Le Révélateur ~ Hyper

Dekorder’s creative Hybrid Series returns with Le Révélateur‘s Hyper, a glorious slice of experimental electronics cut into the black grooved side of a picture disc.  The record is not only suitable for wall display, it offers a remarkable pair of musical pieces as

ACL 2014: Top Ten Drone

The extended tones of drone can undulate and loop or attack like disturbed bees; they can lull one to sleep or startle one awake.  Both types of drone are represented in this year’s picks.  Some familiar names are present, joined

Black to Comm ~ Providence

What could be cuter than a little girl with a turtle?  Hold on – what is she doing with that turtle?  Is she caressing it or squeezing it?  Her intentions do not look good.  And that’s why she makes a

Kemialliset Ystävät ~ Alas Rattoisaa Virtaa

Seldom have I written a review to counter another review.  This is that rare case.  Another music journal recently slammed Kemialliset Ystävät‘s latest album, while I think it’s the Finnish collective’s best effort to date.  That review criticized Alas Rattoisaa Virtaa for