Jacaszek ~ Music for Film

The work of Polish composer Jacaszek has always seemed cinematic, so it’s no surprise he’s turned his talents to film.  As these films have not yet found their global audience, the appearance of this collection is a gift.  This being said,

Jacaszek ~ Music for Film

The work of Polish composer Jacaszek has always seemed cinematic, so it’s no surprise he’s turned his talents to film.  As these films have not yet found their global audience, the appearance of this collection is a gift.  This being said,

Giulio Aldinucci ~ Shards of Distant Times

As Shards of Distant Times is the third album Giulio Aldinucci has recorded for Karlrecords, one might consider the set a triptych.  Borders and Ruins was an incredibly timely work, appearing in the early days of Brexit and Trump’s wall, while 2018’s Disappearing in a Mirror examined the

Giulio Aldinucci ~ Shards of Distant Times

As Shards of Distant Times is the third album Giulio Aldinucci has recorded for Karlrecords, one might consider the set a triptych.  Borders and Ruins was an incredibly timely work, appearing in the early days of Brexit and Trump’s wall, while 2018’s Disappearing in a Mirror examined the

The Echelon Effect ~ Drift Ten

Drift Ten marks the 10th anniversary of David Walters’ project The Echelon Effect.  The artist describes his latest album as a look forward and a look back.  All of his signature aspects can be found here, from crisp mastering to alternating periods

The Echelon Effect ~ Drift Ten

Drift Ten marks the 10th anniversary of David Walters’ project The Echelon Effect.  The artist describes his latest album as a look forward and a look back.  All of his signature aspects can be found here, from crisp mastering to alternating periods

the new objective presents ‘Or the murmur trees make . . . نفخة من الأشجار’ [mix]

It’s been a while since I put together a tape mix for ACL. Or the murmur trees make . . . نفخة من الأشجار  draws mostly on some tapes I acquired in the second half of 2019, many of which

the new objective presents ‘Or the murmur trees make . . . نفخة من الأشجار’ [mix]

It’s been a while since I put together a tape mix for ACL. Or the murmur trees make . . . نفخة من الأشجار  draws mostly on some tapes I acquired in the second half of 2019, many of which

Levi Patel ~ A Shifting Lightness

It’s Lent, and New Zealand’s Levi Patel has gathered twelve friends to travel with him on his latest musical journey.  While the coincidence is likely unintentional, it’s fair to call A Shifting Lightness a spiritual pilgrimage.  The album began as an EP

Levi Patel ~ A Shifting Lightness

It’s Lent, and New Zealand’s Levi Patel has gathered twelve friends to travel with him on his latest musical journey.  While the coincidence is likely unintentional, it’s fair to call A Shifting Lightness a spiritual pilgrimage.  The album began as an EP

All shall be well (and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well) ~ Zwartgroen

The long name of these Dutch post-rockers is a quote from Julian of Norwich, a 14th century Christian mystic and the author of the oldest surviving female-penned English language book.  The quote continues, “For there is a Force of love

All shall be well (and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well) ~ Zwartgroen

The long name of these Dutch post-rockers is a quote from Julian of Norwich, a 14th century Christian mystic and the author of the oldest surviving female-penned English language book.  The quote continues, “For there is a Force of love

Nazar ~ Guerrilla

“War is hell”, General Sherman reportedly said. Civil wars seem particularly hellish. As a country consumes itself from within, what happens to identity, to culture, and to art? Since 1945, many civil wars have been postcolonial in nature. When Angola

Nazar ~ Guerrilla

“War is hell”, General Sherman reportedly said. Civil wars seem particularly hellish. As a country consumes itself from within, what happens to identity, to culture, and to art? Since 1945, many civil wars have been postcolonial in nature. When Angola

Collectress ~ Different Geographies

We first shared news of the new Collectress album in January, when we listed it as one of our top picks of the season.  This week, it’s finally out!  The female quartet (with guest appearances by a man and a dog) offers

Collectress ~ Different Geographies

We first shared news of the new Collectress album in January, when we listed it as one of our top picks of the season.  This week, it’s finally out!  The female quartet (with guest appearances by a man and a dog) offers