Category Archives: Experimental
Staraya derevnya ~ Garden window escape
The delightfully different Staraya derevnya, now seven strong, returns this spring with another unusual album. The first sessions took place in London, later recordings were made in Bulgaria, Israel and Mexico, and the sparse lyrics combine Russian and invented languages, making
Staraya derevnya ~ Garden window escape
The delightfully different Staraya derevnya, now seven strong, returns this spring with another unusual album. The first sessions took place in London, later recordings were made in Bulgaria, Israel and Mexico, and the sparse lyrics combine Russian and invented languages, making
Manon McCoy & Alice Brookes ~ objects aligned out of time
We were immediately intrigued when we read the words “two wine glasses, a stack of paper and some dried peas.” These represent only a sampling of the objects aligned out of time that coalesce in the unique sonic universe of sound
Manon McCoy & Alice Brookes ~ objects aligned out of time
We were immediately intrigued when we read the words “two wine glasses, a stack of paper and some dried peas.” These represent only a sampling of the objects aligned out of time that coalesce in the unique sonic universe of sound
Scolpaig ~ Spaceport One / Will Parker ~ Red Lake, Black Mine
Difficult Art & Music has been having a wonderful three-year anniversary celebration. First there came the compilation I Only Like Difficult Art (and music), a double album (one CD, one LP) in which half of the tracks were taken from the back
Scolpaig ~ Spaceport One / Will Parker ~ Red Lake, Black Mine
Difficult Art & Music has been having a wonderful three-year anniversary celebration. First there came the compilation I Only Like Difficult Art (and music), a double album (one CD, one LP) in which half of the tracks were taken from the back
Jeremy Young ~ Cablcar
The press release for Cablcar celebrates its Canadian origins so much that US listeners will be hoping it doesn’t get a tariff slapped on it. Although Jeremy Young, based in Tiohtià:ke / Montréal, has released music through several labels –
Jeremy Young ~ Cablcar
The press release for Cablcar celebrates its Canadian origins so much that US listeners will be hoping it doesn’t get a tariff slapped on it. Although Jeremy Young, based in Tiohtià:ke / Montréal, has released music through several labels –
Penelope Trappes ~ A Requiem
Penelope Trappes makes a massive leap forward on A Requiem, her most definitive statement to date. In 2023, ACL‘s Jennifer Smart compared the artist to Liz Harris, writing, “Trappes finds haunting, ethereal beauty in hesitation and minimalism.” In 2025, the artist fully
Penelope Trappes ~ A Requiem
Penelope Trappes makes a massive leap forward on A Requiem, her most definitive statement to date. In 2023, ACL‘s Jennifer Smart compared the artist to Liz Harris, writing, “Trappes finds haunting, ethereal beauty in hesitation and minimalism.” In 2025, the artist fully
Natasha Barrett ~ Toxic Colour
Natasha Barrett tells stories in sound. Her new album uses field recordings as a starting point, then obscures and in some cases enhances the original recordings in the service of a higher cause. These “ambisonic” pieces not only reflect the world,
Natasha Barrett ~ Toxic Colour
Natasha Barrett tells stories in sound. Her new album uses field recordings as a starting point, then obscures and in some cases enhances the original recordings in the service of a higher cause. These “ambisonic” pieces not only reflect the world,
ACL 2025 ~ Spring Music Preview: Experimental
Over a year ago, we predicted that experimental music would head in an even more multi-cultural, collaborative direction; this spring’s albums are the proof. Musicians from disparate genres guest star on each other’s albums, and in many cases co-compose. The
ACL 2025 ~ Spring Music Preview: Experimental
Over a year ago, we predicted that experimental music would head in an even more multi-cultural, collaborative direction; this spring’s albums are the proof. Musicians from disparate genres guest star on each other’s albums, and in many cases co-compose. The
Joni Void ~ Every Life Is A Light
Montréal’s Joni Void has created a universe in which time collapses in on itself. Every Life Is A Light begins in mid-loop, an indication of its nature. The album is a treasure trove of tapes and effects, crate digging and mind
Joni Void ~ Every Life Is A Light
Montréal’s Joni Void has created a universe in which time collapses in on itself. Every Life Is A Light begins in mid-loop, an indication of its nature. The album is a treasure trove of tapes and effects, crate digging and mind
a closer listen 