Category Archives: Electronic

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith ~ Euclid

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is a new voice in music, and by this we mean not only that she is a new artist, but that her music sounds fresh as well.  As with every type of innovation, it’s a combination of

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith ~ Euclid

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is a new voice in music, and by this we mean not only that she is a new artist, but that her music sounds fresh as well.  As with every type of innovation, it’s a combination of

Pan American ~ Sketch For Winter II: Rue Corridor

Blue is a sure color of Winter. The sedate, cool color is always there when the temperature plummets, and the blue of the water is reflected in the star sign of Aquarius. Icy in both its appearance and in its

Pan American ~ Sketch For Winter II: Rue Corridor

Blue is a sure color of Winter. The sedate, cool color is always there when the temperature plummets, and the blue of the water is reflected in the star sign of Aquarius. Icy in both its appearance and in its

Lost Twin ~ The Mist

A descending sheet of gray fog conceals anything. It can even conceal music. Familiar faces turn into shrouded figures that walk steadily closer. Sounds echo, but their location remains a mystery; they just trail around in the distance. As soon as

Lost Twin ~ The Mist

A descending sheet of gray fog conceals anything. It can even conceal music. Familiar faces turn into shrouded figures that walk steadily closer. Sounds echo, but their location remains a mystery; they just trail around in the distance. As soon as

ACL 2014: Top Ten Electronic

Electronic music isn’t just for dancing, although there’s plenty of dance music included in our year-end list.  The list also includes childlike lullabies, dense sonic fuzz, and smooth, languid excursions.  The eclectic selection below represents a cross-section of our tastes.

ACL 2014: Top Ten Electronic

Electronic music isn’t just for dancing, although there’s plenty of dance music included in our year-end list.  The list also includes childlike lullabies, dense sonic fuzz, and smooth, languid excursions.  The eclectic selection below represents a cross-section of our tastes.

Koloto ~ Mechanica EP

Koloto‘s Mechanica EP has been receiving increased attention as of late, including a single (“Fox Tales”) on Bad Panda Records and a physical release on Abandon Building, including one new track and six remixes.  We think it’s worth highlighting as well. Koloto

Koloto ~ Mechanica EP

Koloto‘s Mechanica EP has been receiving increased attention as of late, including a single (“Fox Tales”) on Bad Panda Records and a physical release on Abandon Building, including one new track and six remixes.  We think it’s worth highlighting as well. Koloto

Horla ~ Orogenèse

The Le Cabanon label is relatively new to the business, having opened shop last year with Bruma’s Architect Method.  This year’s release is a dark slice of industrial beats and breaks, including a short story in the physical edition (not screened

Horla ~ Orogenèse

The Le Cabanon label is relatively new to the business, having opened shop last year with Bruma’s Architect Method.  This year’s release is a dark slice of industrial beats and breaks, including a short story in the physical edition (not screened

M. Sage ~ Data in the Details

Regular readers of ACL might remember this excellent mix from last year, Half-Speed Flourish by Matthew Sage.  He played back old orchestral LPs at 16rpm, recording the result and mixing them together, giving us a window into his creative process and

M. Sage ~ Data in the Details

Regular readers of ACL might remember this excellent mix from last year, Half-Speed Flourish by Matthew Sage.  He played back old orchestral LPs at 16rpm, recording the result and mixing them together, giving us a window into his creative process and

Tallesen ~ Stills Lit Through

Let’s start with the video.  “Strike Silver, Love Green” has been circulating since July, creating anticipation for Tallesen‘s debut album.  The track title and visuals invite listeners to imagine Stills Lit Through as a colorful, synaesthetic experience.  The slow-moving abstractions operate as paint

Tallesen ~ Stills Lit Through

Let’s start with the video.  “Strike Silver, Love Green” has been circulating since July, creating anticipation for Tallesen‘s debut album.  The track title and visuals invite listeners to imagine Stills Lit Through as a colorful, synaesthetic experience.  The slow-moving abstractions operate as paint