Posts Tagged: Anoice

Takahiro Kido ~ Insomnia

What if insomnia were a great black black ball of smoke, drifting above thoroughfares, slowly unfurling into ovoid shapes before spreading its tentacles across the land?  What if it were to descend upon the general populace, creeping insidiously lower and

Takahiro Kido ~ Insomnia

What if insomnia were a great black black ball of smoke, drifting above thoroughfares, slowly unfurling into ovoid shapes before spreading its tentacles across the land?  What if it were to descend upon the general populace, creeping insidiously lower and

ACL 2024 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

Post-rock returned with a roar this year as three of the scene’s stalwarts, with discographies stretching back 20, 25 and 30 years, proved that they remain relevant. But this article celebrates far more than just post-rock. We also include a

ACL 2024 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

Post-rock returned with a roar this year as three of the scene’s stalwarts, with discographies stretching back 20, 25 and 30 years, proved that they remain relevant. But this article celebrates far more than just post-rock. We also include a

ACL 2024 ~ The Year’s Best Music Videos

A great music video can tell a complete story in only a few minutes, and win the heart of a viewer.  It can move a viewer to cry or laugh or dance, or simply entertain with an explosion of color

ACL 2024 ~ The Year’s Best Music Videos

A great music video can tell a complete story in only a few minutes, and win the heart of a viewer.  It can move a viewer to cry or laugh or dance, or simply entertain with an explosion of color

Anoice ~ Stories in White

Anoice‘s The Black Rain was one of the first albums we ever reviewed, way back in the winter of 2012.  It went on to be named as one of our Best Albums of the Decade.  A sequel, Ghost in the Clocks, arrived

Anoice ~ Stories in White

Anoice‘s The Black Rain was one of the first albums we ever reviewed, way back in the winter of 2012.  It went on to be named as one of our Best Albums of the Decade.  A sequel, Ghost in the Clocks, arrived

ACL 2023 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

2023 was an extremely healthy year for post-rock, which takes up half the spots on this year’s list.  The surprise is that some of the biggest names in the field didn’t make it, while newcomers crashed the party in their

ACL 2023 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

2023 was an extremely healthy year for post-rock, which takes up half the spots on this year’s list.  The surprise is that some of the biggest names in the field didn’t make it, while newcomers crashed the party in their

Anoice ~ unerasable fire

Anoice‘s music is so lovely that it’s easy to forget how topical it can be.  In 2020, they released invisible wall, which reflected the “anger, sadness and hate” of the pandemic years.  Now in 2023, they have released the companion

Anoice ~ unerasable fire

Anoice‘s music is so lovely that it’s easy to forget how topical it can be.  In 2020, they released invisible wall, which reflected the “anger, sadness and hate” of the pandemic years.  Now in 2023, they have released the companion

Anoice ~ The Hidden Forest

Many artists have produced nature-themed albums during the pandemic, but none as elaborate as The Hidden Forest.  On this set, Anoice offers a forest experience that can be enjoyed by those who live in the cities and suburbs.  The entry point is

Anoice ~ The Hidden Forest

Many artists have produced nature-themed albums during the pandemic, but none as elaborate as The Hidden Forest.  On this set, Anoice offers a forest experience that can be enjoyed by those who live in the cities and suburbs.  The entry point is

A Closer Listen’s Best Albums of the Decade

The decade is over, and a new one has just begun!  A happy new year to all of our readers.  As we close the book on the old year and put the last decade to bed, we offer one final

A Closer Listen’s Best Albums of the Decade

The decade is over, and a new one has just begun!  A happy new year to all of our readers.  As we close the book on the old year and put the last decade to bed, we offer one final