Category Archives: Drone
Fall Music Preview 2024 ~ Drone
Descending from the heights of yesterday’s massive ambient preview, we come to a smaller but no less powerful calendar of drone. This season’s schedule includes a double album from an artist whose 2022 record was our Album of the Year
Fall Music Preview 2024 ~ Drone
Descending from the heights of yesterday’s massive ambient preview, we come to a smaller but no less powerful calendar of drone. This season’s schedule includes a double album from an artist whose 2022 record was our Album of the Year
Johnny Bell ~ Field Trips
“Banjo drone” is the very definition of a micro-genre, currently so small we’re not aware of any other album in it. This is the solo territory of New Mexico’s Johnny Bell, who approaches music with a collector’s ear and offers
Johnny Bell ~ Field Trips
“Banjo drone” is the very definition of a micro-genre, currently so small we’re not aware of any other album in it. This is the solo territory of New Mexico’s Johnny Bell, who approaches music with a collector’s ear and offers
Austyn Wohlers ~ Bodymelt in the Garden of Death
Ever heard of art pop quartet Tomato Flower? If so, you may be shocked by the sound of Austyn Wohlers solo, or the other way around. Wohlers sings, growls and screams her way through the set, which sounds incredibly therapeutic; bandmate
Austyn Wohlers ~ Bodymelt in the Garden of Death
Ever heard of art pop quartet Tomato Flower? If so, you may be shocked by the sound of Austyn Wohlers solo, or the other way around. Wohlers sings, growls and screams her way through the set, which sounds incredibly therapeutic; bandmate
Jashiin ~ Ten Poems by Birhan Keskin
Only a few days ago we wrote, “more albums should be inspired by poems,” and already we’ve gotten our wish. Ten Poems by Birhan Keskin is an aural reaction to, and reflection upon, the work of a famous Turkish poet, but
Jashiin ~ Ten Poems by Birhan Keskin
Only a few days ago we wrote, “more albums should be inspired by poems,” and already we’ve gotten our wish. Ten Poems by Birhan Keskin is an aural reaction to, and reflection upon, the work of a famous Turkish poet, but
KMRU ~ Natur
Which city is louder: Nairobi or Berlin? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is Nairobi. A relocation from one city to the other inspired KMRU to start thinking about the differences in his environments, such as the difference between wearing shoes and going
KMRU ~ Natur
Which city is louder: Nairobi or Berlin? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is Nairobi. A relocation from one city to the other inspired KMRU to start thinking about the differences in his environments, such as the difference between wearing shoes and going
Arrowounds ~ Burial Trances of the Tentacled Set
For over a year, we’ve been enjoying the installments of Arrowounds’ Therianthrope Series as they’ve been released; the initial installment even appeared on our Best Album Covers list. Now that the entire project is available as a four-CD box set, one
Arrowounds ~ Burial Trances of the Tentacled Set
For over a year, we’ve been enjoying the installments of Arrowounds’ Therianthrope Series as they’ve been released; the initial installment even appeared on our Best Album Covers list. Now that the entire project is available as a four-CD box set, one
Perrache ~ Blubberwasser
While the Ceremony of Seasons series is paired with bottles of wine, Perrache‘s Blubberwasser begs to be paired with steins of beer or any sparkling beverage. The German title refers to effervescing drinks, many of which we suspect will be
Perrache ~ Blubberwasser
While the Ceremony of Seasons series is paired with bottles of wine, Perrache‘s Blubberwasser begs to be paired with steins of beer or any sparkling beverage. The German title refers to effervescing drinks, many of which we suspect will be
Alex Keller ~ Sleep room
Sleep room is an album for anyone who has ever fallen in love with the noise of electronic equipment and appliances. As someone who misses the sound of dial-up (which made the wait bearable) and enjoys mowing lawns for the sound
Alex Keller ~ Sleep room
Sleep room is an album for anyone who has ever fallen in love with the noise of electronic equipment and appliances. As someone who misses the sound of dial-up (which made the wait bearable) and enjoys mowing lawns for the sound
a closer listen 