Valotihkuu ~ By the River
Last summer we covered Valotihkuu‘s Fragile Melodies, an album so lovely it sent us back to discover all of the earlier works by the Russian composer. A month after the review, he released another album, and since then he’s released a few
Valotihkuu ~ By the River
Last summer we covered Valotihkuu‘s Fragile Melodies, an album so lovely it sent us back to discover all of the earlier works by the Russian composer. A month after the review, he released another album, and since then he’s released a few
Odd Nosdam ~ Flippies Best Tape / DEADBEAR ~ World Music Market
We think of our favourite albums as timeless; but music is the most durational artform. From the classical symphony to the field recording, music makes us conscious of the passage of time. When the needle hits the groove, it should
Odd Nosdam ~ Flippies Best Tape / DEADBEAR ~ World Music Market
We think of our favourite albums as timeless; but music is the most durational artform. From the classical symphony to the field recording, music makes us conscious of the passage of time. When the needle hits the groove, it should
V/A ~ Seconde Nature – Nature & Renaturation
In the digital age, we rarely stumble across a sonic surprise in a physical package, but when we do the delight is palpable. This is the case with Seconde Nature, which comes from the same source as the mesmerizing Acoustic Cameras. The
V/A ~ Seconde Nature – Nature & Renaturation
In the digital age, we rarely stumble across a sonic surprise in a physical package, but when we do the delight is palpable. This is the case with Seconde Nature, which comes from the same source as the mesmerizing Acoustic Cameras. The
Tambour ~ Constellations (ou comment arrêter le temps)
Montreal’s Tambour (Simon P. Castonguay) released two EPs in 2015 and 2016 that were later folded into an LP. Since then he’s been quiet, save for the exquisite winter single “Silhouettes.” As Chapitre I was one of the first releases on the Moderna label,
Tambour ~ Constellations (ou comment arrêter le temps)
Montreal’s Tambour (Simon P. Castonguay) released two EPs in 2015 and 2016 that were later folded into an LP. Since then he’s been quiet, save for the exquisite winter single “Silhouettes.” As Chapitre I was one of the first releases on the Moderna label,
Microtub ~ Chronic Shift
Microtub’s proposition is unique: to record, inside an empty water tower, two musical pieces in just intonation performed by a tuba trio – hence the microtonal reference of the group’s name. There’s a few timely interventions by analog synthesizers (one
Microtub ~ Chronic Shift
Microtub’s proposition is unique: to record, inside an empty water tower, two musical pieces in just intonation performed by a tuba trio – hence the microtonal reference of the group’s name. There’s a few timely interventions by analog synthesizers (one
Hugar ~ Varða
Icelandic duo (with friends) Hugar makes a huge step forward with its sophomore album, from self-released to Sony Masterworks. Not that their debut album was modest ~ it included Ólafur Arnalds on drums, along with brass and a string section. The new
Hugar ~ Varða
Icelandic duo (with friends) Hugar makes a huge step forward with its sophomore album, from self-released to Sony Masterworks. Not that their debut album was modest ~ it included Ólafur Arnalds on drums, along with brass and a string section. The new
SP* Episode 9: WHO CARES IF YOU DEEP LISTEN? – with Longform Editions [podcast]
Andrew Khedoori of the Preservation label talks about his latest series, Longform Editions, featuring compositions designed to encourage deep listening. Very much organized against the prevailing streaming ecosystem which encourages short tracks and distracted listening, Longform Editions has released 32
SP* Episode 9: WHO CARES IF YOU DEEP LISTEN? – with Longform Editions [podcast]
Andrew Khedoori of the Preservation label talks about his latest series, Longform Editions, featuring compositions designed to encourage deep listening. Very much organized against the prevailing streaming ecosystem which encourages short tracks and distracted listening, Longform Editions has released 32
Lucas Norer ~ Disposition
Disposition is a political work that seeks to depoliticize, an abstract work that seeks to upend old associations. Available as a softcover book with USB card, the album castigates the co-opting of the Kufstein Heroes’ Organ while celebrating its tonality. Essays
Lucas Norer ~ Disposition
Disposition is a political work that seeks to depoliticize, an abstract work that seeks to upend old associations. Available as a softcover book with USB card, the album castigates the co-opting of the Kufstein Heroes’ Organ while celebrating its tonality. Essays
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