Third Coast Percussion ~ Paddle to the Sea

First came Holling C. Holling’s beloved 1941 children’s book, in which a young boy carved a Native American figure and set him on a journey to the sea, from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.  25 years later, a

Third Coast Percussion ~ Paddle to the Sea

First came Holling C. Holling’s beloved 1941 children’s book, in which a young boy carved a Native American figure and set him on a journey to the sea, from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.  25 years later, a

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