Posts Tagged: Discrepant
Giovanni Lami ~ Fantarombo
Giovanni Lami seems to have been overtaken by fits of giddiness and exuberance on his latest album, Fantarombo. A glance at the tracklist is enough to suggest that something wickedly mischievous is afoot. The title itself combines fantasia (fantasy) and
Giovanni Lami ~ Fantarombo
Giovanni Lami seems to have been overtaken by fits of giddiness and exuberance on his latest album, Fantarombo. A glance at the tracklist is enough to suggest that something wickedly mischievous is afoot. The title itself combines fantasia (fantasy) and
KINK GONG ~ The Lisu
For more than twenty-five years, Laurent Jeanneau, aka Kink Gong, has been recording traditional music across Southeast Asia, while simultaneously transforming his vast archive into collages and electronic compositions. The Lisu, a reworking of a 2014 tape released by Discrepant,
KINK GONG ~ The Lisu
For more than twenty-five years, Laurent Jeanneau, aka Kink Gong, has been recording traditional music across Southeast Asia, while simultaneously transforming his vast archive into collages and electronic compositions. The Lisu, a reworking of a 2014 tape released by Discrepant,
Gonçalo F. Cardoso ~ Impressões de Várias Ilhas
Imagine you are on an island: an imaginary island comprised of pieces of all the islands you’ve visited and dreamt of visiting. This is the vision created by Impressões de Várias Ilhas, the third is a triptych of island-themed albums
Gonçalo F. Cardoso ~ Impressões de Várias Ilhas
Imagine you are on an island: an imaginary island comprised of pieces of all the islands you’ve visited and dreamt of visiting. This is the vision created by Impressões de Várias Ilhas, the third is a triptych of island-themed albums
Mark Vernon ~ Call Back Carousel
How long does it take for something to peak, become outdated, and return in a nostalgic rush, a pleasantly retro experience? Some might say this occurred with vinyl (although it was never really gone), Polaroids and bell bottoms. This week
Mark Vernon ~ Call Back Carousel
How long does it take for something to peak, become outdated, and return in a nostalgic rush, a pleasantly retro experience? Some might say this occurred with vinyl (although it was never really gone), Polaroids and bell bottoms. This week
Hannibal Chew III ~ El Borneo De Dios (Sinfonías Resgatadas en la Isla de Borneo) / Bardo Todol & Robert Millis ~ A Magnetic Road to Hell
Everybody loves leftovers ~ no cooking is involved, and the flavors have had time to marinate. In early January, we cover a few leftovers from the prior year that were submitted too late for coverage. One such tape is Hannibal Chew‘s
Hannibal Chew III ~ El Borneo De Dios (Sinfonías Resgatadas en la Isla de Borneo) / Bardo Todol & Robert Millis ~ A Magnetic Road to Hell
Everybody loves leftovers ~ no cooking is involved, and the flavors have had time to marinate. In early January, we cover a few leftovers from the prior year that were submitted too late for coverage. One such tape is Hannibal Chew‘s
Gonçalo F. Cardoso ~ Impressões de Outra Ilha (Borneo)
In the movie industry, sometimes a sequel appears and we realize we have a series. The same principle holds true in the music industry. Impressões de Outra Ilha (Borneo) is a follow-up to Impressões De Uma Ilha (Unguja), its source material
Gonçalo F. Cardoso ~ Impressões de Outra Ilha (Borneo)
In the movie industry, sometimes a sequel appears and we realize we have a series. The same principle holds true in the music industry. Impressões de Outra Ilha (Borneo) is a follow-up to Impressões De Uma Ilha (Unguja), its source material
ACL 2021 ~ Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape
The natural world existed long before the creation of instruments: music made by wind and waves, birds and beasts. During the pandemic, many people have rediscovered the aural joys of nature: music that is always playing, and that can best
ACL 2021 ~ Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape
The natural world existed long before the creation of instruments: music made by wind and waves, birds and beasts. During the pandemic, many people have rediscovered the aural joys of nature: music that is always playing, and that can best
Francisco López ~ Hidden Island Music (untitled #398)
When can one tell that a field recordist is really into their craft? When the artist visits for a performance and while waiting, wanders off into the surrounding area to record sounds for a new composition. The island of Tenerife provides Francisco
Francisco López ~ Hidden Island Music (untitled #398)
When can one tell that a field recordist is really into their craft? When the artist visits for a performance and while waiting, wanders off into the surrounding area to record sounds for a new composition. The island of Tenerife provides Francisco