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Wrekmeister Harmonies ~ Night of Your Ascension
The brilliance of Wrekmeister Harmonies continues to shine on Night of Your Ascension. J.R. Robinson has become a master (if not the master) of dynamic contrast, and a cast of 30 guest musicians is on hand here to help him realize his vision. These
Wrekmeister Harmonies ~ Night of Your Ascension
The brilliance of Wrekmeister Harmonies continues to shine on Night of Your Ascension. J.R. Robinson has become a master (if not the master) of dynamic contrast, and a cast of 30 guest musicians is on hand here to help him realize his vision. These
Music Komite ~ Congo Square
This bright and joyful recording has a warm story behind it. New Orleans’ Congo Square was a place where slaves would once gather to pool their musical resources. Some would sing, some would play and many would dance. Out of
Music Komite ~ Congo Square
This bright and joyful recording has a warm story behind it. New Orleans’ Congo Square was a place where slaves would once gather to pool their musical resources. Some would sing, some would play and many would dance. Out of
Christian Frederickson ~ Teratogeny
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from Christian Frederickson, one of the three founding members of Rachel’s. But as Teratogeny proves, he’s been busy over the ensuing years, writing short pieces for stage and screen. His new album collects eleven of
Christian Frederickson ~ Teratogeny
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from Christian Frederickson, one of the three founding members of Rachel’s. But as Teratogeny proves, he’s been busy over the ensuing years, writing short pieces for stage and screen. His new album collects eleven of
Various Artists ~ Pod Tune
Before podcasts, there were pod tunes ~ long, intricate songs flowing from underwater behemoth to underwater behemoth. These dynamic vocalizations carried stories of other pods in other oceans. Together, the humpback whales would learn these new songs, sometimes hours long, and
Various Artists ~ Pod Tune
Before podcasts, there were pod tunes ~ long, intricate songs flowing from underwater behemoth to underwater behemoth. These dynamic vocalizations carried stories of other pods in other oceans. Together, the humpback whales would learn these new songs, sometimes hours long, and
Drekka / Seamus O’Muineachain ~ Ghost House / Blood Apple
Happy Halloween! Today’s EPs offer different aural images of the occasion, one set haunted and the other one benign. Whether trick-or-treating, entertaining, partying, dressing up or any combination of the above, we hope you’ll enjoy this unofficial holiday pairing! Drekka‘s Ghost House is
Drekka / Seamus O’Muineachain ~ Ghost House / Blood Apple
Happy Halloween! Today’s EPs offer different aural images of the occasion, one set haunted and the other one benign. Whether trick-or-treating, entertaining, partying, dressing up or any combination of the above, we hope you’ll enjoy this unofficial holiday pairing! Drekka‘s Ghost House is
L A N D ~ Anoxia
Anoxia is dark and dynamic, filled with original timbres and some of the best stereo effects we’ve heard all year. The title refers to a lack of oxygen, and the music may leave listeners breathless. Listening to “City of Glass” (from 2012’s
L A N D ~ Anoxia
Anoxia is dark and dynamic, filled with original timbres and some of the best stereo effects we’ve heard all year. The title refers to a lack of oxygen, and the music may leave listeners breathless. Listening to “City of Glass” (from 2012’s
Gypsy Eyes ~ Nefelibata
Listening to Nefelibata is like walking through a haunted house backwards. First there’s the fright: the dense, droning waves, the disembodied voices, the crackle and crunch. But by the end, the timbres are soft and sweet enough to sleep to. This LA-based artist
Gypsy Eyes ~ Nefelibata
Listening to Nefelibata is like walking through a haunted house backwards. First there’s the fright: the dense, droning waves, the disembodied voices, the crackle and crunch. But by the end, the timbres are soft and sweet enough to sleep to. This LA-based artist
ACL 2015: Music for Haunted Houses
Why are we publishing our first year-end list two months early? The answer should be obvious: it’s Halloween week! This follow-up to last year’s Music for Haunted Houses feature covers the best haunted house music released this year. Now prepare to be scared!
ACL 2015: Music for Haunted Houses
Why are we publishing our first year-end list two months early? The answer should be obvious: it’s Halloween week! This follow-up to last year’s Music for Haunted Houses feature covers the best haunted house music released this year. Now prepare to be scared!
a closer listen 