Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Klaas Hübner ~ Sog
In the past few weeks, we’ve covered music from a washing machine, a marble machine, Xerox machines and Betamax tapes. (Extra credit to the reader who can identify all of these!) Now joining this intriguing list is Berlin’s Klaas Hübner, whose
Klaas Hübner ~ Sog
In the past few weeks, we’ve covered music from a washing machine, a marble machine, Xerox machines and Betamax tapes. (Extra credit to the reader who can identify all of these!) Now joining this intriguing list is Berlin’s Klaas Hübner, whose
Two Beautiful Mornings: Flavien Gillié and Marcus Eads
The sounds of morning differ from continent to continent, as demonstrated in new recordings from Belgium (Flavien Gillié) and Minnesota (Marcus Eads). These short, lovely pieces provide a perfect entry into the day, energetic yet serene. Not every morning is placid. A
Two Beautiful Mornings: Flavien Gillié and Marcus Eads
The sounds of morning differ from continent to continent, as demonstrated in new recordings from Belgium (Flavien Gillié) and Minnesota (Marcus Eads). These short, lovely pieces provide a perfect entry into the day, energetic yet serene. Not every morning is placid. A
Marcus Eads ~ Saint Francis River Basin
With Saint Francis River Basin, we welcome another new label to the fold: Manchester’s North Country Primitive, who opened its doors with the colorful compilation New Dimensions in Fingerstyle Volume One this February. That set featured tracks from Grass Tops Recording and Littlefield Editions, so
Marcus Eads ~ Saint Francis River Basin
With Saint Francis River Basin, we welcome another new label to the fold: Manchester’s North Country Primitive, who opened its doors with the colorful compilation New Dimensions in Fingerstyle Volume One this February. That set featured tracks from Grass Tops Recording and Littlefield Editions, so
NE Trethowan ~ Grammostola
Grammostola is an album of mysteries. The title refers to a branch of the tarantula family, while the samples are taken from old Finnish choral records, but neither fact is apparent without reading. It’s refreshing to encounter the artist’s quote that “it’s
NE Trethowan ~ Grammostola
Grammostola is an album of mysteries. The title refers to a branch of the tarantula family, while the samples are taken from old Finnish choral records, but neither fact is apparent without reading. It’s refreshing to encounter the artist’s quote that “it’s
Lakker ~ Struggle & Emerge
Successful concept albums are difficult to pull off, but the new album from Berlin’s Lakker beats the odds. The scope is ambitious: the relationship between the Dutch and water. The sources are original: only vintage field recordings and TV and radio broadcasts
Lakker ~ Struggle & Emerge
Successful concept albums are difficult to pull off, but the new album from Berlin’s Lakker beats the odds. The scope is ambitious: the relationship between the Dutch and water. The sources are original: only vintage field recordings and TV and radio broadcasts
Le Gros Ballon ~ Cinefoumatic
Spring’s happiest release to date, Cinefoumatic is a guaranteed spirit-lifter, the latest release from the Milan duo that sounds like a band. Credit the use of 27 listed instruments, which means help will be needed for the concerts. This time out, Francesco Campanozzi and
Le Gros Ballon ~ Cinefoumatic
Spring’s happiest release to date, Cinefoumatic is a guaranteed spirit-lifter, the latest release from the Milan duo that sounds like a band. Credit the use of 27 listed instruments, which means help will be needed for the concerts. This time out, Francesco Campanozzi and
Slow Meadow ~ The Singles
Last year we reviewed Slow Meadow‘s debut album on Hammockmusic, and it subsequently made our Top Ten in the Ambient category. This year, the artist (Matt Kidd) moves into the Modern Composition category with a sweet quartet of singles: five tracks,
Slow Meadow ~ The Singles
Last year we reviewed Slow Meadow‘s debut album on Hammockmusic, and it subsequently made our Top Ten in the Ambient category. This year, the artist (Matt Kidd) moves into the Modern Composition category with a sweet quartet of singles: five tracks,
Chemiefaserwerk ~ Collagen
With this review we welcome France’s new label Falt, which is “all about silent home-dubbing, photocopier machines, typewriters, scissors, glue, tapehiss and intentional noise”. We love the description, and this inaugural cassette makes the perfect introduction. It’s the second release we’ve reviewed
Chemiefaserwerk ~ Collagen
With this review we welcome France’s new label Falt, which is “all about silent home-dubbing, photocopier machines, typewriters, scissors, glue, tapehiss and intentional noise”. We love the description, and this inaugural cassette makes the perfect introduction. It’s the second release we’ve reviewed
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