Category Archives: Electronic
The Tin Box ~ Play
Last spring, we reviewed Places, a charming EP from Brooklyn’s The Tin Box, which was a highlight from Hibernate’s 26-release benefit for the homeless. The artist followed this with Places II in the fall, rounding the project to album length. This year, The Tin
The Tin Box ~ Play
Last spring, we reviewed Places, a charming EP from Brooklyn’s The Tin Box, which was a highlight from Hibernate’s 26-release benefit for the homeless. The artist followed this with Places II in the fall, rounding the project to album length. This year, The Tin
Badmixday ~ Goya
Progressing from the trip-hop flavors of his debut album A Quiet Mind Awaits, Istanbul’s Anıl Berk Çetin (Badmixday) plunges into different forms of music, informed by jazz and experimentalism. Goya nudges in the direction of a signature sound, a clear sign
Badmixday ~ Goya
Progressing from the trip-hop flavors of his debut album A Quiet Mind Awaits, Istanbul’s Anıl Berk Çetin (Badmixday) plunges into different forms of music, informed by jazz and experimentalism. Goya nudges in the direction of a signature sound, a clear sign
Illuvia ~ Iridescence of Clouds
Those who follow Los Angeles label A Strangely Isolated Place already know that every vinyl edition looks sublime; but the newest double-vinyl album from Iluvia may be their best yet. Prince would be proud to see this pair of purple eggs. And while the
Illuvia ~ Iridescence of Clouds
Those who follow Los Angeles label A Strangely Isolated Place already know that every vinyl edition looks sublime; but the newest double-vinyl album from Iluvia may be their best yet. Prince would be proud to see this pair of purple eggs. And while the
2021 Winter Music Preview ~ Electronic
Over the past year, our Electronic department has become our most active, and with good reason: we need these upbeat flavors, these reminders of body movement, these tempoed tunes to remind us that better days are on their way. The
2021 Winter Music Preview ~ Electronic
Over the past year, our Electronic department has become our most active, and with good reason: we need these upbeat flavors, these reminders of body movement, these tempoed tunes to remind us that better days are on their way. The
ACL 2020 ~ Top Ten Electronic
One of 2020’s greatest ironies was a surge in dance music ~ while clubs were being shuttered across the globe. The surge reflected the desire to dance, and people didn’t stop dancing, happily demonstrated by Berlin’s drive-in raves. Others danced
ACL 2020 ~ Top Ten Electronic
One of 2020’s greatest ironies was a surge in dance music ~ while clubs were being shuttered across the globe. The surge reflected the desire to dance, and people didn’t stop dancing, happily demonstrated by Berlin’s drive-in raves. Others danced
Xyla ~ Ways
Electronic music is cold and soulless. You’ve heard this truism from an acquaintance. They are wearing a Pink Floyd shirt. They refuse to believe that knobs and buttons have the same emotional capacities as strummed guitars. Point them to this
Xyla ~ Ways
Electronic music is cold and soulless. You’ve heard this truism from an acquaintance. They are wearing a Pink Floyd shirt. They refuse to believe that knobs and buttons have the same emotional capacities as strummed guitars. Point them to this
Brian Eno ~ Film Music 1976 – 2020
Two scenes from an A&R office. Scene One. Interior, day: a record company office circa 1978. Enter Umm and Err, two record execs. Umm: So we’ve just heard, Brian wants us to release his next album, Music For Films. Err:
Brian Eno ~ Film Music 1976 – 2020
Two scenes from an A&R office. Scene One. Interior, day: a record company office circa 1978. Enter Umm and Err, two record execs. Umm: So we’ve just heard, Brian wants us to release his next album, Music For Films. Err:
kamau kuru ~ Cafe Culture
When a website is run by a person whose icon is a coffee cup, a coffee-themed release is going to receive immediate attention. This happy mix has the same effect as a strong espresso, and the barista-inspired dialogue clips are
kamau kuru ~ Cafe Culture
When a website is run by a person whose icon is a coffee cup, a coffee-themed release is going to receive immediate attention. This happy mix has the same effect as a strong espresso, and the barista-inspired dialogue clips are
a closer listen 