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2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
Spring includes both Piano Day (March 29) and Record Store Day (April 21), and labels are gearing up for each. The season’s biggest release is set to devour everything in its wake, but there’s plenty more to enjoy after that.
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
Spring includes both Piano Day (March 29) and Record Store Day (April 21), and labels are gearing up for each. The season’s biggest release is set to devour everything in its wake, but there’s plenty more to enjoy after that.
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Experimental
Some of the most creative sounds come from this section, ranging from the intriguing to the out of this world. This season’s crop includes improvisation, electro-acoustic works and all-out noise. If you’re in the mood to hear something a bit
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Experimental
Some of the most creative sounds come from this section, ranging from the intriguing to the out of this world. This season’s crop includes improvisation, electro-acoustic works and all-out noise. If you’re in the mood to hear something a bit
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Electronic
Yesterday was a day for relaxing, but today is a day for dancing! Our Electronic preview covers all pulse and melody-dominant releases, from retro synth to modern techno, glitch to grime. This season is marked by the return of some
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Electronic
Yesterday was a day for relaxing, but today is a day for dancing! Our Electronic preview covers all pulse and melody-dominant releases, from retro synth to modern techno, glitch to grime. This season is marked by the return of some
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Ambient and Drone
Here in our (digital) office, we’ve been enjoying spring music for months, while our most astute readers have been discovering the buds on our News page. Now it’s time to reveal the new crop. Over 240 albums will be introduced
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Ambient and Drone
Here in our (digital) office, we’ve been enjoying spring music for months, while our most astute readers have been discovering the buds on our News page. Now it’s time to reveal the new crop. Over 240 albums will be introduced
Sea Island & Ferry ~ Crossings
We love discovering new artists as they debut. Hong Kong’s Sea Island & Ferry caught our attention with an evocative name and unusual setup of piano, cello, xiao (Chinese bamboo flute) and saxophone. The quartet is billed as a “neochamber ensemble”, and
Sea Island & Ferry ~ Crossings
We love discovering new artists as they debut. Hong Kong’s Sea Island & Ferry caught our attention with an evocative name and unusual setup of piano, cello, xiao (Chinese bamboo flute) and saxophone. The quartet is billed as a “neochamber ensemble”, and
Jung An Tagen ~ Agent Im Objekt
Warning: strobe light video! The flashing lights and hyperkinetic sequences of the lead single may cause seizures, while others will see colors that aren’t there, reflecting Jung An Tagen‘s interest in synesthesia. Try it if you’re brave! The album also wins
Jung An Tagen ~ Agent Im Objekt
Warning: strobe light video! The flashing lights and hyperkinetic sequences of the lead single may cause seizures, while others will see colors that aren’t there, reflecting Jung An Tagen‘s interest in synesthesia. Try it if you’re brave! The album also wins
Clint Heidorn ~ Pasadena
Six years have passed since Clint Heidorn last issued an album, sending some copies out in wooden boxes and burying others around the Salton Sea. No such bonuses are available this time, just a lovely piece of vinyl with a retro-looking inner
Clint Heidorn ~ Pasadena
Six years have passed since Clint Heidorn last issued an album, sending some copies out in wooden boxes and burying others around the Salton Sea. No such bonuses are available this time, just a lovely piece of vinyl with a retro-looking inner
Rafael Anton Irisarri ~ Midnight Colours
Rafael Anton Irisarri made a strong statement about the condition of the world in 2017 with The Shameless Years. This year he continues to push boundaries and buttons on Midnight Colours. The shamelessness of global politics has continued to settle in, producing
Rafael Anton Irisarri ~ Midnight Colours
Rafael Anton Irisarri made a strong statement about the condition of the world in 2017 with The Shameless Years. This year he continues to push boundaries and buttons on Midnight Colours. The shamelessness of global politics has continued to settle in, producing
a closer listen 