The Return of Impulsive Habitat

After a six-month hiatus, the field recording label Impulsive Habitat has returned with five releases that speak to the season and serve as a restorative to the soul.  The label is run by David Vélez, Juan Calarco and Pedro Leitâo, and

ACL 2014: Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape

Field recordings and soundscapes do much more than reflect the sounds of nature.  They also delve into local culture and artificial sound environments; they serve as travelogues, historical statements, and calls to political action.  An environment once captured is never

Chris Silver T ~ Salty spots

Sadly yet inevitably, summer is ending, and is now hanging on by a very thin thread.  At this time of year, the beach days are numbered – we’re back at our desks, dreaming of the sea. Pablo Neruda writes, “Whoever