M. Sage ~ Data in the Details

Regular readers of ACL might remember this excellent mix from last year, Half-Speed Flourish by Matthew Sage.  He played back old orchestral LPs at 16rpm, recording the result and mixing them together, giving us a window into his creative process and

M. Sage ~ Data in the Details

Regular readers of ACL might remember this excellent mix from last year, Half-Speed Flourish by Matthew Sage.  He played back old orchestral LPs at 16rpm, recording the result and mixing them together, giving us a window into his creative process and

Jakob ~ Sines

“People keep asking if I’m back,” growls Keanu Reeves in the new movie John Wick.  His eyes glower, his lips snarl.  “Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back!”  The same could be said of post-rock powerhouse Jakob, whose eight-year absence left many believing that

Jakob ~ Sines

“People keep asking if I’m back,” growls Keanu Reeves in the new movie John Wick.  His eyes glower, his lips snarl.  “Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back!”  The same could be said of post-rock powerhouse Jakob, whose eight-year absence left many believing that

Mono ~ The Last Dawn / Rays of Darkness

Old Mono or new Mono?  The latest twin release from one of the world’s most beloved post-rock bands allows fans to choose.  This is such a great idea that it’s amazing no other post-rock band has done it before. Post-rock fans –

Mono ~ The Last Dawn / Rays of Darkness

Old Mono or new Mono?  The latest twin release from one of the world’s most beloved post-rock bands allows fans to choose.  This is such a great idea that it’s amazing no other post-rock band has done it before. Post-rock fans –

Last Builders of Empire ~ Post-War

Today is Veterans Day in the United States, a day to honor those who have served their country with honor.  Post-War is an album inspired by a Civil War letter.  The album takes its form from Dante’s Divine Comedy, proceeding from Inferno

Last Builders of Empire ~ Post-War

Today is Veterans Day in the United States, a day to honor those who have served their country with honor.  Post-War is an album inspired by a Civil War letter.  The album takes its form from Dante’s Divine Comedy, proceeding from Inferno

Tallesen ~ Stills Lit Through

Let’s start with the video.  “Strike Silver, Love Green” has been circulating since July, creating anticipation for Tallesen‘s debut album.  The track title and visuals invite listeners to imagine Stills Lit Through as a colorful, synaesthetic experience.  The slow-moving abstractions operate as paint

Tallesen ~ Stills Lit Through

Let’s start with the video.  “Strike Silver, Love Green” has been circulating since July, creating anticipation for Tallesen‘s debut album.  The track title and visuals invite listeners to imagine Stills Lit Through as a colorful, synaesthetic experience.  The slow-moving abstractions operate as paint

Bugseed ~ Some Foods

Another strong release on Spring Break Tapes, this time from Japanese beat conductor Bugseed.  I’m sure I’m not the only one who somehow managed to miss out on this brilliant Tokyo-based producer, so the LA tape label is really doing

Bugseed ~ Some Foods

Another strong release on Spring Break Tapes, this time from Japanese beat conductor Bugseed.  I’m sure I’m not the only one who somehow managed to miss out on this brilliant Tokyo-based producer, so the LA tape label is really doing

EZ3kiel ~ Lux

From the cover, one is led to expect a gothic/industrial album.  From the lead single, “Anonymous”, one is led to expect a sparse, vocal, electronic album.  And yet, neither is the case.  The French band’s tenth album in 23 years

EZ3kiel ~ Lux

From the cover, one is led to expect a gothic/industrial album.  From the lead single, “Anonymous”, one is led to expect a sparse, vocal, electronic album.  And yet, neither is the case.  The French band’s tenth album in 23 years

Dylan Ryan/Sand ~ Circa

The second album from legendary drummer Dylan Ryan in new incarnation Sand, Circa is a perfect blend of sonic palettes that sees worlds collide in completely unexpected harmony.  It’s yet another example of Cuneiform’s ability to surprise with each release.

Dylan Ryan/Sand ~ Circa

The second album from legendary drummer Dylan Ryan in new incarnation Sand, Circa is a perfect blend of sonic palettes that sees worlds collide in completely unexpected harmony.  It’s yet another example of Cuneiform’s ability to surprise with each release.