Category Archives: Ambient
Scissors and Sellotape ~ …For the Tired And Ill At Ease…
Although John McCaffrey (Part Timer, Upward Arrows) will probably be horrified by the end of this review, he’s unlikely to quote David Byrne (“My God, what have I done?”). In a pre-release interview last summer, he clearly expressed disdain for
Scissors and Sellotape ~ …For the Tired And Ill At Ease…
Although John McCaffrey (Part Timer, Upward Arrows) will probably be horrified by the end of this review, he’s unlikely to quote David Byrne (“My God, what have I done?”). In a pre-release interview last summer, he clearly expressed disdain for
Good Weather For An Airstrike ~ Underneath The Stars
The phrase “a diluted form of post-rock” may seem like a form of insult, but it’s the phrase used by Tom Honey to describe his work as Good Weather For An Airstrike. The phrase is apt; Underneath the Stars sounds
Good Weather For An Airstrike ~ Underneath The Stars
The phrase “a diluted form of post-rock” may seem like a form of insult, but it’s the phrase used by Tom Honey to describe his work as Good Weather For An Airstrike. The phrase is apt; Underneath the Stars sounds
Willamette ~ Always in Postscript
Is it ever possible for ambient music – which is by nature sedate – to make a big splash? If so, one might consider the impact of Willamette‘s debut Echo Park, which landed at #3 on Fluid Radio’s chart last year.
Willamette ~ Always in Postscript
Is it ever possible for ambient music – which is by nature sedate – to make a big splash? If so, one might consider the impact of Willamette‘s debut Echo Park, which landed at #3 on Fluid Radio’s chart last year.
Various Artists ~ Vox Pop
News like this is just so damn sad, and has become sadly common. After a decade in the industry and over 70 releases, Make Mine Music has closed its doors, another victim of downloading and declining sales. This makes the
Various Artists ~ Vox Pop
News like this is just so damn sad, and has become sadly common. After a decade in the industry and over 70 releases, Make Mine Music has closed its doors, another victim of downloading and declining sales. This makes the
The Boats ~ Ballads of the Research Department
In traditional terms, a ballad is a poem set to music. In modern terms, a ballad is simply a slow song, a love song, or both. Of the four lengthy tracks on Ballads of the Research Department, two contain vocals
The Boats ~ Ballads of the Research Department
In traditional terms, a ballad is a poem set to music. In modern terms, a ballad is simply a slow song, a love song, or both. Of the four lengthy tracks on Ballads of the Research Department, two contain vocals
The Humble Bee ~ The Royal Game
With all the talk of Kindles and other digital reading devices, one might glean the impression that the literary field is making a comeback. Sadly, this is not the case; the average American still reads only one book a year,
The Humble Bee ~ The Royal Game
With all the talk of Kindles and other digital reading devices, one might glean the impression that the literary field is making a comeback. Sadly, this is not the case; the average American still reads only one book a year,
Richard Garet ~ Decentering
When most artists think of “damaged, demagnetized, decayed or scratched” tapes, they think of a cassette consigned to the garbage heap. When Uruguay’s Richard Garet encounters the same product, he thinks of art, and if the tape seems too intact,
Richard Garet ~ Decentering
When most artists think of “damaged, demagnetized, decayed or scratched” tapes, they think of a cassette consigned to the garbage heap. When Uruguay’s Richard Garet encounters the same product, he thinks of art, and if the tape seems too intact,
Wil Bolton ~ Quarry Bank
Why would we tell you about a sold-out release? That’s just rude, right? We have two reasons: first, this release is worth the press; and second, we care about you and we don’t want this to happen again. For this
Wil Bolton ~ Quarry Bank
Why would we tell you about a sold-out release? That’s just rude, right? We have two reasons: first, this release is worth the press; and second, we care about you and we don’t want this to happen again. For this
a closer listen 