Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Porya Hatami ~ Arrivals and Departures
While many ambient releases owe a debt to Brian Eno’s Music for Airports, few share its specific subject matter. In presentation and timbre, Porya Hatami‘s latest album can be seen as the spiritual successor to that earlier work. The piano, textures and
Porya Hatami ~ Arrivals and Departures
While many ambient releases owe a debt to Brian Eno’s Music for Airports, few share its specific subject matter. In presentation and timbre, Porya Hatami‘s latest album can be seen as the spiritual successor to that earlier work. The piano, textures and
A Backward Music Trio
This season, the Backward Music label is trying something new: releasing music every few weeks in different formats. The latest trio includes a slice of pink vinyl, a digital download and a download with zine. Upon seeing the logo of
A Backward Music Trio
This season, the Backward Music label is trying something new: releasing music every few weeks in different formats. The latest trio includes a slice of pink vinyl, a digital download and a download with zine. Upon seeing the logo of
Michel Guillet ~ Unstable Distance
Parisian Michel Guillet‘s impressive resume dates back to the turn of the century: film work, dance scores, concerts and collaborations. Unstable Distance is his fourth album. The stated goal: “to create continuity with discontinuity.” While the artist succeeds in his goal, the
Michel Guillet ~ Unstable Distance
Parisian Michel Guillet‘s impressive resume dates back to the turn of the century: film work, dance scores, concerts and collaborations. Unstable Distance is his fourth album. The stated goal: “to create continuity with discontinuity.” While the artist succeeds in his goal, the
Sleevenotes ~ The Pain of Nostalgia
Sleevenotes‘ brand of post-rock owes a debt to The Echelon Effect and The American Dollar: major key melodies that dip ebullience in a sauce of melancholy. Like The Echelon Effect, Sleevenotes is one man (Brad Couture), whose multi-tracking lends the
Sleevenotes ~ The Pain of Nostalgia
Sleevenotes‘ brand of post-rock owes a debt to The Echelon Effect and The American Dollar: major key melodies that dip ebullience in a sauce of melancholy. Like The Echelon Effect, Sleevenotes is one man (Brad Couture), whose multi-tracking lends the
Nick Gill ~ Grey season
According to Nick Gill, the grey season is not a specific season, but a state of mind: a melancholic morass that may or may not coincide with the onset of winter. That time is growing near, but for many, a spiritual
Nick Gill ~ Grey season
According to Nick Gill, the grey season is not a specific season, but a state of mind: a melancholic morass that may or may not coincide with the onset of winter. That time is growing near, but for many, a spiritual
A Ross Baker Septet
If you think you know Ross Baker, then think again. Then think again. In the past couple years, we’ve come to think of the London composer as an ambient artist, with a preference for piano and elegant monologues. But as this
A Ross Baker Septet
If you think you know Ross Baker, then think again. Then think again. In the past couple years, we’ve come to think of the London composer as an ambient artist, with a preference for piano and elegant monologues. But as this
Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis
While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age. As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.” Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and
Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis
While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age. As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.” Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and
Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru
リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes. It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important
Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru
リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes. It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important
