Scanner ~ La Fenêtre Magique

Unlike many artists working in experimental music, Scanner, aka Robin Rimbaud, has never had a recognizable sonic palette.  Although his nom de plume stems from the incorporation of intercepted radio and phone conversations in early compositions, a practice he has

Scanner ~ La Fenêtre Magique

Unlike many artists working in experimental music, Scanner, aka Robin Rimbaud, has never had a recognizable sonic palette.  Although his nom de plume stems from the incorporation of intercepted radio and phone conversations in early compositions, a practice he has

Sally Decker & Briana Marela ~ Small Tremble in Slow Motion

Small Tremble in Slow Motion is an album, an oracle deck and a full length video: a multi-media project born of an artist residency, soon to be unveiled to a wider audience.  The subject is the effect of grief as it

Sally Decker & Briana Marela ~ Small Tremble in Slow Motion

Small Tremble in Slow Motion is an album, an oracle deck and a full length video: a multi-media project born of an artist residency, soon to be unveiled to a wider audience.  The subject is the effect of grief as it

Ginevra Nervi ~ The Disorder of Appearances

A quick glance at the cover photo provides the impression that Ginevra Nervi is an intimidating eight feet tall, striding forward.  Look again ~ she’s standing still, and her shawl provides the illusion.  This is The Disorder of Appearances.  In like fashion,

Ginevra Nervi ~ The Disorder of Appearances

A quick glance at the cover photo provides the impression that Ginevra Nervi is an intimidating eight feet tall, striding forward.  Look again ~ she’s standing still, and her shawl provides the illusion.  This is The Disorder of Appearances.  In like fashion,

Max Richter ~ The New Four Seasons

Let’s tackle the obvious question first: if a person already owns Recomposed, why might they want to purchase The New Four Seasons?  The question is valid, the answer simple: they sound as different as two versions of the same work can be.

Max Richter ~ The New Four Seasons

Let’s tackle the obvious question first: if a person already owns Recomposed, why might they want to purchase The New Four Seasons?  The question is valid, the answer simple: they sound as different as two versions of the same work can be.

birds in the brickwork ~ Recovery

First came the pandemic.  Then Ben Holton (half of epic45) developed a severe back problem.  The limited movement of quarantine was exacerbated by the inability to move without pain.  The pleasure of the daily walk was curtailed.  And yet, Holton persevered,

birds in the brickwork ~ Recovery

First came the pandemic.  Then Ben Holton (half of epic45) developed a severe back problem.  The limited movement of quarantine was exacerbated by the inability to move without pain.  The pleasure of the daily walk was curtailed.  And yet, Holton persevered,

Worlds Of Their Own ~ An Interview With Patricia Wolf

A Closer Listen had a chance to talk with Patricia Wolf, who recently released her second album, See-Through, via Balmat. The exchange took place via email; we present the resulting text, minimally formatted and edited for clarity. David Murrieta Flores (ACL): Hi Patricia,

Worlds Of Their Own ~ An Interview With Patricia Wolf

A Closer Listen had a chance to talk with Patricia Wolf, who recently released her second album, See-Through, via Balmat. The exchange took place via email; we present the resulting text, minimally formatted and edited for clarity. David Murrieta Flores (ACL): Hi Patricia,

cachedmedia ~ Flitr

The internet connects the world, facilitating and storing a vast expanse of human interaction, knowledge, experience, and art. Musically, this means immediate access to thousands of hours of recorded sound, and the ability for anyone with an internet connection to

cachedmedia ~ Flitr

The internet connects the world, facilitating and storing a vast expanse of human interaction, knowledge, experience, and art. Musically, this means immediate access to thousands of hours of recorded sound, and the ability for anyone with an internet connection to

Ralph Heidel ~ Modern Life

Ostensibly Ralph Heidel is a saxophonist, but saying that is a bit like calling the Super Bowl a football game. On the evidence of Modern Life, the 28 year old’s second album, he’s an extraordinary young performer, composer and improviser

Ralph Heidel ~ Modern Life

Ostensibly Ralph Heidel is a saxophonist, but saying that is a bit like calling the Super Bowl a football game. On the evidence of Modern Life, the 28 year old’s second album, he’s an extraordinary young performer, composer and improviser