Category Archives: Electronic
Dictaphone ~ Poems from a Rooftop
Imagine not having a legal voice, not being able to express an opinion without fear of arrest. Such is the situation in many parts of the world. In terms of this release, it relates to the oppression in Iran that
Dictaphone ~ Poems from a Rooftop
Imagine not having a legal voice, not being able to express an opinion without fear of arrest. Such is the situation in many parts of the world. In terms of this release, it relates to the oppression in Iran that
Noiko ~ Honey
Parenting is an emotional rollercoaster that begins with conception and never abates. Hope and fear battle in an expectant parent’s heart; seriousness and playfulness do-si-do once a child is born. Poignancy and pride compete as a child leaves home, and
Noiko ~ Honey
Parenting is an emotional rollercoaster that begins with conception and never abates. Hope and fear battle in an expectant parent’s heart; seriousness and playfulness do-si-do once a child is born. Poignancy and pride compete as a child leaves home, and
alyosha’s dream ~ dream sequence
In The Brothers Karamazov, the monk Alyosha falls asleep and imagines he is Christ at Cana. He arises in a state of holiness, feeling deeply connected to God and all of creation. Then, to the surprise of the other monks,
alyosha’s dream ~ dream sequence
In The Brothers Karamazov, the monk Alyosha falls asleep and imagines he is Christ at Cana. He arises in a state of holiness, feeling deeply connected to God and all of creation. Then, to the surprise of the other monks,
Pinch ~ Fabriclive61
It took a while for Fabric to embrace dubstep within their mix series, but one can’t fault their strike rate since Martyn’s Fabric50 disc. The latest contributor is Pinch, aka Rob Ellis and boss of the excellent Tectonic label. It’s
Pinch ~ Fabriclive61
It took a while for Fabric to embrace dubstep within their mix series, but one can’t fault their strike rate since Martyn’s Fabric50 disc. The latest contributor is Pinch, aka Rob Ellis and boss of the excellent Tectonic label. It’s
Various Artists ~ Rough Trade Shops Electronic ’11
Let’s start with the positives: there are a number of A Closer Listen-friendly artists featured on this compilation. Also, if you are wary of dipping a toe into the Electronic genre as a whole, this CD might – just –
Various Artists ~ Rough Trade Shops Electronic ’11
Let’s start with the positives: there are a number of A Closer Listen-friendly artists featured on this compilation. Also, if you are wary of dipping a toe into the Electronic genre as a whole, this CD might – just –
Leila ~ U&I
Eleven years ago, Fischerspooner stunned the club world with “Emerge”. Electroclash was born! And then a few months later, it was forgotten. Leila‘s fourth album attempts to bring it back for yet another generation, and in some aspects, it succeeds.
Leila ~ U&I
Eleven years ago, Fischerspooner stunned the club world with “Emerge”. Electroclash was born! And then a few months later, it was forgotten. Leila‘s fourth album attempts to bring it back for yet another generation, and in some aspects, it succeeds.
The New Law ~ The Fifty Year Storm
“Would you like some trumpet and guitar on your electronic album?” “I would love some trumpet and guitar!” And so The Fifty Year Storm begins, with sonic thunder and lightning; “I’ve Seen Some Mean Faces” is the album highlight, a jam
The New Law ~ The Fifty Year Storm
“Would you like some trumpet and guitar on your electronic album?” “I would love some trumpet and guitar!” And so The Fifty Year Storm begins, with sonic thunder and lightning; “I’ve Seen Some Mean Faces” is the album highlight, a jam
Pawn ~ Glimmer of Sunlight
When Tone Sketch was released last October, it bumped Glimmer of Sunlight straight to 2012. This turns out to have been a smart decision, as the two releases might otherwise have competed against each other. The earlier album was more vocal-centric; Glimmer of
Pawn ~ Glimmer of Sunlight
When Tone Sketch was released last October, it bumped Glimmer of Sunlight straight to 2012. This turns out to have been a smart decision, as the two releases might otherwise have competed against each other. The earlier album was more vocal-centric; Glimmer of
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