Category Archives: Experimental
Dave Phillips / Aspec(t) ~ Medusa
“The jellyfish represents the collapse of the ecosystem and the spinelessness of the people charged with protecting it.” -George Monbiot,“Feeding Frenzy” Medusa, the first collaboration between Dave Phillips (DP) and Aspec(t), (Mario Gabola and Mimmo Napolitano) is no doubt
Dave Phillips / Aspec(t) ~ Medusa
“The jellyfish represents the collapse of the ecosystem and the spinelessness of the people charged with protecting it.” -George Monbiot,“Feeding Frenzy” Medusa, the first collaboration between Dave Phillips (DP) and Aspec(t), (Mario Gabola and Mimmo Napolitano) is no doubt
Folklore Tapes ~ Fore Hallowe’en
Every Halloween, we review an album suitable for the occasion. In 2012, we chose Deison’s Quiet Rooms; in 2013 it was The Holocene’s Horror Scene. This year, the honor goes to Folklore Tapes’ cassette compilation Fore Hallowe’en, which is the
Folklore Tapes ~ Fore Hallowe’en
Every Halloween, we review an album suitable for the occasion. In 2012, we chose Deison’s Quiet Rooms; in 2013 it was The Holocene’s Horror Scene. This year, the honor goes to Folklore Tapes’ cassette compilation Fore Hallowe’en, which is the
Squanto ~ Basement Tropic
Basement Tropic is Squanto‘s latest and last release. Cut from hours of live, home-made recordings, it’s a scrapbook of scribbled loops, collected musical curiosities and surreal, unbalanced melodies that appear to be under the influence. Looped layers squirm their way into the
Squanto ~ Basement Tropic
Basement Tropic is Squanto‘s latest and last release. Cut from hours of live, home-made recordings, it’s a scrapbook of scribbled loops, collected musical curiosities and surreal, unbalanced melodies that appear to be under the influence. Looped layers squirm their way into the
Mecha/Orga ~ 41:38
It’s always a temptation to revisit previous works ~ to tinker with the words or sounds, to edit, to re-write or re-record. This is especially true in the digital age, when such things can happen quicker than ever before and
Mecha/Orga ~ 41:38
It’s always a temptation to revisit previous works ~ to tinker with the words or sounds, to edit, to re-write or re-record. This is especially true in the digital age, when such things can happen quicker than ever before and
Jonathan Badger ~ Verse
Cuneiform Records is celebrating a well-earned 30th anniversary. Since 1984, the Washington, D.C. label has achieved worldwide recognition for championing the unrecognized. The roster prizes quality over novelty, innovation over the status quo. The musicians they produce don’t just challenge
Jonathan Badger ~ Verse
Cuneiform Records is celebrating a well-earned 30th anniversary. Since 1984, the Washington, D.C. label has achieved worldwide recognition for championing the unrecognized. The roster prizes quality over novelty, innovation over the status quo. The musicians they produce don’t just challenge
Shikabala ~ Calor do Deserto
Like an avalanche, Calor do Deserto‘s wall of white noise cascades steadily, falling at a great speed. There’s no way to escape it – you can only stare into the snow-white abyss. You’ll wish you were somewhere a little cooler after listening
Shikabala ~ Calor do Deserto
Like an avalanche, Calor do Deserto‘s wall of white noise cascades steadily, falling at a great speed. There’s no way to escape it – you can only stare into the snow-white abyss. You’ll wish you were somewhere a little cooler after listening
Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis
While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age. As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.” Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and
Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis
While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age. As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.” Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and
Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru
リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes. It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important
Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru
リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes. It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important
a closer listen 