotment Tapes
New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep; most don’t last through Easter. In like manner, many artists have tackled year-long projects over the years, with varying degrees of success. Those who have seen it through include Wixel (an EP
Ben McElroy ~ Allotment Tapes
New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep; most don’t last through Easter. In like manner, many artists have tackled year-long projects over the years, with varying degrees of success. Those who have seen it through include Wixel (an EP
Dalot & Sound Awakener ~ Ianos
What does motherhood mean in an age of anxiety and fear? For Maria Papadomanolaki (Dalot), the question became especially salient when she lost her mother and gave birth to her second daughter against the backdrop of the invasion of Ukraine.
Dalot & Sound Awakener ~ Ianos
What does motherhood mean in an age of anxiety and fear? For Maria Papadomanolaki (Dalot), the question became especially salient when she lost her mother and gave birth to her second daughter against the backdrop of the invasion of Ukraine.
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