Masaya Ozaki ~ Mizukara

Mizukara is the fourth release by the Japanese-born, NY/Iceland based artist Masaya Ozaki. Rooted in the exploration of the ephemeral and the delicate, Mizukara doesn’t attempt to impress sonically, but immerses the listener in a private and personal pathway into

Masaya Ozaki ~ Mizukara

Mizukara is the fourth release by the Japanese-born, NY/Iceland based artist Masaya Ozaki. Rooted in the exploration of the ephemeral and the delicate, Mizukara doesn’t attempt to impress sonically, but immerses the listener in a private and personal pathway into

C. Lavender ~ Rupture in the Eternal Realm

Eternity is experienced in one fleeting moment. It is not to be anticipated or postponed for the future. Eternity in a way is within us if we feel closely enough beyond ourselves. These are some passing thoughts rather than a

C. Lavender ~ Rupture in the Eternal Realm

Eternity is experienced in one fleeting moment. It is not to be anticipated or postponed for the future. Eternity in a way is within us if we feel closely enough beyond ourselves. These are some passing thoughts rather than a

MONO ~ OATH

OATH marks 25 years for MONO, whose silver anniversary puts them in the category of post-rock luminaries Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Do Make Say Think and Explosions in the Sky.  But in terms of studio releases, MONO has been the most consistent

MONO ~ OATH

OATH marks 25 years for MONO, whose silver anniversary puts them in the category of post-rock luminaries Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Do Make Say Think and Explosions in the Sky.  But in terms of studio releases, MONO has been the most consistent

Drum & Lace ~ ONDA

The pearl, seashell and track titles (which include “Nymph,” “Whalesong” and “Return to the Sea”) are strong indicators of a summer album; but what one can’t tell from the eyes alone is that ONDA is also a dance album.  Drum &

Drum & Lace ~ ONDA

The pearl, seashell and track titles (which include “Nymph,” “Whalesong” and “Return to the Sea”) are strong indicators of a summer album; but what one can’t tell from the eyes alone is that ONDA is also a dance album.  Drum &

Powers / Rolin Duo ~ Clearing

The press release mentions rivers of lava and a dip in a cold water creek: one track fire, the other water.  The common denominator: flow.   Jen Powers plays hammered dulcimer, Matthew J Rolin guitar and sounds, the latter which we take to

Powers / Rolin Duo ~ Clearing

The press release mentions rivers of lava and a dip in a cold water creek: one track fire, the other water.  The common denominator: flow.   Jen Powers plays hammered dulcimer, Matthew J Rolin guitar and sounds, the latter which we take to

Daphne X ~ An Echo Of Something I Don’t Remember

One of the greatest appeals of Daphne X is that one is never sure what she will try next.  Will she shake the rafters with dark, industrial beats, or stretch her notes to filigree form?  Will she decorate her tracks

Daphne X ~ An Echo Of Something I Don’t Remember

One of the greatest appeals of Daphne X is that one is never sure what she will try next.  Will she shake the rafters with dark, industrial beats, or stretch her notes to filigree form?  Will she decorate her tracks

Oddarrang ~ Oddarrang

The name Oddarrang is a portmanteau of “odd arrangement,” as this Finnish post-rock quintet is known for its combination of cello, trombone and guitar; but let’s not forget the drums, which provide the set’s backbone!  The band has had an incredible twenty

Oddarrang ~ Oddarrang

The name Oddarrang is a portmanteau of “odd arrangement,” as this Finnish post-rock quintet is known for its combination of cello, trombone and guitar; but let’s not forget the drums, which provide the set’s backbone!  The band has had an incredible twenty

Halvcirkel ~ Vida

After a decade of reinventing other composers’ works, Danish string quartet Halvcirkel is stepping out with an album of all-original sounds.  Vida, named after a Swedish summer home, is cozy and welcoming, its warmth derived from the quartet’s desire to “braid” their

Halvcirkel ~ Vida

After a decade of reinventing other composers’ works, Danish string quartet Halvcirkel is stepping out with an album of all-original sounds.  Vida, named after a Swedish summer home, is cozy and welcoming, its warmth derived from the quartet’s desire to “braid” their