Tom Recchion ~ oaxaca dawn | bamboo

It took ten years for these recordings to see the light of day, and Elevator Bath has finally done it in a big way, with a lovely picture disc.  Of course, one can spring for the digital copy, but with

Tom Recchion ~ oaxaca dawn | bamboo

It took ten years for these recordings to see the light of day, and Elevator Bath has finally done it in a big way, with a lovely picture disc.  Of course, one can spring for the digital copy, but with

Tambour ~ Chapitre II

After an extremely active launch in 2015, the Moderna label has been quiet in recent months.  Half a year has passed since its last release, so it’s a relief to hear the return of both the label and Tambour.  Chapitre

Tambour ~ Chapitre II

After an extremely active launch in 2015, the Moderna label has been quiet in recent months.  Half a year has passed since its last release, so it’s a relief to hear the return of both the label and Tambour.  Chapitre

Enrico Coniglio ~ Bragos series: Astrùra / Solèra

  There are different schools of thought when it comes to the production of “soundscapes.”  There is R. Murray Schafer, who coined the term, and his World Soundscape Project, which approaches the soundscape as “acoustic ecology.” Some have criticized his

Enrico Coniglio ~ Bragos series: Astrùra / Solèra

  There are different schools of thought when it comes to the production of “soundscapes.”  There is R. Murray Schafer, who coined the term, and his World Soundscape Project, which approaches the soundscape as “acoustic ecology.” Some have criticized his

Robin Buyer Sextet ~ Leave

For the supposed party animal of ACL’s genres, post-rock hasn’t exactly been a lively guest so far this year. Mercifully, newcomers Robin Buyer Sextet have arrived bearing the proverbial kegs and decks to rouse us from our all-too-civilised socialising. Fellow

Robin Buyer Sextet ~ Leave

For the supposed party animal of ACL’s genres, post-rock hasn’t exactly been a lively guest so far this year. Mercifully, newcomers Robin Buyer Sextet have arrived bearing the proverbial kegs and decks to rouse us from our all-too-civilised socialising. Fellow

Asuna ~ Tide Ripples

Asuna is never one to keep things simple, as his music can contain up to a hundred parts. From drone-piece 100 Keyboards to the more bombastic live show 100 Toys, Asuna piles on more and more sounds until his pieces

Asuna ~ Tide Ripples

Asuna is never one to keep things simple, as his music can contain up to a hundred parts. From drone-piece 100 Keyboards to the more bombastic live show 100 Toys, Asuna piles on more and more sounds until his pieces

Kuba Kapsa Ensemble ~ Vantdraught 4

Much has changed since Vantdraught 10 Vol. 1.  The Kuba Kapsa Ensemble, led by Polish pianist and composer Kuba Kapsa, has grown leaner and more complex, shedding six players as well as the previous album’s rampant repetition.  The result is a compact

Kuba Kapsa Ensemble ~ Vantdraught 4

Much has changed since Vantdraught 10 Vol. 1.  The Kuba Kapsa Ensemble, led by Polish pianist and composer Kuba Kapsa, has grown leaner and more complex, shedding six players as well as the previous album’s rampant repetition.  The result is a compact

Ricardo Donoso ~ Quintessence

Ricardo Donoso has established a sublime symbiotic relationship with Denovali.  After the success of Saravá Exu and Machine to Machine, the label rewarded his talent with a compilation of early works and a remix set.  Now the artist has returned with

Ricardo Donoso ~ Quintessence

Ricardo Donoso has established a sublime symbiotic relationship with Denovali.  After the success of Saravá Exu and Machine to Machine, the label rewarded his talent with a compilation of early works and a remix set.  Now the artist has returned with

okamotonoriaki ~ Happy Ending

okamotonoriaki is no longer a solo affair, as the Tokyo-based composer has invited some of his friends (Cuushe, Flica, Polar M and Chihei Hatakeyama) to contribute to his Happy Ending.  The album exists in a liminal state between ambient and electronic: bouncy

okamotonoriaki ~ Happy Ending

okamotonoriaki is no longer a solo affair, as the Tokyo-based composer has invited some of his friends (Cuushe, Flica, Polar M and Chihei Hatakeyama) to contribute to his Happy Ending.  The album exists in a liminal state between ambient and electronic: bouncy