Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

Tepe Gawra ~ A Rise in the Chalcolithic

A Rise In The Chalcolithic seems like an awakening, and as such is perfect for the launch of a new label.  Epic and immersive, the album has an ambience that feels huge, legendary and timeless.  The oversized CD jewel box

Tepe Gawra ~ A Rise in the Chalcolithic

A Rise In The Chalcolithic seems like an awakening, and as such is perfect for the launch of a new label.  Epic and immersive, the album has an ambience that feels huge, legendary and timeless.  The oversized CD jewel box

Aguo ~ Realized Distortion

The debut album from Spanish quartet Aguo is instantly endearing on every level.  Marisa Hudlin’s cover art is colorful and energetic, a perfect match for the music.  The release is available on a limited edition USB stick, embedded in a small ceramic

Aguo ~ Realized Distortion

The debut album from Spanish quartet Aguo is instantly endearing on every level.  Marisa Hudlin’s cover art is colorful and energetic, a perfect match for the music.  The release is available on a limited edition USB stick, embedded in a small ceramic

Smileswithteeth ~ Walk Forever

It’s been two years since we last heard from Montreal’s Gabriel Gutierrez (Smileswithteeth), who impressed us with his sophomore EP Everyday Always.  His follow-up is only half the length, but it’s just as appealing.  The title refers to a semester Gutierrez

Smileswithteeth ~ Walk Forever

It’s been two years since we last heard from Montreal’s Gabriel Gutierrez (Smileswithteeth), who impressed us with his sophomore EP Everyday Always.  His follow-up is only half the length, but it’s just as appealing.  The title refers to a semester Gutierrez

Lapsihymy ~ you’re alright / losing grip

We don’t usually take age into account in our reviews.  Younger artists are not necessarily amateurs, while older artists are not necessarily accomplished.  One never knows when an artist might peak: early, late or mid-career.  This being said, Finland’s Lapsihymy made a point

Lapsihymy ~ you’re alright / losing grip

We don’t usually take age into account in our reviews.  Younger artists are not necessarily amateurs, while older artists are not necessarily accomplished.  One never knows when an artist might peak: early, late or mid-career.  This being said, Finland’s Lapsihymy made a point

Brave Timbers ~ Hope

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Brave Timbers, once the solo project of Sarah Kent.  With the additional of fellow multi-instrumentalist Andrew Scrogham, the timbres are a bit fuller and concerts suddenly a lot easier to perform.  The core

Brave Timbers ~ Hope

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Brave Timbers, once the solo project of Sarah Kent.  With the additional of fellow multi-instrumentalist Andrew Scrogham, the timbres are a bit fuller and concerts suddenly a lot easier to perform.  The core

Lorenzo Masotto ~ Rule and Case

Rule and Case first caught our ear when “Chrono” appeared on Preserved Sound’s recent compilation Winter Kept Us Warm.  Now the full album is available, and comes across as another fine release from an ever-consistent label. In the snowy video for

Lorenzo Masotto ~ Rule and Case

Rule and Case first caught our ear when “Chrono” appeared on Preserved Sound’s recent compilation Winter Kept Us Warm.  Now the full album is available, and comes across as another fine release from an ever-consistent label. In the snowy video for

Kokomo ~ Monochrome Noise Love

The longer the history of post-rock, the harder it is for artists to impress, a fact brought home by Jack Chuter’s recent Storm Static Sleep.  First, there’s an increasing tendency for bands to disassociate themselves from the genre; second, there’s an

Kokomo ~ Monochrome Noise Love

The longer the history of post-rock, the harder it is for artists to impress, a fact brought home by Jack Chuter’s recent Storm Static Sleep.  First, there’s an increasing tendency for bands to disassociate themselves from the genre; second, there’s an

Ennio Mazzon ~ Pavement Narrows

Sound artist Ennio Mazzon‘s full-length follow-up to Xuan is a different beast, one that shimmers like a spaceship instead of clanking like a factory floor.  The drama remains intact, although the form has changed: a series of tracks in place of a single

Ennio Mazzon ~ Pavement Narrows

Sound artist Ennio Mazzon‘s full-length follow-up to Xuan is a different beast, one that shimmers like a spaceship instead of clanking like a factory floor.  The drama remains intact, although the form has changed: a series of tracks in place of a single