Sound Propositions 01: Machinefabriek
Joseph Sannicandro interviews Rutger Zuydervelt, aka Machinefabriek, in the first installment of an ongoing series exploring the creative process and a non-fetishization of equipment. “A rather poor instrument,… but how wonderfully they use it.” In this quote, James Joyce is
Sound Propositions 01: Machinefabriek
Joseph Sannicandro interviews Rutger Zuydervelt, aka Machinefabriek, in the first installment of an ongoing series exploring the creative process and a non-fetishization of equipment. “A rather poor instrument,… but how wonderfully they use it.” In this quote, James Joyce is
David Daniell and Douglas McCombs ~ Versions
For years we’ve been encouraged to reuse and recycle, and although we’re quite happy to fill a green box with newspapers every two weeks, it’s the first part of the phrase that is more a struggle – can we find
David Daniell and Douglas McCombs ~ Versions
For years we’ve been encouraged to reuse and recycle, and although we’re quite happy to fill a green box with newspapers every two weeks, it’s the first part of the phrase that is more a struggle – can we find
Under the Snow ~ The Other Room
Under the Snow‘s The Other Room arrives in the wake of The Vanishing Point, a free album (available on Bandcamp) that was heavy on field recordings and included an ambitious 22-minute drone piece. The Other Room tones it down a bit (the album is
Under the Snow ~ The Other Room
Under the Snow‘s The Other Room arrives in the wake of The Vanishing Point, a free album (available on Bandcamp) that was heavy on field recordings and included an ambitious 22-minute drone piece. The Other Room tones it down a bit (the album is
Traxman ~ Da Mind Of Traxman
If Footwork hasn’t exactly set the world on fire thus far, it’s scarcely the fault of Planet Mu Records who have been virtually the sole evangelical voice in the wilderness. Their curatorship of the genre over the past couple of years
Traxman ~ Da Mind Of Traxman
If Footwork hasn’t exactly set the world on fire thus far, it’s scarcely the fault of Planet Mu Records who have been virtually the sole evangelical voice in the wilderness. Their curatorship of the genre over the past couple of years
Fabio Orsi ~ The New Year Is Over
It takes a generous label to offer an artist the opportunity to release a triple-disc set, and Silentes does just that with The New Year Is Over – nine songs on three discs from the prolific Fabio Orsi. The cover may lead
Fabio Orsi ~ The New Year Is Over
It takes a generous label to offer an artist the opportunity to release a triple-disc set, and Silentes does just that with The New Year Is Over – nine songs on three discs from the prolific Fabio Orsi. The cover may lead
Leafy Suburbs / Sacred Flower Union ~ Split
The ‘influences’ game is a tricky one when it comes to music writing. Too often a critic depends on the lazy shorthand of ‘RIYL’ type writing, the ‘equal parts this, equal parts that’ school of music journalism where instead of
Leafy Suburbs / Sacred Flower Union ~ Split
The ‘influences’ game is a tricky one when it comes to music writing. Too often a critic depends on the lazy shorthand of ‘RIYL’ type writing, the ‘equal parts this, equal parts that’ school of music journalism where instead of
Ende Tymes Festival May 17-20 in NYC
If you’re in the NYC area this weekend, be sure to check out the Ende Tymes Festival. I’d particularly recommend Montreal-based Erin Sexton. Follow the link for complete line-up and artist information. Ende Tymes Festival The Ende Tymes Festival is
Ende Tymes Festival May 17-20 in NYC
If you’re in the NYC area this weekend, be sure to check out the Ende Tymes Festival. I’d particularly recommend Montreal-based Erin Sexton. Follow the link for complete line-up and artist information. Ende Tymes Festival The Ende Tymes Festival is
Steven R. Hess + mise_en_scene ~ Non-Distinction
“These tracks should be enjoyed with headphones, preferably in the evening hours with as little light as possible.” These instructions from Steven R. Hess (Pan American, Locrian, Cleared, Haptic) are wise, because Non-Distinction, his new project with Shay Nassi (mise_en_scene) is a calming
Steven R. Hess + mise_en_scene ~ Non-Distinction
“These tracks should be enjoyed with headphones, preferably in the evening hours with as little light as possible.” These instructions from Steven R. Hess (Pan American, Locrian, Cleared, Haptic) are wise, because Non-Distinction, his new project with Shay Nassi (mise_en_scene) is a calming
a closer listen 