Loren Connors ~ My Brooklyn

There is little in our different relationships to great cities that is not ultimately musical in some way or another, be it the immersion into the rhythmical polyphony of architecture set against hundreds of passing cars and people, the indescribable

Loren Connors ~ My Brooklyn

There is little in our different relationships to great cities that is not ultimately musical in some way or another, be it the immersion into the rhythmical polyphony of architecture set against hundreds of passing cars and people, the indescribable

Grzegorz Bojanek ~ Warm Winter Music

“Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.”  Mark Twain’s statement is true in one sense, but false in another.  We may not be able to change the weather, but we can change our reactions, something Grzegorz Bojanek accomplishes

Grzegorz Bojanek ~ Warm Winter Music

“Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.”  Mark Twain’s statement is true in one sense, but false in another.  We may not be able to change the weather, but we can change our reactions, something Grzegorz Bojanek accomplishes

raison d’être ~ Mise En Abyme

Ambient stalwart Peter Andersson, known here as raison d’être, returns from a significant hiatus to offer up a truly dark, introspective piece with Mise en Abyme. A more apt title could not be chosen. Mise en Abyme translated from French means

raison d’être ~ Mise En Abyme

Ambient stalwart Peter Andersson, known here as raison d’être, returns from a significant hiatus to offer up a truly dark, introspective piece with Mise en Abyme. A more apt title could not be chosen. Mise en Abyme translated from French means

Sontag Shogun ~ “tale”

In this post, we update the continuing saga of Sontag Shogun.  Part One was the farewell party; Part Two was the EP.  Now the band is happily reunited for Part Three: The Album, which was recorded in three separate cities but

Sontag Shogun ~ “tale”

In this post, we update the continuing saga of Sontag Shogun.  Part One was the farewell party; Part Two was the EP.  Now the band is happily reunited for Part Three: The Album, which was recorded in three separate cities but

COUPLES COUNSELING ~ couples counseling

Rosy melodies sprinkle the ground as they fall like late cherry blossom petals. While couples counseling may sound like a daytime sitcom or a reality soap opera – in other words, the stuff of nightmares – it is a lovely, innocent

COUPLES COUNSELING ~ couples counseling

Rosy melodies sprinkle the ground as they fall like late cherry blossom petals. While couples counseling may sound like a daytime sitcom or a reality soap opera – in other words, the stuff of nightmares – it is a lovely, innocent

LCNL 048 ~ Waves Approaching (Selected by Phirnis)

Vienna’s Kai Ginkel, aka Phirnis, is a true sonic originator.  Progressing from experimental noise to intricate drone, he’s made an incredible impact in a short period of time.  We last featured the artist with 2013’s Feeding Lions, and he’s just presented us

LCNL 048 ~ Waves Approaching (Selected by Phirnis)

Vienna’s Kai Ginkel, aka Phirnis, is a true sonic originator.  Progressing from experimental noise to intricate drone, he’s made an incredible impact in a short period of time.  We last featured the artist with 2013’s Feeding Lions, and he’s just presented us

Valerio Tricoli ~ Miseri Lares

Miseri Lares is a hauntingly gorgeous album, the type that would be just perfect for fall ~ yet it’s also perfect for any dark, storm-swept day.  When the weather outside matches the sounds inside, the listener feels at one with the

Valerio Tricoli ~ Miseri Lares

Miseri Lares is a hauntingly gorgeous album, the type that would be just perfect for fall ~ yet it’s also perfect for any dark, storm-swept day.  When the weather outside matches the sounds inside, the listener feels at one with the

Hiss Tracts ~ Shortwave Nights

Shortwave Nights is the first physical documentation of the long-standing collaboration between David Bryant (Godspeed You! Black Emperor/Set Fire to Flames) and Kevin Doria (Growing/Total Life).  The expectations are understandably high, but there’s no need for anxiety.  Constellation is a consistently

Hiss Tracts ~ Shortwave Nights

Shortwave Nights is the first physical documentation of the long-standing collaboration between David Bryant (Godspeed You! Black Emperor/Set Fire to Flames) and Kevin Doria (Growing/Total Life).  The expectations are understandably high, but there’s no need for anxiety.  Constellation is a consistently