Category Archives: Featured Articles
Ukrainian Field Notes XLVIII
With attacks on Ukraine intensifying, we travel to the frontline with Мс Мягкий Металл (Mc Soft Metal) and Raavel. For much needed relief, we turn our attention to Kim Kardashien to indulge in some doggy style music in the midst
Ukrainian Field Notes XLVIII
With attacks on Ukraine intensifying, we travel to the frontline with Мс Мягкий Металл (Mc Soft Metal) and Raavel. For much needed relief, we turn our attention to Kim Kardashien to indulge in some doggy style music in the midst
Ukrainian Field Notes XLVII
And we’re back after the Summer break with another packed episode from the four corners of Ukraine. We start off in Kyiv (via Baku) addressing anxiety with äsc3ea a common feeling for many Ukrainians; in Kryvy Rih, we meet ДЖАП
Ukrainian Field Notes XLVII
And we’re back after the Summer break with another packed episode from the four corners of Ukraine. We start off in Kyiv (via Baku) addressing anxiety with äsc3ea a common feeling for many Ukrainians; in Kryvy Rih, we meet ДЖАП
ACL Weekly Newsletter
After years of inquiries, we started a newsletter for A CLOSER LISTEN at the start of 2022. Compiled by me, Joseph, it’s mostly been a digest of what’s been on the blog, as well as an archive for our constantly
ACL Weekly Newsletter
After years of inquiries, we started a newsletter for A CLOSER LISTEN at the start of 2022. Compiled by me, Joseph, it’s mostly been a digest of what’s been on the blog, as well as an archive for our constantly
Fall Music Preview ~ Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Our final installment of 2025’s Fall Music Preview travels around the world and realizes that everyone likes to rock, from placid beaches to war-torn streets. Music is a unifying force that reminds us of what we have in common and
Fall Music Preview ~ Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Our final installment of 2025’s Fall Music Preview travels around the world and realizes that everyone likes to rock, from placid beaches to war-torn streets. Music is a unifying force that reminds us of what we have in common and
Fall Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
From the intimacy of solo piano to the fullness of orchestra, our modern composition category offers sounds suited for falling leaves, even if at the time of writing they remain green. Autumn slowly descends from north to south, bringing new
Fall Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
From the intimacy of solo piano to the fullness of orchestra, our modern composition category offers sounds suited for falling leaves, even if at the time of writing they remain green. Autumn slowly descends from north to south, bringing new
Fall Music Preview ~ Experimental
The unusual, the odd, the exciting, the weird: outliers converge in our Experimental section, which gathers those with avant leanings under a single banner. From music that is creative yet accessible to that which tests even the hardiest listener, this
Fall Music Preview ~ Experimental
The unusual, the odd, the exciting, the weird: outliers converge in our Experimental section, which gathers those with avant leanings under a single banner. From music that is creative yet accessible to that which tests even the hardiest listener, this
Fall Music Preview ~ Electronic
Positive reviews for the remake of Naked Gun share a similar theme: the times are so bad that moviegoers simply needed a reason to laugh. A similar thing can be said about electronic music: in the current climate, we all need
Fall Music Preview ~ Electronic
Positive reviews for the remake of Naked Gun share a similar theme: the times are so bad that moviegoers simply needed a reason to laugh. A similar thing can be said about electronic music: in the current climate, we all need
Fall Music Preview ~ Ambient & Drone
Meteorological fall begins today, bringing with it a plethora of emotions. Whether one dreads the end of summer or yearns for the launch of fall, the season will yield an incredible crop of music. Hundreds of instrumental and experimental albums
Fall Music Preview ~ Ambient & Drone
Meteorological fall begins today, bringing with it a plethora of emotions. Whether one dreads the end of summer or yearns for the launch of fall, the season will yield an incredible crop of music. Hundreds of instrumental and experimental albums
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