Fall Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
The sweet sounds of modern composition are tailor-made for fall. Solo piano scores the falling of leaves, while strings reflect the season’s bittersweet emotions. When orchestras bloom, they offer a sense of fullness; the heart can overflow even when the
Fall Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
The sweet sounds of modern composition are tailor-made for fall. Solo piano scores the falling of leaves, while strings reflect the season’s bittersweet emotions. When orchestras bloom, they offer a sense of fullness; the heart can overflow even when the
Fall Music Preview ~ Ambient & Drone
When we started to receive fall music announcements early this spring, we knew something special was in the air. By the time summer started, we already had enough for an article. Now we have enough for five. The brand new
Fall Music Preview ~ Ambient & Drone
When we started to receive fall music announcements early this spring, we knew something special was in the air. By the time summer started, we already had enough for an article. Now we have enough for five. The brand new
Nadja ~ Sonnborner
Interconnection is a common theme to Italian artist Le Nevralgie Constanti (Mirko Rossi, translated as “The Constant Neuralgia”), whose work is featured in Nadja’s Sonnborner. It is not the simple interconnectedness of which so many a New Age perspective dwells
Nadja ~ Sonnborner
Interconnection is a common theme to Italian artist Le Nevralgie Constanti (Mirko Rossi, translated as “The Constant Neuralgia”), whose work is featured in Nadja’s Sonnborner. It is not the simple interconnectedness of which so many a New Age perspective dwells
Moderna Summer Singles Series
We don’t review singles at A Closer Listen, but we do review singles series, especially when the series is as beautiful as the first batch from Moderna Records. We’ve come to know Moderna for its cross-blend of modern composition and electronic
Moderna Summer Singles Series
We don’t review singles at A Closer Listen, but we do review singles series, especially when the series is as beautiful as the first batch from Moderna Records. We’ve come to know Moderna for its cross-blend of modern composition and electronic
Grúska Babúska ~ Tor
Filled with music boxes, glockenspiel and peculiar percussion, the latest release from Icelandic female trio Grúska Babúska bubbles with abundant charm. This is the same band whose debut was a USB stick embedded in a babushka doll. Much has happened since
Grúska Babúska ~ Tor
Filled with music boxes, glockenspiel and peculiar percussion, the latest release from Icelandic female trio Grúska Babúska bubbles with abundant charm. This is the same band whose debut was a USB stick embedded in a babushka doll. Much has happened since
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep (Reissue) + Words from Sophie!
Originally released on Preservation Records in 2016, Sophie Hutchings‘ Wide Asleep is now enjoying a timely vinyl reissue on Hobbledehoy Records, along with new artwork. In celebration of the event, Sophie shares some reflections on her influences. Five Artists/ Bands that changed my
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep (Reissue) + Words from Sophie!
Originally released on Preservation Records in 2016, Sophie Hutchings‘ Wide Asleep is now enjoying a timely vinyl reissue on Hobbledehoy Records, along with new artwork. In celebration of the event, Sophie shares some reflections on her influences. Five Artists/ Bands that changed my
Pausal ~ Volume Flow
You’ll fall in love with Volume Flow. Pausal‘s music is as essential as a heartbeat, a kind and love-struck ambient. Dreaming in the daylight, their slow drones are populated with well wishes and fulfilled destinies. Alex Smalley and Simon Bainton
Pausal ~ Volume Flow
You’ll fall in love with Volume Flow. Pausal‘s music is as essential as a heartbeat, a kind and love-struck ambient. Dreaming in the daylight, their slow drones are populated with well wishes and fulfilled destinies. Alex Smalley and Simon Bainton
The Necks ~ Body
One of the things that makes The Necks so brilliant is their continual exploration of organicism in any and all its forms, not only in pure musical terms but also as ensemble. For the past few years that’s meant drawing
The Necks ~ Body
One of the things that makes The Necks so brilliant is their continual exploration of organicism in any and all its forms, not only in pure musical terms but also as ensemble. For the past few years that’s meant drawing
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