Mary Stark ~ Industrial Folklore Tapes Vol. III – Film as Fabric

Last year, the Industrial Folklore Tapes series (which is actually a vinyl series) made its debut with Instruments of Industry and Springs.  Like its predecessors, the third installment shines a spotlight on a professional art that is rarely noted and is swiftly becoming extinct.

Mary Stark ~ Industrial Folklore Tapes Vol. III – Film as Fabric

Last year, the Industrial Folklore Tapes series (which is actually a vinyl series) made its debut with Instruments of Industry and Springs.  Like its predecessors, the third installment shines a spotlight on a professional art that is rarely noted and is swiftly becoming extinct.

Depatterning ~ The Community Pasture

Living in Ireland, born in Canada, descended from Ukrainian immigrants ~ Gary Mentanko is a prime example of blurred heritage.  With all the talk about protectionism and borders, it’s important to note how indistinct the line really is.  It’s appropriate

Depatterning ~ The Community Pasture

Living in Ireland, born in Canada, descended from Ukrainian immigrants ~ Gary Mentanko is a prime example of blurred heritage.  With all the talk about protectionism and borders, it’s important to note how indistinct the line really is.  It’s appropriate

Matthias Urban ~ SiAl

Only two months have passed since the release of Matthias Urban‘s Passagen, but SiAl is an entirely different creature.  The earlier album investigated the oscillations of drum cymbals, while the new set is a soundscape of Icelandic ocean recordings.  But wait, there’s more!  In

Matthias Urban ~ SiAl

Only two months have passed since the release of Matthias Urban‘s Passagen, but SiAl is an entirely different creature.  The earlier album investigated the oscillations of drum cymbals, while the new set is a soundscape of Icelandic ocean recordings.  But wait, there’s more!  In

Andrea Borghi ~ VHS

Oh, the videotape!  Older people can still remember what a big thing this was, back in the day.  For the first time, one could tape programs or record home movies at ease, and with TWO players, one could mix and

Andrea Borghi ~ VHS

Oh, the videotape!  Older people can still remember what a big thing this was, back in the day.  For the first time, one could tape programs or record home movies at ease, and with TWO players, one could mix and

Francisco Meirino ~ The Ruins

When one hears the phrase “old tapes,” one thinks of repetitive messages engrained in one’s subconscious.  Francisco Meirino owns a more physical set of old tapes, “the pieces and ruins of sonic archives.”  These had been set aside and forgotten while

Francisco Meirino ~ The Ruins

When one hears the phrase “old tapes,” one thinks of repetitive messages engrained in one’s subconscious.  Francisco Meirino owns a more physical set of old tapes, “the pieces and ruins of sonic archives.”  These had been set aside and forgotten while

Jonas Bonnetta ~ All This Here

This lovely album began its life as part of the score to Strange And Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island.  Since then it’s evolved into its own distinct creature: a slice of white vinyl that reflects the Fogo snow just as the

Jonas Bonnetta ~ All This Here

This lovely album began its life as part of the score to Strange And Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island.  Since then it’s evolved into its own distinct creature: a slice of white vinyl that reflects the Fogo snow just as the

Jeroen Diepenmaat ~ Off Track

Off Track is another unique release for Esc.rec., a label that continues to innovate through imagination.  As a sonic document, a manipulation of the sonic document, and a manipulation of the manipulation, it offers layers of interpretation that mimic the activity

Jeroen Diepenmaat ~ Off Track

Off Track is another unique release for Esc.rec., a label that continues to innovate through imagination.  As a sonic document, a manipulation of the sonic document, and a manipulation of the manipulation, it offers layers of interpretation that mimic the activity

Luke Howard ~ Open Heart Story

Is it possible to retain a sense of intimacy – even isolation – when backed by a 23-strong orchestra? Through his short yet prolific career, Luke Howard has distinguished his piano-based work amidst a sea of imitators by its variety

Luke Howard ~ Open Heart Story

Is it possible to retain a sense of intimacy – even isolation – when backed by a 23-strong orchestra? Through his short yet prolific career, Luke Howard has distinguished his piano-based work amidst a sea of imitators by its variety