V/A ~ Tetra Hysteria Manifesto
Happy 4th anniversary to the Chinabot label, who celebrates with this collection of creative sounds from Asian artists across the board. We’ve been enjoying the work of the label since its inception, with notable attention to Sabiwa and Neo Geodesia.
V/A ~ Tetra Hysteria Manifesto
Happy 4th anniversary to the Chinabot label, who celebrates with this collection of creative sounds from Asian artists across the board. We’ve been enjoying the work of the label since its inception, with notable attention to Sabiwa and Neo Geodesia.
Ben Seretan ~ Cicada Waves
The latest record from Ben Seretan is both a radical departure from his folksy, faith-reckoning 2020 opus Youth Pastoral and yet arguably the most logical next step after such a nuanced examination of personal spirituality. Recorded during a two week
Ben Seretan ~ Cicada Waves
The latest record from Ben Seretan is both a radical departure from his folksy, faith-reckoning 2020 opus Youth Pastoral and yet arguably the most logical next step after such a nuanced examination of personal spirituality. Recorded during a two week
Rắn Cạp Đuôi ~ Ngủ Ngày Ngay Ngày Tận Thế
Is Ngủ Ngày Ngay Ngày Tận Thế (Sleeping Through the Apocalypse) drone, trap, future pop, experimental, industrial, electronic? Yes, all of these. Vietnamese band Rắn Cạp Đuôi is “thirsty for fresh combinations of sounds,” and comes through in a big way, aided
Rắn Cạp Đuôi ~ Ngủ Ngày Ngay Ngày Tận Thế
Is Ngủ Ngày Ngay Ngày Tận Thế (Sleeping Through the Apocalypse) drone, trap, future pop, experimental, industrial, electronic? Yes, all of these. Vietnamese band Rắn Cạp Đuôi is “thirsty for fresh combinations of sounds,” and comes through in a big way, aided
Hollie Kenniff ~ The Quiet Drift
A perfectly titled album from one ambient music’s leaders, The Quiet Drift makes the perfect ending to a long, hard day ~ or perhaps to a long, hard season. Hollie Kenniff seems to want nothing more than to soothe, which she accomplishes through
Hollie Kenniff ~ The Quiet Drift
A perfectly titled album from one ambient music’s leaders, The Quiet Drift makes the perfect ending to a long, hard day ~ or perhaps to a long, hard season. Hollie Kenniff seems to want nothing more than to soothe, which she accomplishes through
Dan Hayhurst ~ Counters
Sculpture’s audio half Dan Hayhurst goes from Critters to Counters on his newest album, preserving the sci-fi aspect while traveling into the realm of deep space. The music sounds like an Atari lullaby for robotic children, the only ones who might survive such a voyage.
Dan Hayhurst ~ Counters
Sculpture’s audio half Dan Hayhurst goes from Critters to Counters on his newest album, preserving the sci-fi aspect while traveling into the realm of deep space. The music sounds like an Atari lullaby for robotic children, the only ones who might survive such a voyage.
Sarah Neufeld ~ Detritus
If there’s a problem with solely reviewing music we like, it’s that sometimes we struggle with the levels of enthusiasm we bring to writing about a particular project. At A Closer Listen, we don’t spend time writing about records that
Sarah Neufeld ~ Detritus
If there’s a problem with solely reviewing music we like, it’s that sometimes we struggle with the levels of enthusiasm we bring to writing about a particular project. At A Closer Listen, we don’t spend time writing about records that
Alyssa Moxley ~ Underdrift
Ludwig Berger (Melting Landscapes) launched the Milan cassette label Vertical Music in October of 2019, releasing a preliminary multi-colored batch. Then the pandemic happened. This year, the label has returned with its second batch, which includes its finest release to date: Alyssa
Alyssa Moxley ~ Underdrift
Ludwig Berger (Melting Landscapes) launched the Milan cassette label Vertical Music in October of 2019, releasing a preliminary multi-colored batch. Then the pandemic happened. This year, the label has returned with its second batch, which includes its finest release to date: Alyssa
bela ~ Guidelines
One of the season’s most distinctive releases comes from bela, whose deep dive into traditional Korean Nongak music yields a distinctly non-traditional timbre. By digging into the archives of sheet music and YouTube performances, the South Korean artist finds a wealth
bela ~ Guidelines
One of the season’s most distinctive releases comes from bela, whose deep dive into traditional Korean Nongak music yields a distinctly non-traditional timbre. By digging into the archives of sheet music and YouTube performances, the South Korean artist finds a wealth
a closer listen 