Category Archives: Modern Composition
Christian Frederickson ~ Teratogeny
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from Christian Frederickson, one of the three founding members of Rachel’s. But as Teratogeny proves, he’s been busy over the ensuing years, writing short pieces for stage and screen. His new album collects eleven of
Christian Frederickson ~ Teratogeny
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from Christian Frederickson, one of the three founding members of Rachel’s. But as Teratogeny proves, he’s been busy over the ensuing years, writing short pieces for stage and screen. His new album collects eleven of
Jim Perkins ~ Constance
Fresh off the success of the collaborative Variables, Bigo & Twigetti founder Jim Perkins returns with an all-new venture. Constance conjures aural images of classic chamber music while providing ample amounts of 21st century inflection. The full orchestration – nine total players, including
Jim Perkins ~ Constance
Fresh off the success of the collaborative Variables, Bigo & Twigetti founder Jim Perkins returns with an all-new venture. Constance conjures aural images of classic chamber music while providing ample amounts of 21st century inflection. The full orchestration – nine total players, including
Julia Kent ~ Asperities
Asperities is as close to commercial as one can get in modern composition without compromise. Accessible yet deep, Julia Kent‘s cello-based music provides an entry point to those who might not otherwise have considered listening to instrumental music. Her new album offers
Julia Kent ~ Asperities
Asperities is as close to commercial as one can get in modern composition without compromise. Accessible yet deep, Julia Kent‘s cello-based music provides an entry point to those who might not otherwise have considered listening to instrumental music. Her new album offers
Lars Graugaard ~ Venus
Among the various strategies against the concept of representation in music (whether it stems from a semiotic or a non-textual framework) that the avant-garde has deployed we can find the ‘scientific’ approach. Best exemplified by many mid-century U.S. electronic musicians
Lars Graugaard ~ Venus
Among the various strategies against the concept of representation in music (whether it stems from a semiotic or a non-textual framework) that the avant-garde has deployed we can find the ‘scientific’ approach. Best exemplified by many mid-century U.S. electronic musicians
Red Light New Music ~ Barbary Coast
In many ways, Barbary Coast reminds me of the times when classical music halls produced brawls and minor scandals. This is not to say that you’ll stand up and punch your audio player of choice, demanding for it to act
Red Light New Music ~ Barbary Coast
In many ways, Barbary Coast reminds me of the times when classical music halls produced brawls and minor scandals. This is not to say that you’ll stand up and punch your audio player of choice, demanding for it to act
Peter Gregson ~ A Little Chaos OST / Touch
Known for making ‘the scary, weird noises’ with his cello on numerous soundtracks, the modest Peter Gregson has performed works by many august composers including ACL favourites Daníel Bjarnason and Max Richter. We previously featured him in the spring with
Peter Gregson ~ A Little Chaos OST / Touch
Known for making ‘the scary, weird noises’ with his cello on numerous soundtracks, the modest Peter Gregson has performed works by many august composers including ACL favourites Daníel Bjarnason and Max Richter. We previously featured him in the spring with
Lauren King ~ Inscape
After a series of singles and EPs, New Zealand’s Lauren King has just released her first full album. Inscape is an accomplished effort that doesn’t seem at all like a debut. For this we credit the mentorship of Rhian Sheehan, the artist’s experience
Lauren King ~ Inscape
After a series of singles and EPs, New Zealand’s Lauren King has just released her first full album. Inscape is an accomplished effort that doesn’t seem at all like a debut. For this we credit the mentorship of Rhian Sheehan, the artist’s experience
Iskra String Quartet ~ ISKRA
Listening to ISKRA is like listening to a Greatest Hits of the Past, Present and Future. If you’re a fan of modern composition, you’ve probably already heard the work of this quartet ~ you just might not know that you’ve heard them. If you’ve
Iskra String Quartet ~ ISKRA
Listening to ISKRA is like listening to a Greatest Hits of the Past, Present and Future. If you’re a fan of modern composition, you’ve probably already heard the work of this quartet ~ you just might not know that you’ve heard them. If you’ve
a closer listen 