Bmbu ~ reBuilder
Philadelphia’s Bmbu produces American hip hop at its finest. John Michael Alsace’s beats are rock solid and his star spangled, sophisticated instrumentation is a sight to behold. Anyone can grab hold of a sample, but it’s the flow of the final product
Bmbu ~ reBuilder
Philadelphia’s Bmbu produces American hip hop at its finest. John Michael Alsace’s beats are rock solid and his star spangled, sophisticated instrumentation is a sight to behold. Anyone can grab hold of a sample, but it’s the flow of the final product
Maxwell August Croy and Sean McCann ~ I
The first team-up for these noteworthy musicians, I is a lovely and original-sounding release. Last year, Sean McCann‘s Music for Private Ensemble made a big splash around these parts, as the artist performed every part himself. We were hoping to hear a collaboration, for
Maxwell August Croy and Sean McCann ~ I
The first team-up for these noteworthy musicians, I is a lovely and original-sounding release. Last year, Sean McCann‘s Music for Private Ensemble made a big splash around these parts, as the artist performed every part himself. We were hoping to hear a collaboration, for
Section 27 ~ Sectioned v4.0
Why would one take the time to listen to a 101-track, eight hour compilation? That’s easy ~ if one likes the type of music, is eager to hear more, and is open to the discovery of new artists, one will
Section 27 ~ Sectioned v4.0
Why would one take the time to listen to a 101-track, eight hour compilation? That’s easy ~ if one likes the type of music, is eager to hear more, and is open to the discovery of new artists, one will
Montag ~ Trepezzi
Italian quartet Montag makes a huge splash with its debut release Trepezzi: half an hour of hard-edged, quality post-rock in the vein of Neil On Impression. We’ve missed this sort of music. Montag isn’t trying to lull or cross over; the concentration is
Montag ~ Trepezzi
Italian quartet Montag makes a huge splash with its debut release Trepezzi: half an hour of hard-edged, quality post-rock in the vein of Neil On Impression. We’ve missed this sort of music. Montag isn’t trying to lull or cross over; the concentration is
Thisquietarmy & Syndrome ~ The Lonely Mountain
Although the sun is waking from its annual slumber, these fresh vernal mornings can still emerge glazed with ice and shrouded in mist. At such times does The Lonely Mountain make a fitting listen, as senses dulled from sleep heighten:
Thisquietarmy & Syndrome ~ The Lonely Mountain
Although the sun is waking from its annual slumber, these fresh vernal mornings can still emerge glazed with ice and shrouded in mist. At such times does The Lonely Mountain make a fitting listen, as senses dulled from sleep heighten:
Anduin / Steven Vitiello ~ Richmond Tape Club 4B & 5
The Richmond Tape Club series returns in April with five new releases as the bands gear up for RVA Noise Fest III. Jonathan Lee’s roster will provide a welcome respite from the festival’s “eardrum destroying acts”, as many travel in
Anduin / Steven Vitiello ~ Richmond Tape Club 4B & 5
The Richmond Tape Club series returns in April with five new releases as the bands gear up for RVA Noise Fest III. Jonathan Lee’s roster will provide a welcome respite from the festival’s “eardrum destroying acts”, as many travel in
Sound Propositions 07: Lemures (Enrico Coniglio + Giovanni Lami)
A CLOSER LISTEN was honored to have published a translation of sound artist Enrico Coniglio’s noWHere manifesto. Coniglio described his manifesto to me as: Just a small initiative, trying to clarify / provoke the “world of live electronics.” Too many
Sound Propositions 07: Lemures (Enrico Coniglio + Giovanni Lami)
A CLOSER LISTEN was honored to have published a translation of sound artist Enrico Coniglio’s noWHere manifesto. Coniglio described his manifesto to me as: Just a small initiative, trying to clarify / provoke the “world of live electronics.” Too many
Christina Vantzou ~ No. 2
Listening again to Christina Vantzou‘s No. 1 (2011), I’m reminded again of how lovely the Dead Texan’s work has been all along, from the gossamer beauty of “Homemade Mountains” to the string-laden centre of “Super Interlude Part 2”. Comparisons to A Winged Victory
Christina Vantzou ~ No. 2
Listening again to Christina Vantzou‘s No. 1 (2011), I’m reminded again of how lovely the Dead Texan’s work has been all along, from the gossamer beauty of “Homemade Mountains” to the string-laden centre of “Super Interlude Part 2”. Comparisons to A Winged Victory
