Category Archives: Ambient
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
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
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