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Spring Music Preview: The Next 100
The musical branches have begun to bloom. With over 100 spring titles already announced, 2015 continues on pace to be one of the best years in recent memory. From fascinating frontrunners to left-field surprises, we’ve got your guide to what’s
Spring Music Preview: The Next 100
The musical branches have begun to bloom. With over 100 spring titles already announced, 2015 continues on pace to be one of the best years in recent memory. From fascinating frontrunners to left-field surprises, we’ve got your guide to what’s
Peter Levics ~ August / September / October
The more ambitious a project, the more unlikely the chance that it will ever get finished. When violin and guitar-playing Latvian brothers Maris and Juris Peterlevics (Peter Levics) announced that they would be releasing twelve recordings, one for each month, we held
Peter Levics ~ August / September / October
The more ambitious a project, the more unlikely the chance that it will ever get finished. When violin and guitar-playing Latvian brothers Maris and Juris Peterlevics (Peter Levics) announced that they would be releasing twelve recordings, one for each month, we held
Lawrence Lindell ~ Magic Megaphone
One of the great pleasures of reviewing over time is the ability to watch artists develop. Lawrence Lindell has been improving with each release, and for the third time in a row, his newest work is his best. A Nomad Story was
Lawrence Lindell ~ Magic Megaphone
One of the great pleasures of reviewing over time is the ability to watch artists develop. Lawrence Lindell has been improving with each release, and for the third time in a row, his newest work is his best. A Nomad Story was
Angélica Castelló ~ Sonic Blue
A few years ago I picked up Bestiardio, a unique recording from Angélica Castelló that to this day remains thoroughly unclassifiable. Sonic Blue may be easier to classify, but is no less fascinating; it’s a (mostly) underwater soundscape enhanced by the sub-contra bass,
Angélica Castelló ~ Sonic Blue
A few years ago I picked up Bestiardio, a unique recording from Angélica Castelló that to this day remains thoroughly unclassifiable. Sonic Blue may be easier to classify, but is no less fascinating; it’s a (mostly) underwater soundscape enhanced by the sub-contra bass,
Attack of the 3-Track Piano EPs!
Is this a trend or a revolution? In the last two months, we’ve received 3-track EPs from pianists Francesco Berta, Levi Patel, Oskar Schuster & Cypix and Rael Jones & Peter Gregson, along with a collaboration between Bigo & Twigetti artists. Each EP contains strings, although
Attack of the 3-Track Piano EPs!
Is this a trend or a revolution? In the last two months, we’ve received 3-track EPs from pianists Francesco Berta, Levi Patel, Oskar Schuster & Cypix and Rael Jones & Peter Gregson, along with a collaboration between Bigo & Twigetti artists. Each EP contains strings, although
Bruno Sanfilippo ~ Inside Life
Even after twenty years, Bruno Sanfilippo‘s sound continues to develop. In last year’s review of ClarOscuro, we noted that we liked the artist’s new direction: subtler electronics and supporting strings. The piano remains the central instrument, but a light dusting of sugar
Bruno Sanfilippo ~ Inside Life
Even after twenty years, Bruno Sanfilippo‘s sound continues to develop. In last year’s review of ClarOscuro, we noted that we liked the artist’s new direction: subtler electronics and supporting strings. The piano remains the central instrument, but a light dusting of sugar
Elizabeth Anderson ~ L’envoi
Tackling William Blake, Madeline L’Engle, Mayan culture, solar winds, WWII, 9/11 and more on a single set is a daunting challenge, but somehow Elizabeth Anderson manages to pull it off. It helps that the majority of the album is instrumental, as lyrics
Elizabeth Anderson ~ L’envoi
Tackling William Blake, Madeline L’Engle, Mayan culture, solar winds, WWII, 9/11 and more on a single set is a daunting challenge, but somehow Elizabeth Anderson manages to pull it off. It helps that the majority of the album is instrumental, as lyrics
Phirnis/Katarrhaktes ~ Sleepers
This second collaborative effort (following last year’s Lovers single) from Vienna’s Phirnis and London’s Katarrhaktes presents two like-minded artists at the top of their game. It’s amazing how well their sounds mesh together, but once one learns their stories, it’s less of a surprise; instead,
Phirnis/Katarrhaktes ~ Sleepers
This second collaborative effort (following last year’s Lovers single) from Vienna’s Phirnis and London’s Katarrhaktes presents two like-minded artists at the top of their game. It’s amazing how well their sounds mesh together, but once one learns their stories, it’s less of a surprise; instead,
a closer listen 