Category Archives: Ambient

Hammock ~ Nevertheless

Nevertheless is a word that Marc Byrd, half of Hammock along with Andrew Thompson, grew accustomed to hearing at funerals in the Deep South. “A loved one is gone.  Nevertheless …”  The word was meant to convey reflection, recalibration, a pause between

Hammock ~ Nevertheless

Nevertheless is a word that Marc Byrd, half of Hammock along with Andrew Thompson, grew accustomed to hearing at funerals in the Deep South. “A loved one is gone.  Nevertheless …”  The word was meant to convey reflection, recalibration, a pause between

Melaine Dalibert & David Sylvian ~ Vermilion Hours

It is fascinating how the limitations of physical media have an impact on the music it is designed to carry. One of the best examples, although probably apocryphal, is how the Compact Disc was engineered to contain the full duration

Melaine Dalibert & David Sylvian ~ Vermilion Hours

It is fascinating how the limitations of physical media have an impact on the music it is designed to carry. One of the best examples, although probably apocryphal, is how the Compact Disc was engineered to contain the full duration

Sontag Shogun x Lau Nau ~ Päiväkahvit

Sometimes the meaning of an album title is hidden until we look it up, so we were delighted to discover that Päiväkahvit is the Finnish word for afternoon coffee.  The LP is meant to accompany the “waning afternoon light,” although it sounds

Sontag Shogun x Lau Nau ~ Päiväkahvit

Sometimes the meaning of an album title is hidden until we look it up, so we were delighted to discover that Päiväkahvit is the Finnish word for afternoon coffee.  The LP is meant to accompany the “waning afternoon light,” although it sounds

Various Artists ~ For LA, Vol. 4

LA cannot seem to catch a break this year: first wildfires, then deportations, then protests, then troops.  Curated by Hollie Kenniff and mastered by Taylor Deupree, For LA, Vol. 4 continues to address the lingering effects of the first.  A treasure trove

Various Artists ~ For LA, Vol. 4

LA cannot seem to catch a break this year: first wildfires, then deportations, then protests, then troops.  Curated by Hollie Kenniff and mastered by Taylor Deupree, For LA, Vol. 4 continues to address the lingering effects of the first.  A treasure trove

Loula Yorke ~ The Book of Commonplace

While preparing to release her new album, Time is a Succession of Such Shapes (August 6), Loula Yorke has provided fans with a delicious first taste.  The Book of Commonplace is as personal as they come: a mixtape cassette, as if the artist has

Loula Yorke ~ The Book of Commonplace

While preparing to release her new album, Time is a Succession of Such Shapes (August 6), Loula Yorke has provided fans with a delicious first taste.  The Book of Commonplace is as personal as they come: a mixtape cassette, as if the artist has

Coco Francavilla ~ re-oceaning

This past Sunday was World Ocean Day.  To honor the occasion, musical artist and activist Coco Francavilla launched the new Music for the Sea imprint with its premiere release. “To reconnect with the Ocean is to reconnect with ourselves,” states

Coco Francavilla ~ re-oceaning

This past Sunday was World Ocean Day.  To honor the occasion, musical artist and activist Coco Francavilla launched the new Music for the Sea imprint with its premiere release. “To reconnect with the Ocean is to reconnect with ourselves,” states

Martina Bertoni ~ Electroacoustic Works for Halldorophone

The halldorophone is the creation of Icelandic musician and composer Halldór Úlfarsson. On its core-base is a string instrument, resembling a cello electronically extended to respond in a generative way to pulsations, pressure variations and other improvised gestures on its

Martina Bertoni ~ Electroacoustic Works for Halldorophone

The halldorophone is the creation of Icelandic musician and composer Halldór Úlfarsson. On its core-base is a string instrument, resembling a cello electronically extended to respond in a generative way to pulsations, pressure variations and other improvised gestures on its

Dalton Alexander ~ I Wonder How Many Are Still Alive

If the album title looks slightly but not completely familiar, it’s because we reviewed Almost Home If I’m Still Alive last year.  That LAAPS LP included Dalton Alexander‘s entire first album, plus three tracks from his second.  This year, I Wonder

Dalton Alexander ~ I Wonder How Many Are Still Alive

If the album title looks slightly but not completely familiar, it’s because we reviewed Almost Home If I’m Still Alive last year.  That LAAPS LP included Dalton Alexander‘s entire first album, plus three tracks from his second.  This year, I Wonder