Otto A. Totland ~ Exin
In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps
Otto A. Totland ~ Exin
In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps
Pijn ~ Low Beams of Hope
“Each day, time drops a tiny death at your door.” These words, unadorned, open the album and introduce a short poem, whose narrators speak of patience and perspective before returning to the start. The music springs forth from quietude, lush
Pijn ~ Low Beams of Hope
“Each day, time drops a tiny death at your door.” These words, unadorned, open the album and introduce a short poem, whose narrators speak of patience and perspective before returning to the start. The music springs forth from quietude, lush
Hedgewitch ~ Grass Cat
Summer has arrived. The grass has grown thick, the foliage tangled. Grass Cat hides in the thicket, visible only as glowing eyes. On the verge of releasing their debut album, three musicians have gone looking for this elusive entity, seeking
Hedgewitch ~ Grass Cat
Summer has arrived. The grass has grown thick, the foliage tangled. Grass Cat hides in the thicket, visible only as glowing eyes. On the verge of releasing their debut album, three musicians have gone looking for this elusive entity, seeking
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
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