Stefan Christoff + David Parker ~ Wire Tones EP

Listen to “Shifting Skies,” the first track off the Wire Tones EP, a collaboration  between David Parker on contrabass and Stefan Christoff on piano recently released by the Howl Arts collective. As with all of Christoff’s projects, Wire Tones is conceptually driven by

Stefan Christoff + David Parker ~ Wire Tones EP

Listen to “Shifting Skies,” the first track off the Wire Tones EP, a collaboration  between David Parker on contrabass and Stefan Christoff on piano recently released by the Howl Arts collective. As with all of Christoff’s projects, Wire Tones is conceptually driven by

Nick Gill ~ Grey season

According to Nick Gill, the grey season is not a specific season, but a state of mind: a melancholic morass that may or may not coincide with the onset of winter.  That time is growing near, but for many, a spiritual

Nick Gill ~ Grey season

According to Nick Gill, the grey season is not a specific season, but a state of mind: a melancholic morass that may or may not coincide with the onset of winter.  That time is growing near, but for many, a spiritual

A Ross Baker Septet

If you think you know Ross Baker, then think again.  Then think again.  In the past couple years, we’ve come to think of the London composer as an ambient artist, with a preference for piano and elegant monologues.  But as this

A Ross Baker Septet

If you think you know Ross Baker, then think again.  Then think again.  In the past couple years, we’ve come to think of the London composer as an ambient artist, with a preference for piano and elegant monologues.  But as this

Jonathan Badger ~ Verse

Cuneiform Records is celebrating a well-earned 30th anniversary.  Since 1984, the Washington, D.C. label has achieved worldwide recognition for championing the unrecognized. The roster prizes quality over novelty, innovation over the status quo.  The musicians they produce don’t just challenge

Jonathan Badger ~ Verse

Cuneiform Records is celebrating a well-earned 30th anniversary.  Since 1984, the Washington, D.C. label has achieved worldwide recognition for championing the unrecognized. The roster prizes quality over novelty, innovation over the status quo.  The musicians they produce don’t just challenge

Shikabala ~ Calor do Deserto

Like an avalanche, Calor do Deserto‘s wall of white noise cascades steadily, falling at a great speed. There’s no way to escape it – you can only stare into the snow-white abyss. You’ll wish you were somewhere a little cooler after listening

Shikabala ~ Calor do Deserto

Like an avalanche, Calor do Deserto‘s wall of white noise cascades steadily, falling at a great speed. There’s no way to escape it – you can only stare into the snow-white abyss. You’ll wish you were somewhere a little cooler after listening

Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis

While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age.  As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.”  Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and

Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis

While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age.  As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.”  Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and

Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru

リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes.  It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important

Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru

リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes.  It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important

Katie Gately / Tlaotlon ~ Split

Fatcat’s split series has been ongoing since 1997, and after this 12″ is released, only one will remain.  The series predates the digital age and has managed to last into the vinyl resurgence.  Previous installments have featured Third Eye Foundation,

Katie Gately / Tlaotlon ~ Split

Fatcat’s split series has been ongoing since 1997, and after this 12″ is released, only one will remain.  The series predates the digital age and has managed to last into the vinyl resurgence.  Previous installments have featured Third Eye Foundation,