Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

Ben Chatwin ~ Staccato Signals

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new Talvihorros.  With his third album under his own name, Ben Chatwin has finally pushed his sound so far that he’s established a new identity.  Staccato Signals sounds like three cars crashing, each from a different genre.  But

Ben Chatwin ~ Staccato Signals

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new Talvihorros.  With his third album under his own name, Ben Chatwin has finally pushed his sound so far that he’s established a new identity.  Staccato Signals sounds like three cars crashing, each from a different genre.  But

Ten MORE Tracks That Sound Like Summer!

Our first installment was so popular that it spawned a sequel!  Here are 10 more tracks that sound like summer, culled from new and unreleased albums.  From lapping waves to happy beats, this is music to play in the Jeep,

Ten MORE Tracks That Sound Like Summer!

Our first installment was so popular that it spawned a sequel!  Here are 10 more tracks that sound like summer, culled from new and unreleased albums.  From lapping waves to happy beats, this is music to play in the Jeep,

Various Artists ~ Circles

Japan’s flau label was founded by Yasuhiko Fukuzono in December, 2006.  The label first waltzed its way into our hearts with the double-disc compilation Echod, assigned the official number of 00.  The first artist release arrived in 2007, and the label

Various Artists ~ Circles

Japan’s flau label was founded by Yasuhiko Fukuzono in December, 2006.  The label first waltzed its way into our hearts with the double-disc compilation Echod, assigned the official number of 00.  The first artist release arrived in 2007, and the label

Various Artists ~ A Light, A Glimmer

A Light, A Glimmer reads like a Who’s Who of ambient artists, two-thirds of whom we’ve featured on our site.  In addition to being a generous collection ~ 22 tracks over two CDs, nearly everything exclusive to this release ~ it’s

Various Artists ~ A Light, A Glimmer

A Light, A Glimmer reads like a Who’s Who of ambient artists, two-thirds of whom we’ve featured on our site.  In addition to being a generous collection ~ 22 tracks over two CDs, nearly everything exclusive to this release ~ it’s

Szara Reneta ~ Dawne Cmentarze Żydowskie/Old Jewish Cemeteries 1 & 2

Last year, Szara Reneta recorded what would turn out to be the first installment of the culturally significant Dawne Cmentarze Żydowskie/Old Jewish Cemeteries.  The second tape has just been released, and underlines the importance of sound, history and place. To read about

Szara Reneta ~ Dawne Cmentarze Żydowskie/Old Jewish Cemeteries 1 & 2

Last year, Szara Reneta recorded what would turn out to be the first installment of the culturally significant Dawne Cmentarze Żydowskie/Old Jewish Cemeteries.  The second tape has just been released, and underlines the importance of sound, history and place. To read about

Hildur Guðnadóttir & Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Mary Magdalene OST

Our long goodbye to Jóhann Jóhannsson continues with the release of his final film score, co-composed with frequent collaborator Hildur Guðnadóttir.  The score is elegant, powerful, and memorable.  Unfortunately, these words have not been applied to the movie, typically described as “slow.”

Hildur Guðnadóttir & Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Mary Magdalene OST

Our long goodbye to Jóhann Jóhannsson continues with the release of his final film score, co-composed with frequent collaborator Hildur Guðnadóttir.  The score is elegant, powerful, and memorable.  Unfortunately, these words have not been applied to the movie, typically described as “slow.”

Various Artists ~ Solstice/Peaks

Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, known as the first day of summer and (oddly) midsummer.  We’ve come to know the Archives and Faint labels for their winter music, but their two new compilations stretch

Various Artists ~ Solstice/Peaks

Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, known as the first day of summer and (oddly) midsummer.  We’ve come to know the Archives and Faint labels for their winter music, but their two new compilations stretch

Plïnkï Plønkï ~ Happy Birthday

The Republic of Iceland was founded on June 17, 1944.  To mark the occasion, Plïnkï Plønkï has prepared an album that sounds like a party, packed with birthday songs addressed to people who share their names.  The idea is that people

Plïnkï Plønkï ~ Happy Birthday

The Republic of Iceland was founded on June 17, 1944.  To mark the occasion, Plïnkï Plønkï has prepared an album that sounds like a party, packed with birthday songs addressed to people who share their names.  The idea is that people