Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Ryan Huber ~ Astor
If this album sounds futuristic, it’s for good reason; it was recorded this summer, and released in late spring. Yes, Ryan Huber has managed to crack the space-time continuum! Astor is also evidence of a new direction for the artist (also known as
Ryan Huber ~ Astor
If this album sounds futuristic, it’s for good reason; it was recorded this summer, and released in late spring. Yes, Ryan Huber has managed to crack the space-time continuum! Astor is also evidence of a new direction for the artist (also known as
Rachel Grimes ~ The Clearing
We miss Rachel’s, especially Jason Noble, but we still have Rachel ~ and on this new album, she recaptures much of the magic of the earlier band. While 2009’s lovely Book of Leaves was a showcase for Grimes’ solo piano, The Clearing enriches
Rachel Grimes ~ The Clearing
We miss Rachel’s, especially Jason Noble, but we still have Rachel ~ and on this new album, she recaptures much of the magic of the earlier band. While 2009’s lovely Book of Leaves was a showcase for Grimes’ solo piano, The Clearing enriches
Spheruleus and Friends ~ William Barber
As the album begins with the sound of an old music box, one immediately knows that one is in nostalgia territory. But this is far better than nostalgia ~ this is history, specific and evocative. The story begins with the
Spheruleus and Friends ~ William Barber
As the album begins with the sound of an old music box, one immediately knows that one is in nostalgia territory. But this is far better than nostalgia ~ this is history, specific and evocative. The story begins with the
Hior Chronik ~ Taking the Veil
If you want to know how to do a release right, just ask the divine Kitchen label. Taking the Veil is the complete package: an art book, promoted by lovely videos, and a beautiful CD, enhanced by numerous guest luminaries. By
Hior Chronik ~ Taking the Veil
If you want to know how to do a release right, just ask the divine Kitchen label. Taking the Veil is the complete package: an art book, promoted by lovely videos, and a beautiful CD, enhanced by numerous guest luminaries. By
W00DY ~ RNBW
As colorful as the rainbow of the title, RNBW is a joyous clash of genres: dance, drone, ethereal, industrial, and even noise. Refreshingly original, this debut full-length does much to reflect its inspiration: “the full spectrum of who we are.” Modern associations
W00DY ~ RNBW
As colorful as the rainbow of the title, RNBW is a joyous clash of genres: dance, drone, ethereal, industrial, and even noise. Refreshingly original, this debut full-length does much to reflect its inspiration: “the full spectrum of who we are.” Modern associations
Tiny Leaves ~ A Certain Tide
A Certain Tide is the next step in the evolution of Joel Pike. The artist’s early endeavors were hazy, ambient-laced piano EPs, but over the years, he slowly added strings and inched his way toward modern composition. As the artist developed
Tiny Leaves ~ A Certain Tide
A Certain Tide is the next step in the evolution of Joel Pike. The artist’s early endeavors were hazy, ambient-laced piano EPs, but over the years, he slowly added strings and inched his way toward modern composition. As the artist developed
Drunken Sufis ~ Cotton Candy Cluster Bombs
23 minutes, 26 tracks, 27 videos and 30 pink cassettes: Cotton Candy Cluster Bomb exists at the intersection of Type A and punk. This is the most uncompromising, (literally) sugar-fueled release you’ll see and hear all year. With a track for
Drunken Sufis ~ Cotton Candy Cluster Bombs
23 minutes, 26 tracks, 27 videos and 30 pink cassettes: Cotton Candy Cluster Bomb exists at the intersection of Type A and punk. This is the most uncompromising, (literally) sugar-fueled release you’ll see and hear all year. With a track for
R. Schwarz ~ The Scale of Things
Viennese sound artist R. Schwarz has dual Master’s degrees in art and architecture, both of which come to bear on his careful constructions. Just as he merges disciplines in his sound and installation art, he utilizes a variety of pseudonyms in his
R. Schwarz ~ The Scale of Things
Viennese sound artist R. Schwarz has dual Master’s degrees in art and architecture, both of which come to bear on his careful constructions. Just as he merges disciplines in his sound and installation art, he utilizes a variety of pseudonyms in his
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