Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Various Artists ~ Brink
156 one-minute tracks, available on a USB stick or as a free download ~ what a bargain! The compilation, a follow-up to SIGNALVOID, comes courtesy of Jack Chuter at ATTN:Magazine, who recently added to his fame by writing the well-received Storm Static
Various Artists ~ Brink
156 one-minute tracks, available on a USB stick or as a free download ~ what a bargain! The compilation, a follow-up to SIGNALVOID, comes courtesy of Jack Chuter at ATTN:Magazine, who recently added to his fame by writing the well-received Storm Static
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep
When I reviewed Sydney pianist Sophie Hutchings‘ debut album Becalmed in 2010, I remarked that it was incredibly bold to start with an eleven and a half minute track (“Seventeen”, composed when the artist was that age). Now on her fourth release,
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep
When I reviewed Sydney pianist Sophie Hutchings‘ debut album Becalmed in 2010, I remarked that it was incredibly bold to start with an eleven and a half minute track (“Seventeen”, composed when the artist was that age). Now on her fourth release,
Shimmer Crush ~ These Four Walls
The industrial music explosion of the late 20th century was followed by slow-growing tendrils, splinters and echoes. Shimmer Crush‘s debut album is one of these. One can hear the ghosts of her influences (Gridlock, Skinny Puppy) in these sounds, although These
Shimmer Crush ~ These Four Walls
The industrial music explosion of the late 20th century was followed by slow-growing tendrils, splinters and echoes. Shimmer Crush‘s debut album is one of these. One can hear the ghosts of her influences (Gridlock, Skinny Puppy) in these sounds, although These
Various Artists ~ Summer
Earlier this year, the Bigo & Twigetti label asked its artists to contribute a personal reflection of summer. This compilation is the result. Summer is a potpourri of presentations that opens up the question, “What does summer sound like?” For this listener,
Various Artists ~ Summer
Earlier this year, the Bigo & Twigetti label asked its artists to contribute a personal reflection of summer. This compilation is the result. Summer is a potpourri of presentations that opens up the question, “What does summer sound like?” For this listener,
Sternlumen ~ S/T
Seven years is a long hiatus, but that’s how long it took German-born, Copenhagen-based pianist Thomas Kudela (Sternlumen) to return to his instrument. Once back, he approached it with a vengeance, investigating its timbres through improvisation and molding his sound through
Sternlumen ~ S/T
Seven years is a long hiatus, but that’s how long it took German-born, Copenhagen-based pianist Thomas Kudela (Sternlumen) to return to his instrument. Once back, he approached it with a vengeance, investigating its timbres through improvisation and molding his sound through
Moving Structures ~ Awake
Most of our readers know that I have a soft spot for elaborate packaging ~ as the majority of releases are now digital, a good physical effort really stands out. This is the case with Awake, available in two editions: a “coffin
Moving Structures ~ Awake
Most of our readers know that I have a soft spot for elaborate packaging ~ as the majority of releases are now digital, a good physical effort really stands out. This is the case with Awake, available in two editions: a “coffin
Tom Recchion ~ oaxaca dawn | bamboo
It took ten years for these recordings to see the light of day, and Elevator Bath has finally done it in a big way, with a lovely picture disc. Of course, one can spring for the digital copy, but with
Tom Recchion ~ oaxaca dawn | bamboo
It took ten years for these recordings to see the light of day, and Elevator Bath has finally done it in a big way, with a lovely picture disc. Of course, one can spring for the digital copy, but with
Tambour ~ Chapitre II
After an extremely active launch in 2015, the Moderna label has been quiet in recent months. Half a year has passed since its last release, so it’s a relief to hear the return of both the label and Tambour. Chapitre
Tambour ~ Chapitre II
After an extremely active launch in 2015, the Moderna label has been quiet in recent months. Half a year has passed since its last release, so it’s a relief to hear the return of both the label and Tambour. Chapitre
a closer listen 