Heinali ~ Music to Sleep Under Snow
This year’s winter-themed releases have been arriving before the autumn-themed releases, a strange turn of events for the Northern Hemisphere. But Heinali‘s native Ukraine has been experiencing a political winter, which lends his latest release a touch of unintentional metaphor.
Heinali ~ Music to Sleep Under Snow
This year’s winter-themed releases have been arriving before the autumn-themed releases, a strange turn of events for the Northern Hemisphere. But Heinali‘s native Ukraine has been experiencing a political winter, which lends his latest release a touch of unintentional metaphor.
Rain Drinkers ~ Wood Violet
The music of Wisconsin duo Rain Drinkers is intelligent and complex, difficult to categorize but easy to enjoy. A single track can range from pastoral ambience to cumulus drone to small orchestra. This is especially true on Wood Violet‘s 20-minute title track. Drum
Rain Drinkers ~ Wood Violet
The music of Wisconsin duo Rain Drinkers is intelligent and complex, difficult to categorize but easy to enjoy. A single track can range from pastoral ambience to cumulus drone to small orchestra. This is especially true on Wood Violet‘s 20-minute title track. Drum
Emiliano Romanelli ~ 333 Loops (Volume 1)
Emiliano Romanelli (b. 1979) is well-known amongst the Italian scene for his work in the multimedia duo Tu m’. Back at The Site Before we were pretty fond of their record Monochromes, which made our Best of 2009 list. Released
Emiliano Romanelli ~ 333 Loops (Volume 1)
Emiliano Romanelli (b. 1979) is well-known amongst the Italian scene for his work in the multimedia duo Tu m’. Back at The Site Before we were pretty fond of their record Monochromes, which made our Best of 2009 list. Released
Disemballerina ~ Undertaker
Beautiful or ugly? This is the primary question posed by Disemballerina, a band whose music, imagery and history converge at this juncture. The look and feel of the album hearken back to the classic years of 4AD (His Name Is Alive,
Disemballerina ~ Undertaker
Beautiful or ugly? This is the primary question posed by Disemballerina, a band whose music, imagery and history converge at this juncture. The look and feel of the album hearken back to the classic years of 4AD (His Name Is Alive,
Richard Pinhas and Oren Ambarchi ~ Tikkun / Richard Pinhas and Yoshida Tatsuya ~ Welcome in the Void
Throughout his 40+ year career, French guitarist Richard Pinhas has studied philosophy with Gilles Deleuze (having the foresight to tape his lectures), has written extensively about Nietzsche, collaborated with sci-fi writers Maurice G. Dantec and Philip K. Dick, led
Richard Pinhas and Oren Ambarchi ~ Tikkun / Richard Pinhas and Yoshida Tatsuya ~ Welcome in the Void
Throughout his 40+ year career, French guitarist Richard Pinhas has studied philosophy with Gilles Deleuze (having the foresight to tape his lectures), has written extensively about Nietzsche, collaborated with sci-fi writers Maurice G. Dantec and Philip K. Dick, led
Porya Hatami ~ The Garden
One can learn a lot from a snail. A snail’s pace is slow, steady, deliberate. The creature carries its home upon its back. While some may accuse the snail of being lazy, it’s actually busy, always on the lookout for
Porya Hatami ~ The Garden
One can learn a lot from a snail. A snail’s pace is slow, steady, deliberate. The creature carries its home upon its back. While some may accuse the snail of being lazy, it’s actually busy, always on the lookout for
Various Artists ~ Italian Resonances: Dronegazers?
Dronegazing? The punctuation is really crucial here, and the emphasis on resonances is not to be understated. I appreciate the importance of labels in building and sustaining communities, but like many of us I also chafe at
Various Artists ~ Italian Resonances: Dronegazers?
Dronegazing? The punctuation is really crucial here, and the emphasis on resonances is not to be understated. I appreciate the importance of labels in building and sustaining communities, but like many of us I also chafe at
Glories ~ Put the Beast Out of Mind
Last year we called Birmingham collective Glories‘ debut Mother Reverb “smooth and uplifting”. These words also apply to the band’s sophomore effort; if anything, both qualities are found in even greater measures here. The tone is suggested by the album’s cover, which is
Glories ~ Put the Beast Out of Mind
Last year we called Birmingham collective Glories‘ debut Mother Reverb “smooth and uplifting”. These words also apply to the band’s sophomore effort; if anything, both qualities are found in even greater measures here. The tone is suggested by the album’s cover, which is
