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

Dalton Alexander ~ Almost Home If I’m Still Alive

Two years ago, multi-faceted Yukon artist Dalton Alexander self-released a lovely, home-spun debut called Almost Home If I Disappear.  Unfortunately, it was buried in the Christmas rush.  A year later, he followed this release with I Wonder How Many Are Still Alive, in

Dalton Alexander ~ Almost Home If I’m Still Alive

Two years ago, multi-faceted Yukon artist Dalton Alexander self-released a lovely, home-spun debut called Almost Home If I Disappear.  Unfortunately, it was buried in the Christmas rush.  A year later, he followed this release with I Wonder How Many Are Still Alive, in

Kathy Hinde ~ Twittering Machines

Where do field recordings end and imitations begin? At some point, will imitations be all that remain?  The creation of artificial audiospheres has been popular for centuries, ever since classical musicians started imitating birds.  The latest wave of such recordings

Kathy Hinde ~ Twittering Machines

Where do field recordings end and imitations begin? At some point, will imitations be all that remain?  The creation of artificial audiospheres has been popular for centuries, ever since classical musicians started imitating birds.  The latest wave of such recordings

Pablo Diserens ~ turning porous

“If you don’t get out of the water, you’ll turn into a frog!”  Children often hear this dubious scientific claim after spending long hours in an ocean, lake or pool.  Pablo Diserens tests the theory during a two-month residency in Galicia,

Pablo Diserens ~ turning porous

“If you don’t get out of the water, you’ll turn into a frog!”  Children often hear this dubious scientific claim after spending long hours in an ocean, lake or pool.  Pablo Diserens tests the theory during a two-month residency in Galicia,