Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

Dalriver ~ Appleton Cabin

Appleton Cabin is a lovely sonic memoir of a year spent on a goat farm in Maine.  It’s a reminder that outside of the city’s hustle and bustle ~ and often only miles away from the noise ~ lies a peaceful,

Dalriver ~ Appleton Cabin

Appleton Cabin is a lovely sonic memoir of a year spent on a goat farm in Maine.  It’s a reminder that outside of the city’s hustle and bustle ~ and often only miles away from the noise ~ lies a peaceful,

How to Be the Next Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds has definitely reached the tipping point.  Over the past couple years, we’ve received dozens of press releases from artists and labels mentioning his name.  Here’s a sampling of quotes (with names removed so as not to embarrass anyone).

How to Be the Next Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds has definitely reached the tipping point.  Over the past couple years, we’ve received dozens of press releases from artists and labels mentioning his name.  Here’s a sampling of quotes (with names removed so as not to embarrass anyone).

Crypto Tropic ~ S/T

In an interview with A Closer Listen‘s Nayt Keane, Le Cabanon Records expressed that its intention is “to attract the curiosity of the auditors.”  The latest album from the French label does exactly that; Crypto Tropic is the label’s most mysterious offering

Crypto Tropic ~ S/T

In an interview with A Closer Listen‘s Nayt Keane, Le Cabanon Records expressed that its intention is “to attract the curiosity of the auditors.”  The latest album from the French label does exactly that; Crypto Tropic is the label’s most mysterious offering

Slovakia’s LOM Label ~ “Fields” Editions 1-3

Slovakia’s LOM label launched as a netlabel in 2011, and has since expanded into the physical realm: a rare and welcome progression.  In an era of disposable music, LOM understands that some things are worth keeping.  Their Fields imprint is three editions

Slovakia’s LOM Label ~ “Fields” Editions 1-3

Slovakia’s LOM label launched as a netlabel in 2011, and has since expanded into the physical realm: a rare and welcome progression.  In an era of disposable music, LOM understands that some things are worth keeping.  Their Fields imprint is three editions

Justin Small (Do Make Say Think) ~ Subscription Series

If one of your favorite bands released four albums in a year, would you buy them?  This may be the best way to promote Justin Small‘s new subscription series: a track a week, a dollar a week, for one year.  For

Justin Small (Do Make Say Think) ~ Subscription Series

If one of your favorite bands released four albums in a year, would you buy them?  This may be the best way to promote Justin Small‘s new subscription series: a track a week, a dollar a week, for one year.  For

M.E.S.H. ~ Piteous Gate

Last year’s Scythians EP established Jamie Whipple (M.E.S.H.) as a force to be reckoned with.  Berliners were already aware, thanks to the creative musical nights of the Janus collective; but with Piteous Gate, M.E.S.H.’s influence is now primed to go global. While most of

M.E.S.H. ~ Piteous Gate

Last year’s Scythians EP established Jamie Whipple (M.E.S.H.) as a force to be reckoned with.  Berliners were already aware, thanks to the creative musical nights of the Janus collective; but with Piteous Gate, M.E.S.H.’s influence is now primed to go global. While most of

The Reach of Resonance: A Meditation on the Meaning of Music

Steve Elkins’ thoughtful, fascinating film about experimental music and musicians has been making the festival rounds for the past few years, and is finally available to screen on demand.  It’s exactly what our site is about, and is highly recommended

The Reach of Resonance: A Meditation on the Meaning of Music

Steve Elkins’ thoughtful, fascinating film about experimental music and musicians has been making the festival rounds for the past few years, and is finally available to screen on demand.  It’s exactly what our site is about, and is highly recommended

Liberez ~ All Tense Now Lax

How good is Liberez‘ third album?  So good that we requested to review it, instead of the other way around ~ a rare occurrence for our site. Liberez is the brainchild of John Hannon, but he’s not alone in this

Liberez ~ All Tense Now Lax

How good is Liberez‘ third album?  So good that we requested to review it, instead of the other way around ~ a rare occurrence for our site. Liberez is the brainchild of John Hannon, but he’s not alone in this