Susie Ibarra and Tashi Dorji ~ Master of Time
Sometime in the 8th century, at the center of Lake Dhanakosha, an enlightened being emerged from a lotus blossom in the guise of an eight-year-old child. This was Padmasambhava, the Second Buddha, a legendary figure who is said to have
Susie Ibarra and Tashi Dorji ~ Master of Time
Sometime in the 8th century, at the center of Lake Dhanakosha, an enlightened being emerged from a lotus blossom in the guise of an eight-year-old child. This was Padmasambhava, the Second Buddha, a legendary figure who is said to have
Hekla ~ Xiuxiuejar
Few instruments are as affordable and versatile as the theremin, yet few people play it and fewer still play it well. Iceland’s Hekla has risen to the top of her field by matching the instrument with dark cello, crushing soundscapes and her
Hekla ~ Xiuxiuejar
Few instruments are as affordable and versatile as the theremin, yet few people play it and fewer still play it well. Iceland’s Hekla has risen to the top of her field by matching the instrument with dark cello, crushing soundscapes and her
Gaspar Claus ~ 2359
Oh wow, what a great video. “2359” is the title cut of Gaspar Claus‘ new EP, reappearing after its debut on the Tancade album. In a game of “Which of these is not like the other?”, this cut would win. Showcasing the percussive,
Gaspar Claus ~ 2359
Oh wow, what a great video. “2359” is the title cut of Gaspar Claus‘ new EP, reappearing after its debut on the Tancade album. In a game of “Which of these is not like the other?”, this cut would win. Showcasing the percussive,
Alexandra Spence ~ a veil, the sea
a veil, the sea is Alexandra Spence‘s second sea-themed release of the summer, arriving on the heels of Blue waves, Green waves on Room40. Her Mappa album retains the drone-like fascinations of the prior work while increasing the amount of field recordings. From the
Alexandra Spence ~ a veil, the sea
a veil, the sea is Alexandra Spence‘s second sea-themed release of the summer, arriving on the heels of Blue waves, Green waves on Room40. Her Mappa album retains the drone-like fascinations of the prior work while increasing the amount of field recordings. From the
Matt Ulery ~ Become Giant
After a dozen albums, bassist Matt Ulery is still stretching his boundaries. For the first few minutes of Become Giant, one doesn’t even hear him, focusing instead on the strings. Violinist Zach Brock and Chicago’s KAIA String Quartet are the guest stars on
Matt Ulery ~ Become Giant
After a dozen albums, bassist Matt Ulery is still stretching his boundaries. For the first few minutes of Become Giant, one doesn’t even hear him, focusing instead on the strings. Violinist Zach Brock and Chicago’s KAIA String Quartet are the guest stars on
Verena Barié, Gerri Jäger, Sjoerd Leijten, Malu Peeters, Stijn Verhoeff ~ A Rational World
A father and son plod through a wet, barren landscape. All that can be made out is a hazy object far in the distance— perhaps some kind of ship. This is the opening scene of “Ansage Ende” (end of announcement),
Verena Barié, Gerri Jäger, Sjoerd Leijten, Malu Peeters, Stijn Verhoeff ~ A Rational World
A father and son plod through a wet, barren landscape. All that can be made out is a hazy object far in the distance— perhaps some kind of ship. This is the opening scene of “Ansage Ende” (end of announcement),
THLTTLDBB ~ SeeUSearching
We like seasonally appropriate music at ACL – you may have noticed our articles about Summer and Winter music, and if not, may we suggest you take a look at them, at a time that suits? Releasing a record that
THLTTLDBB ~ SeeUSearching
We like seasonally appropriate music at ACL – you may have noticed our articles about Summer and Winter music, and if not, may we suggest you take a look at them, at a time that suits? Releasing a record that
Rachika Nayar ~ Heaven Come Crashing
“I both love and feel so wary of melodrama,” writes Rachika Nayar, addressing her admittedly cinematic sophomore album. When done right, sonic melodrama is captivating, enthralling, riveting. When done wrong, it becomes maudlin, overreaching, dull. Heaven Come Crashing is melodrama done right.
Rachika Nayar ~ Heaven Come Crashing
“I both love and feel so wary of melodrama,” writes Rachika Nayar, addressing her admittedly cinematic sophomore album. When done right, sonic melodrama is captivating, enthralling, riveting. When done wrong, it becomes maudlin, overreaching, dull. Heaven Come Crashing is melodrama done right.
a closer listen 