Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

Monolyth & Cobalt ~ Polarlicht

Time Released Sound offers some of the best limited edition packaging on the market, and Polarlicht is no exception.  My copy is housed in a brown film tin and looks like something Arctic explorers might have carried, hoping their photographic evidence would

Monolyth & Cobalt ~ Polarlicht

Time Released Sound offers some of the best limited edition packaging on the market, and Polarlicht is no exception.  My copy is housed in a brown film tin and looks like something Arctic explorers might have carried, hoping their photographic evidence would

twincities ~ variations for the celesta

variations for the celesta is the first release for Eilean Records, which is run by Mathias van Eecloo (Monolyth and Cobalt); it’s labelled “02”, but we expect to see 01 soon.  It’s also the first physical release for twincities, whose debut album make

twincities ~ variations for the celesta

variations for the celesta is the first release for Eilean Records, which is run by Mathias van Eecloo (Monolyth and Cobalt); it’s labelled “02”, but we expect to see 01 soon.  It’s also the first physical release for twincities, whose debut album make

ACL Singles Chart ~ May 2014

Our 2014 experiment continues with ten brand new instrumental tracks, selected from releases featured in current and upcoming reviews!  In the wider world of music, fans can’t get enough of Pharrell and Frozen.  This is the score to our alternate universe.

ACL Singles Chart ~ May 2014

Our 2014 experiment continues with ten brand new instrumental tracks, selected from releases featured in current and upcoming reviews!  In the wider world of music, fans can’t get enough of Pharrell and Frozen.  This is the score to our alternate universe.

Grzegorz Bojanek ~ Warm Winter Music

“Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.”  Mark Twain’s statement is true in one sense, but false in another.  We may not be able to change the weather, but we can change our reactions, something Grzegorz Bojanek accomplishes

Grzegorz Bojanek ~ Warm Winter Music

“Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.”  Mark Twain’s statement is true in one sense, but false in another.  We may not be able to change the weather, but we can change our reactions, something Grzegorz Bojanek accomplishes

Sontag Shogun ~ “tale”

In this post, we update the continuing saga of Sontag Shogun.  Part One was the farewell party; Part Two was the EP.  Now the band is happily reunited for Part Three: The Album, which was recorded in three separate cities but

Sontag Shogun ~ “tale”

In this post, we update the continuing saga of Sontag Shogun.  Part One was the farewell party; Part Two was the EP.  Now the band is happily reunited for Part Three: The Album, which was recorded in three separate cities but

LCNL 048 ~ Waves Approaching (Selected by Phirnis)

Vienna’s Kai Ginkel, aka Phirnis, is a true sonic originator.  Progressing from experimental noise to intricate drone, he’s made an incredible impact in a short period of time.  We last featured the artist with 2013’s Feeding Lions, and he’s just presented us

LCNL 048 ~ Waves Approaching (Selected by Phirnis)

Vienna’s Kai Ginkel, aka Phirnis, is a true sonic originator.  Progressing from experimental noise to intricate drone, he’s made an incredible impact in a short period of time.  We last featured the artist with 2013’s Feeding Lions, and he’s just presented us

Valerio Tricoli ~ Miseri Lares

Miseri Lares is a hauntingly gorgeous album, the type that would be just perfect for fall ~ yet it’s also perfect for any dark, storm-swept day.  When the weather outside matches the sounds inside, the listener feels at one with the

Valerio Tricoli ~ Miseri Lares

Miseri Lares is a hauntingly gorgeous album, the type that would be just perfect for fall ~ yet it’s also perfect for any dark, storm-swept day.  When the weather outside matches the sounds inside, the listener feels at one with the

Hiss Tracts ~ Shortwave Nights

Shortwave Nights is the first physical documentation of the long-standing collaboration between David Bryant (Godspeed You! Black Emperor/Set Fire to Flames) and Kevin Doria (Growing/Total Life).  The expectations are understandably high, but there’s no need for anxiety.  Constellation is a consistently

Hiss Tracts ~ Shortwave Nights

Shortwave Nights is the first physical documentation of the long-standing collaboration between David Bryant (Godspeed You! Black Emperor/Set Fire to Flames) and Kevin Doria (Growing/Total Life).  The expectations are understandably high, but there’s no need for anxiety.  Constellation is a consistently