Toundra ~ Hex
Where would Madrid’s Toundra head after their re-score of Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari? The natural progression was to make a film that would be wholly theirs. Directed by Jorge Carbajales, the 22-minute “El Odio” (“Hatred”) explores the cycle of anger, rage and
Toundra ~ Hex
Where would Madrid’s Toundra head after their re-score of Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari? The natural progression was to make a film that would be wholly theirs. Directed by Jorge Carbajales, the 22-minute “El Odio” (“Hatred”) explores the cycle of anger, rage and
Svarte Greiner ~ Devolving Trust
Erik K. Skodvin returns to his Svarte Greiner persona for Devolving Trust, a bleak yet meditative electro-acoustic improvisation for cello and electronics recorded in the crypt-like basement of an old Berlin brewery. While a seasoned improviser, Skodvin has eschewed releasing live
Svarte Greiner ~ Devolving Trust
Erik K. Skodvin returns to his Svarte Greiner persona for Devolving Trust, a bleak yet meditative electro-acoustic improvisation for cello and electronics recorded in the crypt-like basement of an old Berlin brewery. While a seasoned improviser, Skodvin has eschewed releasing live
Cafe Kaput ~ Maritime: Themes and Textures
Given the sailing theme of Maritime: Themes and Textures and the placidity of its opening notes, one may be reminded of Enya’s “Sail Away.” While the track has been overplayed, its calming impact upon release is remembered by all of a certain
Cafe Kaput ~ Maritime: Themes and Textures
Given the sailing theme of Maritime: Themes and Textures and the placidity of its opening notes, one may be reminded of Enya’s “Sail Away.” While the track has been overplayed, its calming impact upon release is remembered by all of a certain
Ukrainian Field Notes III
In response to Russian President Putin’s unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against Ukraine, the EU adopted a “comprehensive and robust package of restrictive sanctions designed to: -cripple the Kremlin’s ability to finance the war-impose clear economic and political costs on
Ukrainian Field Notes III
In response to Russian President Putin’s unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against Ukraine, the EU adopted a “comprehensive and robust package of restrictive sanctions designed to: -cripple the Kremlin’s ability to finance the war-impose clear economic and political costs on
Dead Air Fresheners ~ A Collection of Drone & Noise Shanties
One of the strangest music stories of the pandemic was the crossover internet success of Nathan Evans’ “Wellerman,” a 19th century sea shanty that became a TikTok sensation. For a brief seasick moment, we imagined sea shanties taking over the
Dead Air Fresheners ~ A Collection of Drone & Noise Shanties
One of the strangest music stories of the pandemic was the crossover internet success of Nathan Evans’ “Wellerman,” a 19th century sea shanty that became a TikTok sensation. For a brief seasick moment, we imagined sea shanties taking over the
Širom ~ The Liquified Throne of Simplicity
How confident are you in identifying international instruments? Here’s a test: score ten points for each accurate answer. Daf, ocarina, mizmar, balafon, ribab, guembri, tank drum, balafon, tampura brač, acoustic resonator. We write about music daily, and still had to
Širom ~ The Liquified Throne of Simplicity
How confident are you in identifying international instruments? Here’s a test: score ten points for each accurate answer. Daf, ocarina, mizmar, balafon, ribab, guembri, tank drum, balafon, tampura brač, acoustic resonator. We write about music daily, and still had to
Drum & Lace ~ Natura
After a run of acclaimed singles, EPs and film and TV scores (“Dickinson,” “Good Girls,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer”), Drum & Lace (Sofia Hultquist) is finally releasing her debut album. Natura is confident and catchy, the artist’s vast experience
Drum & Lace ~ Natura
After a run of acclaimed singles, EPs and film and TV scores (“Dickinson,” “Good Girls,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer”), Drum & Lace (Sofia Hultquist) is finally releasing her debut album. Natura is confident and catchy, the artist’s vast experience
Sontag Shogun x Lau Nau ~ Valo Siroutuu
Does anyone remember 2019? In that innocent summer, Sontag Shogun and Lau Nau met on the Finnish island of Kimitoön to continue the sparkling collaboration that begun on Sontag Shogun’s Floréal. The new album is about friendship, simple pleasures and breezy days,
Sontag Shogun x Lau Nau ~ Valo Siroutuu
Does anyone remember 2019? In that innocent summer, Sontag Shogun and Lau Nau met on the Finnish island of Kimitoön to continue the sparkling collaboration that begun on Sontag Shogun’s Floréal. The new album is about friendship, simple pleasures and breezy days,
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