Category Archives: Modern Composition
Ali Helnwein ~ Strange Creations (Vinyl)
We love watching artists develop, and even more, we love watching them succeed. When Spring Break Tapes released Strange Creations in 2012, we were impressed with Ali Helnwein‘s mainstream notoriety (an Emmy and credit on a Grammy!) But since Helnwein’s release of Voyage
Ali Helnwein ~ Strange Creations (Vinyl)
We love watching artists develop, and even more, we love watching them succeed. When Spring Break Tapes released Strange Creations in 2012, we were impressed with Ali Helnwein‘s mainstream notoriety (an Emmy and credit on a Grammy!) But since Helnwein’s release of Voyage
Tambour ~ Chapitre I
We first encountered Tambour (Montreal’s Simon P. Castonguay) on a split release with Julien Marchal, but three minutes of solo piano was not enough to form a lasting impression. Now the composer has returned with a string quartet, and the results are
Tambour ~ Chapitre I
We first encountered Tambour (Montreal’s Simon P. Castonguay) on a split release with Julien Marchal, but three minutes of solo piano was not enough to form a lasting impression. Now the composer has returned with a string quartet, and the results are
Flying Hórses ~ Tölt
Flying Hórses (Jade Bergeron and Raphael Weinroth-Browne) may be a Montreal duo, but they have one foot in Reykjavik, where parts of their album were recorded and the entire project was mastered. By mixing longer compositions with shorter interludes, the
Flying Hórses ~ Tölt
Flying Hórses (Jade Bergeron and Raphael Weinroth-Browne) may be a Montreal duo, but they have one foot in Reykjavik, where parts of their album were recorded and the entire project was mastered. By mixing longer compositions with shorter interludes, the
Moon Ate the Dark II
Moon Ate the Dark II is an exquisite release whose internal beauty can remain hidden for only so long. The colorful hues of Kassandra Jensen are a perfect match for the intricate musical shades of Anna Rose Carter and Christopher Bailey. The cover’s
Moon Ate the Dark II
Moon Ate the Dark II is an exquisite release whose internal beauty can remain hidden for only so long. The colorful hues of Kassandra Jensen are a perfect match for the intricate musical shades of Anna Rose Carter and Christopher Bailey. The cover’s
Harry Edwards / Alex Kozobolis ~ music for Ghadala
We keep an eye (and ear) out for distinctive physical releases, and music for Ghazala is one of them: a short film available on DVD accompanied by its digital score, available separately. The project has been a labor of love for pianist Alex
Harry Edwards / Alex Kozobolis ~ music for Ghadala
We keep an eye (and ear) out for distinctive physical releases, and music for Ghazala is one of them: a short film available on DVD accompanied by its digital score, available separately. The project has been a labor of love for pianist Alex
Rachel Grimes ~ The Clearing
We miss Rachel’s, especially Jason Noble, but we still have Rachel ~ and on this new album, she recaptures much of the magic of the earlier band. While 2009’s lovely Book of Leaves was a showcase for Grimes’ solo piano, The Clearing enriches
Rachel Grimes ~ The Clearing
We miss Rachel’s, especially Jason Noble, but we still have Rachel ~ and on this new album, she recaptures much of the magic of the earlier band. While 2009’s lovely Book of Leaves was a showcase for Grimes’ solo piano, The Clearing enriches
Hior Chronik ~ Taking the Veil
If you want to know how to do a release right, just ask the divine Kitchen label. Taking the Veil is the complete package: an art book, promoted by lovely videos, and a beautiful CD, enhanced by numerous guest luminaries. By
Hior Chronik ~ Taking the Veil
If you want to know how to do a release right, just ask the divine Kitchen label. Taking the Veil is the complete package: an art book, promoted by lovely videos, and a beautiful CD, enhanced by numerous guest luminaries. By
Tiny Leaves ~ A Certain Tide
A Certain Tide is the next step in the evolution of Joel Pike. The artist’s early endeavors were hazy, ambient-laced piano EPs, but over the years, he slowly added strings and inched his way toward modern composition. As the artist developed
Tiny Leaves ~ A Certain Tide
A Certain Tide is the next step in the evolution of Joel Pike. The artist’s early endeavors were hazy, ambient-laced piano EPs, but over the years, he slowly added strings and inched his way toward modern composition. As the artist developed
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