Celer ~ Sky Limits

In the mid-90’s, I boarded a Boeing 747 and flew across the Atlantic to Orlando, Florida. In that distant era, you could, for a couple of minutes or so, occasionally walk into the cockpit of a passenger jet on a long

Celer ~ Sky Limits

In the mid-90’s, I boarded a Boeing 747 and flew across the Atlantic to Orlando, Florida. In that distant era, you could, for a couple of minutes or so, occasionally walk into the cockpit of a passenger jet on a long

Drunken Sufis ~ Fiber Optic Tap

A beautiful oddity from Bad Friend Records, Fiber Optic Tap is a keepsake cassette, each copy featuring a frame from the video.  Great attention has been given to this release, so much that one wonders if the bad friend might be a

Drunken Sufis ~ Fiber Optic Tap

A beautiful oddity from Bad Friend Records, Fiber Optic Tap is a keepsake cassette, each copy featuring a frame from the video.  Great attention has been given to this release, so much that one wonders if the bad friend might be a

Ennio Mazzon ~ CeriseIcicles

CeresIcicles is a pop track that’s no longer pop.  The sound sources began as pop, but were pulverized by Ennio Mazzon in a process akin to macerating a crate of fruit ~ crate included.  Mazzon doesn’t want to be a pop star, but

Ennio Mazzon ~ CeriseIcicles

CeresIcicles is a pop track that’s no longer pop.  The sound sources began as pop, but were pulverized by Ennio Mazzon in a process akin to macerating a crate of fruit ~ crate included.  Mazzon doesn’t want to be a pop star, but

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