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Grúska Babúska ~ Tor
Filled with music boxes, glockenspiel and peculiar percussion, the latest release from Icelandic female trio Grúska Babúska bubbles with abundant charm. This is the same band whose debut was a USB stick embedded in a babushka doll. Much has happened since
Grúska Babúska ~ Tor
Filled with music boxes, glockenspiel and peculiar percussion, the latest release from Icelandic female trio Grúska Babúska bubbles with abundant charm. This is the same band whose debut was a USB stick embedded in a babushka doll. Much has happened since
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep (Reissue) + Words from Sophie!
Originally released on Preservation Records in 2016, Sophie Hutchings‘ Wide Asleep is now enjoying a timely vinyl reissue on Hobbledehoy Records, along with new artwork. In celebration of the event, Sophie shares some reflections on her influences. Five Artists/ Bands that changed my
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep (Reissue) + Words from Sophie!
Originally released on Preservation Records in 2016, Sophie Hutchings‘ Wide Asleep is now enjoying a timely vinyl reissue on Hobbledehoy Records, along with new artwork. In celebration of the event, Sophie shares some reflections on her influences. Five Artists/ Bands that changed my
A-Sun Amissa ~ Ceremony in the Stillness
Ceremony in the Stillness is billed as a development in the evolution of A-Sun Amissa, the group founded by Gizeh leader Richard Knox. It’s hard to believe that this is the first time we’ve heard drums on an A-Sun Amissa album, but
A-Sun Amissa ~ Ceremony in the Stillness
Ceremony in the Stillness is billed as a development in the evolution of A-Sun Amissa, the group founded by Gizeh leader Richard Knox. It’s hard to believe that this is the first time we’ve heard drums on an A-Sun Amissa album, but
Ben Chatwin ~ Drone Signals
Drone Signals is a companion piece to the exquisite album Staccato Signals, released earlier this summer. One might call it an alternative take, a reimagining, a broadcast from Earth-2. Just don’t call it a remix disc. Technically one would be right, but
Ben Chatwin ~ Drone Signals
Drone Signals is a companion piece to the exquisite album Staccato Signals, released earlier this summer. One might call it an alternative take, a reimagining, a broadcast from Earth-2. Just don’t call it a remix disc. Technically one would be right, but
Haiku Salut ~ There Is No Elsewhere
Derbyshire’s all-female trio Haiku Salut has one of the happiest sounds around, one that doesn’t ignore current events but transcends them. For this band, life is about moving past enmity and discord toward harmony and acceptance. The music conveys this message
Haiku Salut ~ There Is No Elsewhere
Derbyshire’s all-female trio Haiku Salut has one of the happiest sounds around, one that doesn’t ignore current events but transcends them. For this band, life is about moving past enmity and discord toward harmony and acceptance. The music conveys this message
Manu Delago ~ Parasol Peak
Manu Delago is known as a hang drum master, film composer, Björk collaborator and Grammy nominee, but Parasol Peak should lift him to headline levels. While he’s released dozens of albums, Parasol Peak is the culmination of a second phase of composition that began
Manu Delago ~ Parasol Peak
Manu Delago is known as a hang drum master, film composer, Björk collaborator and Grammy nominee, but Parasol Peak should lift him to headline levels. While he’s released dozens of albums, Parasol Peak is the culmination of a second phase of composition that began
Patrick Jonsson ~ Suddenly We Looked Like Giants
After building an impressive resume in TV and film (including an Emmy nod for his score to “The White Helmets”), Swedish composer Patrick Jonsson has released his first full-length album. This may be a debut, but only in name. Suddenly We Looked
Patrick Jonsson ~ Suddenly We Looked Like Giants
After building an impressive resume in TV and film (including an Emmy nod for his score to “The White Helmets”), Swedish composer Patrick Jonsson has released his first full-length album. This may be a debut, but only in name. Suddenly We Looked
R. Schwarz ~ Wind 4-7
The music industry is less accustomed to sequels than the movie industry, but occasionally one does appear. This is the case with Wind 4-7, a follow-up to 2016’s (you guessed it!) Wind 1-3. In the new set, Robert Schwarz again mixes field recordings with
R. Schwarz ~ Wind 4-7
The music industry is less accustomed to sequels than the movie industry, but occasionally one does appear. This is the case with Wind 4-7, a follow-up to 2016’s (you guessed it!) Wind 1-3. In the new set, Robert Schwarz again mixes field recordings with
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