Hanan ~ Sonder
Hanan’s preferred timbre may be post-rock, but debut album Sonder contains other timbres as well: ambient, electronic, even a hint of modern composition. The Minneapolis quartet is more concerned with music than genre, and its debut album provides a wealth of sounds
Hanan ~ Sonder
Hanan’s preferred timbre may be post-rock, but debut album Sonder contains other timbres as well: ambient, electronic, even a hint of modern composition. The Minneapolis quartet is more concerned with music than genre, and its debut album provides a wealth of sounds
fydhws ~ The Sound (four movements in the key of D)
It’s been a long time since we’ve reviewed the work of Kristijan Petreski, the multi-guised Macedonian composer. At that time, he was also known as Sferi. Sound of the Spheres was a grand experimental work addressing the eight planets of the solar system
fydhws ~ The Sound (four movements in the key of D)
It’s been a long time since we’ve reviewed the work of Kristijan Petreski, the multi-guised Macedonian composer. At that time, he was also known as Sferi. Sound of the Spheres was a grand experimental work addressing the eight planets of the solar system
OKADA ~ Division of Self
“Gave up” is the first piece of music the listener hears on Division of Self. It’s a tense, almost schizophrenic start to an ambient record, with screeching strings spinning out of control as if chained to a nasty bout of vertigo,
OKADA ~ Division of Self
“Gave up” is the first piece of music the listener hears on Division of Self. It’s a tense, almost schizophrenic start to an ambient record, with screeching strings spinning out of control as if chained to a nasty bout of vertigo,
Pouya Ehsaei ~ There
While every instrumental album is open to interpretation, some beg to be discussed. Pouya Ehsaei‘s There is one of them. This ambitious work from the Iranian sound artist introduces Iranian music samples, then pulverizes them with processing and electronics. If this work
Pouya Ehsaei ~ There
While every instrumental album is open to interpretation, some beg to be discussed. Pouya Ehsaei‘s There is one of them. This ambitious work from the Iranian sound artist introduces Iranian music samples, then pulverizes them with processing and electronics. If this work
Human Ottoman ~ Power Baby
Electric cello, vibraphone and drums: this original set-up yields a sound that bridges the gap between post-rock and modern composition. The trio’s timbre is fresh and distinctive; after hearing the album, one would be able to recognize their notes at
Human Ottoman ~ Power Baby
Electric cello, vibraphone and drums: this original set-up yields a sound that bridges the gap between post-rock and modern composition. The trio’s timbre is fresh and distinctive; after hearing the album, one would be able to recognize their notes at
Wyrok ~ Wireframe
In rockier days, the foremost album that piqued my interest in truly experimental ‘alternative’ music was the sole LP of a little-known UK band, Miocene, called A Perfect Life with a View of the Swamp. It was unapologetic in simply
Wyrok ~ Wireframe
In rockier days, the foremost album that piqued my interest in truly experimental ‘alternative’ music was the sole LP of a little-known UK band, Miocene, called A Perfect Life with a View of the Swamp. It was unapologetic in simply
Old Amica ~ Drone and Hum
All too often, instrumental bands become vocal bands. But on this EP, a vocal duo has become an instrumental duo. Separating by 649km, these Swedes had already recorded four internet collaborations. It was time for them to try recording in
Old Amica ~ Drone and Hum
All too often, instrumental bands become vocal bands. But on this EP, a vocal duo has become an instrumental duo. Separating by 649km, these Swedes had already recorded four internet collaborations. It was time for them to try recording in
Gidge ~ Autumn Bells
What better way to celebrate the first day of autumn than with the release of an upbeat, autumn-themed album? Autumn Bells looks forward rather than back, making us miss the summer a little less. The timing – both physical and emotional
Gidge ~ Autumn Bells
What better way to celebrate the first day of autumn than with the release of an upbeat, autumn-themed album? Autumn Bells looks forward rather than back, making us miss the summer a little less. The timing – both physical and emotional
