ACL 2020 ~ Pandemic Playlist
Time is an unusual construct. The pandemic made spring feel like an entire year. Yet the year is only half over. Or is it already half over? It depends on where we live. The pandemic has mostly passed in some places
ACL 2020 ~ Pandemic Playlist
Time is an unusual construct. The pandemic made spring feel like an entire year. Yet the year is only half over. Or is it already half over? It depends on where we live. The pandemic has mostly passed in some places
FANT^MS ~ Roomtones
What do Frédéric Nogray, Lee Patterson and Pali Meursault (FANT^MS) have in common? All are fascinated with sounds that would normally remain unheard. Nogray specializes in industrial crucibles forged into singing bowls; Patterson prefers springs, motors and chemical reactions; Meursault focuses
FANT^MS ~ Roomtones
What do Frédéric Nogray, Lee Patterson and Pali Meursault (FANT^MS) have in common? All are fascinated with sounds that would normally remain unheard. Nogray specializes in industrial crucibles forged into singing bowls; Patterson prefers springs, motors and chemical reactions; Meursault focuses
BJ Nilsen ~ Auditory Scenes Amsterdam
During the April pandemic days, BJ Nilsen adopted a new routine. Every day, he would visit the nooks and crannies of Amsterdam to record the sounds of lockdown, producing a real-time historic reflection. But when April ended, the pandemic continued. As Nilsen
BJ Nilsen ~ Auditory Scenes Amsterdam
During the April pandemic days, BJ Nilsen adopted a new routine. Every day, he would visit the nooks and crannies of Amsterdam to record the sounds of lockdown, producing a real-time historic reflection. But when April ended, the pandemic continued. As Nilsen
Ben McElroy ~ Home Diaries 028 / Whitelabrecs CDs Return!
This weekend, England’s Whitelabrecs released an astonishing seven EPs and albums ~ the final five of the Home Diaries series, followed by new CDs from Jens Pauly and Pruski. This is a real sign of recovery, as the village post offices have opened again,
Ben McElroy ~ Home Diaries 028 / Whitelabrecs CDs Return!
This weekend, England’s Whitelabrecs released an astonishing seven EPs and albums ~ the final five of the Home Diaries series, followed by new CDs from Jens Pauly and Pruski. This is a real sign of recovery, as the village post offices have opened again,
V/A – At Home With (songs for solitude) Part Two
Last month we reviewed the first six releases in La Petite Chambre‘s shelter-in place series, At Home With (songs for solitude). Today we cover the concluding six. Twelve seems a nice round number, like a box of donuts or the 12 Days of
V/A – At Home With (songs for solitude) Part Two
Last month we reviewed the first six releases in La Petite Chambre‘s shelter-in place series, At Home With (songs for solitude). Today we cover the concluding six. Twelve seems a nice round number, like a box of donuts or the 12 Days of
Bruno Bavota ~ Apartment Songs & Apartment Loops
One of my punishments as a child was being sent to my room, but I didn’t mind, because that’s where my books and records were. During the recent pandemic, many musicians have had to stay at home, but that’s okay
Bruno Bavota ~ Apartment Songs & Apartment Loops
One of my punishments as a child was being sent to my room, but I didn’t mind, because that’s where my books and records were. During the recent pandemic, many musicians have had to stay at home, but that’s okay
Derek Yau ~ May
Today we are halfway to Christmas, which seems fitting as today is the day that May is released. While the EP’s title refers to the month in which it was recorded, Derek Yau also mentions “possibility and hope” in the form of
Derek Yau ~ May
Today we are halfway to Christmas, which seems fitting as today is the day that May is released. While the EP’s title refers to the month in which it was recorded, Derek Yau also mentions “possibility and hope” in the form of
Balm ~ Mauve
The name Balm is instantly appealing, drawing associations with healing balms and the hymn, “There Is a Balm In Gilead.” This Amsterdam duo also lives its name by donating all proceeds to the Try Center for Research Training and Education, who seeks
Balm ~ Mauve
The name Balm is instantly appealing, drawing associations with healing balms and the hymn, “There Is a Balm In Gilead.” This Amsterdam duo also lives its name by donating all proceeds to the Try Center for Research Training and Education, who seeks
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