Luton ~ Black Box Animals
The vantage points may change, but the views are the same: the inside looking out. The cover portrays the mouth of a cave; the video, a train and tunnel. As one gazes at the great expanse, one thinks of a
Luton ~ Black Box Animals
The vantage points may change, but the views are the same: the inside looking out. The cover portrays the mouth of a cave; the video, a train and tunnel. As one gazes at the great expanse, one thinks of a
36 ~ Circuit Bloom
36 returns to the tape format after seven long years. Circuit Bloom‘s piano-based tape loops summon feelings of emptiness, loneliness and escape, of someone struggling and trying to accept their true self. It looks at the world through an outsider’s
36 ~ Circuit Bloom
36 returns to the tape format after seven long years. Circuit Bloom‘s piano-based tape loops summon feelings of emptiness, loneliness and escape, of someone struggling and trying to accept their true self. It looks at the world through an outsider’s
Simon Šerc ~ Bora Scura
Since everyone has wind, one would expect to hear an overload of quality wind recordings. Yet the opposite is true. Simon Šerc‘s Bora Scura joins an extremely elite group, led by Lawrence English’s Viento and Daniel Menche’s Wind. Meteorologists, take note. Yet while everyone has
Simon Šerc ~ Bora Scura
Since everyone has wind, one would expect to hear an overload of quality wind recordings. Yet the opposite is true. Simon Šerc‘s Bora Scura joins an extremely elite group, led by Lawrence English’s Viento and Daniel Menche’s Wind. Meteorologists, take note. Yet while everyone has
Paul Nataraj ~ You Sound Like a Broken Record
This is one of the coolest projects we’ve encountered all year. Seeing these slices of vinyl makes us feel jealous, wistful and humble. This PhD project has already been displayed at an art center in Glasgow and a symposium in
Paul Nataraj ~ You Sound Like a Broken Record
This is one of the coolest projects we’ve encountered all year. Seeing these slices of vinyl makes us feel jealous, wistful and humble. This PhD project has already been displayed at an art center in Glasgow and a symposium in
Ebauche ~ Mutable
Mutable is an album with multiple selling points, many apparent before the drop of the needle. Start with the gorgeous cover art, reminiscent of tree trunks and vinyl. Add Adrianna Snochowska’s oil paintings, one for each of the album tracks. The icing
Ebauche ~ Mutable
Mutable is an album with multiple selling points, many apparent before the drop of the needle. Start with the gorgeous cover art, reminiscent of tree trunks and vinyl. Add Adrianna Snochowska’s oil paintings, one for each of the album tracks. The icing
Various Artists ~ HausMo Mix Tape
Chicago’s Hausu Mountain has been in existence for over five years, spreading smiles as wide as that of its slightly frightening mascot. Run by Doug Kaplan and Max Allison, the label has already released over 70 albums. HausMo Mix Tape is its first
Various Artists ~ HausMo Mix Tape
Chicago’s Hausu Mountain has been in existence for over five years, spreading smiles as wide as that of its slightly frightening mascot. Run by Doug Kaplan and Max Allison, the label has already released over 70 albums. HausMo Mix Tape is its first
Dae Kim ~ Solace
Everything we own, and everything we’ve achieved, should have made us freer, calmer and happier; but it hasn’t. Korean-born musician Dae Kim finds solace in creating music, and hopes that others will find solace in listening. His debut album has the desired effect. As
Dae Kim ~ Solace
Everything we own, and everything we’ve achieved, should have made us freer, calmer and happier; but it hasn’t. Korean-born musician Dae Kim finds solace in creating music, and hopes that others will find solace in listening. His debut album has the desired effect. As
Various Artists ~ 1+1=X
In one sense, this generous boxed set has been a year in the making; in another, it’s been building for ten. While Erased Tapes is actually 11 this year, 1+1=X is the finale of a long celebration, providing an opportunity to reflect
Various Artists ~ 1+1=X
In one sense, this generous boxed set has been a year in the making; in another, it’s been building for ten. While Erased Tapes is actually 11 this year, 1+1=X is the finale of a long celebration, providing an opportunity to reflect
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