Category Archives: Ambient

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

The Vernon Spring ~ Under a Familiar Sun

In the current climate, it’s refreshing to hear music that affirms the good things in life: family, community and social responsibility.  The calming nature of Under a Familiar Sun is a reminder that many blessings still remain, and that they multiply when

The Vernon Spring ~ Under a Familiar Sun

In the current climate, it’s refreshing to hear music that affirms the good things in life: family, community and social responsibility.  The calming nature of Under a Familiar Sun is a reminder that many blessings still remain, and that they multiply when

Various Artists ~ For LA, Vol. 3

The fires in L.A. are out for now, and the attention of the press has drifted away.  But many of those affected continue to be in crisis: lost homes, lost income, lost loved ones, the daunting challenges of rebuilding or

Various Artists ~ For LA, Vol. 3

The fires in L.A. are out for now, and the attention of the press has drifted away.  But many of those affected continue to be in crisis: lost homes, lost income, lost loved ones, the daunting challenges of rebuilding or

anthène ~ Frailty

To many, the notion of frailty will immediately evoke sorrow, suggesting something diminished, a back bent toward the drawing down of a life. But its richness of meaning can also unfurl as layers of quiet joy: the subtle triumph of

anthène ~ Frailty

To many, the notion of frailty will immediately evoke sorrow, suggesting something diminished, a back bent toward the drawing down of a life. But its richness of meaning can also unfurl as layers of quiet joy: the subtle triumph of

William Tyler ~ Time Indefinite

An 1100-word description on Bandcamp doesn’t leave much to add about this sublime album, so we will try to say different things in more succinct fashion.  Time Indefinite may be a guitar album, but it’s not just a guitar album; the sonic additions

William Tyler ~ Time Indefinite

An 1100-word description on Bandcamp doesn’t leave much to add about this sublime album, so we will try to say different things in more succinct fashion.  Time Indefinite may be a guitar album, but it’s not just a guitar album; the sonic additions