Socrates Martinis ~ North / Uton ~ Kähe+
This unique pair of releases from the Moremars label stretches beyond the usual confines. The first is a CD3″ nestled in a poetry chapbook; the second is a sonic exploration of non-existent Finnish words. Together, they are evidence of a
Socrates Martinis ~ North / Uton ~ Kähe+
This unique pair of releases from the Moremars label stretches beyond the usual confines. The first is a CD3″ nestled in a poetry chapbook; the second is a sonic exploration of non-existent Finnish words. Together, they are evidence of a
Electronic Observations #4
OK, it’s a bit delayed. I’m sorry, I will try to catch up the best I can over the next couple of columns. Enough of me, let’s proceed directly to the music…. 555 ~ Nine Gates Thanks to the alphabetical
Electronic Observations #4
OK, it’s a bit delayed. I’m sorry, I will try to catch up the best I can over the next couple of columns. Enough of me, let’s proceed directly to the music…. 555 ~ Nine Gates Thanks to the alphabetical
Antoine Chessex ~ Selected Chamber Works 2009-2013
We last reviewed Swiss composer Antoine Chessex two years ago when we covered Dust, a piece written for violin trio and electronics. This new collection expands the instrumentation and demonstrates the breadth of his talents. These chamber works represent only one facet
Antoine Chessex ~ Selected Chamber Works 2009-2013
We last reviewed Swiss composer Antoine Chessex two years ago when we covered Dust, a piece written for violin trio and electronics. This new collection expands the instrumentation and demonstrates the breadth of his talents. These chamber works represent only one facet
Hildur Guðnadóttir ~ Saman
Saman, which the liner notes indicate is Icelandic for “together”, grounds itself on a subtle form of melancholy, as if the listener was looking at a landscape where something cherished used to stand a long time ago. The ‘togetherness’ surely
Hildur Guðnadóttir ~ Saman
Saman, which the liner notes indicate is Icelandic for “together”, grounds itself on a subtle form of melancholy, as if the listener was looking at a landscape where something cherished used to stand a long time ago. The ‘togetherness’ surely
Benjamin Finger ~ The Bet + Artist Interview
Benjamin Finger‘s album packaging is always creative. The cover and title of Woods of Broccoli caught our attention, as did the bird mobile made of piano innards that accompanied Listen to My Nerves Hum. The Bet has a fine cover as well, but
Benjamin Finger ~ The Bet + Artist Interview
Benjamin Finger‘s album packaging is always creative. The cover and title of Woods of Broccoli caught our attention, as did the bird mobile made of piano innards that accompanied Listen to My Nerves Hum. The Bet has a fine cover as well, but
Lost in the Riots ~ Move On, Make Trails
Just looking at the covers of Lost in the Riots‘ two albums, one can tell the difference: one is a winter album, and the other is a summer album. Not that last year’s Stranger in the Alps wasn’t fun; it was. But Move On,
Lost in the Riots ~ Move On, Make Trails
Just looking at the covers of Lost in the Riots‘ two albums, one can tell the difference: one is a winter album, and the other is a summer album. Not that last year’s Stranger in the Alps wasn’t fun; it was. But Move On,
Beachers ~ Pretend
Beachers is a new project from British electronic musician Daryl Worthington. Pretend is a psychedelic funhouse, but you won’t find it in your local amusement park. It is carefully restrained in its approach, and while the music can be considered thoughtful, its thoughts
Beachers ~ Pretend
Beachers is a new project from British electronic musician Daryl Worthington. Pretend is a psychedelic funhouse, but you won’t find it in your local amusement park. It is carefully restrained in its approach, and while the music can be considered thoughtful, its thoughts
Melodium ~ Taramae
Melodium appeared on the scene at the turn of the century and has been releasing music ever since. With nearly twenty releases to his credit, he’s begun to take inventory: to look back, reassess, and revisit his body of work. This
Melodium ~ Taramae
Melodium appeared on the scene at the turn of the century and has been releasing music ever since. With nearly twenty releases to his credit, he’s begun to take inventory: to look back, reassess, and revisit his body of work. This
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