Russian Circles ~ Blood Year

Chicago trio Russian Circles is taking its time, and it shows.  Blood Year is precise where it needs to be and unhinged when necessary.  The album floats from an ambient beginning to a pummeling ending. Once the drums of “Arluck” arrive, fans will

Russian Circles ~ Blood Year

Chicago trio Russian Circles is taking its time, and it shows.  Blood Year is precise where it needs to be and unhinged when necessary.  The album floats from an ambient beginning to a pummeling ending. Once the drums of “Arluck” arrive, fans will

moltamole ~ ° and so we heard them melt

When it comes to confronting climate change, Copenhagen’s moltamole goes all in.  After writing a thesis paper about the aural aspects of the subject, she traveled to various locations in Greenland and Iceland to record the sound of melting glaciers.  ° and

moltamole ~ ° and so we heard them melt

When it comes to confronting climate change, Copenhagen’s moltamole goes all in.  After writing a thesis paper about the aural aspects of the subject, she traveled to various locations in Greenland and Iceland to record the sound of melting glaciers.  ° and

V/A ~ CRXSSINGS (fundraiser for City Plaza)

So!  Much!  Music!  34 songs, 3 hours and 47 minutes worth.  There are many notable names as well: artists include Machinefabrik, Christina Vantzou, Leyland Kirby, Jan St. Werner, Black to Comm, Kreng and many more, remixing each other’s music for

V/A ~ CRXSSINGS (fundraiser for City Plaza)

So!  Much!  Music!  34 songs, 3 hours and 47 minutes worth.  There are many notable names as well: artists include Machinefabrik, Christina Vantzou, Leyland Kirby, Jan St. Werner, Black to Comm, Kreng and many more, remixing each other’s music for

SP* Episode 8: GREYFADED – with Joseph Branciforte (& Theo Bleckmann) [podcast]

Greyfade is a New York based label founded by Joseph Branciforte, dedicated to releasing high-quality physical and digital album-length works of art. Greyfade’s inaugural release is the aptly titled LP1, a collaboration between Branciforte and the acclaimed vocalist Theo Bleckmann.

SP* Episode 8: GREYFADED – with Joseph Branciforte (& Theo Bleckmann) [podcast]

Greyfade is a New York based label founded by Joseph Branciforte, dedicated to releasing high-quality physical and digital album-length works of art. Greyfade’s inaugural release is the aptly titled LP1, a collaboration between Branciforte and the acclaimed vocalist Theo Bleckmann.

Moon Landing Music

We love a good anniversary.  50 years ago this weekend, man walked on the moon.  From Bandcamp to bookstores to cinemas, the celebration is now in full force.  In this article, we cover nine new musical options ~ perhaps you’ll find

Moon Landing Music

We love a good anniversary.  50 years ago this weekend, man walked on the moon.  From Bandcamp to bookstores to cinemas, the celebration is now in full force.  In this article, we cover nine new musical options ~ perhaps you’ll find

Cosey Fanni Tutti ~ Tutti

Cosey Fanni Tutti is best known as one-quarter of the seminal Throbbing Gristle, co-founder of Industrial Records, and pioneer of its eponymous style of music. Hindsight may be 20:20. But it also simplifies, especially when combined with rigid genre categories.

Cosey Fanni Tutti ~ Tutti

Cosey Fanni Tutti is best known as one-quarter of the seminal Throbbing Gristle, co-founder of Industrial Records, and pioneer of its eponymous style of music. Hindsight may be 20:20. But it also simplifies, especially when combined with rigid genre categories.

V/A ~ After the Rain

Japan has been having a terrible time with disasters in the 21st century, natural and manmade.  Last summer, earthquakes and floods ravaged the nation.  The roster of Schole Records has contributed time and sounds to raise funds for the victims.

V/A ~ After the Rain

Japan has been having a terrible time with disasters in the 21st century, natural and manmade.  Last summer, earthquakes and floods ravaged the nation.  The roster of Schole Records has contributed time and sounds to raise funds for the victims.

Drum & Lace ~ semi songs

People don’t like to be put in boxes, yet categorization is essential for understanding.  For example, we’ve placed this album in Modern Composition, zeroing in on its dominant element.  Drum & Lace (Sofia Hultquist) would likely prefer Other, although that’s not

Drum & Lace ~ semi songs

People don’t like to be put in boxes, yet categorization is essential for understanding.  For example, we’ve placed this album in Modern Composition, zeroing in on its dominant element.  Drum & Lace (Sofia Hultquist) would likely prefer Other, although that’s not