Category Archives: Experimental
Double Goocher Shop ~ The Kaplan Text
The radio play may now seem like a quaint relic of a bygone age, made obsolete by the ascendancy of television, but there is much potential still to be explored in the form. The novelty of radio initially created opportunities
Double Goocher Shop ~ The Kaplan Text
The radio play may now seem like a quaint relic of a bygone age, made obsolete by the ascendancy of television, but there is much potential still to be explored in the form. The novelty of radio initially created opportunities
Front & Follow ~ You Can Never Leave
Sadly, this is the last project we’ll ever hear from the sublime Front & Follow label, or as the label writes, “one final final FINAL project” since even this is a bonus. But Bandcamp leaves the door ajar by saying that the
Front & Follow ~ You Can Never Leave
Sadly, this is the last project we’ll ever hear from the sublime Front & Follow label, or as the label writes, “one final final FINAL project” since even this is a bonus. But Bandcamp leaves the door ajar by saying that the
SØVN Records ~ Music for queuing at the supermarket
When it comes to “most hated genres,” supermarket music comes in second only to elevator music. SØVN Records hopes to change all that with its 30th release, a creative compilation from across its 6-year roster. Where else might we always
SØVN Records ~ Music for queuing at the supermarket
When it comes to “most hated genres,” supermarket music comes in second only to elevator music. SØVN Records hopes to change all that with its 30th release, a creative compilation from across its 6-year roster. Where else might we always
Cheryl E. Leonard ~ Schism
“If your home were on fire, what item would you rescue first?” In 2019, the top answer was the laptop. During the pandemic, we became even more attached to our electronic devices. It’s hard to imagine getting through our lockdowns without
Cheryl E. Leonard ~ Schism
“If your home were on fire, what item would you rescue first?” In 2019, the top answer was the laptop. During the pandemic, we became even more attached to our electronic devices. It’s hard to imagine getting through our lockdowns without
Pan Daijing ~ Jade 玉观音
In many ways, Jade 玉观音 is the opposite of Lack, although one might regard the two as operating in compliment, approaching from different sides of Pan Daijing‘s personality. After the success of that vital 2017 release, we wished only the best for the
Pan Daijing ~ Jade 玉观音
In many ways, Jade 玉观音 is the opposite of Lack, although one might regard the two as operating in compliment, approaching from different sides of Pan Daijing‘s personality. After the success of that vital 2017 release, we wished only the best for the
anrimeal ~ Could Divine, Remembered
It’s rare for A Closer Listen to cover albums that are remixed or reimagined when we haven’t covered the parent project ~ but now we’re doing it for the second time in one week. Just as Eartheater turned a vocal electronic project
anrimeal ~ Could Divine, Remembered
It’s rare for A Closer Listen to cover albums that are remixed or reimagined when we haven’t covered the parent project ~ but now we’re doing it for the second time in one week. Just as Eartheater turned a vocal electronic project
Jeremy Young ~ Amaro
Jeremy Young is no stranger to collaboration. The artist first caught our attention as an integral part of the interdisciplinary collective Sontag Shogun, but in recent years the artists has branched out into solo work, producing such a wide variety of
Jeremy Young ~ Amaro
Jeremy Young is no stranger to collaboration. The artist first caught our attention as an integral part of the interdisciplinary collective Sontag Shogun, but in recent years the artists has branched out into solo work, producing such a wide variety of
Maja S.K. Ratkje ~ Vannstand
Vannstand begins with what sounds like underwater breathing, a quiet back and forth surrounded by something that feels vast and yet is made up of but a few tones and noises. The sensation of a great multiplicity coming into being
Maja S.K. Ratkje ~ Vannstand
Vannstand begins with what sounds like underwater breathing, a quiet back and forth surrounded by something that feels vast and yet is made up of but a few tones and noises. The sensation of a great multiplicity coming into being
a closer listen 