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writer | traveler | sound organizer | contrarian | concerned citizen

Sound Propositions 01: Machinefabriek

Joseph Sannicandro interviews Rutger Zuydervelt, aka Machinefabriek, in the first installment of an ongoing series exploring the creative process and a non-fetishization of equipment. “A rather poor instrument,… but how wonderfully they use it.” In this quote, James Joyce is

Sound Propositions 01: Machinefabriek

Joseph Sannicandro interviews Rutger Zuydervelt, aka Machinefabriek, in the first installment of an ongoing series exploring the creative process and a non-fetishization of equipment. “A rather poor instrument,… but how wonderfully they use it.” In this quote, James Joyce is

Ende Tymes Festival May 17-20 in NYC

If you’re in the NYC area this weekend, be sure to check out the Ende Tymes Festival.  I’d particularly recommend Montreal-based Erin Sexton. Follow the link for complete line-up and artist information. Ende Tymes Festival The Ende Tymes Festival is

Ende Tymes Festival May 17-20 in NYC

If you’re in the NYC area this weekend, be sure to check out the Ende Tymes Festival.  I’d particularly recommend Montreal-based Erin Sexton. Follow the link for complete line-up and artist information. Ende Tymes Festival The Ende Tymes Festival is

Giuseppe Ielasi ~ Untitled, Bellows ~ Reelin’

Giuseppe Ielasi began producing music in the early ‘90s as a guitar player in the European free improv scene, but has long since been known primarily as a deeply skilled producer of inventive elecroacoustic music. He has also run several

Giuseppe Ielasi ~ Untitled, Bellows ~ Reelin’

Giuseppe Ielasi began producing music in the early ‘90s as a guitar player in the European free improv scene, but has long since been known primarily as a deeply skilled producer of inventive elecroacoustic music. He has also run several

C. Spencer Yeh ~ 1975

 After releasing dozens of records as Burning Star Core, it seems odd to describe 1975 as C. Spencer Yeh‘s debut.  And yet… I can’t quite say why C. Spencer Yeh does anything, yet it’s not hard to see that this isn’t

C. Spencer Yeh ~ 1975

 After releasing dozens of records as Burning Star Core, it seems odd to describe 1975 as C. Spencer Yeh‘s debut.  And yet… I can’t quite say why C. Spencer Yeh does anything, yet it’s not hard to see that this isn’t

LCNL 07: Black Swan

Black Swan, Black Swan, Black Swan.  His first two LPs, In 8 Movements and The Quiet Divide, were released in fairly rapid succession, and seemingly overnight this anonymous herald of drone whipped up a respectable cult following.  Expectations for his

LCNL 07: Black Swan

Black Swan, Black Swan, Black Swan.  His first two LPs, In 8 Movements and The Quiet Divide, were released in fairly rapid succession, and seemingly overnight this anonymous herald of drone whipped up a respectable cult following.  Expectations for his

LCNL 06: Snowy Mix For Synesthetic Commuters

LCNL 06:  Snowy Mix For Synesthetic Commuters Snowy Mix For Synesthetic Commuters was made only recently, yet the weather has thrown so many curve balls at us that it’s hard to know if this mix will still feel appropriate. After

LCNL 06: Snowy Mix For Synesthetic Commuters

LCNL 06:  Snowy Mix For Synesthetic Commuters Snowy Mix For Synesthetic Commuters was made only recently, yet the weather has thrown so many curve balls at us that it’s hard to know if this mix will still feel appropriate. After

LCNL 05: Sequenza 21 Mix

LCNL 05: Sequenza 21 When the idea for ACL – a positive community of critical listeners-  first emerged we were determined to challenge perceived divisions of genre and form.  Instead we set out to promote challenging and interesting sounds wherever

LCNL 05: Sequenza 21 Mix

LCNL 05: Sequenza 21 When the idea for ACL – a positive community of critical listeners-  first emerged we were determined to challenge perceived divisions of genre and form.  Instead we set out to promote challenging and interesting sounds wherever

LCNL Mix 04: Say Hi to Strangers

LCNL 04: Say Hi to Strangers A mix by Alex Smalley of Olan Mill / Pausal. This mix is a bit different than our previous three.  It was made in June 2010, following the passing of Smalley’s grandmother, with the intention of

LCNL Mix 04: Say Hi to Strangers

LCNL 04: Say Hi to Strangers A mix by Alex Smalley of Olan Mill / Pausal. This mix is a bit different than our previous three.  It was made in June 2010, following the passing of Smalley’s grandmother, with the intention of