The Alvaret Ensemble ~ The Alvaret Ensemble

The Alvaret Ensemble is a modern composition supergroup that features Peter Broderick, Nils Frahm, Greg Haines, Martyn Heyne, Hilary Jeffery (Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble), Jan Kleefstra, Romke Kleefstra, Sytze Pruiksma and Iden Reinhart (Strië).  Most people won’t need to read more.

The Alvaret Ensemble ~ The Alvaret Ensemble

The Alvaret Ensemble is a modern composition supergroup that features Peter Broderick, Nils Frahm, Greg Haines, Martyn Heyne, Hilary Jeffery (Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble), Jan Kleefstra, Romke Kleefstra, Sytze Pruiksma and Iden Reinhart (Strië).  Most people won’t need to read more.

Celer ~ Without Retrospect, the Morning

Celer has always been an artist who can effortlessly dream up evocative drones and a deep-thought style of ambient introspection. Always refreshing, always vividly alive and constantly absorbing into the very atmosphere, Will Long’s music touches upon phantom shades and faint

Celer ~ Without Retrospect, the Morning

Celer has always been an artist who can effortlessly dream up evocative drones and a deep-thought style of ambient introspection. Always refreshing, always vividly alive and constantly absorbing into the very atmosphere, Will Long’s music touches upon phantom shades and faint

Chris Weeks ~ A Haunting Sun / A Deconstructed Sun

The sun is a typical muse for ambient artists, but few take their explorations as far as Chris Weeks.  On this album and companion EP, he seeks not only to reflect the sun’s beauty, but to reflect upon its composition.  The

Chris Weeks ~ A Haunting Sun / A Deconstructed Sun

The sun is a typical muse for ambient artists, but few take their explorations as far as Chris Weeks.  On this album and companion EP, he seeks not only to reflect the sun’s beauty, but to reflect upon its composition.  The

The Glimmer Room ~ The Wind Blows Summer From The Trees

“These are the days when birds come back, A very few, a bird or two, To take a backward look.” Emily Dickinson’s poem introduces The Wind Blows Summer From The Trees, recited by a ghostly, feminine voice, present despite the swoosh

The Glimmer Room ~ The Wind Blows Summer From The Trees

“These are the days when birds come back, A very few, a bird or two, To take a backward look.” Emily Dickinson’s poem introduces The Wind Blows Summer From The Trees, recited by a ghostly, feminine voice, present despite the swoosh

Various Artists ~ Accretion

Another 42 songs today, bringing the week’s total to 214 songs on 7 compilations!  We are very proud of the Tympanik label, which is celebrating its 5th year in the industry.  Paul Nielsen has done a great job in bringing

Various Artists ~ Accretion

Another 42 songs today, bringing the week’s total to 214 songs on 7 compilations!  We are very proud of the Tympanik label, which is celebrating its 5th year in the industry.  Paul Nielsen has done a great job in bringing

Various Artists ~ … and darkness came

I can’t be objective about this benefit compilation, because my neighbors are among the beneficiaries.  I live in the path taken by Hurricane Sandy, and while I lost a couple trees and was without power for a few days, others

Various Artists ~ … and darkness came

I can’t be objective about this benefit compilation, because my neighbors are among the beneficiaries.  I live in the path taken by Hurricane Sandy, and while I lost a couple trees and was without power for a few days, others

[ B O L T ] ~ ( 0 2 )

The weeks following the Christmas and New Year holidays can often feel like a bit of a struggle, when those returning to work and school are hit by nebulous motivational issues, or actual illnesses when the body just gives up

[ B O L T ] ~ ( 0 2 )

The weeks following the Christmas and New Year holidays can often feel like a bit of a struggle, when those returning to work and school are hit by nebulous motivational issues, or actual illnesses when the body just gives up

Various Artists ~ 10 (A Decade of Feral Media)

We’ve seen many labels come and go over the last ten years, so when a label lasts for an entire decade, the event is cause for celebration.  One can make a go at it with the proper mindset and the right talent.

Various Artists ~ 10 (A Decade of Feral Media)

We’ve seen many labels come and go over the last ten years, so when a label lasts for an entire decade, the event is cause for celebration.  One can make a go at it with the proper mindset and the right talent.