Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

William Ryan Fritch ~ Revisionist

Revisionist is the final piece of William Ryan Fritch‘s 10-album Leave Me Subscription Series, which we’ve been covering from the start.  From packaging to execution, it’s a perfect finale. Throughout the past year, we’ve been blessed to receive new music from Fritch nearly every

William Ryan Fritch ~ Revisionist

Revisionist is the final piece of William Ryan Fritch‘s 10-album Leave Me Subscription Series, which we’ve been covering from the start.  From packaging to execution, it’s a perfect finale. Throughout the past year, we’ve been blessed to receive new music from Fritch nearly every

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith ~ Euclid

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is a new voice in music, and by this we mean not only that she is a new artist, but that her music sounds fresh as well.  As with every type of innovation, it’s a combination of

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith ~ Euclid

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is a new voice in music, and by this we mean not only that she is a new artist, but that her music sounds fresh as well.  As with every type of innovation, it’s a combination of

Rich’s Picks: Best Film Scores

The Golden Globes ceremony has already taken place, and the Oscar and BAFTA nominees have been named.  Did any of these groups get it right?  Here’s a rundown of Original Film Score nominees, plus a list of some they missed.

Rich’s Picks: Best Film Scores

The Golden Globes ceremony has already taken place, and the Oscar and BAFTA nominees have been named.  Did any of these groups get it right?  Here’s a rundown of Original Film Score nominees, plus a list of some they missed.

Frédéric Nogray ~ Merua

Merua begins abruptly, with a grinding noise like that of a rusty propeller.  The sound disappears rapidly, exposing a sonic bed of insect activity.  The listener has been warned ~ this field recording will not be entirely placid. Recorded in Honduras,

Frédéric Nogray ~ Merua

Merua begins abruptly, with a grinding noise like that of a rusty propeller.  The sound disappears rapidly, exposing a sonic bed of insect activity.  The listener has been warned ~ this field recording will not be entirely placid. Recorded in Honduras,

Memum ~ Became a Leaf

The package is immediately endearing: a handcrafted wooden box with a wooden medallion.  But the musical contents are even more impressive.  A smooth, piano-laden album, Became a Leaf seems destined to become a fall classic.  Don’t worry about the fact that

Memum ~ Became a Leaf

The package is immediately endearing: a handcrafted wooden box with a wooden medallion.  But the musical contents are even more impressive.  A smooth, piano-laden album, Became a Leaf seems destined to become a fall classic.  Don’t worry about the fact that

YODOK III ~ The Sky Flashes, The Great Sea Yearns

Dutch label Tonefloat defines itself as “a new wave of jazz,” but the new album from the trio YODOK III offers everything a classic post-rock fan might want: luxurious builds, crushing crescendos and the most cavernous guitar work this side of GY!BE.

YODOK III ~ The Sky Flashes, The Great Sea Yearns

Dutch label Tonefloat defines itself as “a new wave of jazz,” but the new album from the trio YODOK III offers everything a classic post-rock fan might want: luxurious builds, crushing crescendos and the most cavernous guitar work this side of GY!BE.

The Return of Home Normal

While Home Normal hasn’t been totally gone, it’s been relatively quiet over the past year.  Fall releases from Wil Bolton and Ruebke set the stage for the current winter crop, which includes Olan Mill, Melodía, Hotel Neon, Elian and Fabio Orsi.  The first of

The Return of Home Normal

While Home Normal hasn’t been totally gone, it’s been relatively quiet over the past year.  Fall releases from Wil Bolton and Ruebke set the stage for the current winter crop, which includes Olan Mill, Melodía, Hotel Neon, Elian and Fabio Orsi.  The first of

Gareth Flowers + Josh Mason ~ Silent Period

Last year at this time, guitarist Josh Mason teamed up with David Andree for the lovely Call, Response; this year’s January collaboration is a pairing with New York trumpeter Gareth Flowers.  As might be expected, the tone is totally different this time around.  Silent Period is

Gareth Flowers + Josh Mason ~ Silent Period

Last year at this time, guitarist Josh Mason teamed up with David Andree for the lovely Call, Response; this year’s January collaboration is a pairing with New York trumpeter Gareth Flowers.  As might be expected, the tone is totally different this time around.  Silent Period is