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ACL 2017 ~ The Year’s 10 Best Music Videos
Google “Best Music Videos 2017” and you’ll find a lot of love for Kendrick, Jay-Z and Björk. But where does one go to find the instrumental stuff? We’re on Vimeo daily, looking for the finest visuals, which we collect here for
ACL 2017 ~ The Year’s 10 Best Music Videos
Google “Best Music Videos 2017” and you’ll find a lot of love for Kendrick, Jay-Z and Björk. But where does one go to find the instrumental stuff? We’re on Vimeo daily, looking for the finest visuals, which we collect here for
ACL 2017 ~ The Year’s Best Winter Music
Our readers love winter music. How do we know? Our list of The 25 Best Winter Albums of All Time is also our site’s most-read post of all time. Our yearly updates continue to collect the best winter music, regardless of genre.
ACL 2017 ~ The Year’s Best Winter Music
Our readers love winter music. How do we know? Our list of The 25 Best Winter Albums of All Time is also our site’s most-read post of all time. Our yearly updates continue to collect the best winter music, regardless of genre.
ACL 2017 ~ The Year’s Best Labels
Montreal’s Constellation Records returns to the top spot for a third time, having previously been honored in 2013 and 2015. Coming up strong are two new labels, each in their sophomore seasons: Indonesia’s Tandem Tapes and the U.K.’s Whitelabrecs. By this point, it’s fair to
ACL 2017 ~ The Year’s Best Labels
Montreal’s Constellation Records returns to the top spot for a third time, having previously been honored in 2013 and 2015. Coming up strong are two new labels, each in their sophomore seasons: Indonesia’s Tandem Tapes and the U.K.’s Whitelabrecs. By this point, it’s fair to
ACL 2017 ~ The Year in Review
We knew the year would be different right from the start; we just didn’t know how different. Current events had a huge impact on music, and the instrumental world was no exception. In some cases, it even took the lead. Our very
ACL 2017 ~ The Year in Review
We knew the year would be different right from the start; we just didn’t know how different. Current events had a huge impact on music, and the instrumental world was no exception. In some cases, it even took the lead. Our very
Jim Copperthwaite ~ Ballroom Ghosts
With 24 IMDb listings to his credit, it’s no surprise that Jim Copperthwaite‘s debut album sounds like a soundtrack. The question is, what kind of soundtrack? Ballroom Ghosts is the score to a new home, an elegy to empty spaces and a love
Jim Copperthwaite ~ Ballroom Ghosts
With 24 IMDb listings to his credit, it’s no surprise that Jim Copperthwaite‘s debut album sounds like a soundtrack. The question is, what kind of soundtrack? Ballroom Ghosts is the score to a new home, an elegy to empty spaces and a love
Ben Link Collins ~ The Paseo Recordings
The Paseo Recordings is an extremely generous project, including nearly three hours of sound art and a set of 13 small photo cards. Years in the making, the project is a reflection on the history of Taos, New Mexico (latest population
Ben Link Collins ~ The Paseo Recordings
The Paseo Recordings is an extremely generous project, including nearly three hours of sound art and a set of 13 small photo cards. Years in the making, the project is a reflection on the history of Taos, New Mexico (latest population
Stelzer/Murray ~ Connector
Brendan Murray and Howard Stelzer are two experimental vets from the Boston scene that have merged their musical talents for the first time — amazingly, considering their long friendship — to produce Connector. The potency of Stelzer and Murray’s music
Stelzer/Murray ~ Connector
Brendan Murray and Howard Stelzer are two experimental vets from the Boston scene that have merged their musical talents for the first time — amazingly, considering their long friendship — to produce Connector. The potency of Stelzer and Murray’s music
Haptic ~ ten years under the earth
This is an album for late nights, when all is still and even minute noises are amplified. A panacea to the din of the outside world, ten years under the earth exudes patience and wonder. It’s a fine return for Haptic, the trio
Haptic ~ ten years under the earth
This is an album for late nights, when all is still and even minute noises are amplified. A panacea to the din of the outside world, ten years under the earth exudes patience and wonder. It’s a fine return for Haptic, the trio
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