Marielle V Jakobsons ~ Star Core

Four years have passed since Glass Canyon, yet Date Palms/darwinsbitch veteran Marielle V Jakobsons hasn’t lost a step; on Star Core, she makes a calm yet triumphant return.  The album is soothing, meditative, psychedelic and transportive.  The occasional addition of voice hearkens back to the

Marielle V Jakobsons ~ Star Core

Four years have passed since Glass Canyon, yet Date Palms/darwinsbitch veteran Marielle V Jakobsons hasn’t lost a step; on Star Core, she makes a calm yet triumphant return.  The album is soothing, meditative, psychedelic and transportive.  The occasional addition of voice hearkens back to the

Various Artists ~ Orbital Planes & Passenger Trains Volume 1

On August 19, Serein releases Orbital Planes & Passenger Trains Volume 1, a sixteen track compilation of ambient and modern classical music. Available on double vinyl, CD, and as a digital download, the compilation features new music from a number of key artists in

Various Artists ~ Orbital Planes & Passenger Trains Volume 1

On August 19, Serein releases Orbital Planes & Passenger Trains Volume 1, a sixteen track compilation of ambient and modern classical music. Available on double vinyl, CD, and as a digital download, the compilation features new music from a number of key artists in

An Ant And An Atom ~ Entropy

Many moons have passed since we’ve seen a handmade art zine, but that’s exactly what one receives with the physical copy of Entropy.  The 25-minute piece originally accompanied an exhibit of Lauren Crazybull’s fine art, excerpts of which are included in the

An Ant And An Atom ~ Entropy

Many moons have passed since we’ve seen a handmade art zine, but that’s exactly what one receives with the physical copy of Entropy.  The 25-minute piece originally accompanied an exhibit of Lauren Crazybull’s fine art, excerpts of which are included in the

Machinefabriek & Philippe Petit ~ Angry Ambient Artists Vol. 1

The name is incongruous, the concept endearing.  Angry ambient artists?  You betcha.  People expect ambient artists to have ambient personalities as well: floating, drifting, relaxing, calm.  Some may even expect ambient artists to speak in abraded loops.  Yet as Depeche

Machinefabriek & Philippe Petit ~ Angry Ambient Artists Vol. 1

The name is incongruous, the concept endearing.  Angry ambient artists?  You betcha.  People expect ambient artists to have ambient personalities as well: floating, drifting, relaxing, calm.  Some may even expect ambient artists to speak in abraded loops.  Yet as Depeche

Various Artists ~ The Quietened Bunker

The album begins with the sound of a clock ~ perhaps the Doomsday Clock ~ and John Carpenter synths.  The world is about to end as the Russians and Americans fire their missiles at each other.  The air sirens sound,

Various Artists ~ The Quietened Bunker

The album begins with the sound of a clock ~ perhaps the Doomsday Clock ~ and John Carpenter synths.  The world is about to end as the Russians and Americans fire their missiles at each other.  The air sirens sound,

Various Artists ~ Brink

156 one-minute tracks, available on a USB stick or as a free download ~ what a bargain!  The compilation, a follow-up to SIGNALVOID, comes courtesy of Jack Chuter at ATTN:Magazine, who recently added to his fame by writing the well-received Storm Static

Various Artists ~ Brink

156 one-minute tracks, available on a USB stick or as a free download ~ what a bargain!  The compilation, a follow-up to SIGNALVOID, comes courtesy of Jack Chuter at ATTN:Magazine, who recently added to his fame by writing the well-received Storm Static

Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep

When I reviewed Sydney pianist Sophie Hutchings‘ debut album Becalmed in 2010, I remarked that it was incredibly bold to start with an eleven and a half minute track (“Seventeen”, composed when the artist was that age).  Now on her fourth release,

Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep

When I reviewed Sydney pianist Sophie Hutchings‘ debut album Becalmed in 2010, I remarked that it was incredibly bold to start with an eleven and a half minute track (“Seventeen”, composed when the artist was that age).  Now on her fourth release,

Shimmer Crush ~ These Four Walls

The industrial music explosion of the late 20th century was followed by slow-growing tendrils, splinters and echoes.  Shimmer Crush‘s debut album is one of these.  One can hear the ghosts of her influences (Gridlock, Skinny Puppy) in these sounds, although These

Shimmer Crush ~ These Four Walls

The industrial music explosion of the late 20th century was followed by slow-growing tendrils, splinters and echoes.  Shimmer Crush‘s debut album is one of these.  One can hear the ghosts of her influences (Gridlock, Skinny Puppy) in these sounds, although These