Andrey Kiritchenko ~ MARIA
MARIA is a gem of an album, celebratory in theme and sound. Had it been released at any other time, it might only have been received as such, but in the current climate it also bears an invisible weight. Andrey Kiritchenko‘s
Andrey Kiritchenko ~ MARIA
MARIA is a gem of an album, celebratory in theme and sound. Had it been released at any other time, it might only have been received as such, but in the current climate it also bears an invisible weight. Andrey Kiritchenko‘s
Fields Ohio ~ Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind Vol. 1
We’re long overdue to feature Fields Ohio, and the release of Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind, which includes unpublished tracks from their eleven-year career, provides us a prime opportunity. The long-distance, New York to Ohio collaboration between
Fields Ohio ~ Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind Vol. 1
We’re long overdue to feature Fields Ohio, and the release of Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind, which includes unpublished tracks from their eleven-year career, provides us a prime opportunity. The long-distance, New York to Ohio collaboration between
Jon Ekstrand ~ Sons (Vogter) Original Motion Picture Score
This past weekend, Gustav Möller’s Sons (Vogter) debuted at the Berlinale ’24 Competition, and is already received critical acclaim. Möller’s prior film, “The Guilty,” was adapted into an English-language film starring Jake Gyllenhaal; composer Jon Ekstrand may be best known for the TV
Jon Ekstrand ~ Sons (Vogter) Original Motion Picture Score
This past weekend, Gustav Möller’s Sons (Vogter) debuted at the Berlinale ’24 Competition, and is already received critical acclaim. Möller’s prior film, “The Guilty,” was adapted into an English-language film starring Jake Gyllenhaal; composer Jon Ekstrand may be best known for the TV
Tinlicker ~ Cold Enough for Snow
For our instrumental-minded site, Cold Enough for Snow is a guilty pleasure; but for those who enjoy electronic music with vocals, it’s simply a pleasure. Like Tinlicker‘s first two albums, the new release is a mixture of (mostly) instrumental and vocal tracks,
Tinlicker ~ Cold Enough for Snow
For our instrumental-minded site, Cold Enough for Snow is a guilty pleasure; but for those who enjoy electronic music with vocals, it’s simply a pleasure. Like Tinlicker‘s first two albums, the new release is a mixture of (mostly) instrumental and vocal tracks,
Ukrainian Field Notes XXX
We have now reached the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion. With over 270 interviews to date, a book compiling all interviews from the first year, an 80+ track compilation with proceeds going to Musicians Defend Ukraine, and 16 podcasts
Ukrainian Field Notes XXX
We have now reached the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion. With over 270 interviews to date, a book compiling all interviews from the first year, an 80+ track compilation with proceeds going to Musicians Defend Ukraine, and 16 podcasts
Olivia Belli ~ Intermundia
Olivia Belli‘s albums are always a highlight of the contemporary piano landscape, and Intermundia is no exception. A deep thinker, a sophisticated composer, and an exquisite pianist, Belli can effortlessly switch between electrifying virtuoso playing and tender lyricism. Her albums
Olivia Belli ~ Intermundia
Olivia Belli‘s albums are always a highlight of the contemporary piano landscape, and Intermundia is no exception. A deep thinker, a sophisticated composer, and an exquisite pianist, Belli can effortlessly switch between electrifying virtuoso playing and tender lyricism. Her albums
Dave Harrington, Max Jaffe, Patrick Shiroishi ~ Speak, Moment
On Speak, Moment, the first album on which Dave Harrington, Max Jaffe, and Patrick Shiroishi appear as a trio, the musicians sound as though they’ve been playing together for years. Perhaps it’s not surprising, each of the players comes by
Dave Harrington, Max Jaffe, Patrick Shiroishi ~ Speak, Moment
On Speak, Moment, the first album on which Dave Harrington, Max Jaffe, and Patrick Shiroishi appear as a trio, the musicians sound as though they’ve been playing together for years. Perhaps it’s not surprising, each of the players comes by
Li Yilei ~ NONAGE
It’s hard to resist an album with track titles such as “Pond, Grief and Glee” and “Sand, Fable and Tiger Balm.” Such titles hearken back to childhood while honoring the power of three. Li Yilei uses childhood instruments ~ some irrevocably
Li Yilei ~ NONAGE
It’s hard to resist an album with track titles such as “Pond, Grief and Glee” and “Sand, Fable and Tiger Balm.” Such titles hearken back to childhood while honoring the power of three. Li Yilei uses childhood instruments ~ some irrevocably
a closer listen 