ACL 2012: Guest Lists Part II

The second installment of our guest list series comes from artists who have contributed to our mix series, or that were interviewed for my  column Sound Propositions.  Like Joe Cocker here, we get by with a little help from our

ACL 2012: Guest Lists Part II

The second installment of our guest list series comes from artists who have contributed to our mix series, or that were interviewed for my  column Sound Propositions.  Like Joe Cocker here, we get by with a little help from our

ACL 2012: random thoughts on how to find meaning in a virtual reality world

When I was in elementary school I had a teacher who was very different than all the other teachers I have ever had.  On his birthday, after we wished him happy birthday he told us that he doesn’t celebrate birthdays

ACL 2012: random thoughts on how to find meaning in a virtual reality world

When I was in elementary school I had a teacher who was very different than all the other teachers I have ever had.  On his birthday, after we wished him happy birthday he told us that he doesn’t celebrate birthdays

ACL 2012: Guest Lists Part I

We don’t always discover all the good music ourselves; in order to do so, we also rely on our friends.  This month, we invited dozens of guest artists and label owners to submit their own year-end lists.  We’re really happy

ACL 2012: Guest Lists Part I

We don’t always discover all the good music ourselves; in order to do so, we also rely on our friends.  This month, we invited dozens of guest artists and label owners to submit their own year-end lists.  We’re really happy

LCNL 014: ACL 2012 Mix

LCNL 014: Best of 2012 Mix by the new objective Download: http://bit.ly/ACLOSERLISTEN2012 Well my friends, 2012 is coming to a close and as I look back it has been quite a strong year for experimental music.  We also just celebrated

LCNL 014: ACL 2012 Mix

LCNL 014: Best of 2012 Mix by the new objective Download: http://bit.ly/ACLOSERLISTEN2012 Well my friends, 2012 is coming to a close and as I look back it has been quite a strong year for experimental music.  We also just celebrated

ACL 2012: The Top 20 Albums of the Year

Thousands of releases, hundreds of reviews, and it all comes down to this: the Top Twenty instrumental and experimental releases of 2012.  This isn’t just the one percent; it’s a small percent of a percent, the cream of the crop.

ACL 2012: The Top 20 Albums of the Year

Thousands of releases, hundreds of reviews, and it all comes down to this: the Top Twenty instrumental and experimental releases of 2012.  This isn’t just the one percent; it’s a small percent of a percent, the cream of the crop.

ACL 2012: Top Ten Rock & Post Rock

Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz is an umbrella category that is dominated by, but not exclusive to post-rock.  As evidenced by this year’s incredibly diverse selection, the old horse seems to have no intention of lying down any time soon.

ACL 2012: Top Ten Rock & Post Rock

Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz is an umbrella category that is dominated by, but not exclusive to post-rock.  As evidenced by this year’s incredibly diverse selection, the old horse seems to have no intention of lying down any time soon.

ACL 2012: Top Ten Modern Composition

The Modern Composition genre is the heir to the Classical: music composed for piano, brass, strings or orchestra.  One might expect to encounter these artists in churches and other resonant spaces designed for full musical palettes and rich timbral shades.

ACL 2012: Top Ten Modern Composition

The Modern Composition genre is the heir to the Classical: music composed for piano, brass, strings or orchestra.  One might expect to encounter these artists in churches and other resonant spaces designed for full musical palettes and rich timbral shades.

ACL 2012: Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape

An expert field recording requires more than just a good weather-resistant microphone.  One needs a feel for one’s subject matter, a discriminating ear, and the ability to make sound so powerful that it makes up for the lack of sight.

ACL 2012: Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape

An expert field recording requires more than just a good weather-resistant microphone.  One needs a feel for one’s subject matter, a discriminating ear, and the ability to make sound so powerful that it makes up for the lack of sight.