Author Archives: JB
6LA8 & MMI ~ Reveries
Reverie (n): 1. A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream 2. An instrumental piece suggesting a dreamy or musing state …and a state of dreamy instrumental pieces is exactly what the listener will get when listening
6LA8 & MMI ~ Reveries
Reverie (n): 1. A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream 2. An instrumental piece suggesting a dreamy or musing state …and a state of dreamy instrumental pieces is exactly what the listener will get when listening
orbit over luna ~ Kyōto/Nara
The 22 minutes of Kyōto/Nara were inspired by – and feature recordings of – the two cities in the title, that were once capitals of Japan, the latter from 710 to 784 and the former from 794 to 1869. Due to
orbit over luna ~ Kyōto/Nara
The 22 minutes of Kyōto/Nara were inspired by – and feature recordings of – the two cities in the title, that were once capitals of Japan, the latter from 710 to 784 and the former from 794 to 1869. Due to
Pleq and Lauki ~ Perceiving Perspective
Perceiving Perspective is a short cassette made by composers Bartosz Dziadosz and Mikel Lauki, who come from the very technical world of drone and glitch. It sets out like an essay, with an “Introduction”, two long tracks, and then “The
Pleq and Lauki ~ Perceiving Perspective
Perceiving Perspective is a short cassette made by composers Bartosz Dziadosz and Mikel Lauki, who come from the very technical world of drone and glitch. It sets out like an essay, with an “Introduction”, two long tracks, and then “The
Taskerlands ~ Taskerlands
The term ‘mood record’ is often criminally over-used, a critical shorthand for describing an ephemeral listening experience that might be difficult to articulate. Sometimes, even the most verbose of language fails in depicting a certain sound impression to a reader.
Taskerlands ~ Taskerlands
The term ‘mood record’ is often criminally over-used, a critical shorthand for describing an ephemeral listening experience that might be difficult to articulate. Sometimes, even the most verbose of language fails in depicting a certain sound impression to a reader.
Swarm Intelligence ~ On The Edge Remixes
The original On The Edge EP – four tracks of hyperactive bass-heavy dubstep – came out in September last year, and after a decent sized gap, here come the remixes which, as much as anything, serve as an introduction to
Swarm Intelligence ~ On The Edge Remixes
The original On The Edge EP – four tracks of hyperactive bass-heavy dubstep – came out in September last year, and after a decent sized gap, here come the remixes which, as much as anything, serve as an introduction to
Matt Northrup ~ Lucky Stumbles
Mr. Matt Northrup from North Carolina fools us with the manic guitars a la My Bloody Valentine introduction to the album’s first track, but “World of Taste” soon begins to resemble old-school ’80s synth music, with all the optimism of early
Matt Northrup ~ Lucky Stumbles
Mr. Matt Northrup from North Carolina fools us with the manic guitars a la My Bloody Valentine introduction to the album’s first track, but “World of Taste” soon begins to resemble old-school ’80s synth music, with all the optimism of early
Instant Pyrolysis ~ The Asylum
Instant Pyrolysis is a new entry in the growing field of black metal musicians making ambient or drone, and although one could expect such things to sound like Burzum interludes, it is actually a field full of potential for more
Instant Pyrolysis ~ The Asylum
Instant Pyrolysis is a new entry in the growing field of black metal musicians making ambient or drone, and although one could expect such things to sound like Burzum interludes, it is actually a field full of potential for more
Konntinent ~ Kiruna
Named after the northern-most Swedish city, Kiruna is moody, atmospheric electronica and although many of the tracks are beatless, it’s assuredly not passive ambient music. It’s less chill-out and more like a blast of frozen air from the northern wastes,
Konntinent ~ Kiruna
Named after the northern-most Swedish city, Kiruna is moody, atmospheric electronica and although many of the tracks are beatless, it’s assuredly not passive ambient music. It’s less chill-out and more like a blast of frozen air from the northern wastes,
a closer listen 