Jean-Michel Blais ~ II
Just ignore the fact that this bright, endearing set has been named II; it’s the debut album by Montreal-based composer-pianist Jean-Michel Blais. With so many piano albums being released as of late, this one comes as a breath of fresh air. Multiple tempos
Jean-Michel Blais ~ II
Just ignore the fact that this bright, endearing set has been named II; it’s the debut album by Montreal-based composer-pianist Jean-Michel Blais. With so many piano albums being released as of late, this one comes as a breath of fresh air. Multiple tempos
International Contemporary Ensemble ~ On the Nature of Thingness
There is a certain ambient quality to On the Nature of Thingness. Like the name, derived from one of the pieces within, states, the whole can be interpreted as an aural reflection on what constitutes a thing, and the sounds
International Contemporary Ensemble ~ On the Nature of Thingness
There is a certain ambient quality to On the Nature of Thingness. Like the name, derived from one of the pieces within, states, the whole can be interpreted as an aural reflection on what constitutes a thing, and the sounds
The Knot ~ Tidewrack
Cabin Floor Esoterica has just unleashed a quartet of tapes, each containing its own unique ephemera: moss, twig, linen, polished stone. The physical textures draw attention to the textured sounds. Adam Cadell‘s album features acoustic fiddle; Sparkling Wide Pressure, guitar, reverb
The Knot ~ Tidewrack
Cabin Floor Esoterica has just unleashed a quartet of tapes, each containing its own unique ephemera: moss, twig, linen, polished stone. The physical textures draw attention to the textured sounds. Adam Cadell‘s album features acoustic fiddle; Sparkling Wide Pressure, guitar, reverb
Jilk ~ In Need of Tess
The folktronic excursions of UK’s Jilk demand our company every few years, and ACL is always delighted to go along for the ride. Predominantly the work of Bristol-based musician and composer Jonathan Worsley, the band peddles an engaging and joyful
Jilk ~ In Need of Tess
The folktronic excursions of UK’s Jilk demand our company every few years, and ACL is always delighted to go along for the ride. Predominantly the work of Bristol-based musician and composer Jonathan Worsley, the band peddles an engaging and joyful
Tomonari Nozaki ~ Triple EP Series
Tomonari Nozaki‘s brilliant triple EP series has been unfolding over the course of three months. Now that the series is complete, we can step back and appreciate its overall tapestry. When combined, the parts total 62:16 and form a singular
Tomonari Nozaki ~ Triple EP Series
Tomonari Nozaki‘s brilliant triple EP series has been unfolding over the course of three months. Now that the series is complete, we can step back and appreciate its overall tapestry. When combined, the parts total 62:16 and form a singular
Mikael Lind ~ Intentions and Variations
What a cover. Julia Guther’s “remixed artwork” is the EP’s entry point, making one think, I have to hear this. Fortunately, the collection is a pure reflection of its cover, sounding like synaesthetic falling stars. Those who remember Reykjavik’s Mikael Lind from his 2013
Mikael Lind ~ Intentions and Variations
What a cover. Julia Guther’s “remixed artwork” is the EP’s entry point, making one think, I have to hear this. Fortunately, the collection is a pure reflection of its cover, sounding like synaesthetic falling stars. Those who remember Reykjavik’s Mikael Lind from his 2013
Ash Koosha ~ I AKA I
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” It’s a powerful statement (attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche), although not always true. Fortunately it does apply to Iranian artist Ash Koosha, who has been jailed for his art and seen others
Ash Koosha ~ I AKA I
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” It’s a powerful statement (attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche), although not always true. Fortunately it does apply to Iranian artist Ash Koosha, who has been jailed for his art and seen others
Tapes and Topographies ~ Soft Decibels
Soft Decibels gently swells as it passes by, quietly inhaling and slowly filtering the hazy light of its microscopic world. The micro-tonal ambient music is shy and softly spoken. If it were not for the repetitive swells that venture out of
Tapes and Topographies ~ Soft Decibels
Soft Decibels gently swells as it passes by, quietly inhaling and slowly filtering the hazy light of its microscopic world. The micro-tonal ambient music is shy and softly spoken. If it were not for the repetitive swells that venture out of
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