Ancient Methods ~ Society of the Spectacle
After playing the LP, I went back to read the book. Guy Debord’s 1967 treatise of the same name is a masterpiece of philosophical prophecy, seeming to predict everything from Facebook to fake news, celebrity culture to A.I., and most
Ancient Methods ~ Society of the Spectacle
After playing the LP, I went back to read the book. Guy Debord’s 1967 treatise of the same name is a masterpiece of philosophical prophecy, seeming to predict everything from Facebook to fake news, celebrity culture to A.I., and most
Jilk ~ Tetsuo II
Jilk‘s Jon Worsley recalls seeing Shinya Tsukamoto’s Tetsuo II (1992) when he was “way too young;” the experience left an indelible, and perhaps slightly scarring impression. The film, groundbreaking for its time, includes graphic scenes of torture and body horror, centering around
Jilk ~ Tetsuo II
Jilk‘s Jon Worsley recalls seeing Shinya Tsukamoto’s Tetsuo II (1992) when he was “way too young;” the experience left an indelible, and perhaps slightly scarring impression. The film, groundbreaking for its time, includes graphic scenes of torture and body horror, centering around
Fields Ohio ~ A Ghostly Band of Doubts
The collaborative duo Fields Ohio has returned with another slice of modern nostalgia. The music draws from the last few decades, while the images recall an even more distant time, part Norman Rockwell and part black-and-white. While listening, one may
Fields Ohio ~ A Ghostly Band of Doubts
The collaborative duo Fields Ohio has returned with another slice of modern nostalgia. The music draws from the last few decades, while the images recall an even more distant time, part Norman Rockwell and part black-and-white. While listening, one may
Iranian Voices
Iranian Voices aims to offer a snapshot of the Iranian electronic and experimental music scene, examining current events through the lens of Iranian musicians, with the hope that this will be the first installment. Over the years, I have conducted
Iranian Voices
Iranian Voices aims to offer a snapshot of the Iranian electronic and experimental music scene, examining current events through the lens of Iranian musicians, with the hope that this will be the first installment. Over the years, I have conducted
Walker Ferrell ~ Crocus
The crocus is the advance guard of spring, the first flower to poke through the snow to see what’s going on above the surface. One can imagine that it gives the all-clear to the daffodils and sends a pollen text
Walker Ferrell ~ Crocus
The crocus is the advance guard of spring, the first flower to poke through the snow to see what’s going on above the surface. One can imagine that it gives the all-clear to the daffodils and sends a pollen text
Haiku Salut & Meg Morley ~ The Lost Score
The Lost Score is not actually a lost score, but a new score to the silent German film “People on Sunday” (1930), whose original soundtrack was classical and operatic. Viewed after a century of perspective, the film is an oddity and
Haiku Salut & Meg Morley ~ The Lost Score
The Lost Score is not actually a lost score, but a new score to the silent German film “People on Sunday” (1930), whose original soundtrack was classical and operatic. Viewed after a century of perspective, the film is an oddity and
Nene H ~ Second Skin
Breakup albums are extremely difficult to pull off. In order to succeed, one must navigate a wide gauntlet of emotions without coming across as either crushed or petty. A great breakup album doesn’t just stick it to the other person;
Nene H ~ Second Skin
Breakup albums are extremely difficult to pull off. In order to succeed, one must navigate a wide gauntlet of emotions without coming across as either crushed or petty. A great breakup album doesn’t just stick it to the other person;
Big Ears 2026 Preview
In advance of the 2026 edition of the Big Ears festival in Knoxville, Tennessee–happening 26-29 March–Joseph Sannicandro reflects upon this year’s programming and previews some of the most anticipated performances. Knoxville, Tennessee’s Big Ears festival of contemporary music first popped
Big Ears 2026 Preview
In advance of the 2026 edition of the Big Ears festival in Knoxville, Tennessee–happening 26-29 March–Joseph Sannicandro reflects upon this year’s programming and previews some of the most anticipated performances. Knoxville, Tennessee’s Big Ears festival of contemporary music first popped
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