Blair Coron ~ On the Nature of Things

Blair Coron‘s full-length debut refuses to stay in the background.  A trio of dynamic shifts make the listener sit up and take notice.  The first is that the opening track is first softer, then louder than one might expect.  The

Blair Coron ~ On the Nature of Things

Blair Coron‘s full-length debut refuses to stay in the background.  A trio of dynamic shifts make the listener sit up and take notice.  The first is that the opening track is first softer, then louder than one might expect.  The

Inverted Microphones: Giovanni Lami’s Tapeocracy #2

The second installment in a new quarterly series dedicated to field recording and inspired by our love of tape culture.  (Check out the first installment, with a long preamble from me, here.) This time it’s winter, and Gio’s live mix

Inverted Microphones: Giovanni Lami’s Tapeocracy #2

The second installment in a new quarterly series dedicated to field recording and inspired by our love of tape culture.  (Check out the first installment, with a long preamble from me, here.) This time it’s winter, and Gio’s live mix

*Press A* ~ Frostpunk

The power of Frostpunk, by Piotr Musiał, resides in the able mix of late-romantic and modernist styles, reflecting, in a way, the game’s portrayal of the irruption of catastrophic natural disaster upon what was supposed to be an implacable history

*Press A* ~ Frostpunk

The power of Frostpunk, by Piotr Musiał, resides in the able mix of late-romantic and modernist styles, reflecting, in a way, the game’s portrayal of the irruption of catastrophic natural disaster upon what was supposed to be an implacable history

Wander ~ March

We first reviewed Pinoy post-rockers Wander back in 2014 when we went on a Post-Rock Road Trip.  Back then, the drummer was only 18, but we were incredibly impressed, especially by the long title track “Mourning.”  We’re pleased to say that the

Wander ~ March

We first reviewed Pinoy post-rockers Wander back in 2014 when we went on a Post-Rock Road Trip.  Back then, the drummer was only 18, but we were incredibly impressed, especially by the long title track “Mourning.”  We’re pleased to say that the

Each Morning of the World ~ Oceanian PhoNographic Mornings

Another twenty weeks have passed, and another series of Each Morning of the World is complete.  For the past season and change, this wonderful, ongoing collection has toured Oceania, collecting sounds from various artists as it continues to paint a portrait of the

Each Morning of the World ~ Oceanian PhoNographic Mornings

Another twenty weeks have passed, and another series of Each Morning of the World is complete.  For the past season and change, this wonderful, ongoing collection has toured Oceania, collecting sounds from various artists as it continues to paint a portrait of the

smileswithteeth ~ care

There’s an easy way for instrumental acts to publicize their message, so easy it’s amazing so few think of it: put the message on the cover.  This way, even a digital downloader will see the words.  Congratulations to Gabriel Gutierrez

smileswithteeth ~ care

There’s an easy way for instrumental acts to publicize their message, so easy it’s amazing so few think of it: put the message on the cover.  This way, even a digital downloader will see the words.  Congratulations to Gabriel Gutierrez

Billow Observatory ~ III: Chroma/Contour

Oscillating synths cut in and out of Billow Observatory‘s sound world, scissoring through opener “Serriform”, strobing like sunshine through a cluster of pine trees. The music on III: Chroma/Contour inhales nothing but fresh air. Surrounded by an all-encompassing light, it’s

Billow Observatory ~ III: Chroma/Contour

Oscillating synths cut in and out of Billow Observatory‘s sound world, scissoring through opener “Serriform”, strobing like sunshine through a cluster of pine trees. The music on III: Chroma/Contour inhales nothing but fresh air. Surrounded by an all-encompassing light, it’s

Last Days ~ Fragments

If you’ve ever made a mixtape or playlist, you’ve likely encountered the same problems as Graham Richardson (Last Days).  Sometimes there are too many tracks to shove into a small space.  Sometimes a track you love doesn’t match the timbre

Last Days ~ Fragments

If you’ve ever made a mixtape or playlist, you’ve likely encountered the same problems as Graham Richardson (Last Days).  Sometimes there are too many tracks to shove into a small space.  Sometimes a track you love doesn’t match the timbre