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

Endless Dive ~ Souvenances

Some bands change intentionally, while others have change thrust upon them.  Over the course of the past ten years, this Belgian band first changed its sound subtly, then dramatically.  Witness the evolution of Endless Dive. The story begins with the

Endless Dive ~ Souvenances

Some bands change intentionally, while others have change thrust upon them.  Over the course of the past ten years, this Belgian band first changed its sound subtly, then dramatically.  Witness the evolution of Endless Dive. The story begins with the

Yii Kah Hoe, Nigel Brown, Yannick Dauby, William Kok (with Juis Migan) ~ Bung Jagoi – In the Forest / In the Village

Three field recordists and a cinematographer walk into a forest.  What comes next is not a punchline, but a story.  Earlier this year, Yii Kah Hoe, Nigel Brown and Yannick Dauby, along with William Kok, visited the Borneo village of

Yii Kah Hoe, Nigel Brown, Yannick Dauby, William Kok (with Juis Migan) ~ Bung Jagoi – In the Forest / In the Village

Three field recordists and a cinematographer walk into a forest.  What comes next is not a punchline, but a story.  Earlier this year, Yii Kah Hoe, Nigel Brown and Yannick Dauby, along with William Kok, visited the Borneo village of

Ai Yamamoto + Dan West ~ Microdoses

The new partnership of Ai Yamamoto + Dan West is dedicated to the natural world, and is available on bark or foliage vinyl.  One cool aspect of the brown edition is that the grooves are reminiscent of growth rings.  In like fashion,

Ai Yamamoto + Dan West ~ Microdoses

The new partnership of Ai Yamamoto + Dan West is dedicated to the natural world, and is available on bark or foliage vinyl.  One cool aspect of the brown edition is that the grooves are reminiscent of growth rings.  In like fashion,