Matthew Herbert ~ The Horse
To quote the press release, Matthew Herbert’s latest is an album “based around a full-size horse skeleton”. This is a statement that prompts questions. One such question is “why?” Is it for shock value? He’s certainly unafraid of controversy, as
Matthew Herbert ~ The Horse
To quote the press release, Matthew Herbert’s latest is an album “based around a full-size horse skeleton”. This is a statement that prompts questions. One such question is “why?” Is it for shock value? He’s certainly unafraid of controversy, as
Ultramarine ~ Send and Return
We reference the early stars of techno so often we forget many of them are still active and relevant. Ultramarine is one of these acts, known for their pastoral tone and patiently unfolding pieces. Active since 1989, the duo has never
Ultramarine ~ Send and Return
We reference the early stars of techno so often we forget many of them are still active and relevant. Ultramarine is one of these acts, known for their pastoral tone and patiently unfolding pieces. Active since 1989, the duo has never
Croatian Amor ~ A Part of You in Everything
A Part of You in Everything is a kind, life-affirming album that seeks to answer one of life’s biggest questions: what happens to us after we die? The album is dedicated to Croatian Amor‘s younger brother, who died at birth. Someone once
Croatian Amor ~ A Part of You in Everything
A Part of You in Everything is a kind, life-affirming album that seeks to answer one of life’s biggest questions: what happens to us after we die? The album is dedicated to Croatian Amor‘s younger brother, who died at birth. Someone once
Stephen Shannon ~ Fathoms
Many are familiar with Stephen Shannon‘s work without knowing Stephen Shannon. The artist has previously recorded as Mount Alaska, Strands and Halfset, and recorded a healthy number of TV and film scores. Others arriving at this project may be familiar
Stephen Shannon ~ Fathoms
Many are familiar with Stephen Shannon‘s work without knowing Stephen Shannon. The artist has previously recorded as Mount Alaska, Strands and Halfset, and recorded a healthy number of TV and film scores. Others arriving at this project may be familiar
Standard Grey ~ peregrination
A peregrination is a journey akin to a pilgrimage. Over the course of two years, Christopher Olson (Standard Grey) undertook such a pilgrimage in Nara, Japan and surrounding areas, investigating rivers, trails, mountains and shrines. This journey began before the pandemic and
Standard Grey ~ peregrination
A peregrination is a journey akin to a pilgrimage. Over the course of two years, Christopher Olson (Standard Grey) undertook such a pilgrimage in Nara, Japan and surrounding areas, investigating rivers, trails, mountains and shrines. This journey began before the pandemic and
Penelope Trappes ~ Heavenly Spheres
On Heavenly Spheres the Australian born vocalist and musician Penelope Trappes depicts the fragility of improvisation and experimental practice, while imbuing the spaciousness of ambient music’s soundscapes with surprising heft. On album opener “The Bitterness of Parting,” an opening wave
Penelope Trappes ~ Heavenly Spheres
On Heavenly Spheres the Australian born vocalist and musician Penelope Trappes depicts the fragility of improvisation and experimental practice, while imbuing the spaciousness of ambient music’s soundscapes with surprising heft. On album opener “The Bitterness of Parting,” an opening wave
Eleven Magpies ~ Two for Joy
The album may have been born in pain, but the music lands firmly on joy, reflecting the old nursery rhyme, “One for sorrow, two for joy.” Two for Joy is also the second album for Bristol quartet Eleven Magpies, but their self-titled
Eleven Magpies ~ Two for Joy
The album may have been born in pain, but the music lands firmly on joy, reflecting the old nursery rhyme, “One for sorrow, two for joy.” Two for Joy is also the second album for Bristol quartet Eleven Magpies, but their self-titled
Bartosz Dziadosz ~ Peace
Just as the pandemic produced a ripple effect across the music industry, the war in Ukraine is having an effect today. Bartosz Dziadosz‘ Peace is the latest album to address the war, albeit obliquely, offering a feeling of calm. Dziadosz spent the
Bartosz Dziadosz ~ Peace
Just as the pandemic produced a ripple effect across the music industry, the war in Ukraine is having an effect today. Bartosz Dziadosz‘ Peace is the latest album to address the war, albeit obliquely, offering a feeling of calm. Dziadosz spent the
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