Lucy Claire ~ Suite

It’s hard to be the standout on a 40-song compilation, but that’s what we said about Lucy Claire‘s “Paelistin” when we reviewed SEQUENCE6 and urged readers to check out her Soundcloud page.  Fortunately Gavin at This Is It Forever also noticed and signed

Lucy Claire ~ Suite

It’s hard to be the standout on a 40-song compilation, but that’s what we said about Lucy Claire‘s “Paelistin” when we reviewed SEQUENCE6 and urged readers to check out her Soundcloud page.  Fortunately Gavin at This Is It Forever also noticed and signed

Günter Schlienz / Kyle Landstra / N Chambers / Cliffsides ~ Swim Trunks

Michigan-based cassette label Space Slave is enjoying a well-deserved vacation this summer, after releasing an astounding nine tapes in July.  Swim Trunks is the set’s crown jewel, a double-cassette featuring four artists, one on each side.  Any of these could have occupied

Günter Schlienz / Kyle Landstra / N Chambers / Cliffsides ~ Swim Trunks

Michigan-based cassette label Space Slave is enjoying a well-deserved vacation this summer, after releasing an astounding nine tapes in July.  Swim Trunks is the set’s crown jewel, a double-cassette featuring four artists, one on each side.  Any of these could have occupied

Attenuated ~ Deep Opacity

How often does a release make one excited enough to seek out an artist’s back catalog?  Not often, but Deep Opacity is the exception.  This drone-based electronic work is awash in color and texture, and should win Ian Kennedy (Attenuated) a much

Attenuated ~ Deep Opacity

How often does a release make one excited enough to seek out an artist’s back catalog?  Not often, but Deep Opacity is the exception.  This drone-based electronic work is awash in color and texture, and should win Ian Kennedy (Attenuated) a much

Monochromie ~ Enlighten Yourself While You Sleep / Colors in the Dark

Wilson Trouvé’s last album, Angels and Demons, was a big success around these parts, so it’s exciting to see how he’s stepped up his game in 2013.  The French artist’s two new albums, released on Fluttery Records and Time Released Sound,

Monochromie ~ Enlighten Yourself While You Sleep / Colors in the Dark

Wilson Trouvé’s last album, Angels and Demons, was a big success around these parts, so it’s exciting to see how he’s stepped up his game in 2013.  The French artist’s two new albums, released on Fluttery Records and Time Released Sound,

Deison / Candor Chasma ~ Antimatter Circles

The bedrock of distinct noise arrives out of nowhere; the creeping hiss of an out of tune television set at three a.m, conjuring up feelings of apprehension and fear as another apartment is illuminated under the intense light of white

Deison / Candor Chasma ~ Antimatter Circles

The bedrock of distinct noise arrives out of nowhere; the creeping hiss of an out of tune television set at three a.m, conjuring up feelings of apprehension and fear as another apartment is illuminated under the intense light of white

Solkyri ~ Are You My Brother?

Solkyri has gone all-out with its debut album, and its confidence is contagious.  The trio is offering Are You My Brother? on its own and as a deluxe package; the latter includes a signed poster, t-shirt and swag.  In addition, Solkyri

Solkyri ~ Are You My Brother?

Solkyri has gone all-out with its debut album, and its confidence is contagious.  The trio is offering Are You My Brother? on its own and as a deluxe package; the latter includes a signed poster, t-shirt and swag.  In addition, Solkyri

LCNL 031: Ruhe Mix

LCNL 031: warm ribbons connecting thoughts and souls (Ruhe) Ruhe made a big splash on the scene in the last year or so with his lovely tape compositions.  Bryan has been nice enough to produce for us a mix bringing

LCNL 031: Ruhe Mix

LCNL 031: warm ribbons connecting thoughts and souls (Ruhe) Ruhe made a big splash on the scene in the last year or so with his lovely tape compositions.  Bryan has been nice enough to produce for us a mix bringing

Esmerine ~ Dalmak

A new album from Esmerine is always an event, but Dalmak surpasses expectations.  A trip to Istanbul inspired the group (now a quartet) to collaborate with a host of Turkish musicians, and the incorporation of international instruments provides a unique allure.  These include darbuka

Esmerine ~ Dalmak

A new album from Esmerine is always an event, but Dalmak surpasses expectations.  A trip to Istanbul inspired the group (now a quartet) to collaborate with a host of Turkish musicians, and the incorporation of international instruments provides a unique allure.  These include darbuka