Category Archives: Electronic

Electronic Observations #5

Well, it’s been a while… rather than dwell on the gap between columns this year, let’s enjoy a raft of new electronic releases, instead. (Jeremy Bye) Boozoo Bajou ~ Hirta EP The German dubtronica duo have not exactly been prolific

Electronic Observations #5

Well, it’s been a while… rather than dwell on the gap between columns this year, let’s enjoy a raft of new electronic releases, instead. (Jeremy Bye) Boozoo Bajou ~ Hirta EP The German dubtronica duo have not exactly been prolific

Mondkopf ~ Hadès

Mondkopf‘s Hadès was released in February but has finally hit its proper season.  This album is no secret; it has sold out at source, and one has to scour the net to track down the remaining vinyl and CD copies.  It’s worth

Mondkopf ~ Hadès

Mondkopf‘s Hadès was released in February but has finally hit its proper season.  This album is no secret; it has sold out at source, and one has to scour the net to track down the remaining vinyl and CD copies.  It’s worth

Katie Gately / Tlaotlon ~ Split

Fatcat’s split series has been ongoing since 1997, and after this 12″ is released, only one will remain.  The series predates the digital age and has managed to last into the vinyl resurgence.  Previous installments have featured Third Eye Foundation,

Katie Gately / Tlaotlon ~ Split

Fatcat’s split series has been ongoing since 1997, and after this 12″ is released, only one will remain.  The series predates the digital age and has managed to last into the vinyl resurgence.  Previous installments have featured Third Eye Foundation,

Wyrok ~ Wireframe

In rockier days, the foremost album that piqued my interest in truly experimental ‘alternative’ music was the sole LP of a little-known UK band, Miocene, called A Perfect Life with a View of the Swamp. It was unapologetic in simply

Wyrok ~ Wireframe

In rockier days, the foremost album that piqued my interest in truly experimental ‘alternative’ music was the sole LP of a little-known UK band, Miocene, called A Perfect Life with a View of the Swamp. It was unapologetic in simply

Gidge ~ Autumn Bells

What better way to celebrate the first day of autumn than with the release of an upbeat, autumn-themed album?  Autumn Bells looks forward rather than back, making us miss the summer a little less.  The timing – both physical and emotional

Gidge ~ Autumn Bells

What better way to celebrate the first day of autumn than with the release of an upbeat, autumn-themed album?  Autumn Bells looks forward rather than back, making us miss the summer a little less.  The timing – both physical and emotional

Twink ~ Critter Club

Twink’s Critter Club (no relation to the Simon & Schuster series) is an odd trio of animals whose costumes are visible on the cover and whose identities are revealed on three tarot-style cards within.  Twink himself (Mike Langlie) is a playful individual

Twink ~ Critter Club

Twink’s Critter Club (no relation to the Simon & Schuster series) is an odd trio of animals whose costumes are visible on the cover and whose identities are revealed on three tarot-style cards within.  Twink himself (Mike Langlie) is a playful individual

Lawrence Lindell ~ A Nomad Story

When a person locks himself in a room for a week in order to create a grand work, one of two things may happen.  One may go stir crazy (as in this classic clip from The Shining), or one may produce

Lawrence Lindell ~ A Nomad Story

When a person locks himself in a room for a week in order to create a grand work, one of two things may happen.  One may go stir crazy (as in this classic clip from The Shining), or one may produce

Monist ~ New Romans: A History

Constantinople became Istanbul, Datsun became Nissan, Prince became a glyph for a bit, then became Prince again.  Now ontopsych has become Monist.  What’s in a name?  Apparently, a lot.  While a rose by any other name would still smell as

Monist ~ New Romans: A History

Constantinople became Istanbul, Datsun became Nissan, Prince became a glyph for a bit, then became Prince again.  Now ontopsych has become Monist.  What’s in a name?  Apparently, a lot.  While a rose by any other name would still smell as