Silent Strike & Makunouchi Bento ~ Ghostophonia

Ghostophonia is a tribute to Romanian music, a mix of classic and modern styles, simultaneously nostalgic and forward-looking.  The heart of the release is a series of wax cylinders recorded by Béla Bartók a century ago, capturing the folk music of Banat,

Tandem Tapes: A New Noise in the Underground

Based out of Jakarta, Indonesia, Tandem Tapes represents a new voice in the fringe world of cassette labels. Pairing up experimental sound artists with similar sensibilities across limited-run releases, Tandem Tapes showcases current work from vast parts of the globe,

Makunouchi Bento ~ Rinbo

This unassuming little release is one of the most original recordings of the year, a follow-up to 2010’s highly eclectic Swimé.  Rinbo is no less eclectic, but is far more accessible, and has a great starting point:  the stories of four Japanese