Category Archives: Electronic
Kazuki Koga ~ The Summit of the Gods
An extreme sport requires an extreme score, which is exactly what Kazuki Koga has accomplished on The Summit of the Gods. The name for this sub-genre is Gorge, described as “an experimental and electronic interpretation of rock climbing/mountaineering.” In composing this score, he thought
Kazuki Koga ~ The Summit of the Gods
An extreme sport requires an extreme score, which is exactly what Kazuki Koga has accomplished on The Summit of the Gods. The name for this sub-genre is Gorge, described as “an experimental and electronic interpretation of rock climbing/mountaineering.” In composing this score, he thought
Warren ‘Kaninen’ Rasmussen ~ Rædsel Fra Månekatten
Here’s a question Ghostface never asks throughout the Scream franchise: “Name one horror series from the Faroe Isles! *pause* Really? Nothing? Not even Rædsel Fra Månekatten?” *stab stab stab* The story behind this cassette is as serendipitous as the show was short.
Warren ‘Kaninen’ Rasmussen ~ Rædsel Fra Månekatten
Here’s a question Ghostface never asks throughout the Scream franchise: “Name one horror series from the Faroe Isles! *pause* Really? Nothing? Not even Rædsel Fra Månekatten?” *stab stab stab* The story behind this cassette is as serendipitous as the show was short.
V/A ~ Field Studies Vol. 1
The Friends and Friends label has teamed up with Chillhop Music for a fresh winter compilation reminiscent of Hed Kandi’s classic Serve Chilled and Winter Chill series. Trip-hop and descendant chillhop are rare these days, so it’s a comfort to hear the
V/A ~ Field Studies Vol. 1
The Friends and Friends label has teamed up with Chillhop Music for a fresh winter compilation reminiscent of Hed Kandi’s classic Serve Chilled and Winter Chill series. Trip-hop and descendant chillhop are rare these days, so it’s a comfort to hear the
Dohnavùr ~ The Flow Across Borders: The Remixes
There has been a recent tendency on A Closer Listen when we have reviewed the remix album of a record that we’ve missed on the initial release. So as we have previously looked at Eartheater’s Phoenix: La Petite Mort Edition
Dohnavùr ~ The Flow Across Borders: The Remixes
There has been a recent tendency on A Closer Listen when we have reviewed the remix album of a record that we’ve missed on the initial release. So as we have previously looked at Eartheater’s Phoenix: La Petite Mort Edition
Blutch ~ Terre Promise
Terre Promise (Promised Land) is an uplifting album, dedicated to Blutch‘s native Brittany. The title’s dual implication is that there is such a place, and that we might strive to arrive there, whether on earth or in heaven. The choral vocals of
Blutch ~ Terre Promise
Terre Promise (Promised Land) is an uplifting album, dedicated to Blutch‘s native Brittany. The title’s dual implication is that there is such a place, and that we might strive to arrive there, whether on earth or in heaven. The choral vocals of
aircode ~ Grounded
Few people visiting our website today thought, “I hope they review an album about moss!” And yet, here one is, proving once again that sometimes we don’t know what we like until we hear it. This is the debut album
aircode ~ Grounded
Few people visiting our website today thought, “I hope they review an album about moss!” And yet, here one is, proving once again that sometimes we don’t know what we like until we hear it. This is the debut album
Racine ~ Amitiés
These days, nearly every album is a COVID album, but few have recognized the most basic of positive forces: amitiés (friendships). Racine‘s album is an expression of distress caused by quarantine and isolation, but it is also a hand reaching for
Racine ~ Amitiés
These days, nearly every album is a COVID album, but few have recognized the most basic of positive forces: amitiés (friendships). Racine‘s album is an expression of distress caused by quarantine and isolation, but it is also a hand reaching for
Joyul ~ Earwitness
The term earwitness was coined by Murray Schaffer to signify “one who testifies or can testify to what he or she has heard.” Seoul’s Joyul uses her debut album to do the same. While the album has lyrics, one would be hard-pressed to
Joyul ~ Earwitness
The term earwitness was coined by Murray Schaffer to signify “one who testifies or can testify to what he or she has heard.” Seoul’s Joyul uses her debut album to do the same. While the album has lyrics, one would be hard-pressed to
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