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Olekranon ~ Junin / Helminth
As artists grow more popular, they often re-visit their back catalogs with an ear to revision and re-release. Is any version of a song ever definitive? To some artists and listeners, yes; to others, perhaps not. Certain live versions have
Olekranon ~ Junin / Helminth
As artists grow more popular, they often re-visit their back catalogs with an ear to revision and re-release. Is any version of a song ever definitive? To some artists and listeners, yes; to others, perhaps not. Certain live versions have
Horizon Art Orchestra ~ Live at the Bird
Perhaps the best part of listening to Horizon Art Orchestra‘s Live at the Bird is imagining one’s self in the audience. One hears the small appreciative crowd between songs and wishes one were among them. The glad exuberance of this fifteen-piece Perth ensemble
Horizon Art Orchestra ~ Live at the Bird
Perhaps the best part of listening to Horizon Art Orchestra‘s Live at the Bird is imagining one’s self in the audience. One hears the small appreciative crowd between songs and wishes one were among them. The glad exuberance of this fifteen-piece Perth ensemble
Alex Kozobolis ~ From November
From November is a natural prequel to For Snow, Alex Kozobolis’ wonderful EP from last winter. The three tracks unfold with gentle precision, and again connect to form a sentence: “Despite the Cold”, “Through the Leaves”, “The Light Will Warm Us Again”. There’s no
Alex Kozobolis ~ From November
From November is a natural prequel to For Snow, Alex Kozobolis’ wonderful EP from last winter. The three tracks unfold with gentle precision, and again connect to form a sentence: “Despite the Cold”, “Through the Leaves”, “The Light Will Warm Us Again”. There’s no
The Alvaret Ensemble ~ The Alvaret Ensemble
The Alvaret Ensemble is a modern composition supergroup that features Peter Broderick, Nils Frahm, Greg Haines, Martyn Heyne, Hilary Jeffery (Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble), Jan Kleefstra, Romke Kleefstra, Sytze Pruiksma and Iden Reinhart (Strië). Most people won’t need to read more.
The Alvaret Ensemble ~ The Alvaret Ensemble
The Alvaret Ensemble is a modern composition supergroup that features Peter Broderick, Nils Frahm, Greg Haines, Martyn Heyne, Hilary Jeffery (Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble), Jan Kleefstra, Romke Kleefstra, Sytze Pruiksma and Iden Reinhart (Strië). Most people won’t need to read more.
Chris Weeks ~ A Haunting Sun / A Deconstructed Sun
The sun is a typical muse for ambient artists, but few take their explorations as far as Chris Weeks. On this album and companion EP, he seeks not only to reflect the sun’s beauty, but to reflect upon its composition. The
Chris Weeks ~ A Haunting Sun / A Deconstructed Sun
The sun is a typical muse for ambient artists, but few take their explorations as far as Chris Weeks. On this album and companion EP, he seeks not only to reflect the sun’s beauty, but to reflect upon its composition. The
Various Artists ~ Accretion
Another 42 songs today, bringing the week’s total to 214 songs on 7 compilations! We are very proud of the Tympanik label, which is celebrating its 5th year in the industry. Paul Nielsen has done a great job in bringing
Various Artists ~ Accretion
Another 42 songs today, bringing the week’s total to 214 songs on 7 compilations! We are very proud of the Tympanik label, which is celebrating its 5th year in the industry. Paul Nielsen has done a great job in bringing
Various Artists ~ … and darkness came
I can’t be objective about this benefit compilation, because my neighbors are among the beneficiaries. I live in the path taken by Hurricane Sandy, and while I lost a couple trees and was without power for a few days, others
Various Artists ~ … and darkness came
I can’t be objective about this benefit compilation, because my neighbors are among the beneficiaries. I live in the path taken by Hurricane Sandy, and while I lost a couple trees and was without power for a few days, others
Various Artists ~ 10 (A Decade of Feral Media)
We’ve seen many labels come and go over the last ten years, so when a label lasts for an entire decade, the event is cause for celebration. One can make a go at it with the proper mindset and the right talent.
Various Artists ~ 10 (A Decade of Feral Media)
We’ve seen many labels come and go over the last ten years, so when a label lasts for an entire decade, the event is cause for celebration. One can make a go at it with the proper mindset and the right talent.
a closer listen 