Author Archives: Joseph Sannicandro
ACL 2019: Sound Propositions
We’re well into 2020 by now, but I’m still thinking about 2019. I always wait until the new year to reflect on the last, but this one is late even for me. And I haven’t even made any end of
ACL 2019: Sound Propositions
We’re well into 2020 by now, but I’m still thinking about 2019. I always wait until the new year to reflect on the last, but this one is late even for me. And I haven’t even made any end of
Philippe Requena presents ‘Venant le jour’ [mix]
When ACL first started producing mixes, I knew that I didn’t just want to invite artists and labels. We’ve always imagined ACL as a part of a broader community. As such I’ve often invited mixes from amateurs, from listeners and
Philippe Requena presents ‘Venant le jour’ [mix]
When ACL first started producing mixes, I knew that I didn’t just want to invite artists and labels. We’ve always imagined ACL as a part of a broader community. As such I’ve often invited mixes from amateurs, from listeners and
tsss tapes presents ‘torniamo a casa’ [mix]
On the eve of the first anniversary of tsss tapes, Francesco Covarino has assembled a mix uniting fragments from all nine of the label’s tapes into one exciting journey. Their debut release was the compilation Free Percussion, which includes tracks
tsss tapes presents ‘torniamo a casa’ [mix]
On the eve of the first anniversary of tsss tapes, Francesco Covarino has assembled a mix uniting fragments from all nine of the label’s tapes into one exciting journey. Their debut release was the compilation Free Percussion, which includes tracks
Sound Propositions podcast [Season One]
2019 saw the release of season one of the Sound Propositions podcast, fusing narrative interviews with music, field-recording, and sound design. We will return for a second season beginning in the Spring of 2020. Sound Propositions the podcast has
Sound Propositions podcast [Season One]
2019 saw the release of season one of the Sound Propositions podcast, fusing narrative interviews with music, field-recording, and sound design. We will return for a second season beginning in the Spring of 2020. Sound Propositions the podcast has
The Nest ~ Das Lied Der Ankommenden
German trio The Nest have just released two new tracks from the sessions that produced their latest full-length, making for an opportune moment to revisit a record which deserves some attention. Das Lied Der Ankommenden was released in the height
The Nest ~ Das Lied Der Ankommenden
German trio The Nest have just released two new tracks from the sessions that produced their latest full-length, making for an opportune moment to revisit a record which deserves some attention. Das Lied Der Ankommenden was released in the height
Whettman Chelmets presents ‘Thoughts that Linger and Thoughts that Stab’ [mix]
Whettman Chelmets shares a stunning dense mix of self-reflective music culled mostly from his personal Bandcamp collection. We recently reviewed his latest work, Long Read Memories, an affective synthesis between the personal context and the formal expression found in the
Whettman Chelmets presents ‘Thoughts that Linger and Thoughts that Stab’ [mix]
Whettman Chelmets shares a stunning dense mix of self-reflective music culled mostly from his personal Bandcamp collection. We recently reviewed his latest work, Long Read Memories, an affective synthesis between the personal context and the formal expression found in the
Sound Propositions 017: Gonçalo F Cardoso (Gonzo)
Discrepant label boss Gonçalo F Cardoso explores the noise(s) of his homeland Portugal on Ruído(s), his final work under the Gonzo moniker. One part sonic capriccio, one part subjective dream journal, Ruído(s) is a fitting farewell to Gonzo’s roving audio
Sound Propositions 017: Gonçalo F Cardoso (Gonzo)
Discrepant label boss Gonçalo F Cardoso explores the noise(s) of his homeland Portugal on Ruído(s), his final work under the Gonzo moniker. One part sonic capriccio, one part subjective dream journal, Ruído(s) is a fitting farewell to Gonzo’s roving audio
SP* Episode 12: MAKING YOURSELF DISAPPEAR – with Alvin Curran [podcast]
And now for the big finale. Alvin Curran has been at the forefront of challenging musical convention for over half a century. His work has pushed back against the institutional stranglehold on culture, encouraging anybody to make music, anywhere and
SP* Episode 12: MAKING YOURSELF DISAPPEAR – with Alvin Curran [podcast]
And now for the big finale. Alvin Curran has been at the forefront of challenging musical convention for over half a century. His work has pushed back against the institutional stranglehold on culture, encouraging anybody to make music, anywhere and
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