Pan American ~ Sketch For Winter II: Rue Corridor

Blue is a sure color of Winter. The sedate, cool color is always there when the temperature plummets, and the blue of the water is reflected in the star sign of Aquarius. Icy in both its appearance and in its

Pan American ~ Sketch For Winter II: Rue Corridor

Blue is a sure color of Winter. The sedate, cool color is always there when the temperature plummets, and the blue of the water is reflected in the star sign of Aquarius. Icy in both its appearance and in its

Memum ~ Became a Leaf

The package is immediately endearing: a handcrafted wooden box with a wooden medallion.  But the musical contents are even more impressive.  A smooth, piano-laden album, Became a Leaf seems destined to become a fall classic.  Don’t worry about the fact that

Memum ~ Became a Leaf

The package is immediately endearing: a handcrafted wooden box with a wooden medallion.  But the musical contents are even more impressive.  A smooth, piano-laden album, Became a Leaf seems destined to become a fall classic.  Don’t worry about the fact that

YODOK III ~ The Sky Flashes, The Great Sea Yearns

Dutch label Tonefloat defines itself as “a new wave of jazz,” but the new album from the trio YODOK III offers everything a classic post-rock fan might want: luxurious builds, crushing crescendos and the most cavernous guitar work this side of GY!BE.

YODOK III ~ The Sky Flashes, The Great Sea Yearns

Dutch label Tonefloat defines itself as “a new wave of jazz,” but the new album from the trio YODOK III offers everything a classic post-rock fan might want: luxurious builds, crushing crescendos and the most cavernous guitar work this side of GY!BE.

The Return of Home Normal

While Home Normal hasn’t been totally gone, it’s been relatively quiet over the past year.  Fall releases from Wil Bolton and Ruebke set the stage for the current winter crop, which includes Olan Mill, Melodía, Hotel Neon, Elian and Fabio Orsi.  The first of

The Return of Home Normal

While Home Normal hasn’t been totally gone, it’s been relatively quiet over the past year.  Fall releases from Wil Bolton and Ruebke set the stage for the current winter crop, which includes Olan Mill, Melodía, Hotel Neon, Elian and Fabio Orsi.  The first of

Big Joy 2014 ~ Festival Report and Mix

Nayt Keane reports on the recent festivities in Vancouver, a showcase for artists including Gabriel Saloman, Secret Pyramid, Total Life, Loscil and more.  A new Soundcloud mix (scroll to the end) brings the sound of the festival into your own sonic devices! Big

Big Joy 2014 ~ Festival Report and Mix

Nayt Keane reports on the recent festivities in Vancouver, a showcase for artists including Gabriel Saloman, Secret Pyramid, Total Life, Loscil and more.  A new Soundcloud mix (scroll to the end) brings the sound of the festival into your own sonic devices! Big

Gareth Flowers + Josh Mason ~ Silent Period

Last year at this time, guitarist Josh Mason teamed up with David Andree for the lovely Call, Response; this year’s January collaboration is a pairing with New York trumpeter Gareth Flowers.  As might be expected, the tone is totally different this time around.  Silent Period is

Gareth Flowers + Josh Mason ~ Silent Period

Last year at this time, guitarist Josh Mason teamed up with David Andree for the lovely Call, Response; this year’s January collaboration is a pairing with New York trumpeter Gareth Flowers.  As might be expected, the tone is totally different this time around.  Silent Period is

36 ~ Pulse Dive

It was around the same time two years ago, sitting in a hotel room waiting for a phone call in a town in which I knew no one, where all signs of life seemed to disappear in the early evening

36 ~ Pulse Dive

It was around the same time two years ago, sitting in a hotel room waiting for a phone call in a town in which I knew no one, where all signs of life seemed to disappear in the early evening

ACL Mix for Secret Thirteen

    In two weeks I’ll be premiering a special mix compiled by Bartosz Dziadosz (aka Pleq) showcasing the Dronarivm label, including some new and unreleased material.  Until then, please enjoy this 55-track, 73-minute mix I composed for the excellent

ACL Mix for Secret Thirteen

    In two weeks I’ll be premiering a special mix compiled by Bartosz Dziadosz (aka Pleq) showcasing the Dronarivm label, including some new and unreleased material.  Until then, please enjoy this 55-track, 73-minute mix I composed for the excellent