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
Dominic Sambucco ~ Madreselva
Shimmering Moods is mostly known for releasing ambient albums, so it is a pleasant surprise to find a field recording work in its latest batch, released this coming Friday. But it’s not all field recording; in the closing piece, Dominic
Dominic Sambucco ~ Madreselva
Shimmering Moods is mostly known for releasing ambient albums, so it is a pleasant surprise to find a field recording work in its latest batch, released this coming Friday. But it’s not all field recording; in the closing piece, Dominic
Tegh & Adel Poursamadi ~ After You Left
Heartbreak is such a universal experience that it has inspired generations of songs; but after a while, the same old songs grow weary, unable to capture the depths of despair, the nuance of mixed feelings, the anger and continued desire,
Tegh & Adel Poursamadi ~ After You Left
Heartbreak is such a universal experience that it has inspired generations of songs; but after a while, the same old songs grow weary, unable to capture the depths of despair, the nuance of mixed feelings, the anger and continued desire,
Lara Sarkissian ~ Born of the Sea
With her background in film – shooting, editing, and scoring her own work and the work of others – it’s easy to understand why Armenian-American musician Lara Sarkissian’s swaggering, dizzying new EP, Born of the Sea, has such a cinematic feel. But it’s
Lara Sarkissian ~ Born of the Sea
With her background in film – shooting, editing, and scoring her own work and the work of others – it’s easy to understand why Armenian-American musician Lara Sarkissian’s swaggering, dizzying new EP, Born of the Sea, has such a cinematic feel. But it’s
SUN ~ I Can See Our House From Here
I Can See Our House From Here is the prototypical Alien Transistor LP: bright-toned, with pop-like art and a hint of nostalgia. On the cover, inside jokes and references abound: a banana taped to a wall, a barrel of monkeys, an
SUN ~ I Can See Our House From Here
I Can See Our House From Here is the prototypical Alien Transistor LP: bright-toned, with pop-like art and a hint of nostalgia. On the cover, inside jokes and references abound: a banana taped to a wall, a barrel of monkeys, an
Wojtek Kiwer ~ Disconnect
Kraków’s okla records unveils its second batch of tapes next week, showcasing intriguing typography and colorful collaged art that draw the listener in before pressing play. Wojtek Kiwer‘s Disconnect is billed as a suite of modular improvisations, but they have so much
Wojtek Kiwer ~ Disconnect
Kraków’s okla records unveils its second batch of tapes next week, showcasing intriguing typography and colorful collaged art that draw the listener in before pressing play. Wojtek Kiwer‘s Disconnect is billed as a suite of modular improvisations, but they have so much
Toni Dimitrov and Stefan Christoff present Balkan signs [mix]
Some events in my personal life have slowed down the completion of the next episode of Sound Propositions, but since it’s been a while since our last mix, in the meanwhile it seemed an appropriate time to share a new
Toni Dimitrov and Stefan Christoff present Balkan signs [mix]
Some events in my personal life have slowed down the completion of the next episode of Sound Propositions, but since it’s been a while since our last mix, in the meanwhile it seemed an appropriate time to share a new
Glacis ~ Perseverance
Perseverance is the first part of the ambitious four-part Borders series, with a new movement unveiled every six months until the series is complete. The album titles are inspired by Yoko Ono and refer to the four seasons; the initial installment
Glacis ~ Perseverance
Perseverance is the first part of the ambitious four-part Borders series, with a new movement unveiled every six months until the series is complete. The album titles are inspired by Yoko Ono and refer to the four seasons; the initial installment
a closer listen 