Author Archives: JB
Electronic Observations 2014 #1
After a slightly longer than anticipated break, Electronic Observations returns, having battled various technological setbacks to get here, a bit later than predicted. Fortunately, it’s not everyday that my hard drive breaks, although it was something of a surprise to
Electronic Observations 2014 #1
After a slightly longer than anticipated break, Electronic Observations returns, having battled various technological setbacks to get here, a bit later than predicted. Fortunately, it’s not everyday that my hard drive breaks, although it was something of a surprise to
Mark Harris ~ The Angry Child
There are many artists in the glacial ambient field, but few have succeeded in capturing the sound as well as Mark Harris does here. Comparable albums include Spheruleus’ The Disguised Familiar Altus’ Black Trees Among Amber Skies and Steve Roach’s Quiet Music.
Mark Harris ~ The Angry Child
There are many artists in the glacial ambient field, but few have succeeded in capturing the sound as well as Mark Harris does here. Comparable albums include Spheruleus’ The Disguised Familiar Altus’ Black Trees Among Amber Skies and Steve Roach’s Quiet Music.
Electronic Observations 2013 #10
Just scraping within the calendar year, here’s the final Electronic Observations for 2013. Thank you to everyone who has read it, and especially to the artists for making the music. This month’s column is later (and a bit shorter) than
Electronic Observations 2013 #10
Just scraping within the calendar year, here’s the final Electronic Observations for 2013. Thank you to everyone who has read it, and especially to the artists for making the music. This month’s column is later (and a bit shorter) than
Electronic Observations 2013 #9
For the northern hemisphere types, the changing of the clocks and the lengthening of the evenings are clear indications that the end of the year is drawing close. Still that means more excuses for staying in and listening to music,
Electronic Observations 2013 #9
For the northern hemisphere types, the changing of the clocks and the lengthening of the evenings are clear indications that the end of the year is drawing close. Still that means more excuses for staying in and listening to music,
The Bricoleur ~ First Matter
Charity compilations are, generally speaking, a good thing, particularly when less mainstream musicians contribute. It’s hard to argue against these projects, obviously, whoever is involved – the charity gets increased awareness of their work, as well as some much-needed funds,
The Bricoleur ~ First Matter
Charity compilations are, generally speaking, a good thing, particularly when less mainstream musicians contribute. It’s hard to argue against these projects, obviously, whoever is involved – the charity gets increased awareness of their work, as well as some much-needed funds,
Electronic Observations 2013 #8
Back in some kind of groove this month, with the one column, and 9 releases for your delectation. Numerous genres are covered, although hopefully the Ultramarine album will be one that unites everybody; maybe it’s the nostalgia talking but it’s
Electronic Observations 2013 #8
Back in some kind of groove this month, with the one column, and 9 releases for your delectation. Numerous genres are covered, although hopefully the Ultramarine album will be one that unites everybody; maybe it’s the nostalgia talking but it’s
jikan ga nai ~ …plenty time
A challenge to categorise and difficult to describe, …plenty time is an all-too-brief EP of four tracks that wears its quirky humour on its sleeve, or, in this case, in the titles on its sleeve. jikan ga nai, a collaborative
jikan ga nai ~ …plenty time
A challenge to categorise and difficult to describe, …plenty time is an all-too-brief EP of four tracks that wears its quirky humour on its sleeve, or, in this case, in the titles on its sleeve. jikan ga nai, a collaborative
Electronic Observations 2013 #7.2
Yep, this is the second half of this month’s Electronic Observations, which covers the second half of the alphabet (approximately) and any numbers that might be involved – I had things ordered the iTunes way, so 555 got unceremoniously bumped
Electronic Observations 2013 #7.2
Yep, this is the second half of this month’s Electronic Observations, which covers the second half of the alphabet (approximately) and any numbers that might be involved – I had things ordered the iTunes way, so 555 got unceremoniously bumped
a closer listen 