Caterina Barbieri ~ Ecstatic Computation

Ecstatic Computation begins with one of the best tracks of the year, and ultimately proves to be a rewarding full-length listening experience.  Festival favorite Caterina Barbieri has been so prolific that one forgets she’s still a relatively new presence, exploding on the scene

UnSound Propositions: Previews of Unsound 2018 ~ Presence

In advance of PRESENCE, the 2018 edition of the renowned UNSOUND festival in Kraków, Poland, Joseph Sannicandro reflects upon this year’s theme, the history of the festival, and previews some of this year’s highlights. The very human drive for increased communication is

Longform Editions ~ Edition 2

Sydney’s Longform Editions is a new offshoot of the Preservation label, its intention “to foster and celebrate immersive listening experiences for the musically adventurous.”  In short, these are EP and album-length tracks, the current set ranging from 17 to 35 minutes.  Founders