Category Archives: Drone
Vortex ~ Kali Yuga / Taphephobia ~ Escape from the Mundane Self / The Floating World ~ The Wood Beyond the World
Here, agony has been achieved. Chains rattle, a dark drone rises, a ritual chant begins. Kali yuga … kali yuga. It’s October, and Cyclic Law has the soundtrack. Having recently celebrated their 10th anniversary, the label continues to rule the
Vortex ~ Kali Yuga / Taphephobia ~ Escape from the Mundane Self / The Floating World ~ The Wood Beyond the World
Here, agony has been achieved. Chains rattle, a dark drone rises, a ritual chant begins. Kali yuga … kali yuga. It’s October, and Cyclic Law has the soundtrack. Having recently celebrated their 10th anniversary, the label continues to rule the
Jacob Brant ~ Rainmaking
Rainmaking contains a warning from the artist: “I’m not sure who will enjoy this album, and I worry for those that do.” Oops ~ since I bought a copy, Jacob Brant is now officially worried about me! The warning exposes the
Jacob Brant ~ Rainmaking
Rainmaking contains a warning from the artist: “I’m not sure who will enjoy this album, and I worry for those that do.” Oops ~ since I bought a copy, Jacob Brant is now officially worried about me! The warning exposes the
Chris Weeks ~ The Lost Cosmonaut
What a year for Chris Weeks! In the space of 12 months, he’s released an album and remix album inspired by the sun; a trilogy of EPs inspired by the tide, the sea, and a sadly deceased cat; a double
Chris Weeks ~ The Lost Cosmonaut
What a year for Chris Weeks! In the space of 12 months, he’s released an album and remix album inspired by the sun; a trilogy of EPs inspired by the tide, the sea, and a sadly deceased cat; a double
Abre Ojos ~ Gates
Scott Baker doesn’t make videos to accompany his songs; he makes both at once. The visuals are in mind when the music is made, and vice versa. This makes his work as Abre Ojos flow with intention and grace. The music itself
Abre Ojos ~ Gates
Scott Baker doesn’t make videos to accompany his songs; he makes both at once. The visuals are in mind when the music is made, and vice versa. This makes his work as Abre Ojos flow with intention and grace. The music itself
Illuminoscillate ~ Uniform Wall
Can one be harsh and tender at the same time? If so, Australia’s Matthew Casey (Illuminoscillate) fits the bill. A sweet biography traces his love of music back to the experience of listening to the sound of distant trains from
Illuminoscillate ~ Uniform Wall
Can one be harsh and tender at the same time? If so, Australia’s Matthew Casey (Illuminoscillate) fits the bill. A sweet biography traces his love of music back to the experience of listening to the sound of distant trains from
Pausal ~ Sky Margin
Halos are shy to be seen. On the surface, there aren’t that many. Above, though, comes the sound of angel song. Shining with a brilliant, angelic light, the music of Pausal is a scarlet, spectral aura that has transcended its original
Pausal ~ Sky Margin
Halos are shy to be seen. On the surface, there aren’t that many. Above, though, comes the sound of angel song. Shining with a brilliant, angelic light, the music of Pausal is a scarlet, spectral aura that has transcended its original
Phirnis ~ Feeding Lions
Phirnis (Kai Ginkel) is one of the best underground drone artists around. Much of the world got its first taste of the artist with “Cleansing”, a track on the Fields compilation, but he’s been honing his craft for years. Feeding Lions arrives on
Phirnis ~ Feeding Lions
Phirnis (Kai Ginkel) is one of the best underground drone artists around. Much of the world got its first taste of the artist with “Cleansing”, a track on the Fields compilation, but he’s been honing his craft for years. Feeding Lions arrives on
Attenuated ~ Deep Opacity
How often does a release make one excited enough to seek out an artist’s back catalog? Not often, but Deep Opacity is the exception. This drone-based electronic work is awash in color and texture, and should win Ian Kennedy (Attenuated) a much
Attenuated ~ Deep Opacity
How often does a release make one excited enough to seek out an artist’s back catalog? Not often, but Deep Opacity is the exception. This drone-based electronic work is awash in color and texture, and should win Ian Kennedy (Attenuated) a much
a closer listen 