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Mutek + Elektra = EM15
The 15th edition of the venerable electronic music festival Mutek begins in Montreal Tuesday May 27, running until Junday June 1. Opening night features performances from Tim Hecker, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Kangding Ray (and many more), with the programming
Mutek + Elektra = EM15
The 15th edition of the venerable electronic music festival Mutek begins in Montreal Tuesday May 27, running until Junday June 1. Opening night features performances from Tim Hecker, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Kangding Ray (and many more), with the programming
Premiere Mix: Cliff Dweller’s “The Golden Days of Radio”
Could this be the year’s most original mix? Spanning five decades, 1935-1985, Cliff Dweller’s “The Golden Days of Radio” is an aural walk through history with a decidedly experimental bent. It’s unlike anything else we’ve heard this year. While reviewing Cliff
Premiere Mix: Cliff Dweller’s “The Golden Days of Radio”
Could this be the year’s most original mix? Spanning five decades, 1935-1985, Cliff Dweller’s “The Golden Days of Radio” is an aural walk through history with a decidedly experimental bent. It’s unlike anything else we’ve heard this year. While reviewing Cliff
Denovali Swingfest London 2014 ~ Day Two
Logistics precluded my attendance at the first day of Denovali’s second spring takeover of London’s east end, but for me the smaller-scale second day over the Easter weekend promised the festival’s highlights anyway. Set in the welcoming intimacy of Café
Denovali Swingfest London 2014 ~ Day Two
Logistics precluded my attendance at the first day of Denovali’s second spring takeover of London’s east end, but for me the smaller-scale second day over the Easter weekend promised the festival’s highlights anyway. Set in the welcoming intimacy of Café
ACL Singles Chart ~ May 2014
Our 2014 experiment continues with ten brand new instrumental tracks, selected from releases featured in current and upcoming reviews! In the wider world of music, fans can’t get enough of Pharrell and Frozen. This is the score to our alternate universe.
ACL Singles Chart ~ May 2014
Our 2014 experiment continues with ten brand new instrumental tracks, selected from releases featured in current and upcoming reviews! In the wider world of music, fans can’t get enough of Pharrell and Frozen. This is the score to our alternate universe.
LCNL 048 ~ Waves Approaching (Selected by Phirnis)
Vienna’s Kai Ginkel, aka Phirnis, is a true sonic originator. Progressing from experimental noise to intricate drone, he’s made an incredible impact in a short period of time. We last featured the artist with 2013’s Feeding Lions, and he’s just presented us
LCNL 048 ~ Waves Approaching (Selected by Phirnis)
Vienna’s Kai Ginkel, aka Phirnis, is a true sonic originator. Progressing from experimental noise to intricate drone, he’s made an incredible impact in a short period of time. We last featured the artist with 2013’s Feeding Lions, and he’s just presented us
LCNL 047: HOLODECK presents The Trial [mix]
Our second mix from Jon and Holodeck records, this one the more avant-garde ying to the first’s yang. (Listen to the first mix here.) Jon is one of the co-founders and head operators of HOLODECK records. He’s also an
LCNL 047: HOLODECK presents The Trial [mix]
Our second mix from Jon and Holodeck records, this one the more avant-garde ying to the first’s yang. (Listen to the first mix here.) Jon is one of the co-founders and head operators of HOLODECK records. He’s also an
Electronic Observations 2014 #3
All manner of music is gathered together under the electronic umbrella this month, which if nothing else gives some indication to the breadth of styles that are sent through to A Closer Listen for consideration. Although I’m pretty sure one
Electronic Observations 2014 #3
All manner of music is gathered together under the electronic umbrella this month, which if nothing else gives some indication to the breadth of styles that are sent through to A Closer Listen for consideration. Although I’m pretty sure one
Listen: Fraction ~ “The Rise” taken from Dromos
Exclusive Premier: Fraction ~ “The Rise” taken from the Dromos EP, out on InFiné May 5. Dromos is a Live audio visual performance created by composer Fraction and visual artist Maotik, designed for immersive environments. It was developed in the SATosphère,
Listen: Fraction ~ “The Rise” taken from Dromos
Exclusive Premier: Fraction ~ “The Rise” taken from the Dromos EP, out on InFiné May 5. Dromos is a Live audio visual performance created by composer Fraction and visual artist Maotik, designed for immersive environments. It was developed in the SATosphère,
a closer listen 