The Electric Nature ~ Plastic Mind

Plastic Mind is a “lost” work, unearthed and put on display by Already Dead Tapes & Records; any irony in the label’s name is unintended.  But as more and more music looks to the past for influences, the listener will

The Electric Nature ~ Plastic Mind

Plastic Mind is a “lost” work, unearthed and put on display by Already Dead Tapes & Records; any irony in the label’s name is unintended.  But as more and more music looks to the past for influences, the listener will

Salt of the Sound ~ Meditations Vol. 6

What is ambient music for?  Some might say ambient music is meant to be played in the background. Others say it is meant to help listeners to relax.  A third form of ambient music offers something deeper: a spiritual connection.

Salt of the Sound ~ Meditations Vol. 6

What is ambient music for?  Some might say ambient music is meant to be played in the background. Others say it is meant to help listeners to relax.  A third form of ambient music offers something deeper: a spiritual connection.

Lilacs & Champagne ~ Fantasy World

Has it really been ten years since the last album?  In the interim, Lilacs & Champagne has grown from being an offshoot of Grails (sharing two founding members) to a mysterious entity with an extremely different sound.  While spinning Fantasy World, one would

Lilacs & Champagne ~ Fantasy World

Has it really been ten years since the last album?  In the interim, Lilacs & Champagne has grown from being an offshoot of Grails (sharing two founding members) to a mysterious entity with an extremely different sound.  While spinning Fantasy World, one would

estle ~ It’s Always Been You / galen tipton & Holly Waxwing ~ keepsakeFM

After releasing three singles in the past three years, Toronto’s Estle is finally getting ready to release their debut album.  It’s Always Been You starts in ambience and ends in beats, tracing the path of a romance, as indicted in the

estle ~ It’s Always Been You / galen tipton & Holly Waxwing ~ keepsakeFM

After releasing three singles in the past three years, Toronto’s Estle is finally getting ready to release their debut album.  It’s Always Been You starts in ambience and ends in beats, tracing the path of a romance, as indicted in the

Arrowounds ~ Burial Trances of the Tentacled Set

For over a year, we’ve been enjoying the installments of Arrowounds’ Therianthrope Series as they’ve been released; the initial installment even appeared on our Best Album Covers list.  Now that the entire project is available as a four-CD box set, one

Arrowounds ~ Burial Trances of the Tentacled Set

For over a year, we’ve been enjoying the installments of Arrowounds’ Therianthrope Series as they’ve been released; the initial installment even appeared on our Best Album Covers list.  Now that the entire project is available as a four-CD box set, one

Anoice ~ Stories in White

Anoice‘s The Black Rain was one of the first albums we ever reviewed, way back in the winter of 2012.  It went on to be named as one of our Best Albums of the Decade.  A sequel, Ghost in the Clocks, arrived

Anoice ~ Stories in White

Anoice‘s The Black Rain was one of the first albums we ever reviewed, way back in the winter of 2012.  It went on to be named as one of our Best Albums of the Decade.  A sequel, Ghost in the Clocks, arrived

KASHIWA Daisuke ~ Ice

We invite you to spend a single, unforgettable hour with KASHIWA Daisuke, whose new album is a clash of the titans.  Three kaiju – post-rock, electronics and modern composition – battle for dominance in the most intricately plotted album of its

KASHIWA Daisuke ~ Ice

We invite you to spend a single, unforgettable hour with KASHIWA Daisuke, whose new album is a clash of the titans.  Three kaiju – post-rock, electronics and modern composition – battle for dominance in the most intricately plotted album of its

Perrache ~ Blubberwasser

While the Ceremony of Seasons series is paired with bottles of wine, Perrache‘s Blubberwasser begs to be paired with steins of beer or any sparkling beverage. The German title refers to effervescing drinks, many of which we suspect will be

Perrache ~ Blubberwasser

While the Ceremony of Seasons series is paired with bottles of wine, Perrache‘s Blubberwasser begs to be paired with steins of beer or any sparkling beverage. The German title refers to effervescing drinks, many of which we suspect will be