Category Archives: Field Recording & Soundscape
Cole Peters ~ A Recasting of Indices
Two new releases from the reliable Brussels label Unfathomless tackle questions of memory and the weight of the past, each in a personal yet distinctive fashion. Cole Peters returns to a series of childhood homes, recorder in hand, renewing acquaintances
Cole Peters ~ A Recasting of Indices
Two new releases from the reliable Brussels label Unfathomless tackle questions of memory and the weight of the past, each in a personal yet distinctive fashion. Cole Peters returns to a series of childhood homes, recorder in hand, renewing acquaintances
ACL 2024 ~ Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape
A huge congratulations to Manja Ristić, who appears on this chart three times, twice with collaborators and once solo. We believe that this is the first time such an event has taken place; and these were not the artist’s only
ACL 2024 ~ Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape
A huge congratulations to Manja Ristić, who appears on this chart three times, twice with collaborators and once solo. We believe that this is the first time such an event has taken place; and these were not the artist’s only
Philip Samartzis and Michael Vorfeld ~ Air Pressure
Air Pressure is a companion piece to last year’s Room40 release Atmospheres and Disturbances, in which Philip Samartzis explored the sounds of sub-zero research stations. The new album pairs him with Michael Vorfeld, whose percussion and self-designed string instruments operate in duet with
Philip Samartzis and Michael Vorfeld ~ Air Pressure
Air Pressure is a companion piece to last year’s Room40 release Atmospheres and Disturbances, in which Philip Samartzis explored the sounds of sub-zero research stations. The new album pairs him with Michael Vorfeld, whose percussion and self-designed string instruments operate in duet with
Ká ~ Bridesmaids’ Autumn
Bridemaids’ Autumn was released just before the world took an even darker turn, and as such, its message is perfect for the season. Loosely based on the parable of the ten bridesmaids from Matthew 25, the album suggests that some are
Ká ~ Bridesmaids’ Autumn
Bridemaids’ Autumn was released just before the world took an even darker turn, and as such, its message is perfect for the season. Loosely based on the parable of the ten bridesmaids from Matthew 25, the album suggests that some are
Diane Barbé ~ musiques tourbes
musiques tourbes (bog musics) is more than just an act of field recording; Diane Barbé‘s album is also an example of “field remembering” and recreation. Divided between natural soundscape compositions and musical reflections, the album explores sounds that are often unheard
Diane Barbé ~ musiques tourbes
musiques tourbes (bog musics) is more than just an act of field recording; Diane Barbé‘s album is also an example of “field remembering” and recreation. Divided between natural soundscape compositions and musical reflections, the album explores sounds that are often unheard
Francisco López ~ HIMAVANTA: environmental sound matter from Thailand’s forests
In 2020, Francisco López released a 12-hour, 138-track set celebrating 40 years of sound art. This year, he has released an 11-hour album; so one might say his albums are getting shorter. A better way to put it would be to
Francisco López ~ HIMAVANTA: environmental sound matter from Thailand’s forests
In 2020, Francisco López released a 12-hour, 138-track set celebrating 40 years of sound art. This year, he has released an 11-hour album; so one might say his albums are getting shorter. A better way to put it would be to
Manja Ristić and Tomáš Šenkyřík ~ Vstal
While it should come as no surprise, it’s still a joy to discover that two of our beloved recording artists are friends. Manja Ristić and Tomáš Šenkyřík met in 2018 at a conference and have been exchanging ideas ever since.
Manja Ristić and Tomáš Šenkyřík ~ Vstal
While it should come as no surprise, it’s still a joy to discover that two of our beloved recording artists are friends. Manja Ristić and Tomáš Šenkyřík met in 2018 at a conference and have been exchanging ideas ever since.
Marc Namblard & Yannick Dauby ~ Brownsberg & Other Topographies
Marc Namblard and Yannick Dauby engage with contrasting soundscapes in the split set Brownsberg and Other Topographics. Dauby’s dérive (an urban walk) mirrors the “drift” of being lost in an urban environment. Namblard’s composition, recorded in Suriname, restores the connection
Marc Namblard & Yannick Dauby ~ Brownsberg & Other Topographies
Marc Namblard and Yannick Dauby engage with contrasting soundscapes in the split set Brownsberg and Other Topographics. Dauby’s dérive (an urban walk) mirrors the “drift” of being lost in an urban environment. Namblard’s composition, recorded in Suriname, restores the connection
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