Masayoshi Fujita ~ Migratory

The widely esteemed vibraphonist and marimba player Masayoshi Fujita has enlisted the aid of some astonishing collaborators on Migratory, but the greatest guest star may go unnoticed by those who only stream the recording.  Renowned travel writer Pico Iyer (A Beginnier’s Guide

Masayoshi Fujita ~ Migratory

The widely esteemed vibraphonist and marimba player Masayoshi Fujita has enlisted the aid of some astonishing collaborators on Migratory, but the greatest guest star may go unnoticed by those who only stream the recording.  Renowned travel writer Pico Iyer (A Beginnier’s Guide

Johnny Bell ~ Field Trips

“Banjo drone” is the very definition of a micro-genre, currently so small we’re not aware of any other album in it.  This is the solo territory of New Mexico’s Johnny Bell, who approaches music with a collector’s ear and offers

Johnny Bell ~ Field Trips

“Banjo drone” is the very definition of a micro-genre, currently so small we’re not aware of any other album in it.  This is the solo territory of New Mexico’s Johnny Bell, who approaches music with a collector’s ear and offers

Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques

“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also

Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques

“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also

Glacier ~ A Distant, Violent Shudder

A camera crew captures an astonishing moment.  At first there is the large, imposing mass, shattering all sense of scale.  Then, by a stroke of serendipity, the glacier cleaves, a huge segment, as wide as tall as a skyscraper, falls

Glacier ~ A Distant, Violent Shudder

A camera crew captures an astonishing moment.  At first there is the large, imposing mass, shattering all sense of scale.  Then, by a stroke of serendipity, the glacier cleaves, a huge segment, as wide as tall as a skyscraper, falls

Lambert ~ Actually Good

The first time I went to see Lambert play live, I got more than I bargained for. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, and not just because of the music. Nowadays, when I go to watch

Lambert ~ Actually Good

The first time I went to see Lambert play live, I got more than I bargained for. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, and not just because of the music. Nowadays, when I go to watch

Lia Kohl ~ Normal Sounds

Many people find solace in the sounds of nature; but what about the ordinary and maudlin sounds of turn signals, checkout counters, refrigerators and the like? Lia Kohl is attracted to such sounds, and places them in musical settings on her

Lia Kohl ~ Normal Sounds

Many people find solace in the sounds of nature; but what about the ordinary and maudlin sounds of turn signals, checkout counters, refrigerators and the like? Lia Kohl is attracted to such sounds, and places them in musical settings on her

Austyn Wohlers ~ Bodymelt in the Garden of Death

Ever heard of art pop quartet Tomato Flower?  If so, you may be shocked by the sound of Austyn Wohlers solo, or the other way around.  Wohlers sings, growls and screams her way through the set, which sounds incredibly therapeutic; bandmate

Austyn Wohlers ~ Bodymelt in the Garden of Death

Ever heard of art pop quartet Tomato Flower?  If so, you may be shocked by the sound of Austyn Wohlers solo, or the other way around.  Wohlers sings, growls and screams her way through the set, which sounds incredibly therapeutic; bandmate

ummsbiaus ~ Metro Suite No. 3, Op. 7

ummsibiaus‘ career continues to develop at an astonishing rate.  Metro Suite No. 3, Op. 7 is the Kyiv composer’s third suite in a year, each one sonically distinct.  In the interim, she also published Divonia, the first single from the upcoming

ummsbiaus ~ Metro Suite No. 3, Op. 7

ummsibiaus‘ career continues to develop at an astonishing rate.  Metro Suite No. 3, Op. 7 is the Kyiv composer’s third suite in a year, each one sonically distinct.  In the interim, she also published Divonia, the first single from the upcoming