Crypto Tropic ~ S/T

In an interview with A Closer Listen‘s Nayt Keane, Le Cabanon Records expressed that its intention is “to attract the curiosity of the auditors.”  The latest album from the French label does exactly that; Crypto Tropic is the label’s most mysterious offering

Crypto Tropic ~ S/T

In an interview with A Closer Listen‘s Nayt Keane, Le Cabanon Records expressed that its intention is “to attract the curiosity of the auditors.”  The latest album from the French label does exactly that; Crypto Tropic is the label’s most mysterious offering

Slovakia’s LOM Label ~ “Fields” Editions 1-3

Slovakia’s LOM label launched as a netlabel in 2011, and has since expanded into the physical realm: a rare and welcome progression.  In an era of disposable music, LOM understands that some things are worth keeping.  Their Fields imprint is three editions

Slovakia’s LOM Label ~ “Fields” Editions 1-3

Slovakia’s LOM label launched as a netlabel in 2011, and has since expanded into the physical realm: a rare and welcome progression.  In an era of disposable music, LOM understands that some things are worth keeping.  Their Fields imprint is three editions

Justin Small (Do Make Say Think) ~ Subscription Series

If one of your favorite bands released four albums in a year, would you buy them?  This may be the best way to promote Justin Small‘s new subscription series: a track a week, a dollar a week, for one year.  For

Justin Small (Do Make Say Think) ~ Subscription Series

If one of your favorite bands released four albums in a year, would you buy them?  This may be the best way to promote Justin Small‘s new subscription series: a track a week, a dollar a week, for one year.  For

Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie ~ Travels in Constants Vol 24

Those who fell under the spell of A Winged Victory for the Sullen’s Atomos in 2014 (our album of the year) should need to read no further beyond learning that Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie, one half of the duo, has returned

Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie ~ Travels in Constants Vol 24

Those who fell under the spell of A Winged Victory for the Sullen’s Atomos in 2014 (our album of the year) should need to read no further beyond learning that Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie, one half of the duo, has returned

M.E.S.H. ~ Piteous Gate

Last year’s Scythians EP established Jamie Whipple (M.E.S.H.) as a force to be reckoned with.  Berliners were already aware, thanks to the creative musical nights of the Janus collective; but with Piteous Gate, M.E.S.H.’s influence is now primed to go global. While most of

M.E.S.H. ~ Piteous Gate

Last year’s Scythians EP established Jamie Whipple (M.E.S.H.) as a force to be reckoned with.  Berliners were already aware, thanks to the creative musical nights of the Janus collective; but with Piteous Gate, M.E.S.H.’s influence is now primed to go global. While most of

Akpatok ~ Through the Spruce Gate into the Snowy Forest

Despite rocketing temperatures, Europe is suffering from a prolonged chilly period that it can’t quite struggle out of. The Greek debt crisis rumbles on, as does the unpredictable, ‘existential’ threat posed by ISIS militants. Thousands of migrants are risking their lives –

Akpatok ~ Through the Spruce Gate into the Snowy Forest

Despite rocketing temperatures, Europe is suffering from a prolonged chilly period that it can’t quite struggle out of. The Greek debt crisis rumbles on, as does the unpredictable, ‘existential’ threat posed by ISIS militants. Thousands of migrants are risking their lives –

The Reach of Resonance: A Meditation on the Meaning of Music

Steve Elkins’ thoughtful, fascinating film about experimental music and musicians has been making the festival rounds for the past few years, and is finally available to screen on demand.  It’s exactly what our site is about, and is highly recommended

The Reach of Resonance: A Meditation on the Meaning of Music

Steve Elkins’ thoughtful, fascinating film about experimental music and musicians has been making the festival rounds for the past few years, and is finally available to screen on demand.  It’s exactly what our site is about, and is highly recommended

Liberez ~ All Tense Now Lax

How good is Liberez‘ third album?  So good that we requested to review it, instead of the other way around ~ a rare occurrence for our site. Liberez is the brainchild of John Hannon, but he’s not alone in this

Liberez ~ All Tense Now Lax

How good is Liberez‘ third album?  So good that we requested to review it, instead of the other way around ~ a rare occurrence for our site. Liberez is the brainchild of John Hannon, but he’s not alone in this