Author Archives: Garreth
Nat Bartsch ~ Forever Changed
This entrancing album is a moving tribute to all the wonderful complexity of being human. Back in 2018, Nat Bartsch released Forever, and No Time At All, a beguiling album of quiet, contemporary classical lullabies, written in moments between caring for her
Nat Bartsch ~ Forever Changed
This entrancing album is a moving tribute to all the wonderful complexity of being human. Back in 2018, Nat Bartsch released Forever, and No Time At All, a beguiling album of quiet, contemporary classical lullabies, written in moments between caring for her
Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques
“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also
Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques
“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also
Lambert ~ Actually Good
The first time I went to see Lambert play live, I got more than I bargained for. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, and not just because of the music. Nowadays, when I go to watch
Lambert ~ Actually Good
The first time I went to see Lambert play live, I got more than I bargained for. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, and not just because of the music. Nowadays, when I go to watch
Otto A. Totland ~ Exin
In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps
Otto A. Totland ~ Exin
In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps
Various Artists ~ Opia Compilation 001
What makes a community? What is it that gives us the feeling that we belong? How much must community members have in common, and how different can they be? OPIA started out as a one day festival run by Ólafur
Various Artists ~ Opia Compilation 001
What makes a community? What is it that gives us the feeling that we belong? How much must community members have in common, and how different can they be? OPIA started out as a one day festival run by Ólafur
Sofi Paez ~ Silent Stories
Silent Stories are the ones we hold closest to our chest, only revealing them to those we most trust. This is the topic of the debut album from pianist, singer and composer Sofi Paez, the first release from Ólafur Arnalds’
Sofi Paez ~ Silent Stories
Silent Stories are the ones we hold closest to our chest, only revealing them to those we most trust. This is the topic of the debut album from pianist, singer and composer Sofi Paez, the first release from Ólafur Arnalds’
Tim Linghaus ~ Asche und Magnolien
Memories help me to define who I am. They establish connection between me and everything that is not present or future – sometimes sharp and palpable, more often soft and frail. Unfortunately, some memories fade away irrevocably. Hence, I am
Tim Linghaus ~ Asche und Magnolien
Memories help me to define who I am. They establish connection between me and everything that is not present or future – sometimes sharp and palpable, more often soft and frail. Unfortunately, some memories fade away irrevocably. Hence, I am
Ezéchiel Pailhès ~ Ventas Rumba
The Bandcamp player has been placed at the top of the review because this is one of those albums where you almost don’t need to read the review: as soon as you hear the music, your ear catches the
Ezéchiel Pailhès ~ Ventas Rumba
The Bandcamp player has been placed at the top of the review because this is one of those albums where you almost don’t need to read the review: as soon as you hear the music, your ear catches the
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