Category Archives: Electronic
Crypto Tropic ~ S/T
In an interview with A Closer Listen‘s Nayt Keane, Le Cabanon Records expressed that its intention is “to attract the curiosity of the auditors.” The latest album from the French label does exactly that; Crypto Tropic is the label’s most mysterious offering
Crypto Tropic ~ S/T
In an interview with A Closer Listen‘s Nayt Keane, Le Cabanon Records expressed that its intention is “to attract the curiosity of the auditors.” The latest album from the French label does exactly that; Crypto Tropic is the label’s most mysterious offering
M.E.S.H. ~ Piteous Gate
Last year’s Scythians EP established Jamie Whipple (M.E.S.H.) as a force to be reckoned with. Berliners were already aware, thanks to the creative musical nights of the Janus collective; but with Piteous Gate, M.E.S.H.’s influence is now primed to go global. While most of
M.E.S.H. ~ Piteous Gate
Last year’s Scythians EP established Jamie Whipple (M.E.S.H.) as a force to be reckoned with. Berliners were already aware, thanks to the creative musical nights of the Janus collective; but with Piteous Gate, M.E.S.H.’s influence is now primed to go global. While most of
Ryan Huber ~ Astor
If this album sounds futuristic, it’s for good reason; it was recorded this summer, and released in late spring. Yes, Ryan Huber has managed to crack the space-time continuum! Astor is also evidence of a new direction for the artist (also known as
Ryan Huber ~ Astor
If this album sounds futuristic, it’s for good reason; it was recorded this summer, and released in late spring. Yes, Ryan Huber has managed to crack the space-time continuum! Astor is also evidence of a new direction for the artist (also known as
OKADA ~ Impermanence (Plus Video Premiere!)
In the past, the music of OKADA has consistently flirted with rosy, sentimental vibes and ever-so-sweet, innocuous ambient / electronic love affairs. He has mixed the rose of romance with the thorny underside of lost love, boyfriend/girlfriend trouble and the very painful
OKADA ~ Impermanence (Plus Video Premiere!)
In the past, the music of OKADA has consistently flirted with rosy, sentimental vibes and ever-so-sweet, innocuous ambient / electronic love affairs. He has mixed the rose of romance with the thorny underside of lost love, boyfriend/girlfriend trouble and the very painful
W00DY ~ RNBW
As colorful as the rainbow of the title, RNBW is a joyous clash of genres: dance, drone, ethereal, industrial, and even noise. Refreshingly original, this debut full-length does much to reflect its inspiration: “the full spectrum of who we are.” Modern associations
W00DY ~ RNBW
As colorful as the rainbow of the title, RNBW is a joyous clash of genres: dance, drone, ethereal, industrial, and even noise. Refreshingly original, this debut full-length does much to reflect its inspiration: “the full spectrum of who we are.” Modern associations
Mai Mai Mai ~ Πέτρα (Petra)
Last year, we reviewed Delta, the follow-up to Theta; Πέτρα is an appendix to a trilogy that will end with next year’s Φ. Mai Mai Mai is evolving as rapidly as the protagonist of Splice, and each installment has grown more ominous. We like where this
Mai Mai Mai ~ Πέτρα (Petra)
Last year, we reviewed Delta, the follow-up to Theta; Πέτρα is an appendix to a trilogy that will end with next year’s Φ. Mai Mai Mai is evolving as rapidly as the protagonist of Splice, and each installment has grown more ominous. We like where this
Le Millipede ~ S/T
Le Millipede is one man (Mathias Götz), but as seen in the studio version of the “Happy Planet Index” video, he’s got plenty of friends. With dozens of instruments to incorporate, the more the merrier. Seeing this colorful array (including harmonium,
Le Millipede ~ S/T
Le Millipede is one man (Mathias Götz), but as seen in the studio version of the “Happy Planet Index” video, he’s got plenty of friends. With dozens of instruments to incorporate, the more the merrier. Seeing this colorful array (including harmonium,
New Label: Ventil Records
Those who only know Peter Kutin from last year’s excellent sound collage Burmese Days may be surprised at the sound of the new label founded by Kutin and Florian Kindlinger. Only one of the first two releases is field recording related,
New Label: Ventil Records
Those who only know Peter Kutin from last year’s excellent sound collage Burmese Days may be surprised at the sound of the new label founded by Kutin and Florian Kindlinger. Only one of the first two releases is field recording related,
a closer listen 