Jonas Colstrup ~ Between sound and silence (Video Premiere and Review)

Slow down, says Jonas Colstrup without words in this world premiere video, perfect for the changing of the seasons and years.  It’s one of two lead tracks from the upcoming Between sound and silence, which Colstrup describes as “a soundtrack for contemplation and the

Jonas Colstrup ~ Between sound and silence (Video Premiere and Review)

Slow down, says Jonas Colstrup without words in this world premiere video, perfect for the changing of the seasons and years.  It’s one of two lead tracks from the upcoming Between sound and silence, which Colstrup describes as “a soundtrack for contemplation and the

Often the Thinker ~ Better Part of Vice

Oh, those beautiful horns and strings!  The horns are the first instruments to appear on Better Part of Vice, easing the listener gently into the gorgeously languid “Quarter or Half of Greater or Less,” a track title that makes one question the

Often the Thinker ~ Better Part of Vice

Oh, those beautiful horns and strings!  The horns are the first instruments to appear on Better Part of Vice, easing the listener gently into the gorgeously languid “Quarter or Half of Greater or Less,” a track title that makes one question the

Kate Carr ~ endings

Kate Carr is a global sound student.  Her journeys, both physical and metaphorical, have opened her ears to the possibilities inherent in space-based sound: the ability to pinpoint a sound to a specific location, as well as the threads that

Kate Carr ~ endings

Kate Carr is a global sound student.  Her journeys, both physical and metaphorical, have opened her ears to the possibilities inherent in space-based sound: the ability to pinpoint a sound to a specific location, as well as the threads that

Flaming Pines ~ Tiny Portraits (Swedish Series)

Flaming Pines’ Tiny Portraits series has reached #16!  The latest batch is the Swedish series, and contains recordings from Tobias Hellkvist, Peter Olsén, Kate Carr and Dag Rosenqvist.  It’s the quietest batch to date, perfect for the post-holiday blur. The inspiration for the first

Flaming Pines ~ Tiny Portraits (Swedish Series)

Flaming Pines’ Tiny Portraits series has reached #16!  The latest batch is the Swedish series, and contains recordings from Tobias Hellkvist, Peter Olsén, Kate Carr and Dag Rosenqvist.  It’s the quietest batch to date, perfect for the post-holiday blur. The inspiration for the first

The Fun Years ~ Heroes of the Second Story Walk-Up

The Fun Years are Ben Recht and Isaac Sparks. When they unite, their music turns into an iridescent, shape-shifting collage of kaleidoscopic, glowing design. Heroes of the Second Story Walk-Up is music for and from a hazy, ever-morphing neighborhood, emerging from a peach-colored

The Fun Years ~ Heroes of the Second Story Walk-Up

The Fun Years are Ben Recht and Isaac Sparks. When they unite, their music turns into an iridescent, shape-shifting collage of kaleidoscopic, glowing design. Heroes of the Second Story Walk-Up is music for and from a hazy, ever-morphing neighborhood, emerging from a peach-colored

Winter Music Preview 2017: The Next 100

New year, new music ~ we’ve never had this many releases to share so early in the year, and we’re already psyched for 2017!  January begins a new season of hope: a fresh notebook, a blank slate, a field of snow

Winter Music Preview 2017: The Next 100

New year, new music ~ we’ve never had this many releases to share so early in the year, and we’re already psyched for 2017!  January begins a new season of hope: a fresh notebook, a blank slate, a field of snow

Various Artists ~ Anticipation of an Uncertain Future

How wonderful to wake up in a new year with new music!  Preserved Sound has just posted a brand-new compilation with a fitting title, Anticipation of an Uncertain Future.  The sounds are soothing, peaceful and above all, hopeful ~ a perfect

Various Artists ~ Anticipation of an Uncertain Future

How wonderful to wake up in a new year with new music!  Preserved Sound has just posted a brand-new compilation with a fitting title, Anticipation of an Uncertain Future.  The sounds are soothing, peaceful and above all, hopeful ~ a perfect

ACL 2016: The Top 20 Albums of the Year

The last album we reviewed this year ended up being the best ~ in light of the title, a fitting end.  Our cover image is taken from its lead video; the actress seems to be giving the album a closer listen.

ACL 2016: The Top 20 Albums of the Year

The last album we reviewed this year ended up being the best ~ in light of the title, a fitting end.  Our cover image is taken from its lead video; the actress seems to be giving the album a closer listen.