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Moon Landing Music
We love a good anniversary. 50 years ago this weekend, man walked on the moon. From Bandcamp to bookstores to cinemas, the celebration is now in full force. In this article, we cover nine new musical options ~ perhaps you’ll find
Moon Landing Music
We love a good anniversary. 50 years ago this weekend, man walked on the moon. From Bandcamp to bookstores to cinemas, the celebration is now in full force. In this article, we cover nine new musical options ~ perhaps you’ll find
Sound Propositions 016: Félicia Atkinson
It is an honor to present this extended conversation with Félicia Atkinson, whose latest record, The Flower and The Vessel, has just been released on Shelter Press. We discuss her multifaceted art practices, her musical formation, the importance of running
Sound Propositions 016: Félicia Atkinson
It is an honor to present this extended conversation with Félicia Atkinson, whose latest record, The Flower and The Vessel, has just been released on Shelter Press. We discuss her multifaceted art practices, her musical formation, the importance of running
First Half Highlights ~ The Top 20
The year is half over, but the listening has just begun! Once again, we’ve asked our staff to list their favorite albums released from January through June. Like last year, we have no frontrunner; only two albums were listed by
First Half Highlights ~ The Top 20
The year is half over, but the listening has just begun! Once again, we’ve asked our staff to list their favorite albums released from January through June. Like last year, we have no frontrunner; only two albums were listed by
Ten Tracks That Sound Like Summer
Summer music gives us a reason to get out of bed and helps us look forward to the day. It’s the perfect music to accompany a trip to the beach or to score a backyard barbecue. Summer music can be
Ten Tracks That Sound Like Summer
Summer music gives us a reason to get out of bed and helps us look forward to the day. It’s the perfect music to accompany a trip to the beach or to score a backyard barbecue. Summer music can be
SP* Episode 7: IN THE SOUTH – with Mai Mai Mai [podcast]
This episode features a deep conversation with Toni Cutrone (best known as Mai Mai Mai) delving into all the various facets of his career. On the occasion of the release of his latest LP, Nel Sud, we met to discuss
SP* Episode 7: IN THE SOUTH – with Mai Mai Mai [podcast]
This episode features a deep conversation with Toni Cutrone (best known as Mai Mai Mai) delving into all the various facets of his career. On the occasion of the release of his latest LP, Nel Sud, we met to discuss
SP* Episode 6: MUSIC SELDOM HEARD – with SEC_ [podcast]
MUSIC SELDOM HEARD explores the intersection of the production and dissemination of music, probing questions of media, form, and feedback from the perspective of a musician and organizer. Earlier this month I attended the final event of the third edition
SP* Episode 6: MUSIC SELDOM HEARD – with SEC_ [podcast]
MUSIC SELDOM HEARD explores the intersection of the production and dissemination of music, probing questions of media, form, and feedback from the perspective of a musician and organizer. Earlier this month I attended the final event of the third edition
SP* Episode 5: B SIDES – with Dinzu Artefacts [podcast]
B SIDES is Sound Propositions’ first label profile, featuring Joe McKay’s Dinzu Artefacts. We talk about his previous label, Spring Break Tapes!, his own artistic practice (as Monte Burrows), the importance of listening to the quotidian, and the persistence of
SP* Episode 5: B SIDES – with Dinzu Artefacts [podcast]
B SIDES is Sound Propositions’ first label profile, featuring Joe McKay’s Dinzu Artefacts. We talk about his previous label, Spring Break Tapes!, his own artistic practice (as Monte Burrows), the importance of listening to the quotidian, and the persistence of
SP* Episode 4: GOING HOME AGAIN – with Forest Management [podcast]
This episode features John Daniel, a Chicago-based musician best known for his ambient solo project, Forest Management. I caught up with him via Skype from his childhood home in Cleveland over the holidays. We discuss his latest LP Passageways (which
SP* Episode 4: GOING HOME AGAIN – with Forest Management [podcast]
This episode features John Daniel, a Chicago-based musician best known for his ambient solo project, Forest Management. I caught up with him via Skype from his childhood home in Cleveland over the holidays. We discuss his latest LP Passageways (which
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