Ian William Craig ~ Thresholder
Ian William Craig holds such a cherished spot in our musical consciousness that it’s a surprise to recall that his first album was released in 2012 ~ coincidentally, the first year of our site. A unique composer with a clearly identifiable
Ian William Craig ~ Thresholder
Ian William Craig holds such a cherished spot in our musical consciousness that it’s a surprise to recall that his first album was released in 2012 ~ coincidentally, the first year of our site. A unique composer with a clearly identifiable
Emilía ~ Spring through a window
Emilía has done it again. The duo who brought us last year’s exquisite EP Down to the Sadness River is back with another melancholic gem. While it may seem out of season in fall, the phrase “spring through a window” refers to the
Emilía ~ Spring through a window
Emilía has done it again. The duo who brought us last year’s exquisite EP Down to the Sadness River is back with another melancholic gem. While it may seem out of season in fall, the phrase “spring through a window” refers to the
David Vélez ~ The Things That Objects Can Teach Us About Ourselves
Some people seek comfort in music. Others seek questions. Traveling far beyond the sofa, sound artist David Vélez probes the unresolved. If to extend oneself requires risk, listening to his compositions requires leaning into space, surrendering to a balance that is
David Vélez ~ The Things That Objects Can Teach Us About Ourselves
Some people seek comfort in music. Others seek questions. Traveling far beyond the sofa, sound artist David Vélez probes the unresolved. If to extend oneself requires risk, listening to his compositions requires leaning into space, surrendering to a balance that is
Daniel Bjarnason ~ Collider
We’ve been fans of Daniel Bjarnason from the start, and with each new release, he’s continued to cement our initial reaction. Collider is a spectacular album, collecting compositions from the artist’s “American period,” initially written for ensembles in Cincinnati and Los Angeles and
Daniel Bjarnason ~ Collider
We’ve been fans of Daniel Bjarnason from the start, and with each new release, he’s continued to cement our initial reaction. Collider is a spectacular album, collecting compositions from the artist’s “American period,” initially written for ensembles in Cincinnati and Los Angeles and
ACL 2018 ~ Music for Haunted Houses
In 2018, the world reached a tipping point in which scary music is no longer scarier than real life. The old monsters are disappointed; they just can’t compete with the news. This being said, it’s one of our favorite times
ACL 2018 ~ Music for Haunted Houses
In 2018, the world reached a tipping point in which scary music is no longer scarier than real life. The old monsters are disappointed; they just can’t compete with the news. This being said, it’s one of our favorite times
Tim Shiel ~ Glowing Pains: Music from The Gardens Between / Interview
There’s a tension to reconcile when crafting a videogame soundtrack that plays on the mind of Tim Shiel. ‘Normal’ music has a defined path – a start, middle and end – but videogame music is very much nonlinear, dictated or
Tim Shiel ~ Glowing Pains: Music from The Gardens Between / Interview
There’s a tension to reconcile when crafting a videogame soundtrack that plays on the mind of Tim Shiel. ‘Normal’ music has a defined path – a start, middle and end – but videogame music is very much nonlinear, dictated or
Guybrush ~ Incandenza
Last year, SØVN Records offered us a tape encased in a concrete block; to access the music, one had to break it (or use the download code). This year, designer Le Kutsch returns with a new concept: each of the
Guybrush ~ Incandenza
Last year, SØVN Records offered us a tape encased in a concrete block; to access the music, one had to break it (or use the download code). This year, designer Le Kutsch returns with a new concept: each of the
Shida Shahabi presents Early Autumn [mix]
Shida Shahabi is a pianist and composer on the 130701 imprint, like the author of our last mix, Dmitry Evgrafov. Early Autumn is timed to coincide with the release of Homes, Shahabi’s debut album. Mainly featuring an old Swedish upright
Shida Shahabi presents Early Autumn [mix]
Shida Shahabi is a pianist and composer on the 130701 imprint, like the author of our last mix, Dmitry Evgrafov. Early Autumn is timed to coincide with the release of Homes, Shahabi’s debut album. Mainly featuring an old Swedish upright
a closer listen 