Sabiwa ~ DaBa
On some level, we wish for albums to converge on a unifying theme, idea, or mood. Not all albums should be “concept albums”. But when it comes to evaluating and appreciating, most listeners instinctively ask if the tracks hang together
Sabiwa ~ DaBa
On some level, we wish for albums to converge on a unifying theme, idea, or mood. Not all albums should be “concept albums”. But when it comes to evaluating and appreciating, most listeners instinctively ask if the tracks hang together
Plïnkï Plønkï’s Mïxey Wïxey
We’ve got a fun one for you today, as might be expected from a U.K. band named Plïnkï Plønkï who describes themselves as “a 50-piece ensemble that doesn’t exist.” Bucking the trend, they don’t put their own music in the
Plïnkï Plønkï’s Mïxey Wïxey
We’ve got a fun one for you today, as might be expected from a U.K. band named Plïnkï Plønkï who describes themselves as “a 50-piece ensemble that doesn’t exist.” Bucking the trend, they don’t put their own music in the
Charles Rumback & Ryley Walker ~ Little Common Twist
The long, friendly shadow of Do Make Say Think stretches across the splendid new set from Chicago improvisers Charles Rumback & Ryley Walker. Like previous collaboration Cannots, their album plays tricks with the brain. The first illusion is the cover; what at
Charles Rumback & Ryley Walker ~ Little Common Twist
The long, friendly shadow of Do Make Say Think stretches across the splendid new set from Chicago improvisers Charles Rumback & Ryley Walker. Like previous collaboration Cannots, their album plays tricks with the brain. The first illusion is the cover; what at
Olga Wojciechowska ~ Infinite Distances
Infinite Distances is an album of dichotomies. The music reflects on the distance between life and death, while reflecting fondly on a departed grandmother. Marco Vannini’s cover art symbolizes the distance between life and memory, also referred to as nostalgia. And
Olga Wojciechowska ~ Infinite Distances
Infinite Distances is an album of dichotomies. The music reflects on the distance between life and death, while reflecting fondly on a departed grandmother. Marco Vannini’s cover art symbolizes the distance between life and memory, also referred to as nostalgia. And
Chihei Hatakeyama ~ Forgotten Hill
Chihei Hatakeyama has always indulged in the blurry aftertones of experience. The head of the White Paddy Mountain label has spent the last decade exploring the residual impact of thoughts, places, and moments through contemplative sonic arenas that effortlessly expand
Chihei Hatakeyama ~ Forgotten Hill
Chihei Hatakeyama has always indulged in the blurry aftertones of experience. The head of the White Paddy Mountain label has spent the last decade exploring the residual impact of thoughts, places, and moments through contemplative sonic arenas that effortlessly expand
Michael Bonaventure ~ In Tenebris Ratione Organi
Pipe organs are custom built for one space, which forms part of the instrument. Anyone nosing around a cathedral and beholding the towering walls of pipes will suspect as much. Unfortunately, leftfield musicians may struggle to access these instruments. Conservatism
Michael Bonaventure ~ In Tenebris Ratione Organi
Pipe organs are custom built for one space, which forms part of the instrument. Anyone nosing around a cathedral and beholding the towering walls of pipes will suspect as much. Unfortunately, leftfield musicians may struggle to access these instruments. Conservatism
Mamiffer ~ The Brilliant Tabernacle
Faith Coloccia’s The Brilliant Tabernacle is a record of positivity and renewed energy. Light swirls out of its musical webbing: vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, flute, and drum. The birth of Coloccia’s first child was fuel to The Brilliant Tabernacle‘s fire,
Mamiffer ~ The Brilliant Tabernacle
Faith Coloccia’s The Brilliant Tabernacle is a record of positivity and renewed energy. Light swirls out of its musical webbing: vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, flute, and drum. The birth of Coloccia’s first child was fuel to The Brilliant Tabernacle‘s fire,
ACL 2019 ~ Music for Haunted Houses
In this article, we list ten albums to play while holding a seance, carving pumpkins, or giving out candy to trick or treaters! Some of these albums were released when we weren’t in the mood ~ we were building snowmen,
ACL 2019 ~ Music for Haunted Houses
In this article, we list ten albums to play while holding a seance, carving pumpkins, or giving out candy to trick or treaters! Some of these albums were released when we weren’t in the mood ~ we were building snowmen,
a closer listen 