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Guybrush ~ Incandenza
Last year, SØVN Records offered us a tape encased in a concrete block; to access the music, one had to break it (or use the download code). This year, designer Le Kutsch returns with a new concept: each of the
Guybrush ~ Incandenza
Last year, SØVN Records offered us a tape encased in a concrete block; to access the music, one had to break it (or use the download code). This year, designer Le Kutsch returns with a new concept: each of the
Lost Tribe Series Launch
Last month we showcased the new subscription series from Lost Tribe Sound. This month, the two premiere releases were unveiled to the public. The first is a lovely collaboration between Gavin Miller and Aaron Martin, and the second is a charity compilation
Lost Tribe Series Launch
Last month we showcased the new subscription series from Lost Tribe Sound. This month, the two premiere releases were unveiled to the public. The first is a lovely collaboration between Gavin Miller and Aaron Martin, and the second is a charity compilation
Jérémie Mathes ~ In[Core]Wat[t]
The Unfathomless label continues its stellar run with a sonic study of Cambodia, courtesy of Jérémie Mathes, who has called the nation home for the past three years. Living in the country of the recording lends this project an authentic tone:
Jérémie Mathes ~ In[Core]Wat[t]
The Unfathomless label continues its stellar run with a sonic study of Cambodia, courtesy of Jérémie Mathes, who has called the nation home for the past three years. Living in the country of the recording lends this project an authentic tone:
Enno Voss ~ Currents
A recent Bud Light ad portrays a commoner in a stockade. His crime: ordering an “autumnal mead.” The tagline: “For the many, not the few.” I sympathize with the commoner, because I’m one of the few; I like things to
Enno Voss ~ Currents
A recent Bud Light ad portrays a commoner in a stockade. His crime: ordering an “autumnal mead.” The tagline: “For the many, not the few.” I sympathize with the commoner, because I’m one of the few; I like things to
Katharina Ernst ~ Extrametrik
After half a dozen spins, I still needed convincing that this album was recorded without overdubs. A quick Google search, and I found a live video as evidence. Yes, Vienna-born Katharina Ernst is the real thing: an exciting, polymetric solo drummer. There
Katharina Ernst ~ Extrametrik
After half a dozen spins, I still needed convincing that this album was recorded without overdubs. A quick Google search, and I found a live video as evidence. Yes, Vienna-born Katharina Ernst is the real thing: an exciting, polymetric solo drummer. There
Frédéric D. Oberland ~ Labyrinth
To experience Labyrinth properly, one must try to replicate the original experience. The multi-room installation in the basement of the Labanque art space in Béthune, France was ideally suited to the cavernous sounds of Frédéric D. Oberland and his cohort Jules Wysock. One could wander
Frédéric D. Oberland ~ Labyrinth
To experience Labyrinth properly, one must try to replicate the original experience. The multi-room installation in the basement of the Labanque art space in Béthune, France was ideally suited to the cavernous sounds of Frédéric D. Oberland and his cohort Jules Wysock. One could wander
Jessica Moss ~ Entanglement
Constellation’s great season continues with the release of Jessica Moss‘ Entanglement, another stellar album from an artist whose solo work has now surpassed her collaborative work. Her fall tour has already begun and will continue through mid-December, as she unveils her video work
Jessica Moss ~ Entanglement
Constellation’s great season continues with the release of Jessica Moss‘ Entanglement, another stellar album from an artist whose solo work has now surpassed her collaborative work. Her fall tour has already begun and will continue through mid-December, as she unveils her video work
Markus Mehr ~ Liquid Empires
Markus Mehr may be fascinated by the aural properties of water, but Liquid Empires is no nature album; neither is it placid. The tape surprises from the start: “Kissing” launches with a head-nodding pulse that leads into a senses-scattering drone, then recedes
Markus Mehr ~ Liquid Empires
Markus Mehr may be fascinated by the aural properties of water, but Liquid Empires is no nature album; neither is it placid. The tape surprises from the start: “Kissing” launches with a head-nodding pulse that leads into a senses-scattering drone, then recedes
a closer listen 