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

Störung ~ Rebuilding l’Alt Empordà benefit compilation

The Störung label has just released Rebuilding l’Alt Empordà, a  compilation featuring previously unreleased contributions from 20 artists to benefit the reconstruction of the region of Alt Empordà in Catalonia, which was devastated by a tornado on January 7th of

Störung ~ Rebuilding l’Alt Empordà benefit compilation

The Störung label has just released Rebuilding l’Alt Empordà, a  compilation featuring previously unreleased contributions from 20 artists to benefit the reconstruction of the region of Alt Empordà in Catalonia, which was devastated by a tornado on January 7th of

Strië ~ Perpetual Journey

Perpetual Journey is inspired by the heartbreaking story of Laika the space dog, sent to an unwitting death in the most frightening of circumstances.  Looking outside the capsule, the creature had no sense of scale, or purpose, or the weight of

Strië ~ Perpetual Journey

Perpetual Journey is inspired by the heartbreaking story of Laika the space dog, sent to an unwitting death in the most frightening of circumstances.  Looking outside the capsule, the creature had no sense of scale, or purpose, or the weight of