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V/A ~ Soundmaps for the Dreamer II
Soundmaps for the Dreamer II doubles the length of its predecessor, and is a gold mine of sound: a 37-track collection featuring four hours of field recordings and soundscapes from around the globe. The variety is high, the quality even higher. The
V/A ~ Soundmaps for the Dreamer II
Soundmaps for the Dreamer II doubles the length of its predecessor, and is a gold mine of sound: a 37-track collection featuring four hours of field recordings and soundscapes from around the globe. The variety is high, the quality even higher. The
Mahdyar ~ Seized
The title Seized has a double meaning. A decade ago, the young Iranian hip-hop artist Mahdyar ran afoul of the government and found himself blacklisted and in danger of arrest; he has since relocated to Paris. To be seized is also to be caught
Mahdyar ~ Seized
The title Seized has a double meaning. A decade ago, the young Iranian hip-hop artist Mahdyar ran afoul of the government and found himself blacklisted and in danger of arrest; he has since relocated to Paris. To be seized is also to be caught
Atrium Carceri, Cities Last Broadcast, God Body Disconnect ~ Miles to Midnight
The tonal relationship between Cryo Chamber releases virtually guarantees that if you like one, you’ll like them all. But fans of the label may like this one the best. This three-way collaboration highlights multiple facets of the label’s sonic appeal.
Atrium Carceri, Cities Last Broadcast, God Body Disconnect ~ Miles to Midnight
The tonal relationship between Cryo Chamber releases virtually guarantees that if you like one, you’ll like them all. But fans of the label may like this one the best. This three-way collaboration highlights multiple facets of the label’s sonic appeal.
Hour ~ Tiny Houses
Those looking for the next Do Make Say Think may find it in Hour, the Philly septet comprised of members from Friendship and naps. Fittingly, one does think of tiny houses while listening to this warm, enveloping music, which despite its
Hour ~ Tiny Houses
Those looking for the next Do Make Say Think may find it in Hour, the Philly septet comprised of members from Friendship and naps. Fittingly, one does think of tiny houses while listening to this warm, enveloping music, which despite its
Spindle Ensemble ~ BEA
Once in a while, a band appears fully formed, as if they had grown to adulthood in the womb. This is the case with Bristol’s Spindle Ensemble, which is part of the larger Bloom Collective. The album is named after
Spindle Ensemble ~ BEA
Once in a while, a band appears fully formed, as if they had grown to adulthood in the womb. This is the case with Bristol’s Spindle Ensemble, which is part of the larger Bloom Collective. The album is named after
OOAME ~ Milanese Nwas
In one sense, Milanese Nwas is a throwback album, its sonic particles and glitched melodies reminiscent of the Apestaartje and intr.version labels of the late 90s and early oughts. But while listening, one can also hear the influence of modern production values.
OOAME ~ Milanese Nwas
In one sense, Milanese Nwas is a throwback album, its sonic particles and glitched melodies reminiscent of the Apestaartje and intr.version labels of the late 90s and early oughts. But while listening, one can also hear the influence of modern production values.
Michel Banabila ~ Just Above the Surface
The title is an inversion of expectations; we’re used to reading the words, “just below the surface.” Sound artist Michel Banabila has been defying classifications for years, and here he does so once again. The irony is that while the attention is drawn to
Michel Banabila ~ Just Above the Surface
The title is an inversion of expectations; we’re used to reading the words, “just below the surface.” Sound artist Michel Banabila has been defying classifications for years, and here he does so once again. The irony is that while the attention is drawn to
Jóhann Jóhannsson 1969-2018
One of our favorite composers, Jóhann Jóhannsson, passed away on Friday in Berlin at the age of 48, and we already miss him. In addition to producing some of the finest music of our time, he was also a wonderful conductor
Jóhann Jóhannsson 1969-2018
One of our favorite composers, Jóhann Jóhannsson, passed away on Friday in Berlin at the age of 48, and we already miss him. In addition to producing some of the finest music of our time, he was also a wonderful conductor
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