Drew McDowall ~ Agalma

Although there is no way that Agalma could be described as a ‘pop’ album, it does share one element with many of the current songs on the charts. Even the most disinterested watcher of the hit parade, the hot 100,

Drew McDowall ~ Agalma

Although there is no way that Agalma could be described as a ‘pop’ album, it does share one element with many of the current songs on the charts. Even the most disinterested watcher of the hit parade, the hot 100,

Richard Skelton ~ These Charms May Be Sung Over A Wound

For a while, we knew what to expect from Richard Skelton. But there was a definite shift away from the wide-screen drone work towards the gathering of folk song-inspired pieces on Border Ballads. That was an unexpected flowering of acoustic

Richard Skelton ~ These Charms May Be Sung Over A Wound

For a while, we knew what to expect from Richard Skelton. But there was a definite shift away from the wide-screen drone work towards the gathering of folk song-inspired pieces on Border Ballads. That was an unexpected flowering of acoustic

SP* Episode 13: OUTSIDE THE BOX – with Die Schachtel [podcast]

The podcast returns with an episode dedicated to Italy’s Die Schachtel label. Bruno Stucchi, graphic designer and co-founder of the Die Schachtel reflects upon the evolution of the label, the suppressed history of Italian experimental music, and the continued importance of big ideas.

SP* Episode 13: OUTSIDE THE BOX – with Die Schachtel [podcast]

The podcast returns with an episode dedicated to Italy’s Die Schachtel label. Bruno Stucchi, graphic designer and co-founder of the Die Schachtel reflects upon the evolution of the label, the suppressed history of Italian experimental music, and the continued importance of big ideas.

Ben Chatwin ~ The Hum

The timbres of Ben Chatwin may sound intimidating, but their back story reveals their benign nature.  The Hum amplifies sounds that may normally go unheard, the “hidden frequencies” detected by dogs and birds: power grids, radio waves, erased signals from blank tapes.

Ben Chatwin ~ The Hum

The timbres of Ben Chatwin may sound intimidating, but their back story reveals their benign nature.  The Hum amplifies sounds that may normally go unheard, the “hidden frequencies” detected by dogs and birds: power grids, radio waves, erased signals from blank tapes.

thme ~ that’s what it will be like / Almanacs ~ Ephemeral Visions

We are constantly aware of ourselves existing in space. We prefer the country or the city. We like our walls a certain colour. We feel at home in one place, or forever on the move. But our existence in time

thme ~ that’s what it will be like / Almanacs ~ Ephemeral Visions

We are constantly aware of ourselves existing in space. We prefer the country or the city. We like our walls a certain colour. We feel at home in one place, or forever on the move. But our existence in time

Kamixlo ~ Cicatriz

Hard days can produce hard music, as is apparent in the full-length debut of Kamixlo following a number of EPs.  The producer honed his sound as the owner of the Bala Club imprint, a label and club that ignored boundaries in

Kamixlo ~ Cicatriz

Hard days can produce hard music, as is apparent in the full-length debut of Kamixlo following a number of EPs.  The producer honed his sound as the owner of the Bala Club imprint, a label and club that ignored boundaries in

rotor plus ~ FUGUE STATES -before-

“When you order the ‘cassette,’ you will get a pencil.” This seems like a perfect sentence for 2020, a flubbing of expectations through which something is offered and something is taken away.  FUGUE STATES -before- is the first of a two-part

rotor plus ~ FUGUE STATES -before-

“When you order the ‘cassette,’ you will get a pencil.” This seems like a perfect sentence for 2020, a flubbing of expectations through which something is offered and something is taken away.  FUGUE STATES -before- is the first of a two-part

Limpet Space Race / Orchestra of St. John’s ~ We Are Water

This two-part series highlights the effects of climate change from the Himalayas to Ethiopia, as instability at the top of the world leads to instability at the bottom.  Recognizing the threat to the most basic of human needs, the electronic

Limpet Space Race / Orchestra of St. John’s ~ We Are Water

This two-part series highlights the effects of climate change from the Himalayas to Ethiopia, as instability at the top of the world leads to instability at the bottom.  Recognizing the threat to the most basic of human needs, the electronic