Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Cicada ~ Ocean
One of 2015’s most beautiful releases took flight so late in the year that we didn’t have the chance to cover it. Ocean combines material from Cicada‘s most recent albums (Coastland and Light Shining Through the Sea), leaving only 11 minutes on the
Cicada ~ Ocean
One of 2015’s most beautiful releases took flight so late in the year that we didn’t have the chance to cover it. Ocean combines material from Cicada‘s most recent albums (Coastland and Light Shining Through the Sea), leaving only 11 minutes on the
Opcion ~ MONOS/UND
There may be a name for the type of music produced by Opcion (formerly Ad-Hinc), but if so, it hasn’t been invented yet. In MONOS/UND, we hear hints of John Carpenter, Ben Frost and Ricardo Donoso: a slowly uncurling mass of synths, accompanied
Opcion ~ MONOS/UND
There may be a name for the type of music produced by Opcion (formerly Ad-Hinc), but if so, it hasn’t been invented yet. In MONOS/UND, we hear hints of John Carpenter, Ben Frost and Ricardo Donoso: a slowly uncurling mass of synths, accompanied
Federico Albanese ~ The Blue Hour
Twilight arrives earlier these days, coinciding with the end of the work day. As the sun sets, the air takes on a blue tinge, reflecting the sky. Snowscapes amplify the effect, akin to a thin transparency lowered gently across the
Federico Albanese ~ The Blue Hour
Twilight arrives earlier these days, coinciding with the end of the work day. As the sun sets, the air takes on a blue tinge, reflecting the sky. Snowscapes amplify the effect, akin to a thin transparency lowered gently across the
Seas Inside and Out ~ Stefano Guzzetti and David Cordero
Home Normal’s latest albums ~ one released on the last day of 2015, the other released this week ~ each serve as soundtracks to the sea. The first of these works, Stefano Guzzetti‘s Ensemble, suggests the sea through its cover image and sound,
Seas Inside and Out ~ Stefano Guzzetti and David Cordero
Home Normal’s latest albums ~ one released on the last day of 2015, the other released this week ~ each serve as soundtracks to the sea. The first of these works, Stefano Guzzetti‘s Ensemble, suggests the sea through its cover image and sound,
AMULETS ~ Sierra Highs
Want to do something good in the new year ~ to make a difference, and in so doing, receive some lovely music? Do you have a dollar? We know how to put it to good use. AMULETS’ new EP is
AMULETS ~ Sierra Highs
Want to do something good in the new year ~ to make a difference, and in so doing, receive some lovely music? Do you have a dollar? We know how to put it to good use. AMULETS’ new EP is
aitänna77 ~ Patterns for Smartness
Patterns for Smartness provides a perfect example of something we’ve been talking about for weeks: the alluring cover. One look at that art and we knew we wanted to review the album ~ we just had to listen to be sure that
aitänna77 ~ Patterns for Smartness
Patterns for Smartness provides a perfect example of something we’ve been talking about for weeks: the alluring cover. One look at that art and we knew we wanted to review the album ~ we just had to listen to be sure that
The Big Ship ~ Searchlight Casting
Two and a half years have passed since our review of A Circle Is Forever, and Chicago / Philadelphia duo The Big Ship have taken the ensuing time to hone their craft ~ whenever they’re home from school, they get together and jam,
The Big Ship ~ Searchlight Casting
Two and a half years have passed since our review of A Circle Is Forever, and Chicago / Philadelphia duo The Big Ship have taken the ensuing time to hone their craft ~ whenever they’re home from school, they get together and jam,
Asphodel ~ Aokigahara, The Black Sea of Trees
One of our Top Ten Ambient Releases of 2012 has just been reissued on red vinyl, and given the fact that the initial release had a print run of only 50, this is a perfect opportunity to discover what one
Asphodel ~ Aokigahara, The Black Sea of Trees
One of our Top Ten Ambient Releases of 2012 has just been reissued on red vinyl, and given the fact that the initial release had a print run of only 50, this is a perfect opportunity to discover what one
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