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

The Sly and Unseen ~ The Crossley Heritage

When it comes to making cool collector’s editions, Wist Records is one of the finest.  Their jackdaw series (each one a book-sized envelope containing the music and various ephemera) returns with The Crossley Heritage, offering recipients some history along with their

The Sly and Unseen ~ The Crossley Heritage

When it comes to making cool collector’s editions, Wist Records is one of the finest.  Their jackdaw series (each one a book-sized envelope containing the music and various ephemera) returns with The Crossley Heritage, offering recipients some history along with their

Roly Porter ~ Third Law

As spring is here, I think it’s safe to declare that Roly Porter‘s Third Law is my favorite album of winter.  It’s stayed in my CD rotation since January and I’m still enjoying it just as much, although I’ve been playing it louder and louder.

Roly Porter ~ Third Law

As spring is here, I think it’s safe to declare that Roly Porter‘s Third Law is my favorite album of winter.  It’s stayed in my CD rotation since January and I’m still enjoying it just as much, although I’ve been playing it louder and louder.

glacis ~ love, if you love me, lie beside me now

Happy Piano Day!  And what better way to celebrate than with a new piano EP?  This tiny treasure comes courtesy of Euan Alexander Millar-McMeeken (glacis), and it’s his fourth in a row.  For 22 1/2 minutes, the composer weaves a web

glacis ~ love, if you love me, lie beside me now

Happy Piano Day!  And what better way to celebrate than with a new piano EP?  This tiny treasure comes courtesy of Euan Alexander Millar-McMeeken (glacis), and it’s his fourth in a row.  For 22 1/2 minutes, the composer weaves a web