Category Archives: Electronic

Soshi Takeda ~ Secret Communication

It’s still over a month away from the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year. Of course, you might be in the southern hemisphere and roll your eyes at that introduction. But given the majority of our readers

Soshi Takeda ~ Secret Communication

It’s still over a month away from the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year. Of course, you might be in the southern hemisphere and roll your eyes at that introduction. But given the majority of our readers

Murcof ~ Twin Color (vol. I)

The best part of Twin Color (vol. I) is that the title promises a vol. II.  Only a month ago, we included Murcof‘s Remembranza in our list of favorite fall albums; the new set recalls that fall feeling, earth-toned and atmospheric, an ode to

Murcof ~ Twin Color (vol. I)

The best part of Twin Color (vol. I) is that the title promises a vol. II.  Only a month ago, we included Murcof‘s Remembranza in our list of favorite fall albums; the new set recalls that fall feeling, earth-toned and atmospheric, an ode to

Lara Sarkissian ~ Remnants

At the end of his review of Lara Sarkissian‘s Born of the Sea EP in June of this year, Damian Van Denburgh wrote, “Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another five years to see what’s next.”  We didn’t have to wait

Lara Sarkissian ~ Remnants

At the end of his review of Lara Sarkissian‘s Born of the Sea EP in June of this year, Damian Van Denburgh wrote, “Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another five years to see what’s next.”  We didn’t have to wait

Jilk ~ Soft in Shape and Meaning

The Jilk collective is nearly impossible to define, save for their electronic base.  Their last album was lyric-centered, while their new double-album is primarily instrumental; and they shift sub-genres with aplomb, touching upon ambience, modern composition and post-rock with an experimental flair.

Jilk ~ Soft in Shape and Meaning

The Jilk collective is nearly impossible to define, save for their electronic base.  Their last album was lyric-centered, while their new double-album is primarily instrumental; and they shift sub-genres with aplomb, touching upon ambience, modern composition and post-rock with an experimental flair.

V/A ~ Cybernetics, Or Ghosts?

The arrival of ChatGPT has accelerated the discussion of the relationship between art and A.I.  Are the words we are reading “real,” and what does “real” mean?  In time, will the average human being be able to tell the difference

V/A ~ Cybernetics, Or Ghosts?

The arrival of ChatGPT has accelerated the discussion of the relationship between art and A.I.  Are the words we are reading “real,” and what does “real” mean?  In time, will the average human being be able to tell the difference

Monotonne ~ Related

This spring, Yuriy Bulichev released Unrelated, which includes a gorgeous, mournful collaboration with Mavka.  This fall, under the Monotonne moniker, he flips the script with Related:  ten tracks featuring ten Ukrainian collaborators.  Unrelated was lonely and forlorn, a reflection of the isolated feelings caused

Monotonne ~ Related

This spring, Yuriy Bulichev released Unrelated, which includes a gorgeous, mournful collaboration with Mavka.  This fall, under the Monotonne moniker, he flips the script with Related:  ten tracks featuring ten Ukrainian collaborators.  Unrelated was lonely and forlorn, a reflection of the isolated feelings caused

Potras23 ~ PTRS

One of the most fascinating artists interviewed in Ukrainian Field Notes XXXVI is Kyrylo Potras (Potras23).  Potras lost a leg in a landmine explosion, but continues to serve as a Marine in Ukraine.  He’s also a devoted father and an electronic

Potras23 ~ PTRS

One of the most fascinating artists interviewed in Ukrainian Field Notes XXXVI is Kyrylo Potras (Potras23).  Potras lost a leg in a landmine explosion, but continues to serve as a Marine in Ukraine.  He’s also a devoted father and an electronic

Farewell Phoenix ~ The Angels In These Fields

Imagine receiving a wooden box in the mail, stamped with a branding iron, with letters stained in wine.  Inside the box, a bottle and a tape, nestled in soft sponges that look like burnt orange coral.  The contents build a

Farewell Phoenix ~ The Angels In These Fields

Imagine receiving a wooden box in the mail, stamped with a branding iron, with letters stained in wine.  Inside the box, a bottle and a tape, nestled in soft sponges that look like burnt orange coral.  The contents build a