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Lakker ~ Struggle & Emerge
Successful concept albums are difficult to pull off, but the new album from Berlin’s Lakker beats the odds. The scope is ambitious: the relationship between the Dutch and water. The sources are original: only vintage field recordings and TV and radio broadcasts
Lakker ~ Struggle & Emerge
Successful concept albums are difficult to pull off, but the new album from Berlin’s Lakker beats the odds. The scope is ambitious: the relationship between the Dutch and water. The sources are original: only vintage field recordings and TV and radio broadcasts
Le Gros Ballon ~ Cinefoumatic
Spring’s happiest release to date, Cinefoumatic is a guaranteed spirit-lifter, the latest release from the Milan duo that sounds like a band. Credit the use of 27 listed instruments, which means help will be needed for the concerts. This time out, Francesco Campanozzi and
Le Gros Ballon ~ Cinefoumatic
Spring’s happiest release to date, Cinefoumatic is a guaranteed spirit-lifter, the latest release from the Milan duo that sounds like a band. Credit the use of 27 listed instruments, which means help will be needed for the concerts. This time out, Francesco Campanozzi and
Slow Meadow ~ The Singles
Last year we reviewed Slow Meadow‘s debut album on Hammockmusic, and it subsequently made our Top Ten in the Ambient category. This year, the artist (Matt Kidd) moves into the Modern Composition category with a sweet quartet of singles: five tracks,
Slow Meadow ~ The Singles
Last year we reviewed Slow Meadow‘s debut album on Hammockmusic, and it subsequently made our Top Ten in the Ambient category. This year, the artist (Matt Kidd) moves into the Modern Composition category with a sweet quartet of singles: five tracks,
Chemiefaserwerk ~ Collagen
With this review we welcome France’s new label Falt, which is “all about silent home-dubbing, photocopier machines, typewriters, scissors, glue, tapehiss and intentional noise”. We love the description, and this inaugural cassette makes the perfect introduction. It’s the second release we’ve reviewed
Chemiefaserwerk ~ Collagen
With this review we welcome France’s new label Falt, which is “all about silent home-dubbing, photocopier machines, typewriters, scissors, glue, tapehiss and intentional noise”. We love the description, and this inaugural cassette makes the perfect introduction. It’s the second release we’ve reviewed
Ghosts of Sailors at Sea ~ Red Sky Morning
Bands take note: this is how to draw attention to an album. Boston’s maritime musicians Ghosts of Sailors at Sea have put time, effort and thought into every facet of this engaging LP. A uniformity of theme is apparent in the name of the
Ghosts of Sailors at Sea ~ Red Sky Morning
Bands take note: this is how to draw attention to an album. Boston’s maritime musicians Ghosts of Sailors at Sea have put time, effort and thought into every facet of this engaging LP. A uniformity of theme is apparent in the name of the
1 Tape, 100 Digital Albums, 10 Dollars!
The craziest deal in experimental music returns, only two and a half years after the first mega-installment. Yes, Already Dead Tapes has released 100 more EPs and albums since Document, and they ALL come free with the purchase of their new anniversary cassette.
1 Tape, 100 Digital Albums, 10 Dollars!
The craziest deal in experimental music returns, only two and a half years after the first mega-installment. Yes, Already Dead Tapes has released 100 more EPs and albums since Document, and they ALL come free with the purchase of their new anniversary cassette.
Christine Ott ~ Only Silence Remains
This is one beguiling record. It starts with opera and ends with poetry, and in the end, only silence remains. The opening soprano segment makes an immediate statement: this is not conventional music. By the middle of the set, one may
Christine Ott ~ Only Silence Remains
This is one beguiling record. It starts with opera and ends with poetry, and in the end, only silence remains. The opening soprano segment makes an immediate statement: this is not conventional music. By the middle of the set, one may
Disemballerina ~ Poison Gown
When we last reviewed Portland, Oregon’s chamber metal trio Disemballerina, we concentrated on the politics of art and the blurring of gender. This time out, the band seems to want fans to concentrate on its music. This is a welcome development
Disemballerina ~ Poison Gown
When we last reviewed Portland, Oregon’s chamber metal trio Disemballerina, we concentrated on the politics of art and the blurring of gender. This time out, the band seems to want fans to concentrate on its music. This is a welcome development
a closer listen 