EUS ~ Luminar
Luminar is a wide, yawning gulf shrouded by mists of uncertainty and self-doubt. It spirals the listener into a kind of free fall, because its intense music challenges the mind on its associated, long-held beliefs. Luminar is rooted in the problems that
EUS ~ Luminar
Luminar is a wide, yawning gulf shrouded by mists of uncertainty and self-doubt. It spirals the listener into a kind of free fall, because its intense music challenges the mind on its associated, long-held beliefs. Luminar is rooted in the problems that
Aguo ~ Realized Distortion
The debut album from Spanish quartet Aguo is instantly endearing on every level. Marisa Hudlin’s cover art is colorful and energetic, a perfect match for the music. The release is available on a limited edition USB stick, embedded in a small ceramic
Aguo ~ Realized Distortion
The debut album from Spanish quartet Aguo is instantly endearing on every level. Marisa Hudlin’s cover art is colorful and energetic, a perfect match for the music. The release is available on a limited edition USB stick, embedded in a small ceramic
Smileswithteeth ~ Walk Forever
It’s been two years since we last heard from Montreal’s Gabriel Gutierrez (Smileswithteeth), who impressed us with his sophomore EP Everyday Always. His follow-up is only half the length, but it’s just as appealing. The title refers to a semester Gutierrez
Smileswithteeth ~ Walk Forever
It’s been two years since we last heard from Montreal’s Gabriel Gutierrez (Smileswithteeth), who impressed us with his sophomore EP Everyday Always. His follow-up is only half the length, but it’s just as appealing. The title refers to a semester Gutierrez
Lapsihymy ~ you’re alright / losing grip
We don’t usually take age into account in our reviews. Younger artists are not necessarily amateurs, while older artists are not necessarily accomplished. One never knows when an artist might peak: early, late or mid-career. This being said, Finland’s Lapsihymy made a point
Lapsihymy ~ you’re alright / losing grip
We don’t usually take age into account in our reviews. Younger artists are not necessarily amateurs, while older artists are not necessarily accomplished. One never knows when an artist might peak: early, late or mid-career. This being said, Finland’s Lapsihymy made a point
Brave Timbers ~ Hope
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Brave Timbers, once the solo project of Sarah Kent. With the additional of fellow multi-instrumentalist Andrew Scrogham, the timbres are a bit fuller and concerts suddenly a lot easier to perform. The core
Brave Timbers ~ Hope
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Brave Timbers, once the solo project of Sarah Kent. With the additional of fellow multi-instrumentalist Andrew Scrogham, the timbres are a bit fuller and concerts suddenly a lot easier to perform. The core
Lorenzo Masotto ~ Rule and Case
Rule and Case first caught our ear when “Chrono” appeared on Preserved Sound’s recent compilation Winter Kept Us Warm. Now the full album is available, and comes across as another fine release from an ever-consistent label. In the snowy video for
Lorenzo Masotto ~ Rule and Case
Rule and Case first caught our ear when “Chrono” appeared on Preserved Sound’s recent compilation Winter Kept Us Warm. Now the full album is available, and comes across as another fine release from an ever-consistent label. In the snowy video for
Kokomo ~ Monochrome Noise Love
The longer the history of post-rock, the harder it is for artists to impress, a fact brought home by Jack Chuter’s recent Storm Static Sleep. First, there’s an increasing tendency for bands to disassociate themselves from the genre; second, there’s an
Kokomo ~ Monochrome Noise Love
The longer the history of post-rock, the harder it is for artists to impress, a fact brought home by Jack Chuter’s recent Storm Static Sleep. First, there’s an increasing tendency for bands to disassociate themselves from the genre; second, there’s an
France Jobin ~ Singulum
Like a sluggish mummification process, the light and creamy textures of Singulum are gently wrapped around the body, embalming the slowly developing ambient music. On Singulum, Montreal sound artist France Jobin gently nudges her music forward, and it’s so hushed
France Jobin ~ Singulum
Like a sluggish mummification process, the light and creamy textures of Singulum are gently wrapped around the body, embalming the slowly developing ambient music. On Singulum, Montreal sound artist France Jobin gently nudges her music forward, and it’s so hushed
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