Category Archives: Experimental
Broken20 ~ The Li Series
Glasgow’s Broken20 label is putting the finishing touches on the Li Series, which pairs music with short texts and photos. The interdisciplinary nature of the project attracted us to this series, and many warm surprises are to be found within. Li refers to the “random
Broken20 ~ The Li Series
Glasgow’s Broken20 label is putting the finishing touches on the Li Series, which pairs music with short texts and photos. The interdisciplinary nature of the project attracted us to this series, and many warm surprises are to be found within. Li refers to the “random
Forresta ~ Bass, Space & Time
Once in a while, we come across a project whose concept, presentation and execution blow us away. Forresta‘s Bass, Space & Time is one of these. Even more expansive than John Eckhardt’s Forests (a USB stick boxed with forest material), the new LP offers an increased
Forresta ~ Bass, Space & Time
Once in a while, we come across a project whose concept, presentation and execution blow us away. Forresta‘s Bass, Space & Time is one of these. Even more expansive than John Eckhardt’s Forests (a USB stick boxed with forest material), the new LP offers an increased
Bicephalic Records ~ Monster Series
Somewhere in Milwaukee, August Traeger is having fun illustrating monsters. Eight colorful creatures grace the covers of eight split tapes, each half an hour in length, now available separately or as a batch. This is the perfect example of how
Bicephalic Records ~ Monster Series
Somewhere in Milwaukee, August Traeger is having fun illustrating monsters. Eight colorful creatures grace the covers of eight split tapes, each half an hour in length, now available separately or as a batch. This is the perfect example of how
Molnbär av John ~ The End
The End is a tale of two albums, the first lighthearted and twee, the second haunted and dark. It’s like The Caretaker decided to go on a bender before sobering up and returning to his normal pursuits. This all amounts to
Molnbär av John ~ The End
The End is a tale of two albums, the first lighthearted and twee, the second haunted and dark. It’s like The Caretaker decided to go on a bender before sobering up and returning to his normal pursuits. This all amounts to
Francesco Gregoretti ~ Solid Layers, Deafening Shapes
Many of my favorite artists trained as architects, while many of my favorite composers had their origins in the rhythm section. I can’t help but try to see some commonality in this. Architects must strike a balance between being
Francesco Gregoretti ~ Solid Layers, Deafening Shapes
Many of my favorite artists trained as architects, while many of my favorite composers had their origins in the rhythm section. I can’t help but try to see some commonality in this. Architects must strike a balance between being
New Label: Dinzu Artefacts
It’s always a pleasure to welcome a new label to the fold, and the latest to make the cut is cassette imprint Dinzu Artefacts, curated by Joe McKay of Spring Break Tapes. The first five tapes explore the world of experimental
New Label: Dinzu Artefacts
It’s always a pleasure to welcome a new label to the fold, and the latest to make the cut is cassette imprint Dinzu Artefacts, curated by Joe McKay of Spring Break Tapes. The first five tapes explore the world of experimental
Watch Repair ~ The Polarities
The duo’s name says it all ~ Watch Repair sounds like loose copper wheels, backward-ticking hands and an old repairman tinkering in the gears. The timely art (John Coulthart) returns The Polarities to the visual theme of debut Stopped Clock Chimes and its follow-up, Watch Repair, beginning
Watch Repair ~ The Polarities
The duo’s name says it all ~ Watch Repair sounds like loose copper wheels, backward-ticking hands and an old repairman tinkering in the gears. The timely art (John Coulthart) returns The Polarities to the visual theme of debut Stopped Clock Chimes and its follow-up, Watch Repair, beginning
New Label: Unifactor Tapes
Cleveland’s Unifactor Tapes makes a splashy debut this month with a trio of quirky releases and an avian art motif. These birds are not normal, nor is the label; and we wouldn’t want it any other way. The label’s first release doesn’t
New Label: Unifactor Tapes
Cleveland’s Unifactor Tapes makes a splashy debut this month with a trio of quirky releases and an avian art motif. These birds are not normal, nor is the label; and we wouldn’t want it any other way. The label’s first release doesn’t
a closer listen 