Sound Propositions 08: Mark Fell
“Imagine a Zen Buddhist with unresolved emotional issues.” -Mark Fell describing snd Sound Propositions set out to be a kind of anti-gear gear column. A studio diary that was about artistic decisions, not copy for a consumer electronics catalog. In
Sound Propositions 08: Mark Fell
“Imagine a Zen Buddhist with unresolved emotional issues.” -Mark Fell describing snd Sound Propositions set out to be a kind of anti-gear gear column. A studio diary that was about artistic decisions, not copy for a consumer electronics catalog. In
sleepmakeswaves ~ Love of Cartography
sleepmakeswaves declares its return in a big way in the first few seconds of the new album, as a single drum beat is immediately followed by a skittering of electronic drums and a cavalcade of guitars. As the title indicates, it’s
sleepmakeswaves ~ Love of Cartography
sleepmakeswaves declares its return in a big way in the first few seconds of the new album, as a single drum beat is immediately followed by a skittering of electronic drums and a cavalcade of guitars. As the title indicates, it’s
Kate Carr ~ Overheard in Doi Saket
Back in February, we reviewed Kate Carr‘s sound map Lost in Doi Saket, and expressed our desire for a physical release. Our wish has just been granted in an unusual way; Overheard in Doi Saket is presented as a sound card in
Kate Carr ~ Overheard in Doi Saket
Back in February, we reviewed Kate Carr‘s sound map Lost in Doi Saket, and expressed our desire for a physical release. Our wish has just been granted in an unusual way; Overheard in Doi Saket is presented as a sound card in
La Mar ~ Tides
There’s a good reason for the sophomore slump: bands have their whole lives to work up to their first album and only a year or two to produce their second. La Mar avoids this slump by stepping up in every
La Mar ~ Tides
There’s a good reason for the sophomore slump: bands have their whole lives to work up to their first album and only a year or two to produce their second. La Mar avoids this slump by stepping up in every
Barnes and Noble is Selling Records Again.
Is this the tipping point that vinyl addicts have been waiting for? As I walked into the store this morning, I saw something that I hadn’t seen in years: a display of brand new records. Let’s take a moment to
Barnes and Noble is Selling Records Again.
Is this the tipping point that vinyl addicts have been waiting for? As I walked into the store this morning, I saw something that I hadn’t seen in years: a display of brand new records. Let’s take a moment to
Kineskop ~ Kontékst
Late last year, we reviewed Already Dead Tapes’ 100th release, Document. We blinked, and they’re already up to #136! Kontékst is one of the label’s most intriguing releases, an investigation of time and the markings of time. The cassette is packed
Kineskop ~ Kontékst
Late last year, we reviewed Already Dead Tapes’ 100th release, Document. We blinked, and they’re already up to #136! Kontékst is one of the label’s most intriguing releases, an investigation of time and the markings of time. The cassette is packed
Holly Herndon ~ Body Sound
Another excellent release from the ever-reliable Infinite Greyscale, Body Sound continues the label’s tradition of offering creative music on 10″ colored vinyl. A fellow reviewer called the release “slightly baffling,” but it’s not; it’s beautiful. The unique nature of the recording deserves
Holly Herndon ~ Body Sound
Another excellent release from the ever-reliable Infinite Greyscale, Body Sound continues the label’s tradition of offering creative music on 10″ colored vinyl. A fellow reviewer called the release “slightly baffling,” but it’s not; it’s beautiful. The unique nature of the recording deserves
Various Artists ~ Birds of a Feather Boxed Set
Did you ever encounter a physical object that instantly became your New Favorite Thing? This occurred as I received the Birds of a Feather Boxed Set from Flaming Pines. The set is the culmination of a three-year project from the label, which
Various Artists ~ Birds of a Feather Boxed Set
Did you ever encounter a physical object that instantly became your New Favorite Thing? This occurred as I received the Birds of a Feather Boxed Set from Flaming Pines. The set is the culmination of a three-year project from the label, which
