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Explosions in the Sky ~ American Primeval
A quarter century to the month after Explosions in the Sky recorded their first album, How Strange, Innocence, the Austin band returns with the album they’ve always seemed destined to make. American Primeval is the original score to a dark Western series
Explosions in the Sky ~ American Primeval
A quarter century to the month after Explosions in the Sky recorded their first album, How Strange, Innocence, the Austin band returns with the album they’ve always seemed destined to make. American Primeval is the original score to a dark Western series
Various Artists ~ For LA Vol. 1
As of today, three blazes are still burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, two weeks to the day after the start of the devastating wildfires. Spread by Santa Ana winds that reached 100 mph (160 km/h), the fires have
Various Artists ~ For LA Vol. 1
As of today, three blazes are still burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, two weeks to the day after the start of the devastating wildfires. Spread by Santa Ana winds that reached 100 mph (160 km/h), the fires have
Saba Alizadeh ~ Temple of Hope
“How can a sense of beauty be found amidst fear and cruelty?” asks Iranian composer Saba Alizadeh, who addresses his country’s history through historical radio sequences, music and song. In so doing, he builds a Temple of Hope. The diversity of
Saba Alizadeh ~ Temple of Hope
“How can a sense of beauty be found amidst fear and cruelty?” asks Iranian composer Saba Alizadeh, who addresses his country’s history through historical radio sequences, music and song. In so doing, he builds a Temple of Hope. The diversity of
Hasco Enjoyments ~ Wow!
We almost missed the announcement of this album, as the post-Christmas subject line “Hasco Enjoyments – Wow!” made it look like an ad for toys or chocolates or perhaps even chocolate toys, and thus spam. Luckily, we like both toys
Hasco Enjoyments ~ Wow!
We almost missed the announcement of this album, as the post-Christmas subject line “Hasco Enjoyments – Wow!” made it look like an ad for toys or chocolates or perhaps even chocolate toys, and thus spam. Luckily, we like both toys
Blue Lake ~ Weft
After the enchantment of 2023’s Sun Arcs, Blue Lake returns with the beguiling Weft. Gone is the blue lake of the earlier album’s cover; in its place is Maria Zahle’s woven “Torso,” a metaphor for the music within. Weft does at times sound as if
Blue Lake ~ Weft
After the enchantment of 2023’s Sun Arcs, Blue Lake returns with the beguiling Weft. Gone is the blue lake of the earlier album’s cover; in its place is Maria Zahle’s woven “Torso,” a metaphor for the music within. Weft does at times sound as if
Human Pyramids ~ Thank You
Sometimes after only a single play, we know that an album is destined for year-end status. Thank You is positive, upbeat, ebullient and joyful, and includes more instruments than ever before. Alumni of The Happiest Music of the Year, Human Pyramids have
Human Pyramids ~ Thank You
Sometimes after only a single play, we know that an album is destined for year-end status. Thank You is positive, upbeat, ebullient and joyful, and includes more instruments than ever before. Alumni of The Happiest Music of the Year, Human Pyramids have
XOR ~ Moss and Mud
We’ve been following the rebuilding efforts of Asheville, North Carolina, home of Burial Beer / VISUALS Wine, since the devastation of Hurricane Helene on September 28. The Ritual of Senses series will be returning on February 7, but in the meantime, Asheville’s XOR (now
XOR ~ Moss and Mud
We’ve been following the rebuilding efforts of Asheville, North Carolina, home of Burial Beer / VISUALS Wine, since the devastation of Hurricane Helene on September 28. The Ritual of Senses series will be returning on February 7, but in the meantime, Asheville’s XOR (now
Kati Roover / J. Koho ~ Split
enmossed’s in essence combines the work of nearly two dozen artists; Split, also released today, focuses on two. Finnish artists Kati Roover and J. Koho unfurl their compositions on separate, yet complementary sides, each multi-disciplinary artist meshing well with the other and with the
Kati Roover / J. Koho ~ Split
enmossed’s in essence combines the work of nearly two dozen artists; Split, also released today, focuses on two. Finnish artists Kati Roover and J. Koho unfurl their compositions on separate, yet complementary sides, each multi-disciplinary artist meshing well with the other and with the
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