Posts Tagged: Friends of Friends
Jeune Oji ~ Clausura
If Jeune Oji‘s Clausura reminds listeners of early Somni, it’s no coincidence; each artist debuted on the Friends of Friends imprint, whose artists share a sonic aesthetic. The music is smooth yet intricate, decorated with spare vocal samples. While listening, one feels a
Jeune Oji ~ Clausura
If Jeune Oji‘s Clausura reminds listeners of early Somni, it’s no coincidence; each artist debuted on the Friends of Friends imprint, whose artists share a sonic aesthetic. The music is smooth yet intricate, decorated with spare vocal samples. While listening, one feels a
ACL 2022 ~ The Year’s Best Album Covers
Physical albums have never been harder to find. So why are album covers more important than ever? The answer is simple: people shop for music online, and the first thing they see is the image. While few people have the
ACL 2022 ~ The Year’s Best Album Covers
Physical albums have never been harder to find. So why are album covers more important than ever? The answer is simple: people shop for music online, and the first thing they see is the image. While few people have the
V/A ~ Field Studies Vol. 1
The Friends and Friends label has teamed up with Chillhop Music for a fresh winter compilation reminiscent of Hed Kandi’s classic Serve Chilled and Winter Chill series. Trip-hop and descendant chillhop are rare these days, so it’s a comfort to hear the
V/A ~ Field Studies Vol. 1
The Friends and Friends label has teamed up with Chillhop Music for a fresh winter compilation reminiscent of Hed Kandi’s classic Serve Chilled and Winter Chill series. Trip-hop and descendant chillhop are rare these days, so it’s a comfort to hear the
Somni ~ Home
Somni‘s Bloom was one of our top albums of 2018, and we’re overjoyed to welcome Leo Shulman back to our ears with Home. Last time out, we bemoaned the fact that Bloom was a digital-only release, but the new set arrives on transparent aqua vinyl,
Somni ~ Home
Somni‘s Bloom was one of our top albums of 2018, and we’re overjoyed to welcome Leo Shulman back to our ears with Home. Last time out, we bemoaned the fact that Bloom was a digital-only release, but the new set arrives on transparent aqua vinyl,
ACL 2018 ~ The Top 20 Albums of the Year
After 2500 submissions and 350 reviews, we finally have a winner! Our top album of 2018 comes from a prolific female artist who has unveiled a dozen releases in the last five years. This one is her best to date.
ACL 2018 ~ The Top 20 Albums of the Year
After 2500 submissions and 350 reviews, we finally have a winner! Our top album of 2018 comes from a prolific female artist who has unveiled a dozen releases in the last five years. This one is her best to date.
ACL 2018 ~ Top Ten Electronic
Half of this year’s picks are from female artists, who represent a growing strength in the industry. In 2018, we also saw a huge increase in the amount of ethnic-based, personal releases, with deep drums and deeper stories. This year’s
ACL 2018 ~ Top Ten Electronic
Half of this year’s picks are from female artists, who represent a growing strength in the industry. In 2018, we also saw a huge increase in the amount of ethnic-based, personal releases, with deep drums and deeper stories. This year’s
ACL 2018 ~ The Happiest Music of the Year
This is our list of the happiest music we’ve reviewed in 2018. As Ren & Stimpy once put it, “Happy, happy, joy, joy!” But what type of music fits the definition? There’s a wide variety of happy music on the
ACL 2018 ~ The Happiest Music of the Year
This is our list of the happiest music we’ve reviewed in 2018. As Ren & Stimpy once put it, “Happy, happy, joy, joy!” But what type of music fits the definition? There’s a wide variety of happy music on the
Somni ~ Bloom
I’m writing this on a Monday morning. The sun is out, the breeze is refreshing, and I’ve just returned from breakfast with friends. I’m wearing a new blue t-shirt that reads, “Life Isn’t Easy ~ Life Isn’t Perfect ~ Life
Somni ~ Bloom
I’m writing this on a Monday morning. The sun is out, the breeze is refreshing, and I’ve just returned from breakfast with friends. I’m wearing a new blue t-shirt that reads, “Life Isn’t Easy ~ Life Isn’t Perfect ~ Life
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