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The Ambients ~ Into Red Dust
We recently reviewed a band named Glockenspiel who didn’t have a glockenspiel, and now we meet a band named The Ambients who isn’t ambient – although ambience is a key factor in understanding their music. The music of The Ambients lies somewhere
The Ambients ~ Into Red Dust
We recently reviewed a band named Glockenspiel who didn’t have a glockenspiel, and now we meet a band named The Ambients who isn’t ambient – although ambience is a key factor in understanding their music. The music of The Ambients lies somewhere
Sarah Neufeld ~ Hero Brother
Most of our readers have heard Sarah Neufeld before, without knowing her name. In the last decade, she’s played violin on numerous albums, most famously as part of Arcade Fire but most memorably as part of Bell Orchestre. She’s contributed to releases
Sarah Neufeld ~ Hero Brother
Most of our readers have heard Sarah Neufeld before, without knowing her name. In the last decade, she’s played violin on numerous albums, most famously as part of Arcade Fire but most memorably as part of Bell Orchestre. She’s contributed to releases
Takeshi Nishimoto ~ Lavandula
Takeshi Nishimoto has expanded his palette in recent years as part of the electronic duo I Am Not a Gun, but his Sonic Pieces debut is pure guitar. Lavandula, the scientific name for lavender, stems from the Latin lavare, “to wash”,
Takeshi Nishimoto ~ Lavandula
Takeshi Nishimoto has expanded his palette in recent years as part of the electronic duo I Am Not a Gun, but his Sonic Pieces debut is pure guitar. Lavandula, the scientific name for lavender, stems from the Latin lavare, “to wash”,
Parhelion ~ Temples in Ice
Midnight Sun was a fine release, an album that grew more menacing as it progressed and lent its attention to the landscapes of the Arctic Circle. Its only downside was its need for a firm edit. Parhelion‘s new release is leaner,
Parhelion ~ Temples in Ice
Midnight Sun was a fine release, an album that grew more menacing as it progressed and lent its attention to the landscapes of the Arctic Circle. Its only downside was its need for a firm edit. Parhelion‘s new release is leaner,
Chris Watson ~ In St. Cuthbert’s Time
We usually recommend the physical copy due to its specific beauty, but in this case, we do so because of the liner notes. Students of history, tradition, and religion will cherish the efforts made by the authors to place this
Chris Watson ~ In St. Cuthbert’s Time
We usually recommend the physical copy due to its specific beauty, but in this case, we do so because of the liner notes. Students of history, tradition, and religion will cherish the efforts made by the authors to place this
Pillowdiver ~ Bloody Oath
Nick Pittsinger’s time-stretched demolition of Justin Bieber’s “U Smile” drew a great deal of attention a few years ago, sounding to many like the work of Sigur Rós. Pillowdiver‘s newest outing travels a similar path. René Margraff’s subject (or target) is a
Pillowdiver ~ Bloody Oath
Nick Pittsinger’s time-stretched demolition of Justin Bieber’s “U Smile” drew a great deal of attention a few years ago, sounding to many like the work of Sigur Rós. Pillowdiver‘s newest outing travels a similar path. René Margraff’s subject (or target) is a
Rezo Glonti ~ Late Night Diving
Context is key. When listening to “Soviet White”, the standout track on Rezo Glonti‘s new EP, one might begin to feel a sense of unease. Volume and thickness increase as a drone rises to overtake the vinyl crackle. All is about
Rezo Glonti ~ Late Night Diving
Context is key. When listening to “Soviet White”, the standout track on Rezo Glonti‘s new EP, one might begin to feel a sense of unease. Volume and thickness increase as a drone rises to overtake the vinyl crackle. All is about
Earthen Sea / Insect Factory ~ Split
One part ambient drone, one part abrasion and one part melodic guitar, Earthen Sky / Insect Factory‘s split LP offers a variety of sounds to its listeners, each designed for a different mood. One might consider this a yin and yang
Earthen Sea / Insect Factory ~ Split
One part ambient drone, one part abrasion and one part melodic guitar, Earthen Sky / Insect Factory‘s split LP offers a variety of sounds to its listeners, each designed for a different mood. One might consider this a yin and yang
a closer listen 