Posts Tagged: Hammock Music
Emery Dobyns ~ Improvs
Without wishing to generalise, reviewers prefer covering debut albums. Introducing a fresh artist’s music to a new group of potential followers provides a mild fillip for the writer who can say that they have been on board from the start.
Emery Dobyns ~ Improvs
Without wishing to generalise, reviewers prefer covering debut albums. Introducing a fresh artist’s music to a new group of potential followers provides a mild fillip for the writer who can say that they have been on board from the start.
Hammock ~ From the Void
Hammock has released so many great albums that it’s impossible to call any their definitive work; but last year’s Love in the Void has a right to stake its claim. Fans of that album will be overjoyed to learn that this year
Hammock ~ From the Void
Hammock has released so many great albums that it’s impossible to call any their definitive work; but last year’s Love in the Void has a right to stake its claim. Fans of that album will be overjoyed to learn that this year
ACL 2023 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
2023 was an extremely healthy year for post-rock, which takes up half the spots on this year’s list. The surprise is that some of the biggest names in the field didn’t make it, while newcomers crashed the party in their
ACL 2023 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
2023 was an extremely healthy year for post-rock, which takes up half the spots on this year’s list. The surprise is that some of the biggest names in the field didn’t make it, while newcomers crashed the party in their
Hammock ~ Love in the Void
Touted as “Hammock‘s loudest album to date,” Love In the Void lives up to its billing with shoegaze guitars, post-rock crescendos and a plethora of drums. But make no mistake; Love in the Void is still throughly Hammock. On this album, Slow Meadow/Matt
Hammock ~ Love in the Void
Touted as “Hammock‘s loudest album to date,” Love In the Void lives up to its billing with shoegaze guitars, post-rock crescendos and a plethora of drums. But make no mistake; Love in the Void is still throughly Hammock. On this album, Slow Meadow/Matt
ACL 2021 ~ Top Ten Ambient
This year’s picks emphasize the variety of ambient music through poetry, field recordings and home diaries, featuring children and cicadas, time and seasons, dedications to loved ones and even a celebration of those who do nothing. This year, many of
ACL 2021 ~ Top Ten Ambient
This year’s picks emphasize the variety of ambient music through poetry, field recordings and home diaries, featuring children and cicadas, time and seasons, dedications to loved ones and even a celebration of those who do nothing. This year, many of
Hammock ~ Elsewhere
Back in 2019, Hammock (Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson) had just completed an astonishing trilogy that brought listeners through the depths of despair to the heights of hope. Then the pandemic struck, and the duo’s new-found peace was tested. Could they take
Hammock ~ Elsewhere
Back in 2019, Hammock (Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson) had just completed an astonishing trilogy that brought listeners through the depths of despair to the heights of hope. Then the pandemic struck, and the duo’s new-found peace was tested. Could they take
ACL 2015: Top Ten Ambient
We received and reviewed more ambient music in 2015 than any other genre. Yet conversely, we also received and didn’t review more ambient music than in any other genre. Ambient is a tricky form, so often eager to melt into the background.
ACL 2015: Top Ten Ambient
We received and reviewed more ambient music in 2015 than any other genre. Yet conversely, we also received and didn’t review more ambient music than in any other genre. Ambient is a tricky form, so often eager to melt into the background.
Slow Meadow ~ S/T
Slow Meadow is the first act invited to join Hammock‘s label, and the influential duo contribute their talents to two tracks. Those are the lead stories. The follow-up story is that the other tracks are just as good. This is a pleasant surprise,
Slow Meadow ~ S/T
Slow Meadow is the first act invited to join Hammock‘s label, and the influential duo contribute their talents to two tracks. Those are the lead stories. The follow-up story is that the other tracks are just as good. This is a pleasant surprise,