Umor Rex ~ March Batch
Moody soundscapes, crisp electronics, suspense film synth and layered voice: the four artists in Umor Rex’s March Batch might not attend the same parties, but they are united here by date and design. This may be the label’s best batch
Umor Rex ~ March Batch
Moody soundscapes, crisp electronics, suspense film synth and layered voice: the four artists in Umor Rex’s March Batch might not attend the same parties, but they are united here by date and design. This may be the label’s best batch
High Plains ~ Cinderland
Cinderland was recorded in a cold Wisconsin winter and reflects the barren landscape, the wide open spaces, and the interminable passage of time. The sound is sparse, measured, and deep, a melding of Mark Bridges’ cello and the contributions of Scott
High Plains ~ Cinderland
Cinderland was recorded in a cold Wisconsin winter and reflects the barren landscape, the wide open spaces, and the interminable passage of time. The sound is sparse, measured, and deep, a melding of Mark Bridges’ cello and the contributions of Scott
Martin Pale ~ Semantic Saturation
When does noise become music, and vice versa? When does repetition become semantic saturation, and when does saturation regain meaning? These are the noble questions of Danish sound artist Martin Pale, whose latest effort provides a concise investigation of these properties. Over
Martin Pale ~ Semantic Saturation
When does noise become music, and vice versa? When does repetition become semantic saturation, and when does saturation regain meaning? These are the noble questions of Danish sound artist Martin Pale, whose latest effort provides a concise investigation of these properties. Over
Jon Mueller ~ dHrAaNwDn
What a beautiful and elegant release. This is why I love records ~ not just the fidelity, but the sense of surprise (there’s no fast-forwarding through these grooves!), the possibility of elaborate packaging, the expansive art, and in this case,
Jon Mueller ~ dHrAaNwDn
What a beautiful and elegant release. This is why I love records ~ not just the fidelity, but the sense of surprise (there’s no fast-forwarding through these grooves!), the possibility of elaborate packaging, the expansive art, and in this case,
Werner Urban ~ Dworzac Towarowy
Dworzac Towarowy is a catchy record with an unusual construction: a set of field recordings rearranged into dance shapes. For comparison’s sake, think Coldcut’s “Natural Rhythm”, but with dominant percussion. The head starts to bob, the feet to tap as soon
Werner Urban ~ Dworzac Towarowy
Dworzac Towarowy is a catchy record with an unusual construction: a set of field recordings rearranged into dance shapes. For comparison’s sake, think Coldcut’s “Natural Rhythm”, but with dominant percussion. The head starts to bob, the feet to tap as soon
2 Hungry Bros. ~ Recipe for Disaster
Only $5 for an instrumental hip-hop tape, pocket-sized and ready to trade with friends? Sounds like 1980 all over again! This is the sort of tape that brings a smile to the face and makes the cassette resurgence make sense.
2 Hungry Bros. ~ Recipe for Disaster
Only $5 for an instrumental hip-hop tape, pocket-sized and ready to trade with friends? Sounds like 1980 all over again! This is the sort of tape that brings a smile to the face and makes the cassette resurgence make sense.
My Education ~ Schiphol
Yes, Schipol holds the post-rock staples: repetitive riffs, layers, dynamics and lengthy tracks, but those are about all the clichés you’ll find. Hailing from Austin, TX, My Education has been creating sounds since 1999. Their cast of members has rotated over
My Education ~ Schiphol
Yes, Schipol holds the post-rock staples: repetitive riffs, layers, dynamics and lengthy tracks, but those are about all the clichés you’ll find. Hailing from Austin, TX, My Education has been creating sounds since 1999. Their cast of members has rotated over
Off Land ~ Out World
The lambent drones of Out World rise up, crowning the canopy of a jade-painted jungle. One golden synth flows into another, filling the atmosphere with nothing but an air of serenity. Raindrops hang from the tips of leaves as the humid pads
Off Land ~ Out World
The lambent drones of Out World rise up, crowning the canopy of a jade-painted jungle. One golden synth flows into another, filling the atmosphere with nothing but an air of serenity. Raindrops hang from the tips of leaves as the humid pads
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