Category Archives: Electronic
Atom™ ~ Neuer Mensch
The music on Uwe Schmidt’s new album was programmed, engineered, and mastered by an algorithm. And after he heard it, he was so intrigued with his performance, he finally broke free from conventional song writing culture. Here at ACL, we
Atom™ ~ Neuer Mensch
The music on Uwe Schmidt’s new album was programmed, engineered, and mastered by an algorithm. And after he heard it, he was so intrigued with his performance, he finally broke free from conventional song writing culture. Here at ACL, we
Blomfelt & Narby ~ Peter, Barbara, Beth & Friends
By sheer coincidence, Gaspar Narby and Henrik Blomfelt both grew up in Switzerland— though Blomfelt was born in Finland— but didn’t meet each other until they were grown and both studying in London. This is the kind of happy accident one
Blomfelt & Narby ~ Peter, Barbara, Beth & Friends
By sheer coincidence, Gaspar Narby and Henrik Blomfelt both grew up in Switzerland— though Blomfelt was born in Finland— but didn’t meet each other until they were grown and both studying in London. This is the kind of happy accident one
Precipitation ~ Glass Horizon
Zefan Sramek has been recording as Precipitation for over a decade, but Glass Horizon is his first full-length vinyl edition. It follows a string of cassette, CD-R, and digital releases, with (as far as we can tell) a solitary 12”.
Precipitation ~ Glass Horizon
Zefan Sramek has been recording as Precipitation for over a decade, but Glass Horizon is his first full-length vinyl edition. It follows a string of cassette, CD-R, and digital releases, with (as far as we can tell) a solitary 12”.
Hüma Utku ~ The Psychologist
Hüma Utku‘s distinctive background ~ raised in Istanbul, now based in Berlin ~ may be responsible for the distinctive industrial timbres of The Psychologist. But the subject matter is another obvious culprit, as the artist draws inspiration from a variety of
Hüma Utku ~ The Psychologist
Hüma Utku‘s distinctive background ~ raised in Istanbul, now based in Berlin ~ may be responsible for the distinctive industrial timbres of The Psychologist. But the subject matter is another obvious culprit, as the artist draws inspiration from a variety of
Indian Wells ~ No One Really Listens to Oscillators
No one really listens to oscillators, claims Indian Wells. Okay, we’ll take that as a challenge. The title track, like many of Pietro Iannuzzi’s pieces, starts with a recognizable melody, then gently mutates. This is a common theme in trance, which nudges listeners
Indian Wells ~ No One Really Listens to Oscillators
No one really listens to oscillators, claims Indian Wells. Okay, we’ll take that as a challenge. The title track, like many of Pietro Iannuzzi’s pieces, starts with a recognizable melody, then gently mutates. This is a common theme in trance, which nudges listeners
Caterina Barbieri ~ Spirit Exit
The introduction of vocals to an artist’s oeuvre is a selling point for larger audiences, and a challenge to instrumental-based sites. Spirit Exit includes Caterina Barbieri‘s first use of vocals, yet it is not a vocal album. Instead, the artist (who scored our
Caterina Barbieri ~ Spirit Exit
The introduction of vocals to an artist’s oeuvre is a selling point for larger audiences, and a challenge to instrumental-based sites. Spirit Exit includes Caterina Barbieri‘s first use of vocals, yet it is not a vocal album. Instead, the artist (who scored our
Akusmi ~ Fleeting Future
Given all that the world has been going through, it’s refreshing to encounter someone who has remained optimistic. Pascal Bideau is Akusmi, his moniker suggesting acoustic, albeit with an international tinge ~ exactly what one will hear while spinning Fleeting Future. The album
Akusmi ~ Fleeting Future
Given all that the world has been going through, it’s refreshing to encounter someone who has remained optimistic. Pascal Bideau is Akusmi, his moniker suggesting acoustic, albeit with an international tinge ~ exactly what one will hear while spinning Fleeting Future. The album
Smileswithteeth ~ Blueberries
Summer is blueberry season! Smilewithteeth‘s new EP captures the carefree feeling of wandering in the brambles, choosing the juiciest bits and putting the rest in a kerchief or basket. The ebullient music also carries a tone of transition from lockdown
Smileswithteeth ~ Blueberries
Summer is blueberry season! Smilewithteeth‘s new EP captures the carefree feeling of wandering in the brambles, choosing the juiciest bits and putting the rest in a kerchief or basket. The ebullient music also carries a tone of transition from lockdown
a closer listen 