Category Archives: Drone
Baccam/Chayer, Broken Shoulder ~ Les angoisses nocturnes/Hiruma no tachikurami
There’s something in the walls, rustling, skittering, threatening to find its way out, likely in the most unexpected and terrifying manner. This is the sound of Chittakone Baccam (Hazy Montagne Mystique) and Yannick Chayer, who start this split release with a
Baccam/Chayer, Broken Shoulder ~ Les angoisses nocturnes/Hiruma no tachikurami
There’s something in the walls, rustling, skittering, threatening to find its way out, likely in the most unexpected and terrifying manner. This is the sound of Chittakone Baccam (Hazy Montagne Mystique) and Yannick Chayer, who start this split release with a
A taâlem trio
Belgium’s taâlem label continues to breathe new life into one of our favorite formats, the CD3″. Each season they release a new trio, representing a wide swath of sounds. The latest batch delves into tribalism, abrasion and haunted ballroom; listening
A taâlem trio
Belgium’s taâlem label continues to breathe new life into one of our favorite formats, the CD3″. Each season they release a new trio, representing a wide swath of sounds. The latest batch delves into tribalism, abrasion and haunted ballroom; listening
Giulio Aldinucci ~ Borders And Ruins
Choral incorporation in otherwise instrumental music may be on the rise, as evidenced by recent releases from Battlestations, Hammock and now Giulio Aldinucci. Choirs lend these releases the feel of something sacral and timeless. Yet as the backdrops change, the mood
Giulio Aldinucci ~ Borders And Ruins
Choral incorporation in otherwise instrumental music may be on the rise, as evidenced by recent releases from Battlestations, Hammock and now Giulio Aldinucci. Choirs lend these releases the feel of something sacral and timeless. Yet as the backdrops change, the mood
Dinzu Artefacts ~ Fall Batch
Eclectic tape label Dinzu Artefacts has continued to impress with the variety of its seasonal batches. The fall 2017 batch includes tapes from Jack Taylor, Matthias Urban and Fousek / Hansen / Tellier Craig, and offers a spectrum of drones from subtle
Dinzu Artefacts ~ Fall Batch
Eclectic tape label Dinzu Artefacts has continued to impress with the variety of its seasonal batches. The fall 2017 batch includes tapes from Jack Taylor, Matthias Urban and Fousek / Hansen / Tellier Craig, and offers a spectrum of drones from subtle
Fall Music Preview: Ambient & Drone
And now we come to the last of our five fall previews, introducing the relaxing sounds that can soothe away a hard day, paired with the hums and extended tones that operate as harbingers of night. Lodged in the middle
Fall Music Preview: Ambient & Drone
And now we come to the last of our five fall previews, introducing the relaxing sounds that can soothe away a hard day, paired with the hums and extended tones that operate as harbingers of night. Lodged in the middle
BABEL ~ Sofandi
There’s a certain sadness to be felt on Sofandi, as we come to terms with the thought that this might be the last BABEL album. Jakob Rehlinger claims to have said all he can say, and has tied the strings together on this
BABEL ~ Sofandi
There’s a certain sadness to be felt on Sofandi, as we come to terms with the thought that this might be the last BABEL album. Jakob Rehlinger claims to have said all he can say, and has tied the strings together on this
Rafael Anton Irisarri ~ The Shameless Years
One can rail about the state of society, or one can do something about it. On The Shameless Years, Rafael Anton Irisarri leads by example. During a period of stifled expression, he creates; during a time of anti-Muslim sentiment, he invites an Iranian
Rafael Anton Irisarri ~ The Shameless Years
One can rail about the state of society, or one can do something about it. On The Shameless Years, Rafael Anton Irisarri leads by example. During a period of stifled expression, he creates; during a time of anti-Muslim sentiment, he invites an Iranian
bvdub ~ Heartless
Heartless is an unusual name for a bvdub album, in that Brock Van Wey’s music always seems to have heart. But it’s a more restrained album that we are used to hearing from the prolific artist, which leads us to believe that the script has
bvdub ~ Heartless
Heartless is an unusual name for a bvdub album, in that Brock Van Wey’s music always seems to have heart. But it’s a more restrained album that we are used to hearing from the prolific artist, which leads us to believe that the script has
a closer listen 