Category Archives: Experimental
Le Révélateur ~ Hyper
Dekorder’s creative Hybrid Series returns with Le Révélateur‘s Hyper, a glorious slice of experimental electronics cut into the black grooved side of a picture disc. The record is not only suitable for wall display, it offers a remarkable pair of musical pieces as
Le Révélateur ~ Hyper
Dekorder’s creative Hybrid Series returns with Le Révélateur‘s Hyper, a glorious slice of experimental electronics cut into the black grooved side of a picture disc. The record is not only suitable for wall display, it offers a remarkable pair of musical pieces as
Michael Begg | Human Greed ~ Let the Cold Stove Sing
Let the Cold Stove Sing is moody, introspective and gravitational. It’s a more restrained album than we’re used to hearing from Michael Begg (Human Greed), but it may be his best. The flow is incredibly smooth, given the fact that these 14 pieces
Michael Begg | Human Greed ~ Let the Cold Stove Sing
Let the Cold Stove Sing is moody, introspective and gravitational. It’s a more restrained album than we’re used to hearing from Michael Begg (Human Greed), but it may be his best. The flow is incredibly smooth, given the fact that these 14 pieces
c. reider / jeph jerman ~ pop variations
During the heyday of vinyl consumption, format aficionados would return a copy of a record when it contained too many pops and clicks ~ even quicker when it contained scratches and skips. A pristine copy was a cherished copy. This
c. reider / jeph jerman ~ pop variations
During the heyday of vinyl consumption, format aficionados would return a copy of a record when it contained too many pops and clicks ~ even quicker when it contained scratches and skips. A pristine copy was a cherished copy. This
Daniel Wohl ~ Holographic
When an instrumental composer is noticed by NPR, Pitchfork and The New York Times, the tendency is to think of compromise and crossover. Yet this is not the case with Daniel Wohl ~ one might instead credit the extraordinary promotional efforts and contacts of the
Daniel Wohl ~ Holographic
When an instrumental composer is noticed by NPR, Pitchfork and The New York Times, the tendency is to think of compromise and crossover. Yet this is not the case with Daniel Wohl ~ one might instead credit the extraordinary promotional efforts and contacts of the
Amonism + The Revenant Sea ~ The Hidden
It’s hard not to hear The Hidden as an elegy, given the imminent demise of J&C Tapes. This cassette is part of the final batch released by the 3-year-old label. Late last year, founder Steve Dewhurst sent a heartfelt letter to fans
Amonism + The Revenant Sea ~ The Hidden
It’s hard not to hear The Hidden as an elegy, given the imminent demise of J&C Tapes. This cassette is part of the final batch released by the 3-year-old label. Late last year, founder Steve Dewhurst sent a heartfelt letter to fans
Matmos ~ Ultimate Care II
I’m doing laundry while listening to Matmos‘ latest album. Why is this significant? Because Ultimate Care II is comprised purely of sounds taken from a Whirlpool Washing Machine. Upstairs and downstairs, my house is rocking, providing a multi-dimensional experience. Most people have noticed
Matmos ~ Ultimate Care II
I’m doing laundry while listening to Matmos‘ latest album. Why is this significant? Because Ultimate Care II is comprised purely of sounds taken from a Whirlpool Washing Machine. Upstairs and downstairs, my house is rocking, providing a multi-dimensional experience. Most people have noticed
Lea Bertucci ~ Axis/Atlas
Those who view New York artist Lea Bertucci as a bass clarinetist are missing the bigger picture. Fresh from her residency at Brooklyn’s ISSUE Project Room and already preparing for two other residencies, Bertucci has proven herself to be a visual artist,
Lea Bertucci ~ Axis/Atlas
Those who view New York artist Lea Bertucci as a bass clarinetist are missing the bigger picture. Fresh from her residency at Brooklyn’s ISSUE Project Room and already preparing for two other residencies, Bertucci has proven herself to be a visual artist,
Magda Mayas ~ Terrain
It’s impressive how Terrain juxtaposes two concepts together in aural form, the idea of something solid with that of something ephemeral, particularly since there’s only two instruments in play throughout the album, a piano and a clavinet. The collage continually
Magda Mayas ~ Terrain
It’s impressive how Terrain juxtaposes two concepts together in aural form, the idea of something solid with that of something ephemeral, particularly since there’s only two instruments in play throughout the album, a piano and a clavinet. The collage continually
a closer listen 