Category Archives: Electronic

Thom Nguyễn ~ The Summer Passed in Monotone

As another season begins, we open a new bottle of wine and place a new record on the turntable.  The music lands alongside the scent: electronic tones, pulsing and pure; cinnamon and plum, with a light undercurrent of pepper.  The

Thom Nguyễn ~ The Summer Passed in Monotone

As another season begins, we open a new bottle of wine and place a new record on the turntable.  The music lands alongside the scent: electronic tones, pulsing and pure; cinnamon and plum, with a light undercurrent of pepper.  The

Robin Saville ~ Lore

“Let’s not lose any more things,” writes Robin Saville, an “avid ambler” in tune with his surroundings.  One can number his physical souvenirs on the cover, and hear his sonic souvenirs on Lore, the name chosen to reflect the rich histories

Robin Saville ~ Lore

“Let’s not lose any more things,” writes Robin Saville, an “avid ambler” in tune with his surroundings.  One can number his physical souvenirs on the cover, and hear his sonic souvenirs on Lore, the name chosen to reflect the rich histories

Shelf Nunny x IKSRE ~ An Open Book

Summer is a time for open books, whether one is relaxing on a worn sofa, a towel or an Adirondack chair.  The phrase “an open book” is used to describe trust and relatability.  After working together on a remix, Shelf

Shelf Nunny x IKSRE ~ An Open Book

Summer is a time for open books, whether one is relaxing on a worn sofa, a towel or an Adirondack chair.  The phrase “an open book” is used to describe trust and relatability.  After working together on a remix, Shelf

V/A ~ Quantized Realities – Technology

How does technology affect our perception of reality?  This question is addressed on the first of a new series from Errorgrid.  The label’s subtitle, “A Darker Sound of a Present Future,” makes it a perfect match for such explorations.  This

V/A ~ Quantized Realities – Technology

How does technology affect our perception of reality?  This question is addressed on the first of a new series from Errorgrid.  The label’s subtitle, “A Darker Sound of a Present Future,” makes it a perfect match for such explorations.  This

fthmlss ~ Cycles

Genres never go extinct, although they do go dormant; and so it is a pleasure to find a new trip-hop album in our in-box.  On Cycles, fthmlss resurrects the salient aspects of the genre, dusts them off and gives them a modern

fthmlss ~ Cycles

Genres never go extinct, although they do go dormant; and so it is a pleasure to find a new trip-hop album in our in-box.  On Cycles, fthmlss resurrects the salient aspects of the genre, dusts them off and gives them a modern

The Creative Technology Consortium ~ Panoramic Colorsound

Since its founding Dark Entries Records, named after a 7” by goth legends Bauhaus, has remained committed to releasing a mix of archival reissues and new music often oriented around dark, synthesizer-driven vibes.  In April the label put out its

The Creative Technology Consortium ~ Panoramic Colorsound

Since its founding Dark Entries Records, named after a 7” by goth legends Bauhaus, has remained committed to releasing a mix of archival reissues and new music often oriented around dark, synthesizer-driven vibes.  In April the label put out its

Ultramarine ~ Send and Return

We reference the early stars of techno so often we forget many of them are still active and relevant.  Ultramarine is one of these acts, known for their pastoral tone and patiently unfolding pieces.  Active since 1989, the duo has never

Ultramarine ~ Send and Return

We reference the early stars of techno so often we forget many of them are still active and relevant.  Ultramarine is one of these acts, known for their pastoral tone and patiently unfolding pieces.  Active since 1989, the duo has never

Croatian Amor ~ A Part of You in Everything

A Part of You in Everything is a kind, life-affirming album that seeks to answer one of life’s biggest questions: what happens to us after we die? The album is dedicated to Croatian Amor‘s younger brother, who died at birth.  Someone once

Croatian Amor ~ A Part of You in Everything

A Part of You in Everything is a kind, life-affirming album that seeks to answer one of life’s biggest questions: what happens to us after we die? The album is dedicated to Croatian Amor‘s younger brother, who died at birth.  Someone once