Murcof ~ Twin Color (vol. I)

The best part of Twin Color (vol. I) is that the title promises a vol. II.  Only a month ago, we included Murcof‘s Remembranza in our list of favorite fall albums; the new set recalls that fall feeling, earth-toned and atmospheric, an ode to

Murcof ~ Twin Color (vol. I)

The best part of Twin Color (vol. I) is that the title promises a vol. II.  Only a month ago, we included Murcof‘s Remembranza in our list of favorite fall albums; the new set recalls that fall feeling, earth-toned and atmospheric, an ode to

Philip Jeck ~ rpm

rpm is a long, slow, generous farewell to a beloved composer from the label and artists who loved him.  We thought last year’s Oxmardyke might be Philip Jeck‘s coda, as many of the recordings were made at his bedside; as such, rpm arrives as

Philip Jeck ~ rpm

rpm is a long, slow, generous farewell to a beloved composer from the label and artists who loved him.  We thought last year’s Oxmardyke might be Philip Jeck‘s coda, as many of the recordings were made at his bedside; as such, rpm arrives as

Lara Sarkissian ~ Remnants

At the end of his review of Lara Sarkissian‘s Born of the Sea EP in June of this year, Damian Van Denburgh wrote, “Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another five years to see what’s next.”  We didn’t have to wait

Lara Sarkissian ~ Remnants

At the end of his review of Lara Sarkissian‘s Born of the Sea EP in June of this year, Damian Van Denburgh wrote, “Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another five years to see what’s next.”  We didn’t have to wait

Diane Barbé ~ musiques tourbes

musiques tourbes (bog musics) is more than just an act of field recording; Diane Barbé‘s album is also an example of “field remembering” and recreation.  Divided between natural soundscape compositions and musical reflections, the album explores sounds that are often unheard

Diane Barbé ~ musiques tourbes

musiques tourbes (bog musics) is more than just an act of field recording; Diane Barbé‘s album is also an example of “field remembering” and recreation.  Divided between natural soundscape compositions and musical reflections, the album explores sounds that are often unheard

 Lars Bech Pilgaard ~ Folklórica

Autumnal weather reminds us of the nordic concept of hygge, which is not completely translatable but refers to a certain mood of comfort, coziness, and togetherness. Hygge, which became an international phenomenon a few years ago, is a staple of

 Lars Bech Pilgaard ~ Folklórica

Autumnal weather reminds us of the nordic concept of hygge, which is not completely translatable but refers to a certain mood of comfort, coziness, and togetherness. Hygge, which became an international phenomenon a few years ago, is a staple of

Xu & Francis Gri ~ Valley of Languages

Bringing together the creative efforts of Italian composers Nicola Fornasari (Xu) and Francis Gri, Valley of Languages presents a way of thinking about music as an art form.  The artists design space through the use of sound instead of only

Xu & Francis Gri ~ Valley of Languages

Bringing together the creative efforts of Italian composers Nicola Fornasari (Xu) and Francis Gri, Valley of Languages presents a way of thinking about music as an art form.  The artists design space through the use of sound instead of only

Travis Laplante ~ The Golden Lock

“The golden lock teaches us to snap it open,” writes Travis Laplante, referencing Ma Dayang’s 12th century Taoist ode 12 Points Shining Bright as the Starry Sky and Able to Heal All the Many Diseases, in which odes, songs and

Travis Laplante ~ The Golden Lock

“The golden lock teaches us to snap it open,” writes Travis Laplante, referencing Ma Dayang’s 12th century Taoist ode 12 Points Shining Bright as the Starry Sky and Able to Heal All the Many Diseases, in which odes, songs and

Wil Bolton ~ Quiet Sunlight

The acorns and leaves are piling up, and the yellow, orange and red hues have faded to a muted brown.  Filtered sunlight is shining through the foliage that remains.  Flocks are flying overhead; on the ground, the squirrels are burying

Wil Bolton ~ Quiet Sunlight

The acorns and leaves are piling up, and the yellow, orange and red hues have faded to a muted brown.  Filtered sunlight is shining through the foliage that remains.  Flocks are flying overhead; on the ground, the squirrels are burying