Category Archives: Electronic
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
Smileswithteeth ~ Walk Forever
It’s been two years since we last heard from Montreal’s Gabriel Gutierrez (Smileswithteeth), who impressed us with his sophomore EP Everyday Always. His follow-up is only half the length, but it’s just as appealing. The title refers to a semester Gutierrez
Smileswithteeth ~ Walk Forever
It’s been two years since we last heard from Montreal’s Gabriel Gutierrez (Smileswithteeth), who impressed us with his sophomore EP Everyday Always. His follow-up is only half the length, but it’s just as appealing. The title refers to a semester Gutierrez
Lapsihymy ~ you’re alright / losing grip
We don’t usually take age into account in our reviews. Younger artists are not necessarily amateurs, while older artists are not necessarily accomplished. One never knows when an artist might peak: early, late or mid-career. This being said, Finland’s Lapsihymy made a point
Lapsihymy ~ you’re alright / losing grip
We don’t usually take age into account in our reviews. Younger artists are not necessarily amateurs, while older artists are not necessarily accomplished. One never knows when an artist might peak: early, late or mid-career. This being said, Finland’s Lapsihymy made a point
Dextro ~ In the crossing
For the seasoned traveller, the journey is often a mere means to the destination. For many others, boarding a plane or crossing an ocean can still produce a thrill. Regardless of disposition, all travellers treat their journey like an airlock
Dextro ~ In the crossing
For the seasoned traveller, the journey is often a mere means to the destination. For many others, boarding a plane or crossing an ocean can still produce a thrill. Regardless of disposition, all travellers treat their journey like an airlock
Lumisokea ~ Transmissions from Revarsavr
On their seventh Opal Tapes release, Lumisokea seems to be having more fun than ever. Not only is the album rife with percussion, it oozes old-school authenticity, as Koenraad Ecker and Andrea Taeggi borrowed a bunch of hundred-year-old noise instruments
Lumisokea ~ Transmissions from Revarsavr
On their seventh Opal Tapes release, Lumisokea seems to be having more fun than ever. Not only is the album rife with percussion, it oozes old-school authenticity, as Koenraad Ecker and Andrea Taeggi borrowed a bunch of hundred-year-old noise instruments
Opcion ~ MONOS/UND
There may be a name for the type of music produced by Opcion (formerly Ad-Hinc), but if so, it hasn’t been invented yet. In MONOS/UND, we hear hints of John Carpenter, Ben Frost and Ricardo Donoso: a slowly uncurling mass of synths, accompanied
Opcion ~ MONOS/UND
There may be a name for the type of music produced by Opcion (formerly Ad-Hinc), but if so, it hasn’t been invented yet. In MONOS/UND, we hear hints of John Carpenter, Ben Frost and Ricardo Donoso: a slowly uncurling mass of synths, accompanied
a closer listen 