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µ-Ziq ~ 1979
There is a certain nostalgia inherent to the more ambient compositions of the first major IDM artists. Mike Paradinas, under his most well known alias µ-Ziq, is one of these artists, who (alongside contemporaries like Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, and Boards
µ-Ziq ~ 1979
There is a certain nostalgia inherent to the more ambient compositions of the first major IDM artists. Mike Paradinas, under his most well known alias µ-Ziq, is one of these artists, who (alongside contemporaries like Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, and Boards
Of Mountains and Seas ~ S/T
Most of us are vulnerable to occasional existential musings, but nothing evokes this type of thought quite like spending time around a young child. Children are infinitely inquisitive, and their “why” questions can cut unexpectedly deep. Aurélien Regert, in his
Of Mountains and Seas ~ S/T
Most of us are vulnerable to occasional existential musings, but nothing evokes this type of thought quite like spending time around a young child. Children are infinitely inquisitive, and their “why” questions can cut unexpectedly deep. Aurélien Regert, in his
Rival Consoles ~ Landscape from Memory
Rival Consoles (aka Ryan Lee West) is a prolific artist, typically releasing consecutive full-length albums with less than a year’s time in between. Landscape from Memory comes after somewhat of a creative block– we reviewed West’s last album, Now Is,
Rival Consoles ~ Landscape from Memory
Rival Consoles (aka Ryan Lee West) is a prolific artist, typically releasing consecutive full-length albums with less than a year’s time in between. Landscape from Memory comes after somewhat of a creative block– we reviewed West’s last album, Now Is,
lullahush ~ Ithaca
Traditional Irish folk music has withstood the test of time. Its origins predate written records, and many of the basics of the genre’s form have remained since before the 17th century. Some aspects have changed to accommodate evolving audiences and
lullahush ~ Ithaca
Traditional Irish folk music has withstood the test of time. Its origins predate written records, and many of the basics of the genre’s form have remained since before the 17th century. Some aspects have changed to accommodate evolving audiences and
Whatever the Weather II ~ S/T
Whatever the Weather II’s opening track, “1°C,” samples a voice that observes, “Bit chilly, innit? […] Can’t wait for it to be summer.” It’s the voice of the artist, Loraine James, or Whatever the Weather, which is a moniker she
Whatever the Weather II ~ S/T
Whatever the Weather II’s opening track, “1°C,” samples a voice that observes, “Bit chilly, innit? […] Can’t wait for it to be summer.” It’s the voice of the artist, Loraine James, or Whatever the Weather, which is a moniker she
Lars Bech Pilgaard ~ Folklórica
Autumnal weather reminds us of the nordic concept of hygge, which is not completely translatable but refers to a certain mood of comfort, coziness, and togetherness. Hygge, which became an international phenomenon a few years ago, is a staple of
Lars Bech Pilgaard ~ Folklórica
Autumnal weather reminds us of the nordic concept of hygge, which is not completely translatable but refers to a certain mood of comfort, coziness, and togetherness. Hygge, which became an international phenomenon a few years ago, is a staple of
Stephanie Pan & Ensemble Klang ~ The Art of Doing Nothing: a feminist manifesto
Many cultures associate felinity with femininity. That is, people tend to think of cats as feminine, as opposed to dogs which are associated with more masculine traits. Cats are reserved, mysterious, sly– traditionally female characteristics contrary to the dog-like tendencies
Stephanie Pan & Ensemble Klang ~ The Art of Doing Nothing: a feminist manifesto
Many cultures associate felinity with femininity. That is, people tend to think of cats as feminine, as opposed to dogs which are associated with more masculine traits. Cats are reserved, mysterious, sly– traditionally female characteristics contrary to the dog-like tendencies
Tristan De Liege & NoKillShelter ~ Coumarin/Forma
Coumarin is a sweet, fragrant compound that many plants release when their leaves or flowers begin to wilt. The opening track of Tristan De Liege and NoKillShelter’s EP is, like its namesake, delicate, tender, and wistful. The melody is subdued,
Tristan De Liege & NoKillShelter ~ Coumarin/Forma
Coumarin is a sweet, fragrant compound that many plants release when their leaves or flowers begin to wilt. The opening track of Tristan De Liege and NoKillShelter’s EP is, like its namesake, delicate, tender, and wistful. The melody is subdued,
a closer listen 