Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Pray for Sound ~ Dreamer
Boston’s Pray for Sound began as a solo act in 2011. After releasing an EP, a single and a live set, the solo act has developed into a quintet. The name refers to frontman Bruce Malley’s struggle with hearing loss and
Pray for Sound ~ Dreamer
Boston’s Pray for Sound began as a solo act in 2011. After releasing an EP, a single and a live set, the solo act has developed into a quintet. The name refers to frontman Bruce Malley’s struggle with hearing loss and
Ian William Craig ~ A Turn of Breath
One of the most beautiful covers we’ve seen all year graces one of the year’s most elegant recordings. Sean McCann’s Recital label is not known for playing it safe, and on this release, the label stretches its wings even further.
Ian William Craig ~ A Turn of Breath
One of the most beautiful covers we’ve seen all year graces one of the year’s most elegant recordings. Sean McCann’s Recital label is not known for playing it safe, and on this release, the label stretches its wings even further.
wild Up ~ Feather & Stone
We review a lot of modern classical crossover at ACL, but this is the real deal: the type of composition that moves music forward. For evidence, look no further than the inclusion of Messiaen’s “oiseaux exotiques”, a piece that won’t
wild Up ~ Feather & Stone
We review a lot of modern classical crossover at ACL, but this is the real deal: the type of composition that moves music forward. For evidence, look no further than the inclusion of Messiaen’s “oiseaux exotiques”, a piece that won’t
Adrian Lane ~ The Answering Smile
Adrian Lane‘s second album for Poland’s Preserved Sound inspires a sense of admiration. The music is as thick as that of a small orchestra, yet Lane plays all of the instruments himself: bowed psaltery, mandolin, zither, violin, acoustic guitar and
Adrian Lane ~ The Answering Smile
Adrian Lane‘s second album for Poland’s Preserved Sound inspires a sense of admiration. The music is as thick as that of a small orchestra, yet Lane plays all of the instruments himself: bowed psaltery, mandolin, zither, violin, acoustic guitar and
VLNA ~ Turquoise Threads
The title of VLNA‘s debut album brings to mind Ellen Meloy’s study The Anthropology of Turquoise, as well as Tobias Hellkvist’s album Turquoise, released last year. The color – and the mineral after which it is named – receive scant attention, but inspire
VLNA ~ Turquoise Threads
The title of VLNA‘s debut album brings to mind Ellen Meloy’s study The Anthropology of Turquoise, as well as Tobias Hellkvist’s album Turquoise, released last year. The color – and the mineral after which it is named – receive scant attention, but inspire
Sima Kim ~ Freudvoll und Leidvoll / Tobias Hellkvist ~ Cay
The latest two releases from the Dronarivm label are sent in little gift boxes, which include the CD3″s plus assorted ephemera. Sima Kim‘s box contains dried flowers and a small booklet; Tobias Hellkvist‘s box contains sea creature cards and tiny colored
Sima Kim ~ Freudvoll und Leidvoll / Tobias Hellkvist ~ Cay
The latest two releases from the Dronarivm label are sent in little gift boxes, which include the CD3″s plus assorted ephemera. Sima Kim‘s box contains dried flowers and a small booklet; Tobias Hellkvist‘s box contains sea creature cards and tiny colored
ACL Singles Chart ~ August 2014
The first day of August is a reminder to take advantage of summer while we still can. It’s still warm, it’s still sunny, the beaches are still open and the ice cream trucks are still rolling by. And yet, we’ve
ACL Singles Chart ~ August 2014
The first day of August is a reminder to take advantage of summer while we still can. It’s still warm, it’s still sunny, the beaches are still open and the ice cream trucks are still rolling by. And yet, we’ve
Ian Humberstone and David Chatton Barker ~ Theo Brown and the Folklore of Dartmoor
This box set is an astonishment: a multi-format release so comprehensive that one wonders at the time, effort and love that were required to create it. The sixth and most elaborate of the Folklore Tapes series, Theo Brown and the Folklore
Ian Humberstone and David Chatton Barker ~ Theo Brown and the Folklore of Dartmoor
This box set is an astonishment: a multi-format release so comprehensive that one wonders at the time, effort and love that were required to create it. The sixth and most elaborate of the Folklore Tapes series, Theo Brown and the Folklore
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