Twink ~ Happy Houses

Do you like ice cream and gumdrops, Casios and candy canes, toy pianos and porcelain bunnies?  Boy, do we have an album for you! Toytronica is not a widespread genre, which is fortunate for fans, as it’s relatively easy to

Twink ~ Happy Houses

Do you like ice cream and gumdrops, Casios and candy canes, toy pianos and porcelain bunnies?  Boy, do we have an album for you! Toytronica is not a widespread genre, which is fortunate for fans, as it’s relatively easy to

Hobo Cubes ~ Apex Ideals

With thirty releases in the past three years, it’s fair to say that Hobo Cubes (Montreal’s Francesco De Gallo) has had his ups and downs.  But over the course of the last year, the artist has been honing his craft, trying to

Hobo Cubes ~ Apex Ideals

With thirty releases in the past three years, it’s fair to say that Hobo Cubes (Montreal’s Francesco De Gallo) has had his ups and downs.  But over the course of the last year, the artist has been honing his craft, trying to

Cold as Ice? aitänna77, Junior Pande, Rabbit Hole Revelations

If like me you have found yourself addicted to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, you’ll likely need some warming up after all of the action out on the snow and ice. These three releases fall under the electronic music banner

Cold as Ice? aitänna77, Junior Pande, Rabbit Hole Revelations

If like me you have found yourself addicted to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, you’ll likely need some warming up after all of the action out on the snow and ice. These three releases fall under the electronic music banner

Joel St. Julien ~ Mine

When most people hear the phrase “dance music”, they think of nightclubs.  But this is dance music for a dance performance, a surprisingly avant-garde set that challenges and entertains in the same breath.  Joel St. Julien‘s work follows in the

Joel St. Julien ~ Mine

When most people hear the phrase “dance music”, they think of nightclubs.  But this is dance music for a dance performance, a surprisingly avant-garde set that challenges and entertains in the same breath.  Joel St. Julien‘s work follows in the

Electronic Observations 2014 #1

After a slightly longer than anticipated break, Electronic Observations returns, having battled various technological setbacks to get here, a bit later than predicted. Fortunately, it’s not everyday that my hard drive breaks, although it was something of a surprise to

Electronic Observations 2014 #1

After a slightly longer than anticipated break, Electronic Observations returns, having battled various technological setbacks to get here, a bit later than predicted. Fortunately, it’s not everyday that my hard drive breaks, although it was something of a surprise to

Mark Harris ~ The Angry Child

There are many artists in the glacial ambient field, but few have succeeded in capturing the sound as well as Mark Harris does here.  Comparable albums include Spheruleus’ The Disguised Familiar Altus’ Black Trees Among Amber Skies and Steve Roach’s Quiet Music.

Mark Harris ~ The Angry Child

There are many artists in the glacial ambient field, but few have succeeded in capturing the sound as well as Mark Harris does here.  Comparable albums include Spheruleus’ The Disguised Familiar Altus’ Black Trees Among Amber Skies and Steve Roach’s Quiet Music.

In Snow ~ ef-fort

One can trace the evolution of Birmingham, Alabama quartet In Snow via their Bandcamp page: a promising demo, a fuzzy live EP, and now a debut album.  We’ve heard these songs evolve over time, and each step has been more surefooted than

In Snow ~ ef-fort

One can trace the evolution of Birmingham, Alabama quartet In Snow via their Bandcamp page: a promising demo, a fuzzy live EP, and now a debut album.  We’ve heard these songs evolve over time, and each step has been more surefooted than

LCNL 044: Snowfall Tapes Winter Mix

Deep in the heart of ski country, surrounded by snow and winter tourists, a homegrown tape label lives and thrives.  Snowfall Tapes opened its doors in 2013.  We’re proud to present this label mix and interview with founder Rick Meredith.

LCNL 044: Snowfall Tapes Winter Mix

Deep in the heart of ski country, surrounded by snow and winter tourists, a homegrown tape label lives and thrives.  Snowfall Tapes opened its doors in 2013.  We’re proud to present this label mix and interview with founder Rick Meredith.