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Golden Diskó Ship ~ Araceae

Golden Diskó Ship (Berlin’s Theresa Stroetges) may have set out to make an album about climate change, but in the process has also inadvertently solved the pandemic problem.  The lead video for “Wildly Floral, Slightly Damp” features Wiebke Frerichs in

Golden Diskó Ship ~ Araceae

Golden Diskó Ship (Berlin’s Theresa Stroetges) may have set out to make an album about climate change, but in the process has also inadvertently solved the pandemic problem.  The lead video for “Wildly Floral, Slightly Damp” features Wiebke Frerichs in

ACL 2017 ~ Top Ten Ambient

After a long, hard day, there’s nothing like a beautiful ambient album to soothe the savage breast.  Whether one is dealing with heartbreak, the loss of a loved one or the state of world affairs, this is music to come

ACL 2017 ~ Top Ten Ambient

After a long, hard day, there’s nothing like a beautiful ambient album to soothe the savage breast.  Whether one is dealing with heartbreak, the loss of a loved one or the state of world affairs, this is music to come

Hannu Karjalainen ~ A Handful Of Dust Is A Desert

After a lengthy spell away from music, Finland’s Hannu Karjalainen returns with his third album (and the first to use his full name), A Handful Of Dust Is A Desert. It’s a lush, secluded place, no less than an ambient paradise for those lucky enough to

Hannu Karjalainen ~ A Handful Of Dust Is A Desert

After a lengthy spell away from music, Finland’s Hannu Karjalainen returns with his third album (and the first to use his full name), A Handful Of Dust Is A Desert. It’s a lush, secluded place, no less than an ambient paradise for those lucky enough to

ACL 2016: The Top 20 Albums of the Year

The last album we reviewed this year ended up being the best ~ in light of the title, a fitting end.  Our cover image is taken from its lead video; the actress seems to be giving the album a closer listen.

ACL 2016: The Top 20 Albums of the Year

The last album we reviewed this year ended up being the best ~ in light of the title, a fitting end.  Our cover image is taken from its lead video; the actress seems to be giving the album a closer listen.

ACL 2016: Top Ten Modern Composition

This year’s most competitive category overflows with life, even though some of its subject matter is death.  This is a golden era for modern composition, which borrows from its ancestors in classical music but pushes it forward for newer generations.

ACL 2016: Top Ten Modern Composition

This year’s most competitive category overflows with life, even though some of its subject matter is death.  This is a golden era for modern composition, which borrows from its ancestors in classical music but pushes it forward for newer generations.

Dakota Suite | Vampillia ~ The Sea Is Never Full

It may seem strange to write about one tragedy on the anniversary of another, but when the emotions of one seem overwhelming, the empathy of its sibling may provide solace.  The Sea Is Never Full remembers the Fukushima disaster from pre-

Dakota Suite | Vampillia ~ The Sea Is Never Full

It may seem strange to write about one tragedy on the anniversary of another, but when the emotions of one seem overwhelming, the empathy of its sibling may provide solace.  The Sea Is Never Full remembers the Fukushima disaster from pre-

Electronic Observations 2013 #4

It’s a real mixed bag this month, from treated field recordings, through the arrival of a loved-up Mike Paradinas to the discovery of a previously unknown side-project of Jaki Liebezeit, the legendary drummer from Can.  To be honest, I’d probably

Electronic Observations 2013 #4

It’s a real mixed bag this month, from treated field recordings, through the arrival of a loved-up Mike Paradinas to the discovery of a previously unknown side-project of Jaki Liebezeit, the legendary drummer from Can.  To be honest, I’d probably

Will Samson ~ Balance

Be warned, fans of instrumental work: Will Samson‘s album is quite heavy on the vocals. With understandable lyrics and everything! There’s no charter for ignoring singers at A Closer Listen, just that our natural inclination is towards songs and sounds

Will Samson ~ Balance

Be warned, fans of instrumental work: Will Samson‘s album is quite heavy on the vocals. With understandable lyrics and everything! There’s no charter for ignoring singers at A Closer Listen, just that our natural inclination is towards songs and sounds