LCNL 090: John Thayer presents Memories Of A Possible Future (Dustbin Ephemera)
John Thayer of the duo Drunken Sufis has produced an enveloping sonic travelogue compiled from dustbin finds at Thrift Stores across the globe. When John first proposed this mix I immediately agreed, as the concept deeply resonated with my own
LCNL 090: John Thayer presents Memories Of A Possible Future (Dustbin Ephemera)
John Thayer of the duo Drunken Sufis has produced an enveloping sonic travelogue compiled from dustbin finds at Thrift Stores across the globe. When John first proposed this mix I immediately agreed, as the concept deeply resonated with my own
Lea Bertucci ~ Metal Aether
The title Metal Aether directly evokes a juxtaposition of matter and spirit, of a hard surface made of nothing, of the saxophone’s brutal (as in raw) means of expressing sweetness via relatively harsh sounds. The album was recorded both at
Lea Bertucci ~ Metal Aether
The title Metal Aether directly evokes a juxtaposition of matter and spirit, of a hard surface made of nothing, of the saxophone’s brutal (as in raw) means of expressing sweetness via relatively harsh sounds. The album was recorded both at
Ljerke ~ Ljerke
For years, many assumed that the Frisian words of Jan Kleefstra were untranslatable, but their mystery is the key to their appeal. The Kleefstra brothers have been enchanting audiences for years by pairing intriguing textures with solemn poetry. On this
Ljerke ~ Ljerke
For years, many assumed that the Frisian words of Jan Kleefstra were untranslatable, but their mystery is the key to their appeal. The Kleefstra brothers have been enchanting audiences for years by pairing intriguing textures with solemn poetry. On this
Misha Mishajashvili ~ 2018
Estonia’s Misha Mishajashvili has been releasing music since the turn of the decade, offering a score to the decline of the Soviet Empire. As global conditions grow starker, the artist’s vision grows bleaker. Even so, the fact that his releases tend to
Misha Mishajashvili ~ 2018
Estonia’s Misha Mishajashvili has been releasing music since the turn of the decade, offering a score to the decline of the Soviet Empire. As global conditions grow starker, the artist’s vision grows bleaker. Even so, the fact that his releases tend to
Efrim Manuel Menuck ~ Pissing Stars
We occasionally stray from our purely instrumental path. Perhaps we want to highlight a small artist who merits a brighter spotlight, or perhaps an artist is simply too significant – too seminal – to overlook. Efrim Manuel Menuck belongs in
Efrim Manuel Menuck ~ Pissing Stars
We occasionally stray from our purely instrumental path. Perhaps we want to highlight a small artist who merits a brighter spotlight, or perhaps an artist is simply too significant – too seminal – to overlook. Efrim Manuel Menuck belongs in
Poppy Ackroyd ~ Resolve
From the opening seconds of “Paper”, one can hear something intriguing going on: clacks and taps, and soon other instruments as well. On Resolve, Poppy Ackroyd continues to expand her compositional horizons, incorporating a host of collaborators while continuing to master multiple instruments
Poppy Ackroyd ~ Resolve
From the opening seconds of “Paper”, one can hear something intriguing going on: clacks and taps, and soon other instruments as well. On Resolve, Poppy Ackroyd continues to expand her compositional horizons, incorporating a host of collaborators while continuing to master multiple instruments
ACL 2017: Sound Propositions
I say this every year: I hate lists, but I love reflection. So here we are again, the first month of the year nearly over and I’m still processing all that’s come in the last year. And while there were
ACL 2017: Sound Propositions
I say this every year: I hate lists, but I love reflection. So here we are again, the first month of the year nearly over and I’m still processing all that’s come in the last year. And while there were
Ghost Flute & Dice ~ Kropsbygning
One pauses for a moment, uncertain how to proceed. Tentatively, gingerly, one begins to unfold the flaps of the CD cover, and is rewarded with three-dimensional cut-outs. The Danish word kropsbygning means shape, structure or spacial arrangement, and the cover is a physical
Ghost Flute & Dice ~ Kropsbygning
One pauses for a moment, uncertain how to proceed. Tentatively, gingerly, one begins to unfold the flaps of the CD cover, and is rewarded with three-dimensional cut-outs. The Danish word kropsbygning means shape, structure or spacial arrangement, and the cover is a physical
a closer listen 