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

Hiss Tracts ~ Shortwave Nights

Shortwave Nights is the first physical documentation of the long-standing collaboration between David Bryant (Godspeed You! Black Emperor/Set Fire to Flames) and Kevin Doria (Growing/Total Life).  The expectations are understandably high, but there’s no need for anxiety.  Constellation is a consistently