AUN ~ Fiat Lux

The shimmery, strange intervals that herald the arrival of Fiat Lux lead through to a secret, sparkling doorway. The listener will soon encounter another dimension, painted by Canadian drone-masters AUN. The door disintegrates as it slams shut, and then it disappears completely.

AUN ~ Fiat Lux

The shimmery, strange intervals that herald the arrival of Fiat Lux lead through to a secret, sparkling doorway. The listener will soon encounter another dimension, painted by Canadian drone-masters AUN. The door disintegrates as it slams shut, and then it disappears completely.

Petrels ~ Flailing Tomb

When a vocal tune appears on a mostly instrumental album, it had better have a memorable hook ~ and by God, “Orpheus” does.  I shall fight, so that failure is possible, sings the all-female choir, responding to verses sung by Never

Petrels ~ Flailing Tomb

When a vocal tune appears on a mostly instrumental album, it had better have a memorable hook ~ and by God, “Orpheus” does.  I shall fight, so that failure is possible, sings the all-female choir, responding to verses sung by Never

At the Intersection: Music & Field Recordings

Recent albums from Phil Edwards, Emile Milgrim & T. Wheeler Castillo and D Bayne exist at the intersection between performed sound and field recording.  Many artists turn to field recordings for texture, but in these works, the originals are honored in a manner that

At the Intersection: Music & Field Recordings

Recent albums from Phil Edwards, Emile Milgrim & T. Wheeler Castillo and D Bayne exist at the intersection between performed sound and field recording.  Many artists turn to field recordings for texture, but in these works, the originals are honored in a manner that

Eilean Records ~ Winter/Spring 2015

France’s Eilean Records‘ release schedule has kept us busy in 2015, offering albums alligned with the corresponding season. And more records are coming as we write! Phew. We’ve heard some high quality limited releases in the first third of the year

Eilean Records ~ Winter/Spring 2015

France’s Eilean Records‘ release schedule has kept us busy in 2015, offering albums alligned with the corresponding season. And more records are coming as we write! Phew. We’ve heard some high quality limited releases in the first third of the year

Manrico Montero ~ Sisal

Sisal is a harbor-based field recording that acts on at least three levels: as a reflection of real-life sounds, as a window into the community, and as an early requiem for a changing area.  According to Manrico Montero, Sisal was once the

Manrico Montero ~ Sisal

Sisal is a harbor-based field recording that acts on at least three levels: as a reflection of real-life sounds, as a window into the community, and as an early requiem for a changing area.  According to Manrico Montero, Sisal was once the

My Home, Sinking ~ Sleet

The surprising thing about Sleet is how warm it sounds, considering its title.  This is the second winter-themed release from My Home, Sinking, both released in May, when garlands and dances around the maypole are more in fashion.  Instead of capturing the feeling

My Home, Sinking ~ Sleet

The surprising thing about Sleet is how warm it sounds, considering its title.  This is the second winter-themed release from My Home, Sinking, both released in May, when garlands and dances around the maypole are more in fashion.  Instead of capturing the feeling

Serph ~ Hyperion Suites

Both artist and album title alike are suffused in mystery. Today, Hyperion is the name given to the world’s tallest tree: a redwood in California that stands at 116 metres – but whose location is undisclosed for fear of visitors

Serph ~ Hyperion Suites

Both artist and album title alike are suffused in mystery. Today, Hyperion is the name given to the world’s tallest tree: a redwood in California that stands at 116 metres – but whose location is undisclosed for fear of visitors

When ~ The Black Death

The LP release of When‘s The Black Death has taken 23 years to arrive ~ enough for a generation to pass.  Many alive today have never heard of it, although it’s become a revered work in black metal circles (especially with Burzum).  But it’s

When ~ The Black Death

The LP release of When‘s The Black Death has taken 23 years to arrive ~ enough for a generation to pass.  Many alive today have never heard of it, although it’s become a revered work in black metal circles (especially with Burzum).  But it’s