Category Archives: Electronic
Sontag Shogun ~ “Tale” Remixed/2015, NYC
As Brooklyn’s Sontag Shogun prepares for the release of a new album later next year, they continue to re-visit older recordings and experiment with templates for the new. On “Tale” Remixed, they invite some friends to re-interpret their work; on the 2015, NYC cassette, they
Sontag Shogun ~ “Tale” Remixed/2015, NYC
As Brooklyn’s Sontag Shogun prepares for the release of a new album later next year, they continue to re-visit older recordings and experiment with templates for the new. On “Tale” Remixed, they invite some friends to re-interpret their work; on the 2015, NYC cassette, they
IXTAB ~ Alea
IXTAB’s music is a set of fangs in prime condition, ready and waiting to sink deeply into the raw flesh of its prey, satiating its hunger as it does so. Techno music is often dark, but Alea‘s dark colouring conceals an interesting
IXTAB ~ Alea
IXTAB’s music is a set of fangs in prime condition, ready and waiting to sink deeply into the raw flesh of its prey, satiating its hunger as it does so. Techno music is often dark, but Alea‘s dark colouring conceals an interesting
Jilk ~ In Need of Tess
The folktronic excursions of UK’s Jilk demand our company every few years, and ACL is always delighted to go along for the ride. Predominantly the work of Bristol-based musician and composer Jonathan Worsley, the band peddles an engaging and joyful
Jilk ~ In Need of Tess
The folktronic excursions of UK’s Jilk demand our company every few years, and ACL is always delighted to go along for the ride. Predominantly the work of Bristol-based musician and composer Jonathan Worsley, the band peddles an engaging and joyful
Ash Koosha ~ I AKA I
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” It’s a powerful statement (attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche), although not always true. Fortunately it does apply to Iranian artist Ash Koosha, who has been jailed for his art and seen others
Ash Koosha ~ I AKA I
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” It’s a powerful statement (attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche), although not always true. Fortunately it does apply to Iranian artist Ash Koosha, who has been jailed for his art and seen others
Roly Porter ~ Third Law
As spring is here, I think it’s safe to declare that Roly Porter‘s Third Law is my favorite album of winter. It’s stayed in my CD rotation since January and I’m still enjoying it just as much, although I’ve been playing it louder and louder.
Roly Porter ~ Third Law
As spring is here, I think it’s safe to declare that Roly Porter‘s Third Law is my favorite album of winter. It’s stayed in my CD rotation since January and I’m still enjoying it just as much, although I’ve been playing it louder and louder.
Shūnya ~ Birth & Death
The title of Shūnya’s latest album is explained by the dedication: “for my dad who passed and for my son who entered.” A highly personal album, Birth & Death comes across as tender and life-affirming, landing much more on the birth
Shūnya ~ Birth & Death
The title of Shūnya’s latest album is explained by the dedication: “for my dad who passed and for my son who entered.” A highly personal album, Birth & Death comes across as tender and life-affirming, landing much more on the birth
A Tatsu Triangle
Three new releases hot off Constellation Tatsu have arrived as part of their 2016 winter batch: Thousand Foot Whale Claw‘s Cosmic Winds, Havenaire‘s Tremolo and Chihei Hatakeyama’s You’re Still In It. Thousand Foot Whale Claw are an Austin four piece, and Cosmic Winds
A Tatsu Triangle
Three new releases hot off Constellation Tatsu have arrived as part of their 2016 winter batch: Thousand Foot Whale Claw‘s Cosmic Winds, Havenaire‘s Tremolo and Chihei Hatakeyama’s You’re Still In It. Thousand Foot Whale Claw are an Austin four piece, and Cosmic Winds
Aguo ~ Realized Distortion
The debut album from Spanish quartet Aguo is instantly endearing on every level. Marisa Hudlin’s cover art is colorful and energetic, a perfect match for the music. The release is available on a limited edition USB stick, embedded in a small ceramic
Aguo ~ Realized Distortion
The debut album from Spanish quartet Aguo is instantly endearing on every level. Marisa Hudlin’s cover art is colorful and energetic, a perfect match for the music. The release is available on a limited edition USB stick, embedded in a small ceramic
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