Posts Tagged: experimental
ACL 2012: The Year’s Best Album Covers
These are times of widespread disconnect, and music is one of the most genuine ways for a person all alone to feel understood. We’re seeing DIY backlashes against this loss of connection everywhere (Just look into the boom on homesteading
ACL 2012: The Year’s Best Album Covers
These are times of widespread disconnect, and music is one of the most genuine ways for a person all alone to feel understood. We’re seeing DIY backlashes against this loss of connection everywhere (Just look into the boom on homesteading
Giulio Aldinucci ~ Tarsia
The beautiful Tarsia is the first full-length album released under the name Giulio Aldinucci, better known by his moniker Obsil. His three previous records as Obsil have been rightly praised, and Aldinucci’s gift as a composer and soundscaper are in
Giulio Aldinucci ~ Tarsia
The beautiful Tarsia is the first full-length album released under the name Giulio Aldinucci, better known by his moniker Obsil. His three previous records as Obsil have been rightly praised, and Aldinucci’s gift as a composer and soundscaper are in
LCNL Mix 013: mise_en_scene
LCNL 013: Mise en Scene Our lucky 13th mix comes just after Halloween, and in fact after the one year anniversary of this mix series. If you’ve been enjoying these forays into creative and sometimes challenging musics, please help spread the
LCNL Mix 013: mise_en_scene
LCNL 013: Mise en Scene Our lucky 13th mix comes just after Halloween, and in fact after the one year anniversary of this mix series. If you’ve been enjoying these forays into creative and sometimes challenging musics, please help spread the
LCNL 012: SEC_ Mix (part two)
LCNL 012: SEC_ Mix (part two) Based in Naples, Italy, SEC_ combines music that reflects the darker, more chaotic side of this Mediterranean seaport. SEC_’s aesthetic practice is deeply personal and his technique and focus are inspiring. This mix showcases
LCNL 012: SEC_ Mix (part two)
LCNL 012: SEC_ Mix (part two) Based in Naples, Italy, SEC_ combines music that reflects the darker, more chaotic side of this Mediterranean seaport. SEC_’s aesthetic practice is deeply personal and his technique and focus are inspiring. This mix showcases
Julia Holter ~ Ekstasis
In my review of Julianna Barwick’s A Magic Place for the now sadly gone The Silent Ballet (a moment of silence, please), I concluded with a rather misinformed opinion on female vocalists and how there are very few of them
Julia Holter ~ Ekstasis
In my review of Julianna Barwick’s A Magic Place for the now sadly gone The Silent Ballet (a moment of silence, please), I concluded with a rather misinformed opinion on female vocalists and how there are very few of them
Ende Tymes Festival May 17-20 in NYC
If you’re in the NYC area this weekend, be sure to check out the Ende Tymes Festival. I’d particularly recommend Montreal-based Erin Sexton. Follow the link for complete line-up and artist information. Ende Tymes Festival The Ende Tymes Festival is
Ende Tymes Festival May 17-20 in NYC
If you’re in the NYC area this weekend, be sure to check out the Ende Tymes Festival. I’d particularly recommend Montreal-based Erin Sexton. Follow the link for complete line-up and artist information. Ende Tymes Festival The Ende Tymes Festival is
Giuseppe Ielasi ~ Untitled, Bellows ~ Reelin’
Giuseppe Ielasi began producing music in the early ‘90s as a guitar player in the European free improv scene, but has long since been known primarily as a deeply skilled producer of inventive elecroacoustic music. He has also run several
Giuseppe Ielasi ~ Untitled, Bellows ~ Reelin’
Giuseppe Ielasi began producing music in the early ‘90s as a guitar player in the European free improv scene, but has long since been known primarily as a deeply skilled producer of inventive elecroacoustic music. He has also run several
nembrot/A. “ICS” Ferraris ~ il suono dell’ olifante
Yet another instance of collaborating Italian sound experimentalists, il suono dell’olifante draws on noise improvisation and careful post-production techniques to intimidating effect. The trio of Nembrot draws out “insane” guitar noise with “nembrotic percurssion,” combined with the laptop treatments and cheap electronics
nembrot/A. “ICS” Ferraris ~ il suono dell’ olifante
Yet another instance of collaborating Italian sound experimentalists, il suono dell’olifante draws on noise improvisation and careful post-production techniques to intimidating effect. The trio of Nembrot draws out “insane” guitar noise with “nembrotic percurssion,” combined with the laptop treatments and cheap electronics
a closer listen 