Category Archives: Drone
The Fun Years ~ A Heart to Heart About Our Values
The Fun Years tune into a sobering radio station where gently oscillating drones are fed through to the listener over a pensive, long wave. There aren’t any instantaneous, kicking drums or overdriven power chords, although the long drone does pick
The Fun Years ~ A Heart to Heart About Our Values
The Fun Years tune into a sobering radio station where gently oscillating drones are fed through to the listener over a pensive, long wave. There aren’t any instantaneous, kicking drums or overdriven power chords, although the long drone does pick
Capac ~ Through the Dread Waste
In 2017 This Is It Forever released an EP on a USB stick connected to a small lightbulb. This year the label is pushing the envelope even further with Capac‘s new release. In order to access the “original constructions” of the
Capac ~ Through the Dread Waste
In 2017 This Is It Forever released an EP on a USB stick connected to a small lightbulb. This year the label is pushing the envelope even further with Capac‘s new release. In order to access the “original constructions” of the
Zenjungle ~ Fragmented Lives
2018’s first great drone album comes from Zenjungle (Phil Gardelis) and extends the genre’s current hot streak. Political disruption, environmental degradation and the refugee crisis have been terrible developments for humanity, but a great inspiration for artists. Like recording artist
Zenjungle ~ Fragmented Lives
2018’s first great drone album comes from Zenjungle (Phil Gardelis) and extends the genre’s current hot streak. Political disruption, environmental degradation and the refugee crisis have been terrible developments for humanity, but a great inspiration for artists. Like recording artist
Richard Skelton ~ Towards a Frontier
Towards a Frontier is a multidisciplinary work: a CD (with bonus material for early purchasers), two films and a book of photos and other art. As with most of Richard Skelton‘s work, the music is secondary to the message. The artist
Richard Skelton ~ Towards a Frontier
Towards a Frontier is a multidisciplinary work: a CD (with bonus material for early purchasers), two films and a book of photos and other art. As with most of Richard Skelton‘s work, the music is secondary to the message. The artist
Olli Aarni ~ Nielu
Finland’s Olli Aarni enjoyed a prolific 2017, releasing a ratio-based loop LP, a triple tape of water recordings, a shared project with Mia Tarkela including a mushroom photo zine, and a split tape with Nuslux that sounded like a music box lullaby
Olli Aarni ~ Nielu
Finland’s Olli Aarni enjoyed a prolific 2017, releasing a ratio-based loop LP, a triple tape of water recordings, a shared project with Mia Tarkela including a mushroom photo zine, and a split tape with Nuslux that sounded like a music box lullaby
ACL 2017 ~ Top Ten Drone
2017 was a pivotal year for the drone genre, formerly considered the least political of all genres. Yet as the noise of the world increased, so did the interest of artists in using drone and noise as commentary. By creating
ACL 2017 ~ Top Ten Drone
2017 was a pivotal year for the drone genre, formerly considered the least political of all genres. Yet as the noise of the world increased, so did the interest of artists in using drone and noise as commentary. By creating
Stelzer/Murray ~ Connector
Brendan Murray and Howard Stelzer are two experimental vets from the Boston scene that have merged their musical talents for the first time — amazingly, considering their long friendship — to produce Connector. The potency of Stelzer and Murray’s music
Stelzer/Murray ~ Connector
Brendan Murray and Howard Stelzer are two experimental vets from the Boston scene that have merged their musical talents for the first time — amazingly, considering their long friendship — to produce Connector. The potency of Stelzer and Murray’s music
Tonesucker ~ Memento Mori
Years have passed since we’ve heard from the English band Tonesucker, but they’ve come back in a big way. The new album arrives in a box that contains a USB stick, a series of postcards, and a small sachet of grave
Tonesucker ~ Memento Mori
Years have passed since we’ve heard from the English band Tonesucker, but they’ve come back in a big way. The new album arrives in a box that contains a USB stick, a series of postcards, and a small sachet of grave
a closer listen 