CORECASS ~ V O I D

Hamburg’s CORECASS (Elinor Lüdde) is impossible to pigeonhole.  Her chosen name sounds like that of an industrial act and is similar to that of an established metal band (Carcass).  Her template mutates from release to release, encompassing rock, electronics, modern composition, gothic

CORECASS ~ V O I D

Hamburg’s CORECASS (Elinor Lüdde) is impossible to pigeonhole.  Her chosen name sounds like that of an industrial act and is similar to that of an established metal band (Carcass).  Her template mutates from release to release, encompassing rock, electronics, modern composition, gothic

Shanghai Restoration Project ~ Brave New World Symphony

Brooklyn’s Shanghai Restoration Project is known for its sunny disposition, bright art and eclectic pop sound.  How would this change during a pandemic? The happy answer is “not much.”  Brave New World Symphony is an attempt to come to terms with the pandemic

Shanghai Restoration Project ~ Brave New World Symphony

Brooklyn’s Shanghai Restoration Project is known for its sunny disposition, bright art and eclectic pop sound.  How would this change during a pandemic? The happy answer is “not much.”  Brave New World Symphony is an attempt to come to terms with the pandemic

Qualchan. presents ‘a mix of inspiration.’ [mix]

About this time last year, we shared a mix by Whettman Chelmets, whose most recent tape had made a big impression on us. Whettman Chelmets recently collaborated with Qualchan. on Theme∞Variations for Æscape Sounds, and so it felt like a

Qualchan. presents ‘a mix of inspiration.’ [mix]

About this time last year, we shared a mix by Whettman Chelmets, whose most recent tape had made a big impression on us. Whettman Chelmets recently collaborated with Qualchan. on Theme∞Variations for Æscape Sounds, and so it felt like a

Thisquietarmy x Away ~ The Singularity, Phase I

Sometimes albums drop in December without making a sound, as the world is busy with other things.  But The Singularity, Phase I is so loud and so powerful that it’s bound to make an impact, like the crater left by a

Thisquietarmy x Away ~ The Singularity, Phase I

Sometimes albums drop in December without making a sound, as the world is busy with other things.  But The Singularity, Phase I is so loud and so powerful that it’s bound to make an impact, like the crater left by a

Gizeh Records ~ We Hovered With Short Wings

Gizeh Records celebrates its 100th release with a compilation of 21 exclusive tracks.  We Hovered With Short Wings is an inviting window to the past and potential future of the label. It’s astonishing to hear that Gizeh has been around since

Gizeh Records ~ We Hovered With Short Wings

Gizeh Records celebrates its 100th release with a compilation of 21 exclusive tracks.  We Hovered With Short Wings is an inviting window to the past and potential future of the label. It’s astonishing to hear that Gizeh has been around since

Preserved Sound Artists ~ Invisible

Long-distance collaborations have always existed, although the internet launched a new era via shared files.  In the time of COVID, forced distancing has been a burden, while the ability to collaborate has been a boon.  The virus is invisible, but

Preserved Sound Artists ~ Invisible

Long-distance collaborations have always existed, although the internet launched a new era via shared files.  In the time of COVID, forced distancing has been a burden, while the ability to collaborate has been a boon.  The virus is invisible, but

Selfless Orchestra ~ Great Barrier

The 2020 news cycle has been dominated by politics, protests and the pandemic, to the extent that we’ve almost forgotten about all the other important issues.  For example, the Great Barrier Reef is badly in need of protection, ravaged by

Selfless Orchestra ~ Great Barrier

The 2020 news cycle has been dominated by politics, protests and the pandemic, to the extent that we’ve almost forgotten about all the other important issues.  For example, the Great Barrier Reef is badly in need of protection, ravaged by

Gustavo Costa ~ Lastro

The longer a track, the more likely it is to collapse under its own weight.  This makes the success of the 47-minute Lastro all the more remarkable.  Gustavo Costa‘s single-track album is the soundtrack to a work by dancer and choreographer

Gustavo Costa ~ Lastro

The longer a track, the more likely it is to collapse under its own weight.  This makes the success of the 47-minute Lastro all the more remarkable.  Gustavo Costa‘s single-track album is the soundtrack to a work by dancer and choreographer