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Various Artists ~ Souvenirs Van de Woeste Grond
This release is so much fun it makes me want to learn Dutch. The album features new music from Gluid, Gareth Davis, Machinefabriek, Weerthof, Reinier van Houdt and Wouter van Veldhoven, which is enough by itself. But the backstory
Various Artists ~ Souvenirs Van de Woeste Grond
This release is so much fun it makes me want to learn Dutch. The album features new music from Gluid, Gareth Davis, Machinefabriek, Weerthof, Reinier van Houdt and Wouter van Veldhoven, which is enough by itself. But the backstory
The Echelon Effect ~ Pacific
In only five years, David Walters (The Echelon Effect) has cornered a section of the market to the extent that he’s become the exemplar. His brand of post-rock is upbeat, ebullient, positive, and crisply mastered. While others operate in this
The Echelon Effect ~ Pacific
In only five years, David Walters (The Echelon Effect) has cornered a section of the market to the extent that he’s become the exemplar. His brand of post-rock is upbeat, ebullient, positive, and crisply mastered. While others operate in this
Busto Power Trio ~ The Deal
When listening to The Deal, the debut set from London noir surfers Busto Power Trio, one can’t help but think of Gru, the protagonist of Despicable Me. There’s that finger-snapping jaunt (“Negotiating”), a sunglass tint to the music, and an overall atmosphere of
Busto Power Trio ~ The Deal
When listening to The Deal, the debut set from London noir surfers Busto Power Trio, one can’t help but think of Gru, the protagonist of Despicable Me. There’s that finger-snapping jaunt (“Negotiating”), a sunglass tint to the music, and an overall atmosphere of
Various Artists ~ CAM 1
CAM 1 is meant to highlight the diverse sonic talent of Wales, but it ends up being a larger advertisement for the diversity of music itself. This is exactly what a compilation is meant to do: create interest in the label,
Various Artists ~ CAM 1
CAM 1 is meant to highlight the diverse sonic talent of Wales, but it ends up being a larger advertisement for the diversity of music itself. This is exactly what a compilation is meant to do: create interest in the label,
Fernando Visockis ~ Gopchang Leftovers
An unusual album from Kotä Records, Gopchang Leftovers incorporates multiple styles and focuses on none. The album was conceived during a residency in Seoul, but even that doesn’t explain the diversity on display. Until one listens all the way through, one cannot
Fernando Visockis ~ Gopchang Leftovers
An unusual album from Kotä Records, Gopchang Leftovers incorporates multiple styles and focuses on none. The album was conceived during a residency in Seoul, but even that doesn’t explain the diversity on display. Until one listens all the way through, one cannot
P Jørgensen ~ Gold Beach
P Jørgensen‘s latest effort represents a shift in sound from the Danish composer. We’ve grown to expect an ambient blend of electronics from the artist, but here we encounter organic instrumentation, resembling a small orchestra. Whether this is the sign
P Jørgensen ~ Gold Beach
P Jørgensen‘s latest effort represents a shift in sound from the Danish composer. We’ve grown to expect an ambient blend of electronics from the artist, but here we encounter organic instrumentation, resembling a small orchestra. Whether this is the sign
V/A ~ the silence was warm vol.5
The latest installment in Symbolic Interaction’s series is not silent ~ it’s not even as ambient as one might expect. The disc blends the advertised “warm” tones with busy electronics, with a slight edge to the latter. While a few
V/A ~ the silence was warm vol.5
The latest installment in Symbolic Interaction’s series is not silent ~ it’s not even as ambient as one might expect. The disc blends the advertised “warm” tones with busy electronics, with a slight edge to the latter. While a few
Vincent Van Der Bosch ~ Echoes / Shades / Fragments
Athens composer Vincent Van Der Bosch has two large things working for him: intelligence and music. He also has one large thing working against him: presentation. Don’t be fooled by the latter; this album is much better than it looks. A lesson
Vincent Van Der Bosch ~ Echoes / Shades / Fragments
Athens composer Vincent Van Der Bosch has two large things working for him: intelligence and music. He also has one large thing working against him: presentation. Don’t be fooled by the latter; this album is much better than it looks. A lesson
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