ummsbiaus ~ melynchka / Enerhomor
The sounds of war become the sounds of music. ummsbiaus first appeared on international streaming services with “melynchka,” recorded in the early days of the Russian invasion. She recorded this track on her phone, in her garage, using the sounds
ummsbiaus ~ melynchka / Enerhomor
The sounds of war become the sounds of music. ummsbiaus first appeared on international streaming services with “melynchka,” recorded in the early days of the Russian invasion. She recorded this track on her phone, in her garage, using the sounds
Anoice ~ unerasable fire
Anoice‘s music is so lovely that it’s easy to forget how topical it can be. In 2020, they released invisible wall, which reflected the “anger, sadness and hate” of the pandemic years. Now in 2023, they have released the companion
Anoice ~ unerasable fire
Anoice‘s music is so lovely that it’s easy to forget how topical it can be. In 2020, they released invisible wall, which reflected the “anger, sadness and hate” of the pandemic years. Now in 2023, they have released the companion
aus ~ Everis
The magical press release for aus‘ “Until Then” states that the artist “awakens from his long slumber.” One imagines an emaciated bear who sleeps through an entire decade, an enchanted prince under glass, or a modern day Rip Van Winkle. The
aus ~ Everis
The magical press release for aus‘ “Until Then” states that the artist “awakens from his long slumber.” One imagines an emaciated bear who sleeps through an entire decade, an enchanted prince under glass, or a modern day Rip Van Winkle. The
Ukrainian Field Notes XXII
This month we are traveling to Kyiv where we explore Solar Nights with Shadow Unit, and discuss fundraising compilations with Volyk Artem and Volodymyr Kozhevnikov, while Hockins bemoans the current output of tiktok “sharovarshchyna” music. After a pit stop in
Ukrainian Field Notes XXII
This month we are traveling to Kyiv where we explore Solar Nights with Shadow Unit, and discuss fundraising compilations with Volyk Artem and Volodymyr Kozhevnikov, while Hockins bemoans the current output of tiktok “sharovarshchyna” music. After a pit stop in
Julius Aglinskas ~ blue dusk
Three years ago, Vilnus (Lithuania) composer Julius Aglinskas was commissioned by Anton Lukoszevieze, the director of Apartment House, to write a piece for the chamber ensemble’s twenty-fifth anniversary. On their 28th, this tribute is made available on vinyl. Apartment House is described
Julius Aglinskas ~ blue dusk
Three years ago, Vilnus (Lithuania) composer Julius Aglinskas was commissioned by Anton Lukoszevieze, the director of Apartment House, to write a piece for the chamber ensemble’s twenty-fifth anniversary. On their 28th, this tribute is made available on vinyl. Apartment House is described
KMRU ~ Glim
Glim is grounded from the outset in a sense of place. Or is it? Although field recordings are an important part of the artist who goes under the moniker KMRU’s own listening practice and sonic output, the opening track of
KMRU ~ Glim
Glim is grounded from the outset in a sense of place. Or is it? Although field recordings are an important part of the artist who goes under the moniker KMRU’s own listening practice and sonic output, the opening track of
Jan Matiz ~ II
Jan Matiz‘s experimental second album II is a beguiling mix of appealing acoustic guitar melodies surrounded by a chaotic haze of glitch and samples. Always playful, it is charmingly unpredictable yet singalong melodic. Opener “Siebenacht” sets the tone of the
Jan Matiz ~ II
Jan Matiz‘s experimental second album II is a beguiling mix of appealing acoustic guitar melodies surrounded by a chaotic haze of glitch and samples. Always playful, it is charmingly unpredictable yet singalong melodic. Opener “Siebenacht” sets the tone of the
Sabiwa ~ Island no. 16 – Memories of Future Landscapes
Sabiwa is one of the most eclectic artists we’ve reviewed on our site, and one of the most confident. The variety of her music is incredible, ranging from ambient to folk to gabber, often on the same release. The Taiwanese artist
Sabiwa ~ Island no. 16 – Memories of Future Landscapes
Sabiwa is one of the most eclectic artists we’ve reviewed on our site, and one of the most confident. The variety of her music is incredible, ranging from ambient to folk to gabber, often on the same release. The Taiwanese artist
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