Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Matt Northrup ~ Lucky Stumbles
Mr. Matt Northrup from North Carolina fools us with the manic guitars a la My Bloody Valentine introduction to the album’s first track, but “World of Taste” soon begins to resemble old-school ’80s synth music, with all the optimism of early
Matt Northrup ~ Lucky Stumbles
Mr. Matt Northrup from North Carolina fools us with the manic guitars a la My Bloody Valentine introduction to the album’s first track, but “World of Taste” soon begins to resemble old-school ’80s synth music, with all the optimism of early
Instant Pyrolysis ~ The Asylum
Instant Pyrolysis is a new entry in the growing field of black metal musicians making ambient or drone, and although one could expect such things to sound like Burzum interludes, it is actually a field full of potential for more
Instant Pyrolysis ~ The Asylum
Instant Pyrolysis is a new entry in the growing field of black metal musicians making ambient or drone, and although one could expect such things to sound like Burzum interludes, it is actually a field full of potential for more
Her Name Is Calla ~ Kinship: The Full Cycle
It is an unwritten law that one of the great difficulties of keeping a band going is the varying commitment levels of its members. Even with small groups, duos or trios, the constantly shifting priorities and life goals of contributors
Her Name Is Calla ~ Kinship: The Full Cycle
It is an unwritten law that one of the great difficulties of keeping a band going is the varying commitment levels of its members. Even with small groups, duos or trios, the constantly shifting priorities and life goals of contributors
Suborno ~ The Instrument
While visiting his ancestral Indian home, Asheq Akhtar was inspired to create The Instrument. His time in Karnasubarna must have been positive, because his sonic reaction is vibrant and warm; the album oozes color like a just-dyed sari drying in the sun.
Suborno ~ The Instrument
While visiting his ancestral Indian home, Asheq Akhtar was inspired to create The Instrument. His time in Karnasubarna must have been positive, because his sonic reaction is vibrant and warm; the album oozes color like a just-dyed sari drying in the sun.
Brother Sun, Sister Moon ~ Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Collaborative projects are tricky beasts at the best of times. Just a few years ago, they would consist of two, three or more musicians sitting in a room together and hoping something would spark. More recently, there’s been no need
Brother Sun, Sister Moon ~ Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Collaborative projects are tricky beasts at the best of times. Just a few years ago, they would consist of two, three or more musicians sitting in a room together and hoping something would spark. More recently, there’s been no need
The Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation ~ Egor
Scenario: everything we perceive has a hidden meaning, a shadow that flickers at the corner of the eye, a subtle metaphysical mutation. If we try to focus upon it, the mind recoils at the possibilities of horror, of an infiltration
The Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation ~ Egor
Scenario: everything we perceive has a hidden meaning, a shadow that flickers at the corner of the eye, a subtle metaphysical mutation. If we try to focus upon it, the mind recoils at the possibilities of horror, of an infiltration
Andrew Weathers Ensemble ~ Guilford County Songs
When is a song in fixed form? Do songs have definitive versions, and if so, should they always be performed in that fashion? Should a concert seek to replicate a recording or vice versa? Is is better to record new
Andrew Weathers Ensemble ~ Guilford County Songs
When is a song in fixed form? Do songs have definitive versions, and if so, should they always be performed in that fashion? Should a concert seek to replicate a recording or vice versa? Is is better to record new
Last Harbour ~ Your heart, it carries the sound
Two albums released as one, or one album released as two? Last Harbour‘s bold experiment is a fascinating exercise in double vision. The songs on the primary disc (Your heart, it carries the sound) are reconstructed by a host of
Last Harbour ~ Your heart, it carries the sound
Two albums released as one, or one album released as two? Last Harbour‘s bold experiment is a fascinating exercise in double vision. The songs on the primary disc (Your heart, it carries the sound) are reconstructed by a host of
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