Category Archives: Experimental
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
Francesca Ter-Berg ~ In Eynem
This is turning out to be an incredible spring for cello music. Today we are spotlighting the debut EP from klezmer specialist Francesca Ter-Berg, who is also half of the duo Fran & Flora. Ter-Berg offers a unique take on the
Francesca Ter-Berg ~ In Eynem
This is turning out to be an incredible spring for cello music. Today we are spotlighting the debut EP from klezmer specialist Francesca Ter-Berg, who is also half of the duo Fran & Flora. Ter-Berg offers a unique take on the
Blackford Hill ~ Transmissions / Volume One
Simon Lewin’s recently founded Blackford Hill label continues its amazing run of releases with the charity compilation Transmissions / Volume One. All profits go to the housing and homelessness charity Shelter. The 2CD hardback edition is a treasure, with 32 pages of extras
Blackford Hill ~ Transmissions / Volume One
Simon Lewin’s recently founded Blackford Hill label continues its amazing run of releases with the charity compilation Transmissions / Volume One. All profits go to the housing and homelessness charity Shelter. The 2CD hardback edition is a treasure, with 32 pages of extras
Roxane Métayer ~ Éclipse des ocelles
Multidisciplinary artist Roxane Métayer’s debut album is like a dream of ageless folk music, every droning harmony an intuitive insight of the natural world as it has bloomed and died again and again under a timeframe more mineral than organic.
Roxane Métayer ~ Éclipse des ocelles
Multidisciplinary artist Roxane Métayer’s debut album is like a dream of ageless folk music, every droning harmony an intuitive insight of the natural world as it has bloomed and died again and again under a timeframe more mineral than organic.
Spring Music Preview 2021 ~ Experimental
Creativity is one of humanity’s greatest assets. If not for the imagination, our world would grow stagnant and dull. Art is a counterbalance to forces that blunt and degrade the mind and spirit. We’re fortunate to be part of an
Spring Music Preview 2021 ~ Experimental
Creativity is one of humanity’s greatest assets. If not for the imagination, our world would grow stagnant and dull. Art is a counterbalance to forces that blunt and degrade the mind and spirit. We’re fortunate to be part of an
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