Imperial Valley ~ American Memory
Richard Skelton never intended his Imperial Valley series to be this relevant. The project was initially inspired by Dorothea Lange’s Dust Bowl photography, captured in rural America during the Great Depression. These albums, originally credited to CF Moore, were a recreated history
Imperial Valley ~ American Memory
Richard Skelton never intended his Imperial Valley series to be this relevant. The project was initially inspired by Dorothea Lange’s Dust Bowl photography, captured in rural America during the Great Depression. These albums, originally credited to CF Moore, were a recreated history
Lara Somogyi + Jean-Michel Blais ~ Désert
Désert was born in Joshua Tree, California as a series of improvisations between harpist Lara Somogyi and pianist-composer Jean-Michel Blais. Personifying the cover photo, the album reminds listeners that there is life in the desert, springing from the hardscrabble ground.
Lara Somogyi + Jean-Michel Blais ~ Désert
Désert was born in Joshua Tree, California as a series of improvisations between harpist Lara Somogyi and pianist-composer Jean-Michel Blais. Personifying the cover photo, the album reminds listeners that there is life in the desert, springing from the hardscrabble ground.
Hali Palombo ~ Kuddelmuddel
Kuddelmuddel is a great word, because its meaning can be gleaned from its sound: hodgepodge, jumble, confusion. The title suits the album perfectly, as Hali Palombo has arranged a cornucopia of sounds; the artist includes “Hurdy-Gurdy recordings taken at the Bristol Renaissance Festival in
Hali Palombo ~ Kuddelmuddel
Kuddelmuddel is a great word, because its meaning can be gleaned from its sound: hodgepodge, jumble, confusion. The title suits the album perfectly, as Hali Palombo has arranged a cornucopia of sounds; the artist includes “Hurdy-Gurdy recordings taken at the Bristol Renaissance Festival in
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Polar / Polar: Traveler’s Log
There are two distinct ways to experience the world of Gabríel Ólafs‘ Polar. One may enjoy the album as an instrumental suite, or as a narrated journey. Each offers its own unique pleasures. While the title gives the impression that the
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Polar / Polar: Traveler’s Log
There are two distinct ways to experience the world of Gabríel Ólafs‘ Polar. One may enjoy the album as an instrumental suite, or as a narrated journey. Each offers its own unique pleasures. While the title gives the impression that the
Max Cooper ~ On Being
Every Max Cooper album is an event, and On Being is no exception. The album is a generous triple gatefold LP (available in clear or black), and fans can order an acrylic wool scarf. A handful of videos have already been released, with
Max Cooper ~ On Being
Every Max Cooper album is an event, and On Being is no exception. The album is a generous triple gatefold LP (available in clear or black), and fans can order an acrylic wool scarf. A handful of videos have already been released, with
Ukrainian Field Notes XLI
February 24 marks the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion. As I write this, negotiations are taking place without the direct involvement of Ukraine, or Europe for that matter, which is the very reason I started this series, to give
Ukrainian Field Notes XLI
February 24 marks the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion. As I write this, negotiations are taking place without the direct involvement of Ukraine, or Europe for that matter, which is the very reason I started this series, to give
Andrzej Pietrewicz ~ #9
Seeing the title takes one back to John Lennon reciting, “#9, #9, #9” on “Revolution 9,” the most unusual track on The Beatles’ White Album. Packed with tape loops, samples and spoken word, the track divided critics and flummoxed fans.
Andrzej Pietrewicz ~ #9
Seeing the title takes one back to John Lennon reciting, “#9, #9, #9” on “Revolution 9,” the most unusual track on The Beatles’ White Album. Packed with tape loops, samples and spoken word, the track divided critics and flummoxed fans.
you, infinite ~ you, infinite
Back in 2005, This Will Destroy You made an immediate impact on the post-rock scene with the release of their debut album Young Mountain. The album cover, depicting a large bear carrying a house on its back, remains iconic, and the music
you, infinite ~ you, infinite
Back in 2005, This Will Destroy You made an immediate impact on the post-rock scene with the release of their debut album Young Mountain. The album cover, depicting a large bear carrying a house on its back, remains iconic, and the music
a closer listen 