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Vopat ~ Turbide
Before Sujo there was Vopat, a post-rock endeavor from Ryan Huber that exuded hints of the monstrous drone project that was to come. It’s been a while since the former beast reared its not-so-ugly head. Turbide is a celebration of that sound: rediscovered
Vopat ~ Turbide
Before Sujo there was Vopat, a post-rock endeavor from Ryan Huber that exuded hints of the monstrous drone project that was to come. It’s been a while since the former beast reared its not-so-ugly head. Turbide is a celebration of that sound: rediscovered
Antoine Chessex ~ Dust
Sometimes we miss something at ACL. Not too often, and not for long. And we are very strict with our rules. So despite dozens of submissions from 2011, this is only the second we’ve accepted. The reasons: Dust is exceptional, and it hasn’t
Antoine Chessex ~ Dust
Sometimes we miss something at ACL. Not too often, and not for long. And we are very strict with our rules. So despite dozens of submissions from 2011, this is only the second we’ve accepted. The reasons: Dust is exceptional, and it hasn’t
Marie e le rose ~ Changes
Marie e le rose (Tuscan artist Rosa Marie Sarri) has written and produced a rather eclectic 5-track EP, calling on various traditions to present a unique but not uniform production. The pleasure is in hearing what she’ll do next; the drawback
Marie e le rose ~ Changes
Marie e le rose (Tuscan artist Rosa Marie Sarri) has written and produced a rather eclectic 5-track EP, calling on various traditions to present a unique but not uniform production. The pleasure is in hearing what she’ll do next; the drawback
The Velocity Raptors ~ I, Donna
The Velocity Raptors is a clever name for this new band, who subverts post-rock expectations by retaining the dinosaur association (slow, lumbering) and merging it with brevity and speed. As people continue to debate the future of post-rock (dead, alive, thriving,
The Velocity Raptors ~ I, Donna
The Velocity Raptors is a clever name for this new band, who subverts post-rock expectations by retaining the dinosaur association (slow, lumbering) and merging it with brevity and speed. As people continue to debate the future of post-rock (dead, alive, thriving,
SRFélix ~ S/T
This humble French release is a fine way to ease into a morning, especially a Monday morning after a long weekend. Nothing too abrasive, and yet nothing too bland – just right. The EP rises slowly like a groggy sleeper,
SRFélix ~ S/T
This humble French release is a fine way to ease into a morning, especially a Monday morning after a long weekend. Nothing too abrasive, and yet nothing too bland – just right. The EP rises slowly like a groggy sleeper,
Kostoglotov ~ Our Beautiful Decay
London’s Kostoglotov calls his sound “lo fi minimalist punk noise rock”, but Our Beautiful Decay also contains ambient, drone and electronic elements. Some lurk in the background, preparing to pounce; by the final track, the noise emerges in full force. This beautiful decay is
Kostoglotov ~ Our Beautiful Decay
London’s Kostoglotov calls his sound “lo fi minimalist punk noise rock”, but Our Beautiful Decay also contains ambient, drone and electronic elements. Some lurk in the background, preparing to pounce; by the final track, the noise emerges in full force. This beautiful decay is
Adrian Shenton & Banks Bailey ~ Wrapped in Clover
Sight, sound, touch, scent. Adrian Shenton & Banks Bailey cover four of the five senses on Wrapped in Clover, although completists may wish to lick the cover. The pressed clover transforms the release into a shared scrapbook. This four track release highlights
Adrian Shenton & Banks Bailey ~ Wrapped in Clover
Sight, sound, touch, scent. Adrian Shenton & Banks Bailey cover four of the five senses on Wrapped in Clover, although completists may wish to lick the cover. The pressed clover transforms the release into a shared scrapbook. This four track release highlights
Terrapin ~ Killing HF Harlow
Vivisection would have been too good a fate for HF Harlow, whose isolationist experiments with Rhesus monkeys may have singlehandedly inspired the animal rights movement. If Planet of the Apes were to become real, he’d be the first to go. Harlow’s experiments
Terrapin ~ Killing HF Harlow
Vivisection would have been too good a fate for HF Harlow, whose isolationist experiments with Rhesus monkeys may have singlehandedly inspired the animal rights movement. If Planet of the Apes were to become real, he’d be the first to go. Harlow’s experiments
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