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Faures ~ Continental Drift
In Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman writes, “The primitive brain cannot be said to think or learn; rather it is a set of preprogrammed regulators that keep the body running as it should and reacting in a way that ensures survival.” The
Faures ~ Continental Drift
In Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman writes, “The primitive brain cannot be said to think or learn; rather it is a set of preprogrammed regulators that keep the body running as it should and reacting in a way that ensures survival.” The
MFAAH ~ Everything Better Under White Light
Short but sweet, this glitchy little EP makes a solid impression in only a quarter of an hour. The debut work of 20-year-old MFAAH, Everything Better Under White Light sounds like the pops and fizzes of an aching florescent bulb. In these six
MFAAH ~ Everything Better Under White Light
Short but sweet, this glitchy little EP makes a solid impression in only a quarter of an hour. The debut work of 20-year-old MFAAH, Everything Better Under White Light sounds like the pops and fizzes of an aching florescent bulb. In these six
Debuts & Downloads: Post-Rock Round-Up
5 countries, 5 post-rock bands! Our last Debuts & Downloads feature of 2013 shines a spotlight on Besides, Children & Lions, Ending Satellites, Krobak and twincities. Learn their names now; these artists are seeking to make waves in 2014! Poland’s Besides only
Debuts & Downloads: Post-Rock Round-Up
5 countries, 5 post-rock bands! Our last Debuts & Downloads feature of 2013 shines a spotlight on Besides, Children & Lions, Ending Satellites, Krobak and twincities. Learn their names now; these artists are seeking to make waves in 2014! Poland’s Besides only
Fold ~ Salvation
The sound of Fold is compelling, while its ethos is worth celebrating: “live trip-hop with speech samples conveying truth & positive messages”. Past samples have included speeches from Dr. Martin Luther King and Jimmy Carter. A large portion of the profits support
Fold ~ Salvation
The sound of Fold is compelling, while its ethos is worth celebrating: “live trip-hop with speech samples conveying truth & positive messages”. Past samples have included speeches from Dr. Martin Luther King and Jimmy Carter. A large portion of the profits support
Faccioli/Gastaldello ~ Dissangue
Grit is the key element of Dissangue (“to bleed”). Ambient music is in abundance these days, but grit gives this release an edge. The piano is present, and does its best to soothe. But so are dark murmurings of drone and dissonance, feedback
Faccioli/Gastaldello ~ Dissangue
Grit is the key element of Dissangue (“to bleed”). Ambient music is in abundance these days, but grit gives this release an edge. The piano is present, and does its best to soothe. But so are dark murmurings of drone and dissonance, feedback
Shoganai ~ ショウガナイ
From time to time, established artists are tempted to see if they can make it under a different name. Sadly, new releases can get buried without the name brand recognition. We wouldn’t want this to happen to Bas van Huizen. Last
Shoganai ~ ショウガナイ
From time to time, established artists are tempted to see if they can make it under a different name. Sadly, new releases can get buried without the name brand recognition. We wouldn’t want this to happen to Bas van Huizen. Last
Jilk ~ Retreat to Sleep
Bristol’s Jilk has been quiet for a couple of years, but has just come roaring back with a vengeance. Retreat to Sleep comes with a download of Demonstrations (2005-2007), now remastered, and was preceded by a trio of free EPs containing seven additional new
Jilk ~ Retreat to Sleep
Bristol’s Jilk has been quiet for a couple of years, but has just come roaring back with a vengeance. Retreat to Sleep comes with a download of Demonstrations (2005-2007), now remastered, and was preceded by a trio of free EPs containing seven additional new
Hammock ~ Oblivion Hymns
One of the ambient/post-rock field’s few “big name acts”, Hammock has helped to popularize the modern instrumental scene, as the duo’s music has been used to promote events ranging from the Winter Olympics to the Super Bowl. When an act becomes this
Hammock ~ Oblivion Hymns
One of the ambient/post-rock field’s few “big name acts”, Hammock has helped to popularize the modern instrumental scene, as the duo’s music has been used to promote events ranging from the Winter Olympics to the Super Bowl. When an act becomes this
a closer listen 