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David Vélez and Simon Whetham ~ Yoi
Two field recording artists get lost in the Amazon jungle. This may sound like the setup to a joke (and such artists likely have their own brand of humor), but in this case, it was the starting point for an
David Vélez and Simon Whetham ~ Yoi
Two field recording artists get lost in the Amazon jungle. This may sound like the setup to a joke (and such artists likely have their own brand of humor), but in this case, it was the starting point for an
Bjarni Gunnarsson ~ Processes & Potentials
3leaves is known for their experimental leanings, but their latest release is one of their most abrasive yet, a far cry from the field recordings that have been their bread and butter. It’s also one of the label’s finest releases
Bjarni Gunnarsson ~ Processes & Potentials
3leaves is known for their experimental leanings, but their latest release is one of their most abrasive yet, a far cry from the field recordings that have been their bread and butter. It’s also one of the label’s finest releases
Monotronaut ~ I Dream Your Melt Shapes
Many styles are present on I Dream Your Melt Shapes, ranging from post-rock to ambient to electronic, but the most appealing is a shoegaze vibe. For those who miss that sound, this EP is a pleasant reminder that all is not
Monotronaut ~ I Dream Your Melt Shapes
Many styles are present on I Dream Your Melt Shapes, ranging from post-rock to ambient to electronic, but the most appealing is a shoegaze vibe. For those who miss that sound, this EP is a pleasant reminder that all is not
Aaron Martin / Christoph Berg ~ Day Has Ended
Barely a year has passed since Moscow’s Dronarivm label began producing physical releases, and they’ve already become a name to trust. With Day Has Ended, Dronarivm now branches into the territory of modern composition. The pairing of cross-pond artists Aaron Martin and
Aaron Martin / Christoph Berg ~ Day Has Ended
Barely a year has passed since Moscow’s Dronarivm label began producing physical releases, and they’ve already become a name to trust. With Day Has Ended, Dronarivm now branches into the territory of modern composition. The pairing of cross-pond artists Aaron Martin and
Arovane ~ Ve Palor
What were you doing ten years ago? Berlin’s Uwe Zahn (Arovane) was thinking about his new album, Ve Palor, laying down preliminary tracks, and watching as the music industry changed. One of his labels shut its doors, and after releasing Lilies in 2004, Zahn
Arovane ~ Ve Palor
What were you doing ten years ago? Berlin’s Uwe Zahn (Arovane) was thinking about his new album, Ve Palor, laying down preliminary tracks, and watching as the music industry changed. One of his labels shut its doors, and after releasing Lilies in 2004, Zahn
Olan Mill ~ Hiraeth
The second phase of Olan Mill continues with Hiraeth, an album that complements last year’s Home in timbre while balancing it in subject. A rough translation of the Welsh title is “homesickness for a home to which you cannot return”. Reflecting this concept, the sounds
Olan Mill ~ Hiraeth
The second phase of Olan Mill continues with Hiraeth, an album that complements last year’s Home in timbre while balancing it in subject. A rough translation of the Welsh title is “homesickness for a home to which you cannot return”. Reflecting this concept, the sounds
Pacific 231 ~ Micromega
What a long, strange trip it’s been. 2013 marks Pierre Jolivet’s 30th year of making music, which makes him one of the longest-standing artists we’ve featured. In 1984, his brand of industrial power drone made him a hit on the
Pacific 231 ~ Micromega
What a long, strange trip it’s been. 2013 marks Pierre Jolivet’s 30th year of making music, which makes him one of the longest-standing artists we’ve featured. In 1984, his brand of industrial power drone made him a hit on the
Airchamber3 ~ Peripheral
Airchamber3, an experimental trio comprised of Andrea Ferraris (Ics) and Andrea and Luca Serrapiglio, has expanded its roster. On the new album they are joined by Vincenzo Vassi, Dominic Cramp, Barbara DeDominicis and Luminance Ratio. Together, the collective makes a
Airchamber3 ~ Peripheral
Airchamber3, an experimental trio comprised of Andrea Ferraris (Ics) and Andrea and Luca Serrapiglio, has expanded its roster. On the new album they are joined by Vincenzo Vassi, Dominic Cramp, Barbara DeDominicis and Luminance Ratio. Together, the collective makes a
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