subzar ~ i am not yet here

One of two things can happen when a band makes the transition from one genre of music to another (in this case, post-rock to modern composition) and shares the intermediate results:  horrible wreckage or, in this case, gorgeous allure.  subzar (a

subzar ~ i am not yet here

One of two things can happen when a band makes the transition from one genre of music to another (in this case, post-rock to modern composition) and shares the intermediate results:  horrible wreckage or, in this case, gorgeous allure.  subzar (a

Electronic Observations 2013 #1

The first monthly round-up of all things electronic.  In order to keep up to speed with the wealth of great music being released, it made sense to corral a selection of reviews into one handy feature.  There’s no order of

Electronic Observations 2013 #1

The first monthly round-up of all things electronic.  In order to keep up to speed with the wealth of great music being released, it made sense to corral a selection of reviews into one handy feature.  There’s no order of

William Ryan Fritch ~ Kaleidoscope

Just when we thought we’d heard all the great music released in 2012, another one comes along.  To be fair, this 31-minute track was released on Christmas Day, serving as a present to fans as well as a celebration of

William Ryan Fritch ~ Kaleidoscope

Just when we thought we’d heard all the great music released in 2012, another one comes along.  To be fair, this 31-minute track was released on Christmas Day, serving as a present to fans as well as a celebration of

Loud & Sad ~ Unknown Species

Unknown Species is the perfect name for this record.  It’s a little bit ambient, a little bit drone, and a little bit electronic; it features a banjo; and thanks to the cover image, it might also be considered post-rock (get it?).

Loud & Sad ~ Unknown Species

Unknown Species is the perfect name for this record.  It’s a little bit ambient, a little bit drone, and a little bit electronic; it features a banjo; and thanks to the cover image, it might also be considered post-rock (get it?).

Okamotonoriaki ~ A Little Planet

Faraway lands once only the subject of dreams are now an exciting reality, thanks to the possibility of flight. Flying all over the world is now second nature to a lot of people; the airports themselves are primary, international gateways

Okamotonoriaki ~ A Little Planet

Faraway lands once only the subject of dreams are now an exciting reality, thanks to the possibility of flight. Flying all over the world is now second nature to a lot of people; the airports themselves are primary, international gateways

Jerusalem in my Heart ~ Mo7it Al-Mo7it

For the last eight years Jerusalem In My Heart has been blending electronic music, contemporary Arab music and immersive film projections, but this is the first album they have ever recorded. In the past, group founder Radwan Ghazi Moumneh was

Jerusalem in my Heart ~ Mo7it Al-Mo7it

For the last eight years Jerusalem In My Heart has been blending electronic music, contemporary Arab music and immersive film projections, but this is the first album they have ever recorded. In the past, group founder Radwan Ghazi Moumneh was

Matthew Collings ~ Splintered Instruments

Splintered Instruments calls to mind a seemingly unintentional question:  “Why don’t we listen to pop music?”  By we, I mean those reading this review, and by listen, I mean primarily ~ as there’s no escape from the popular tunes of the day.  The

Matthew Collings ~ Splintered Instruments

Splintered Instruments calls to mind a seemingly unintentional question:  “Why don’t we listen to pop music?”  By we, I mean those reading this review, and by listen, I mean primarily ~ as there’s no escape from the popular tunes of the day.  The

Johann G. Winther ~ I Have a Heaven Ending and Weaving Thin Threads of Darkness from the Light that Was Given

Post-rockers and Fiona Apple, beware:  Johann G. Winther is coming at you with the essay-length title of his latest work.  If reading the album title seems a bit awkward, then it also seems fitting that the cassette is released on Awkward

Johann G. Winther ~ I Have a Heaven Ending and Weaving Thin Threads of Darkness from the Light that Was Given

Post-rockers and Fiona Apple, beware:  Johann G. Winther is coming at you with the essay-length title of his latest work.  If reading the album title seems a bit awkward, then it also seems fitting that the cassette is released on Awkward