Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

ACL 2024 ~ The Year’s Best Packaging

There’s something special about a physical release ~ the package arriving in the mail (or if one is fortunate, purchased from a shoppe); full-sized art to appreciate, liner notes to pore over; the scent of new vinyl, the pops and

ACL 2024 ~ The Year’s Best Packaging

There’s something special about a physical release ~ the package arriving in the mail (or if one is fortunate, purchased from a shoppe); full-sized art to appreciate, liner notes to pore over; the scent of new vinyl, the pops and

ACL 2024 ~ The Year’s Best Winter Music

This year’s ACL selection of The Year’s Best Winter Music honors every aspect of the season, from gently falling snow to white-out conditions, from winter sports to Antarctic research stations.  Half of the entries are appearing here for the first time,

ACL 2024 ~ The Year’s Best Winter Music

This year’s ACL selection of The Year’s Best Winter Music honors every aspect of the season, from gently falling snow to white-out conditions, from winter sports to Antarctic research stations.  Half of the entries are appearing here for the first time,

ACL 2024 ~ The Year In Review

Where would we be without the arts?  2024 was another tumultuous year for the world, with no respite in sight.  In a climate of destruction, artists continue to create life-affirming works, a reminder that there is still goodness in the

ACL 2024 ~ The Year In Review

Where would we be without the arts?  2024 was another tumultuous year for the world, with no respite in sight.  In a climate of destruction, artists continue to create life-affirming works, a reminder that there is still goodness in the

Xqui & Dogs Versus Shadows ~ Dwell Time

Just in time for the holidays, The Subexotic Shopping Centre Trilogy arrives, and would make a wonderful gift for the discriminating vinyl consumer, especially one who lives in Britain.  Carlisle City Council‘s The Lanes Re-Development is a tribute to the cobbled streets and

Xqui & Dogs Versus Shadows ~ Dwell Time

Just in time for the holidays, The Subexotic Shopping Centre Trilogy arrives, and would make a wonderful gift for the discriminating vinyl consumer, especially one who lives in Britain.  Carlisle City Council‘s The Lanes Re-Development is a tribute to the cobbled streets and

Hollie Kenniff ~ For Forever

Hollie Kenniff‘s first album for Nettwerk is a family affair, as her son plays piano on one track while her husband (popularly known as Helios and Goldmund) appears on another.  For Forever exudes the warm vibe of belonging, and in Kenniff’s

Hollie Kenniff ~ For Forever

Hollie Kenniff‘s first album for Nettwerk is a family affair, as her son plays piano on one track while her husband (popularly known as Helios and Goldmund) appears on another.  For Forever exudes the warm vibe of belonging, and in Kenniff’s

Philip Samartzis and Michael Vorfeld ~ Air Pressure

Air Pressure is a companion piece to last year’s Room40 release Atmospheres and Disturbances, in which Philip Samartzis explored the sounds of sub-zero research stations.  The new album pairs him with Michael Vorfeld, whose percussion and self-designed string instruments operate in duet with

Philip Samartzis and Michael Vorfeld ~ Air Pressure

Air Pressure is a companion piece to last year’s Room40 release Atmospheres and Disturbances, in which Philip Samartzis explored the sounds of sub-zero research stations.  The new album pairs him with Michael Vorfeld, whose percussion and self-designed string instruments operate in duet with

V/A ~ Ukrainian Field Notes Volume II

News on the war in Ukraine has greatly accelerated.  A new president was elected in the U.S., pledging a swift end to the war; but many fear his allegiances lie with russia.  The sitting president approved the use of long-range,

V/A ~ Ukrainian Field Notes Volume II

News on the war in Ukraine has greatly accelerated.  A new president was elected in the U.S., pledging a swift end to the war; but many fear his allegiances lie with russia.  The sitting president approved the use of long-range,

Ká ~ Bridesmaids’ Autumn

Bridemaids’ Autumn was released just before the world took an even darker turn, and as such, its message is perfect for the season.  Loosely based on the parable of the ten bridesmaids from Matthew 25, the album suggests that some are

Ká ~ Bridesmaids’ Autumn

Bridemaids’ Autumn was released just before the world took an even darker turn, and as such, its message is perfect for the season.  Loosely based on the parable of the ten bridesmaids from Matthew 25, the album suggests that some are