Nonsun ~ Blood & Spirit
Lviv, Ukraine quartet Nonsun did not write their sophomore album about the invasion, yet like Kotra’s Radness Methods, Blood & Spirit matches the tumult of its time. The band writes, “Never could we imagine how painfully relevant the album’s title would sound near
Nonsun ~ Blood & Spirit
Lviv, Ukraine quartet Nonsun did not write their sophomore album about the invasion, yet like Kotra’s Radness Methods, Blood & Spirit matches the tumult of its time. The band writes, “Never could we imagine how painfully relevant the album’s title would sound near
Vertical Music ~ Northern European Soundscapes
The third tape batch from Vertical Music covers the lands of Iceland, Finland and Norway. With sounds both natural and manipulated, these artists seek to reflect not only the acoustics, but the feeling of the vast and vibrant north. The first of
Vertical Music ~ Northern European Soundscapes
The third tape batch from Vertical Music covers the lands of Iceland, Finland and Norway. With sounds both natural and manipulated, these artists seek to reflect not only the acoustics, but the feeling of the vast and vibrant north. The first of
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
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