SP* Episode 34: OLD & NEW DREAMS – with Kerry O’Brien and Will Robin [podcast]

This episode of Sound Propositions features scholars Kerry O’Brien and Will Robin, editors of the recent anthology On Minimalism: Documenting a Musical Movement. Described as a historical source reader, the book compiles over 100 primary sources retelling the story of

SP* Episode 34: OLD & NEW DREAMS – with Kerry O’Brien and Will Robin [podcast]

This episode of Sound Propositions features scholars Kerry O’Brien and Will Robin, editors of the recent anthology On Minimalism: Documenting a Musical Movement. Described as a historical source reader, the book compiles over 100 primary sources retelling the story of

Marta Forsberg ~ Sjunger För Varandra

There’s nothing neutral about a tunnel. The enclosed atmosphere can trigger feelings of claustrophobia. Then there’s the knowledge of all that weight, solid or liquid, held in abeyance above and around you while you’re in it, suggesting the imminent possibility

Marta Forsberg ~ Sjunger För Varandra

There’s nothing neutral about a tunnel. The enclosed atmosphere can trigger feelings of claustrophobia. Then there’s the knowledge of all that weight, solid or liquid, held in abeyance above and around you while you’re in it, suggesting the imminent possibility

Andrey Kiritchenko ~ MARIA

MARIA is a gem of an album, celebratory in theme and sound.  Had it been released at any other time, it might only have been received as such, but in the current climate it also bears an invisible weight. Andrey Kiritchenko‘s

Andrey Kiritchenko ~ MARIA

MARIA is a gem of an album, celebratory in theme and sound.  Had it been released at any other time, it might only have been received as such, but in the current climate it also bears an invisible weight. Andrey Kiritchenko‘s

Fields Ohio ~ Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind Vol. 1

We’re long overdue to feature Fields Ohio, and the release of Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind, which includes unpublished tracks from their eleven-year career, provides us a prime opportunity.  The long-distance, New York to Ohio collaboration between

Fields Ohio ~ Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind Vol. 1

We’re long overdue to feature Fields Ohio, and the release of Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind, which includes unpublished tracks from their eleven-year career, provides us a prime opportunity.  The long-distance, New York to Ohio collaboration between

Jon Ekstrand ~ Sons (Vogter) Original Motion Picture Score

This past weekend, Gustav Möller’s Sons (Vogter) debuted at the Berlinale ’24 Competition, and is already received critical acclaim.  Möller’s prior film, “The Guilty,” was adapted into an English-language film starring Jake Gyllenhaal; composer Jon Ekstrand may be best known for the TV

Jon Ekstrand ~ Sons (Vogter) Original Motion Picture Score

This past weekend, Gustav Möller’s Sons (Vogter) debuted at the Berlinale ’24 Competition, and is already received critical acclaim.  Möller’s prior film, “The Guilty,” was adapted into an English-language film starring Jake Gyllenhaal; composer Jon Ekstrand may be best known for the TV

Tinlicker ~ Cold Enough for Snow

For our instrumental-minded site, Cold Enough for Snow is a guilty pleasure; but for those who enjoy electronic music with vocals, it’s simply a pleasure. Like Tinlicker‘s first two albums, the new release is a mixture of (mostly) instrumental and vocal tracks,

Tinlicker ~ Cold Enough for Snow

For our instrumental-minded site, Cold Enough for Snow is a guilty pleasure; but for those who enjoy electronic music with vocals, it’s simply a pleasure. Like Tinlicker‘s first two albums, the new release is a mixture of (mostly) instrumental and vocal tracks,

Ukrainian Field Notes XXX

We have now reached the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion. With over 270 interviews to date, a book compiling all interviews from the first year, an 80+ track compilation with proceeds going to Musicians Defend Ukraine, and 16 podcasts

Ukrainian Field Notes XXX

We have now reached the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion. With over 270 interviews to date, a book compiling all interviews from the first year, an 80+ track compilation with proceeds going to Musicians Defend Ukraine, and 16 podcasts

Olivia Belli ~ Intermundia

Olivia Belli‘s albums are always a highlight of the contemporary piano landscape, and Intermundia is no exception. A deep thinker, a sophisticated composer, and an exquisite pianist, Belli can effortlessly switch between electrifying virtuoso playing and tender lyricism. Her albums

Olivia Belli ~ Intermundia

Olivia Belli‘s albums are always a highlight of the contemporary piano landscape, and Intermundia is no exception. A deep thinker, a sophisticated composer, and an exquisite pianist, Belli can effortlessly switch between electrifying virtuoso playing and tender lyricism. Her albums