Sontag Shogun ~ “Tale” Remixed/2015, NYC
As Brooklyn’s Sontag Shogun prepares for the release of a new album later next year, they continue to re-visit older recordings and experiment with templates for the new. On “Tale” Remixed, they invite some friends to re-interpret their work; on the 2015, NYC cassette, they
Sontag Shogun ~ “Tale” Remixed/2015, NYC
As Brooklyn’s Sontag Shogun prepares for the release of a new album later next year, they continue to re-visit older recordings and experiment with templates for the new. On “Tale” Remixed, they invite some friends to re-interpret their work; on the 2015, NYC cassette, they
Explosions in the Sky ~ The Wilderness
With the release of The Wilderness, the old fan forum conversations begin anew: has success changed EitS? Is the album a step forward or a step back? Should artists continue to do the same thing, or try something new? To which I
Explosions in the Sky ~ The Wilderness
With the release of The Wilderness, the old fan forum conversations begin anew: has success changed EitS? Is the album a step forward or a step back? Should artists continue to do the same thing, or try something new? To which I
IXTAB ~ Alea
IXTAB’s music is a set of fangs in prime condition, ready and waiting to sink deeply into the raw flesh of its prey, satiating its hunger as it does so. Techno music is often dark, but Alea‘s dark colouring conceals an interesting
IXTAB ~ Alea
IXTAB’s music is a set of fangs in prime condition, ready and waiting to sink deeply into the raw flesh of its prey, satiating its hunger as it does so. Techno music is often dark, but Alea‘s dark colouring conceals an interesting
Folklore Tapes ~ Black Dog Traditions of England
Ian Humberstone and David Chatton Barker have done it again. Two years have passed since Theo Brown and the Folklore of Dartmoor, and many fine sets have been released by Folklore Tapes since then, but Black Dog Traditions of England is the heir apparent
Folklore Tapes ~ Black Dog Traditions of England
Ian Humberstone and David Chatton Barker have done it again. Two years have passed since Theo Brown and the Folklore of Dartmoor, and many fine sets have been released by Folklore Tapes since then, but Black Dog Traditions of England is the heir apparent
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
