Lara Somogyi ~ ! – expanded

! is an album that deserves a second chance, and this new expanded edition is a rejuvenation.  The original versions now co-exist with acoustic versions, remixes and orchestral expansions, painting new colors on the tonal palette. Harpist Lara Somogyi has always been

Lara Somogyi ~ ! – expanded

! is an album that deserves a second chance, and this new expanded edition is a rejuvenation.  The original versions now co-exist with acoustic versions, remixes and orchestral expansions, painting new colors on the tonal palette. Harpist Lara Somogyi has always been

BPMoore ~ What Remains Of Us

This is a profound album, and one that will fill your heart. BPMoore, an English composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, has brought together musicians from all over the world to explore What Remains Of Us after we die, and their collective

BPMoore ~ What Remains Of Us

This is a profound album, and one that will fill your heart. BPMoore, an English composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, has brought together musicians from all over the world to explore What Remains Of Us after we die, and their collective

The Inward Circles ~ Before We Lie Down in Darknesse

Anyone diving into Richard Skelton’s Before We Lie Down In Darknesse and expecting to encounter his uniquely sumptuous, sonorous layers of music may be in for a bit of a surprise.  Some of the same sources that inform other releases

The Inward Circles ~ Before We Lie Down in Darknesse

Anyone diving into Richard Skelton’s Before We Lie Down In Darknesse and expecting to encounter his uniquely sumptuous, sonorous layers of music may be in for a bit of a surprise.  Some of the same sources that inform other releases

Junkboy ~ Littoral States

The album’s overall feature is its tone: folkish, pastoral and distinctly British.  If the music yields a hint of the 60s, it’s no coincidence: the album was partially inspired by the music of The Beach Boys ~ not their surfing

Junkboy ~ Littoral States

The album’s overall feature is its tone: folkish, pastoral and distinctly British.  If the music yields a hint of the 60s, it’s no coincidence: the album was partially inspired by the music of The Beach Boys ~ not their surfing

Triola ~ Scapegoat

In the Book of Leviticus, a scapegoat is sent into the wilderness, bearing the sins of the community; if it returns, it is killed.  In modern society, the scapegoat is the one who takes the blame, even if the blame

Triola ~ Scapegoat

In the Book of Leviticus, a scapegoat is sent into the wilderness, bearing the sins of the community; if it returns, it is killed.  In modern society, the scapegoat is the one who takes the blame, even if the blame

Tristan Allen ~ Tin Iso and the Dawn

A Closer Listen has reviewed scores written for movies and TV shows, installations and exhibitions, plays and choreographies, but only one written for puppetry (@c’s Ab OVO) ~ until now.  Tin Iso and the Dawn is the first part of a trilogy inspired

Tristan Allen ~ Tin Iso and the Dawn

A Closer Listen has reviewed scores written for movies and TV shows, installations and exhibitions, plays and choreographies, but only one written for puppetry (@c’s Ab OVO) ~ until now.  Tin Iso and the Dawn is the first part of a trilogy inspired

Bex Burch ~ There is only love and fear

International Anthem is the perfect label for this album as it reflects the nature of its genesis.  Bex Burch lived in Ghana for three years, gaining the skills that eventually enabled her to build her own wooden xylophone.  She’d also

Bex Burch ~ There is only love and fear

International Anthem is the perfect label for this album as it reflects the nature of its genesis.  Bex Burch lived in Ghana for three years, gaining the skills that eventually enabled her to build her own wooden xylophone.  She’d also

Welcome New Label Vast Habitat!

The roots of L.A.’s Vast Habitat are found in the partnership of Daniel Lea and Michael Deragon, whose music as Heliochrysum first appeared on the Bedroom Community label.  On Friday the 13th, Vast Habitat launches with three albums, one by each

Welcome New Label Vast Habitat!

The roots of L.A.’s Vast Habitat are found in the partnership of Daniel Lea and Michael Deragon, whose music as Heliochrysum first appeared on the Bedroom Community label.  On Friday the 13th, Vast Habitat launches with three albums, one by each