Category Archives: Modern Composition
Kuba Kapsa Ensemble ~ Vantdraught 10 Vol. 1
The “10” of the title refers to the ten instruments: four violins, two violas, one cello, one vibraphone, one marimba and one piano. Kuba Kapsa Ensemble is the bold new project from Contemporary Noise Sexet’s Kuba Kapsa, and it’s already 40% bigger
Kuba Kapsa Ensemble ~ Vantdraught 10 Vol. 1
The “10” of the title refers to the ten instruments: four violins, two violas, one cello, one vibraphone, one marimba and one piano. Kuba Kapsa Ensemble is the bold new project from Contemporary Noise Sexet’s Kuba Kapsa, and it’s already 40% bigger
Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld ~ Never were the way she was
It’s a lovely thing when two solo artists mesh – in this instance, saxophonist / clarinetist Colin Stetson and violinist Sarah Neufeld. Each artist is coming off an artistic triumph (Stetson’s New History Warfare series and Neufeld’s solo debut Hero Brother), and each has developed a solid
Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld ~ Never were the way she was
It’s a lovely thing when two solo artists mesh – in this instance, saxophonist / clarinetist Colin Stetson and violinist Sarah Neufeld. Each artist is coming off an artistic triumph (Stetson’s New History Warfare series and Neufeld’s solo debut Hero Brother), and each has developed a solid
Anoice ~ into the shadows / Interview with Takahiro Kido
Wispish light suffuses the listener from the delicate ivories that grace the start of into the shadows. Given the title, one could be forgiven for being surprised, but long-time fans of Ricco Label’s headline act Anoice will be comforted that
Anoice ~ into the shadows / Interview with Takahiro Kido
Wispish light suffuses the listener from the delicate ivories that grace the start of into the shadows. Given the title, one could be forgiven for being surprised, but long-time fans of Ricco Label’s headline act Anoice will be comforted that
William Ryan Fritch ~ Music For Film Vol. I + Exclusive Full Album Stream!
This one goes up to 11! There’s now a bonus album in William Ryan Fritch‘s subscription series, and it’s being made available to the general public as well. Music For Film Vol. I is a selection of 30 tracks from Fritch’s
William Ryan Fritch ~ Music For Film Vol. I + Exclusive Full Album Stream!
This one goes up to 11! There’s now a bonus album in William Ryan Fritch‘s subscription series, and it’s being made available to the general public as well. Music For Film Vol. I is a selection of 30 tracks from Fritch’s
Michael Price ~ Entanglement
We first encountered Michael Price in late 2012 when reviewing his first solo EP. To recap: Price is a soundtrack composer with a startling body of work under his belt, all of which he has accrued since first being involved
Michael Price ~ Entanglement
We first encountered Michael Price in late 2012 when reviewing his first solo EP. To recap: Price is a soundtrack composer with a startling body of work under his belt, all of which he has accrued since first being involved
Illuminine ~ #1
Big name connections are a double-edged sword; the associations can increase one’s success, or cause one to be judged by comparison. The future of Illuminine will rise or fall on what one makes of these connections, as they are front and
Illuminine ~ #1
Big name connections are a double-edged sword; the associations can increase one’s success, or cause one to be judged by comparison. The future of Illuminine will rise or fall on what one makes of these connections, as they are front and
Peter Levics ~ August / September / October
The more ambitious a project, the more unlikely the chance that it will ever get finished. When violin and guitar-playing Latvian brothers Maris and Juris Peterlevics (Peter Levics) announced that they would be releasing twelve recordings, one for each month, we held
Peter Levics ~ August / September / October
The more ambitious a project, the more unlikely the chance that it will ever get finished. When violin and guitar-playing Latvian brothers Maris and Juris Peterlevics (Peter Levics) announced that they would be releasing twelve recordings, one for each month, we held
Attack of the 3-Track Piano EPs!
Is this a trend or a revolution? In the last two months, we’ve received 3-track EPs from pianists Francesco Berta, Levi Patel, Oskar Schuster & Cypix and Rael Jones & Peter Gregson, along with a collaboration between Bigo & Twigetti artists. Each EP contains strings, although
Attack of the 3-Track Piano EPs!
Is this a trend or a revolution? In the last two months, we’ve received 3-track EPs from pianists Francesco Berta, Levi Patel, Oskar Schuster & Cypix and Rael Jones & Peter Gregson, along with a collaboration between Bigo & Twigetti artists. Each EP contains strings, although
a closer listen 