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ACL 2025 ~ The Top 20 Albums of the Year
This year’s top album was a revelation: one of the humblest records we’ve ever covered drew acclaim from our entire staff. In a year of tumult, it comes as no surprise that we would be drawn to the quiet and
ACL 2025 ~ The Top 20 Albums of the Year
This year’s top album was a revelation: one of the humblest records we’ve ever covered drew acclaim from our entire staff. In a year of tumult, it comes as no surprise that we would be drawn to the quiet and
ACL 2025 ~ Top Ten Experimental
Some of the year’s most unique releases appear here, including the sounds of Middle Eastern street protests, traditional Crimean song, diamond on disputed mud and a seminal field recording series. Some of these artists record in perfect freedom and peace;
ACL 2025 ~ Top Ten Experimental
Some of the year’s most unique releases appear here, including the sounds of Middle Eastern street protests, traditional Crimean song, diamond on disputed mud and a seminal field recording series. Some of these artists record in perfect freedom and peace;
ACL 2025 ~ Music for Stained Glass
As the holy season approaches, we begin to long for music that makes our souls sing, while avoiding any saccharine sweetness. This year’s albums are united not by institutional frames, but by their spiritual tone. Listeners may feel their hearts
ACL 2025 ~ Music for Stained Glass
As the holy season approaches, we begin to long for music that makes our souls sing, while avoiding any saccharine sweetness. This year’s albums are united not by institutional frames, but by their spiritual tone. Listeners may feel their hearts
Jonas Colstrup ~ At the Crest
Many composers have tried to emulate the composing spirit of Jóhann Jóhannsson, but few have done so as convincingly as Jonas Colstrup. Having worked with the late artist on a pair of film scores, Colstrup was better poised than most to
Jonas Colstrup ~ At the Crest
Many composers have tried to emulate the composing spirit of Jóhann Jóhannsson, but few have done so as convincingly as Jonas Colstrup. Having worked with the late artist on a pair of film scores, Colstrup was better poised than most to
Various Artists ~ String Layers Vol. II
21 artists, 90 minutes of strings, all exclusive to this release ~ fans of modern composition, rejoice! We’re delighted to see so many names familiar to our site, including relative newcomers Toechter and Justina Jaruševičiūtė alongside stalwarts such as Julia
Various Artists ~ String Layers Vol. II
21 artists, 90 minutes of strings, all exclusive to this release ~ fans of modern composition, rejoice! We’re delighted to see so many names familiar to our site, including relative newcomers Toechter and Justina Jaruševičiūtė alongside stalwarts such as Julia
Laura Masotto ~ WE
As we emerge from the pandemic, we have the opportunity to decide again whom we want to be. Will we concentrate on ourselves: the opportunity to gather, to drink, to insist on the most selfish of our rights? Or might
Laura Masotto ~ WE
As we emerge from the pandemic, we have the opportunity to decide again whom we want to be. Will we concentrate on ourselves: the opportunity to gather, to drink, to insist on the most selfish of our rights? Or might
Simon Goff ~ Vale
Violinist Simon Goff delves into post-rock titles and electronic rhythms, making Vale a true cross-genre affair. Viewing his collaborators and tour partners, it all makes sense; the composer drinks in the best parts of the world and rearranges them into sonic textures.
Simon Goff ~ Vale
Violinist Simon Goff delves into post-rock titles and electronic rhythms, making Vale a true cross-genre affair. Viewing his collaborators and tour partners, it all makes sense; the composer drinks in the best parts of the world and rearranges them into sonic textures.
Echo Collective ~ The See Within
Our readers may think they are seeing double: just as individual members of string quintet BOW, reviewed here last month, Echo Collective has worked with A Winged Victory for the Sullen and Jóhann Jóhannsson. There’s even a bit of cross-pollination between Echo
Echo Collective ~ The See Within
Our readers may think they are seeing double: just as individual members of string quintet BOW, reviewed here last month, Echo Collective has worked with A Winged Victory for the Sullen and Jóhann Jóhannsson. There’s even a bit of cross-pollination between Echo
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