Category Archives: Ambient
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
Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko ~ Atlantis
Reviewing film scores is an easier task as one has generally access to the film, but with a play one needs to rely on program notes and stage photos to understand the context. Even if the music stands on its
Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko ~ Atlantis
Reviewing film scores is an easier task as one has generally access to the film, but with a play one needs to rely on program notes and stage photos to understand the context. Even if the music stands on its
Olivia Font ~ Invictam
What are the feelings that follow a loss? Olivia Font uses Invictam as a study of aftermath. Although the subject matter is grief, the LP’s trajectory leans toward recovery and triumph, personified in the cover image and title, which means invincible or
Olivia Font ~ Invictam
What are the feelings that follow a loss? Olivia Font uses Invictam as a study of aftermath. Although the subject matter is grief, the LP’s trajectory leans toward recovery and triumph, personified in the cover image and title, which means invincible or
HxH ~ STARK PHENOMENA
Perhaps the best description of HxH (H by H) comes from the duo, who describe their music as “almost sculptural.” The sonics are undulating and smooth, but comprised of granules of sound. In the opening minutes of “BEACH,” one can easily hear
HxH ~ STARK PHENOMENA
Perhaps the best description of HxH (H by H) comes from the duo, who describe their music as “almost sculptural.” The sonics are undulating and smooth, but comprised of granules of sound. In the opening minutes of “BEACH,” one can easily hear
a closer listen 