Yearly Archives: 2012
Ólafur Arnalds ~ Living Room Songs
In a nation of 300,000 people, it doesn’t take long to become a star. What’s astonishing is that Ólafur Arnalds has been able to accomplish this on a global basis, without compromise, in the space of a few short years. The
Ólafur Arnalds ~ Living Room Songs
In a nation of 300,000 people, it doesn’t take long to become a star. What’s astonishing is that Ólafur Arnalds has been able to accomplish this on a global basis, without compromise, in the space of a few short years. The
Machinefabriek ~ Veldwerk
Perhaps more than anyone, Rutger Zuydervelt (Machinefabriek) exemplifies the nature of our site. A few years ago, he curated and produced a short gift book titled Take a Closer Listen, in which he invited friends to submit descriptions of their
Machinefabriek ~ Veldwerk
Perhaps more than anyone, Rutger Zuydervelt (Machinefabriek) exemplifies the nature of our site. A few years ago, he curated and produced a short gift book titled Take a Closer Listen, in which he invited friends to submit descriptions of their
The Echelon Effect ~ Seasons Part 4
First off, a HUGE congratulations to David Walters, who announced his four-part Seasons project in April of 2011, and completed his triptych on the last day of December. Late 2011 also saw the release of Walters’ first physical CD, Mosaic,
The Echelon Effect ~ Seasons Part 4
First off, a HUGE congratulations to David Walters, who announced his four-part Seasons project in April of 2011, and completed his triptych on the last day of December. Late 2011 also saw the release of Walters’ first physical CD, Mosaic,
Franz Rosati ~ Theory of Vortex Sound [Outflux I]
Ennio Mazzon’s fascinating Ripples label has been quietly plugging along like its namesake, not flooding the market with microsound releases, but sending them out in ripples. The latest of these recordings comes from Franz Rosati, and is the best release
Franz Rosati ~ Theory of Vortex Sound [Outflux I]
Ennio Mazzon’s fascinating Ripples label has been quietly plugging along like its namesake, not flooding the market with microsound releases, but sending them out in ripples. The latest of these recordings comes from Franz Rosati, and is the best release
Ancients ~ Constellations
*shels’ Plains of the Purple Buffalo was one of the most astonishing post-rock surprises of 2011. Given the fact that four years had passed between albums, we didn’t expect to hear new music so soon; so it’s an unexpected pleasure to
Ancients ~ Constellations
*shels’ Plains of the Purple Buffalo was one of the most astonishing post-rock surprises of 2011. Given the fact that four years had passed between albums, we didn’t expect to hear new music so soon; so it’s an unexpected pleasure to
Joda Clément ~ The Narrows
Daniel Crokaert’s Unfathomless label, an offshoot of Mystery Sea, has gone from strength to strength since making its debut in 2009. Joda Clément‘s The Narrows has taken twice that long to record. During that time, Clément traveled around Canada and Austria,
Joda Clément ~ The Narrows
Daniel Crokaert’s Unfathomless label, an offshoot of Mystery Sea, has gone from strength to strength since making its debut in 2009. Joda Clément‘s The Narrows has taken twice that long to record. During that time, Clément traveled around Canada and Austria,
Wil Bolton ~ Quarry Bank
Why would we tell you about a sold-out release? That’s just rude, right? We have two reasons: first, this release is worth the press; and second, we care about you and we don’t want this to happen again. For this
Wil Bolton ~ Quarry Bank
Why would we tell you about a sold-out release? That’s just rude, right? We have two reasons: first, this release is worth the press; and second, we care about you and we don’t want this to happen again. For this
The Mountaineering Club Orchestra ~ A Start On Such a Night Is Full of Promise
What a joyous album this is! Inspired by the first crossing of Greenland, A Start On Such a Night Is Full of Promise steers away from the darkness of the Arctic explorers, choosing instead to highlight the hope of Norway’s
The Mountaineering Club Orchestra ~ A Start On Such a Night Is Full of Promise
What a joyous album this is! Inspired by the first crossing of Greenland, A Start On Such a Night Is Full of Promise steers away from the darkness of the Arctic explorers, choosing instead to highlight the hope of Norway’s
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