Category Archives: Electronic
Apta ~ Sparks and Sines
After numerous singles and EPs over the past few years, the new album from Apta has finally arrived. This is a good time for the release, as Barry Smethurst has been moving in a more electronic direction of late; only one of
Apta ~ Sparks and Sines
After numerous singles and EPs over the past few years, the new album from Apta has finally arrived. This is a good time for the release, as Barry Smethurst has been moving in a more electronic direction of late; only one of
Dor ~ grey, north carolina
This is the textile belt of North Carolina. Towns of boarded-up, ivy-swarmed mills spilling their bricks and shattered glass into overgrown lots, heat baking against rusted cyclone fencing around junkyards and shotgun houses of peeling white paint. Downtown there’s a
Dor ~ grey, north carolina
This is the textile belt of North Carolina. Towns of boarded-up, ivy-swarmed mills spilling their bricks and shattered glass into overgrown lots, heat baking against rusted cyclone fencing around junkyards and shotgun houses of peeling white paint. Downtown there’s a
Whizz Kid ~ There’s Conjuring to Be Done
We recognize that ceramic panda from somewhere, but where? It’s the mascot of Bearsuit Records, whose last instrumental release, Jikan Ga Nai, greatly impressed our reviewer Chris Redfearn last year. Following their tradition of releasing unconventional records, Bearsuit has turned its attention
Whizz Kid ~ There’s Conjuring to Be Done
We recognize that ceramic panda from somewhere, but where? It’s the mascot of Bearsuit Records, whose last instrumental release, Jikan Ga Nai, greatly impressed our reviewer Chris Redfearn last year. Following their tradition of releasing unconventional records, Bearsuit has turned its attention
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra ~ Hang On To Each Other EP
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra has never been a friend of convention. The band has shifted sounds and names with such frequency that it has become nearly impossible to pigeonhole, or even to alphabetize. After releasing the LP Fuck Off Get
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra ~ Hang On To Each Other EP
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra has never been a friend of convention. The band has shifted sounds and names with such frequency that it has become nearly impossible to pigeonhole, or even to alphabetize. After releasing the LP Fuck Off Get
Reliq ~ Metatropics
Reliq is Serph; or is Serph Reliq? The dual-monikered artist has been steadily amassing a healthy discography, and this generous new set (14 tracks, 68 minutes, plus a bonus disc when ordering from Noble) offers a healthy amount of hard beats
Reliq ~ Metatropics
Reliq is Serph; or is Serph Reliq? The dual-monikered artist has been steadily amassing a healthy discography, and this generous new set (14 tracks, 68 minutes, plus a bonus disc when ordering from Noble) offers a healthy amount of hard beats
Electronic Observations 2014 #3
All manner of music is gathered together under the electronic umbrella this month, which if nothing else gives some indication to the breadth of styles that are sent through to A Closer Listen for consideration. Although I’m pretty sure one
Electronic Observations 2014 #3
All manner of music is gathered together under the electronic umbrella this month, which if nothing else gives some indication to the breadth of styles that are sent through to A Closer Listen for consideration. Although I’m pretty sure one
The Gilder ~ Mechanical Sea
How best to combine electronic dance with modern composition? In this reviewer’s opinion, the answer is to include real instruments, as are found here, where violin, viola and cello join electric and acoustic guitar and bass. In the hands of
The Gilder ~ Mechanical Sea
How best to combine electronic dance with modern composition? In this reviewer’s opinion, the answer is to include real instruments, as are found here, where violin, viola and cello join electric and acoustic guitar and bass. In the hands of
Ben Jacov ~ Transalp
Transalp wasn’t recorded in the Alps, nor does it sound particularly frosty; but the cover image connotes cold, reflecting Ben Jacov’s desire to find a place in which all color and contour are lost. The artist celebrates the experience of white ~
Ben Jacov ~ Transalp
Transalp wasn’t recorded in the Alps, nor does it sound particularly frosty; but the cover image connotes cold, reflecting Ben Jacov’s desire to find a place in which all color and contour are lost. The artist celebrates the experience of white ~
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