Tom Green ~ Low Tide: Cinematic Archive 1

Fret not, gentle reader, and relax. For this Tom Green is not the Canadian (un)funnyman, star of Freddy Got Fingered and once Mr Drew Barrymore. Although if that guy did come out with an album of ambient soundscapes we would

Tom Green ~ Low Tide: Cinematic Archive 1

Fret not, gentle reader, and relax. For this Tom Green is not the Canadian (un)funnyman, star of Freddy Got Fingered and once Mr Drew Barrymore. Although if that guy did come out with an album of ambient soundscapes we would

Nienvox ~ Space Castles, Love Songs

When is a mixtape not a mixtape?  When it sounds like a mixtape, but is comprised of original sounds.  This is the case with Space Castles, Love Songs, a groovy, beat-tastic full-length from Russia’s Alexander Efimov, also known as Nienvox.  When listening,

Nienvox ~ Space Castles, Love Songs

When is a mixtape not a mixtape?  When it sounds like a mixtape, but is comprised of original sounds.  This is the case with Space Castles, Love Songs, a groovy, beat-tastic full-length from Russia’s Alexander Efimov, also known as Nienvox.  When listening,

Radere ~ Dreamless

‘Dreamless’ – untroubled by dreams; “a sound and dreamless sleep” Or, as with Dreamless, the latest release from American droner Radere, a night fuelled with insomnia underneath the black night. Dreamless can be looked at in a couple of ways, but deep inside the

Radere ~ Dreamless

‘Dreamless’ – untroubled by dreams; “a sound and dreamless sleep” Or, as with Dreamless, the latest release from American droner Radere, a night fuelled with insomnia underneath the black night. Dreamless can be looked at in a couple of ways, but deep inside the

Stephan Mathieu ~ Un Coeur Simple

It’s a safe bet that most readers of A Closer Listen are already familiar with the sound world of Stephan Mathieu. Active since the early nineties, he has over 30 album titles to his name (both solo and collaborative) and

Stephan Mathieu ~ Un Coeur Simple

It’s a safe bet that most readers of A Closer Listen are already familiar with the sound world of Stephan Mathieu. Active since the early nineties, he has over 30 album titles to his name (both solo and collaborative) and

Julia Kent ~ Character

This is the album that turns a corner for cellist Julia Kent.  This may be the last time we remind people she once played in Rasputina and Antony and the Johnsons.  Those facts really doesn’t matter anymore.  Following two previous albums

Julia Kent ~ Character

This is the album that turns a corner for cellist Julia Kent.  This may be the last time we remind people she once played in Rasputina and Antony and the Johnsons.  Those facts really doesn’t matter anymore.  Following two previous albums

William Ryan Fritch ~ The Waiting Room OST

A great movie can inspire viewers to purchase the soundtrack; but this is the rare case in which a great soundtrack may inspire listeners to see the movie.  This would be a very good thing. The documentary has been nominated

William Ryan Fritch ~ The Waiting Room OST

A great movie can inspire viewers to purchase the soundtrack; but this is the rare case in which a great soundtrack may inspire listeners to see the movie.  This would be a very good thing. The documentary has been nominated

Skye’s Diamond ~ Wolf EP

We don’t usually mention the ages of artists (and it’s not polite to ask!), but Tom Eves wants his listeners to know that he’s 21.  Okay, we’re impressed.  Not that we doubt the abilities of the younger generation; we’re just

Skye’s Diamond ~ Wolf EP

We don’t usually mention the ages of artists (and it’s not polite to ask!), but Tom Eves wants his listeners to know that he’s 21.  Okay, we’re impressed.  Not that we doubt the abilities of the younger generation; we’re just

Glorie ~ Falling EP

Glorie‘s self-titled 2011 debut introduced us to one of post-rock’s most promising new voices.  Two years later, the Memphis quintet’s follow-up continues the excitement.  The band’s most original aspect is the presence of two players on vibes, which meld sweetly

Glorie ~ Falling EP

Glorie‘s self-titled 2011 debut introduced us to one of post-rock’s most promising new voices.  Two years later, the Memphis quintet’s follow-up continues the excitement.  The band’s most original aspect is the presence of two players on vibes, which meld sweetly