Category Archives: Electronic

bela ~ Guidelines

One of the season’s most distinctive releases comes from bela, whose deep dive into traditional Korean Nongak music yields a distinctly non-traditional timbre.  By digging into the archives of sheet music and YouTube performances, the South Korean artist finds a wealth

bela ~ Guidelines

One of the season’s most distinctive releases comes from bela, whose deep dive into traditional Korean Nongak music yields a distinctly non-traditional timbre.  By digging into the archives of sheet music and YouTube performances, the South Korean artist finds a wealth

Koreless ~ Agor

Many will be familiar with Koreless (Lewis Roberts) from his production work on FKA Twigs’ sublime album Magdalene; the producer has also released multiple singles and an EP.  Agor is his widescreen debut, an album we suspect will head straight to the dance floors, now

Koreless ~ Agor

Many will be familiar with Koreless (Lewis Roberts) from his production work on FKA Twigs’ sublime album Magdalene; the producer has also released multiple singles and an EP.  Agor is his widescreen debut, an album we suspect will head straight to the dance floors, now

Ten Tracks That Sound Like Summer

Thanks to vaccinations, reopenings and a new sense of hope, many nations have finally reached the post-pandemic summer.  It’s safe to say that the beaches will be packed this weekend, barbecues will be fired up and drinks will flow.  How

Ten Tracks That Sound Like Summer

Thanks to vaccinations, reopenings and a new sense of hope, many nations have finally reached the post-pandemic summer.  It’s safe to say that the beaches will be packed this weekend, barbecues will be fired up and drinks will flow.  How

Havana Swim Club ~ S/T

The first full day of (official) summer deserves a suitable soundtrack, and Havana Swim Club‘s self-titled debut album fits the bill.  A sampledelic blend of tropicana, disco, soul and lounge, Havana Swim Club is this year’s Perfect Summer Album.  Not every year

Havana Swim Club ~ S/T

The first full day of (official) summer deserves a suitable soundtrack, and Havana Swim Club‘s self-titled debut album fits the bill.  A sampledelic blend of tropicana, disco, soul and lounge, Havana Swim Club is this year’s Perfect Summer Album.  Not every year

Don Zilla ~ Ekizikiza Mubwengula

When Don Zilla released the two-track From the Cave to the World EP in 2019, the jury was out: would the Ugandan producer choose dance music or abstract exploration?  “From the Cave” was a drum ‘n’ bass banger, while the 12:50 “Inside Me” was

Don Zilla ~ Ekizikiza Mubwengula

When Don Zilla released the two-track From the Cave to the World EP in 2019, the jury was out: would the Ugandan producer choose dance music or abstract exploration?  “From the Cave” was a drum ‘n’ bass banger, while the 12:50 “Inside Me” was

CORIN ~ Enantiodromia

And now, today’s vocabulary word.  Enantiodromia is “the tendency for things to turn into their opposites,” especially when it comes to the mind: despair to hope, sorrow to joy, confusion to resolve.  According to Carl Jung, the mind seeks equilibrium after

CORIN ~ Enantiodromia

And now, today’s vocabulary word.  Enantiodromia is “the tendency for things to turn into their opposites,” especially when it comes to the mind: despair to hope, sorrow to joy, confusion to resolve.  According to Carl Jung, the mind seeks equilibrium after

Yuting Wu ~ Mindtrick

When presenting a debut release, it’s always helpful to have a striking cover image.  Mindtrick‘s sci-fi photo is a macroscopic image of the slime mold Comatricha. Even more amazing than the optics, the music sounds like the art.  Are our minds

Yuting Wu ~ Mindtrick

When presenting a debut release, it’s always helpful to have a striking cover image.  Mindtrick‘s sci-fi photo is a macroscopic image of the slime mold Comatricha. Even more amazing than the optics, the music sounds like the art.  Are our minds

Sedibus ~ The Heavens

The Heavens marks a triumphant reunion for Alex Patterson and Andy Falconer, who last teamed up on The Orb’s Adventures in the Underworld 30 years ago.  It’s also the first release on Orbscure Recordings, an imprint of Cooking Vinyl.  Yet as

Sedibus ~ The Heavens

The Heavens marks a triumphant reunion for Alex Patterson and Andy Falconer, who last teamed up on The Orb’s Adventures in the Underworld 30 years ago.  It’s also the first release on Orbscure Recordings, an imprint of Cooking Vinyl.  Yet as