Lerin / Hystad ~ Mount Buzhou
Mount Buzhou is a mythological Chinese mountain that once supported the heavens; according to legend, when the water god Gong Gong smashed his head against it, the skies had to be repaired. This is a great concept for an album
Lerin / Hystad ~ Mount Buzhou
Mount Buzhou is a mythological Chinese mountain that once supported the heavens; according to legend, when the water god Gong Gong smashed his head against it, the skies had to be repaired. This is a great concept for an album
Anemine ~ MeeresWeiten
How does one react upon hearing the news that a favorite novel has inspired an album? At first, with trepidation, the same reaction one might have toward a film version. And then, if the project is worthy, relief, followed by gratitude.
Anemine ~ MeeresWeiten
How does one react upon hearing the news that a favorite novel has inspired an album? At first, with trepidation, the same reaction one might have toward a film version. And then, if the project is worthy, relief, followed by gratitude.
Mark Lyken | Emma Dove ~ Mirror Lands
We last encountered Mark Lyken and Emma Dove a year ago with their installation-based EP and video The Terrestrial Sea. Their new work expands on the work of that prior release and continues an investigation of the sonic and visual properties of Scotland’s
Mark Lyken | Emma Dove ~ Mirror Lands
We last encountered Mark Lyken and Emma Dove a year ago with their installation-based EP and video The Terrestrial Sea. Their new work expands on the work of that prior release and continues an investigation of the sonic and visual properties of Scotland’s
LCNL 047: HOLODECK presents The Trial [mix]
Our second mix from Jon and Holodeck records, this one the more avant-garde ying to the first’s yang. (Listen to the first mix here.) Jon is one of the co-founders and head operators of HOLODECK records. He’s also an
LCNL 047: HOLODECK presents The Trial [mix]
Our second mix from Jon and Holodeck records, this one the more avant-garde ying to the first’s yang. (Listen to the first mix here.) Jon is one of the co-founders and head operators of HOLODECK records. He’s also an
Reliq ~ Metatropics
Reliq is Serph; or is Serph Reliq? The dual-monikered artist has been steadily amassing a healthy discography, and this generous new set (14 tracks, 68 minutes, plus a bonus disc when ordering from Noble) offers a healthy amount of hard beats
Reliq ~ Metatropics
Reliq is Serph; or is Serph Reliq? The dual-monikered artist has been steadily amassing a healthy discography, and this generous new set (14 tracks, 68 minutes, plus a bonus disc when ordering from Noble) offers a healthy amount of hard beats
Say My Name ~ Malaise Forever
Cassette manipulator Say My Name has a deft touch as he mutates the tapes. Known only as ‘The Kid’, Say My Name’s music is rooted in the experimental, with instrumental sampling, sequencing and looping. The unsteady reels scratch at the obscured melodies;
Say My Name ~ Malaise Forever
Cassette manipulator Say My Name has a deft touch as he mutates the tapes. Known only as ‘The Kid’, Say My Name’s music is rooted in the experimental, with instrumental sampling, sequencing and looping. The unsteady reels scratch at the obscured melodies;
B/B/S ~ Coltre/Manto
The super-trio of Aidan Baker, Andrea Belfi and Erik Skodvin has returned with a vengeance, taking time from solo and group projects to jam together once more. And what a beautiful racket it is. Recorded in a church but mastered in
B/B/S ~ Coltre/Manto
The super-trio of Aidan Baker, Andrea Belfi and Erik Skodvin has returned with a vengeance, taking time from solo and group projects to jam together once more. And what a beautiful racket it is. Recorded in a church but mastered in
Electronic Observations 2014 #3
All manner of music is gathered together under the electronic umbrella this month, which if nothing else gives some indication to the breadth of styles that are sent through to A Closer Listen for consideration. Although I’m pretty sure one
Electronic Observations 2014 #3
All manner of music is gathered together under the electronic umbrella this month, which if nothing else gives some indication to the breadth of styles that are sent through to A Closer Listen for consideration. Although I’m pretty sure one
a closer listen 