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
LCNL 096: Morgen Wurde presents Scattered to the Four Winds
Morgen Wurde returns with an expressive cinematic tale of neo-classical, lyric jazz, and cinematic electronic styles. Scattered to the Four Winds has a filmic quality of strong imagery and emotional arcs, at times merciless and cathartic, then soothing and liberatory.
LCNL 096: Morgen Wurde presents Scattered to the Four Winds
Morgen Wurde returns with an expressive cinematic tale of neo-classical, lyric jazz, and cinematic electronic styles. Scattered to the Four Winds has a filmic quality of strong imagery and emotional arcs, at times merciless and cathartic, then soothing and liberatory.
Gao Hong & Issam Rafea ~ Life As Is: The Blending of Ancient Souls from Syria and China
The question of whether music is an “universal language” or not has always been, for me, an interesting one, even if it is more often than not framed in the colonialist discourse that essentially equates ‘universal’ with ‘European’. Yet, here
Gao Hong & Issam Rafea ~ Life As Is: The Blending of Ancient Souls from Syria and China
The question of whether music is an “universal language” or not has always been, for me, an interesting one, even if it is more often than not framed in the colonialist discourse that essentially equates ‘universal’ with ‘European’. Yet, here
Gonçalo F Cardoso ~ Impressões de uma Ilha (Unguja)
I’m jealous of Gonçalo F Cardoso, and soon you will be as well, when you learn that he recently spent a month living in a beach hut in Zanzibar. What a wondrous time that must have been! The sonic evidence is
Gonçalo F Cardoso ~ Impressões de uma Ilha (Unguja)
I’m jealous of Gonçalo F Cardoso, and soon you will be as well, when you learn that he recently spent a month living in a beach hut in Zanzibar. What a wondrous time that must have been! The sonic evidence is
Resina ~ Traces
Two years ago we were introduced to Warsaw cellist Resina (Karolina Rec) through her hair ~ stark black on the album cover, bright red in the press photo. The pair of images spoke directly to her music, a combination of
Resina ~ Traces
Two years ago we were introduced to Warsaw cellist Resina (Karolina Rec) through her hair ~ stark black on the album cover, bright red in the press photo. The pair of images spoke directly to her music, a combination of
a closer listen 