Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

Russian Circles ~ Blood Year

Chicago trio Russian Circles is taking its time, and it shows.  Blood Year is precise where it needs to be and unhinged when necessary.  The album floats from an ambient beginning to a pummeling ending. Once the drums of “Arluck” arrive, fans will

Russian Circles ~ Blood Year

Chicago trio Russian Circles is taking its time, and it shows.  Blood Year is precise where it needs to be and unhinged when necessary.  The album floats from an ambient beginning to a pummeling ending. Once the drums of “Arluck” arrive, fans will

moltamole ~ ° and so we heard them melt

When it comes to confronting climate change, Copenhagen’s moltamole goes all in.  After writing a thesis paper about the aural aspects of the subject, she traveled to various locations in Greenland and Iceland to record the sound of melting glaciers.  ° and

moltamole ~ ° and so we heard them melt

When it comes to confronting climate change, Copenhagen’s moltamole goes all in.  After writing a thesis paper about the aural aspects of the subject, she traveled to various locations in Greenland and Iceland to record the sound of melting glaciers.  ° and

V/A ~ CRXSSINGS (fundraiser for City Plaza)

So!  Much!  Music!  34 songs, 3 hours and 47 minutes worth.  There are many notable names as well: artists include Machinefabrik, Christina Vantzou, Leyland Kirby, Jan St. Werner, Black to Comm, Kreng and many more, remixing each other’s music for

V/A ~ CRXSSINGS (fundraiser for City Plaza)

So!  Much!  Music!  34 songs, 3 hours and 47 minutes worth.  There are many notable names as well: artists include Machinefabrik, Christina Vantzou, Leyland Kirby, Jan St. Werner, Black to Comm, Kreng and many more, remixing each other’s music for

Moon Landing Music

We love a good anniversary.  50 years ago this weekend, man walked on the moon.  From Bandcamp to bookstores to cinemas, the celebration is now in full force.  In this article, we cover nine new musical options ~ perhaps you’ll find

Moon Landing Music

We love a good anniversary.  50 years ago this weekend, man walked on the moon.  From Bandcamp to bookstores to cinemas, the celebration is now in full force.  In this article, we cover nine new musical options ~ perhaps you’ll find

V/A ~ After the Rain

Japan has been having a terrible time with disasters in the 21st century, natural and manmade.  Last summer, earthquakes and floods ravaged the nation.  The roster of Schole Records has contributed time and sounds to raise funds for the victims.

V/A ~ After the Rain

Japan has been having a terrible time with disasters in the 21st century, natural and manmade.  Last summer, earthquakes and floods ravaged the nation.  The roster of Schole Records has contributed time and sounds to raise funds for the victims.

Drum & Lace ~ semi songs

People don’t like to be put in boxes, yet categorization is essential for understanding.  For example, we’ve placed this album in Modern Composition, zeroing in on its dominant element.  Drum & Lace (Sofia Hultquist) would likely prefer Other, although that’s not

Drum & Lace ~ semi songs

People don’t like to be put in boxes, yet categorization is essential for understanding.  For example, we’ve placed this album in Modern Composition, zeroing in on its dominant element.  Drum & Lace (Sofia Hultquist) would likely prefer Other, although that’s not

Danny Scott Lane ~ How to Empty a Cup

This statement may seem strange, but How to Empty a Cup is really, really ambient.  By this we mean that the music is quintessential ambience, featuring flute and other soft instrumentation.  The tone is as delicate as a sugar wafer.  Children

Danny Scott Lane ~ How to Empty a Cup

This statement may seem strange, but How to Empty a Cup is really, really ambient.  By this we mean that the music is quintessential ambience, featuring flute and other soft instrumentation.  The tone is as delicate as a sugar wafer.  Children

Michael Potter ~ Rain Song

Don’t judge this tape by its cover; the music is much more placid than the art indicates.  Some may make a connection to King Ghidorah, also identified as the beast from Revelation; but this is more about rain than the

Michael Potter ~ Rain Song

Don’t judge this tape by its cover; the music is much more placid than the art indicates.  Some may make a connection to King Ghidorah, also identified as the beast from Revelation; but this is more about rain than the