Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Jérémie Mathes ~ Efequén
Jérémie Mathes is upfront regarding the nature of Efequén. The album is not intended to be a “pure or realistic sound map”, but a series of impressions manipulated to create a blended work. In this instance, the field recordings were made on
Jérémie Mathes ~ Efequén
Jérémie Mathes is upfront regarding the nature of Efequén. The album is not intended to be a “pure or realistic sound map”, but a series of impressions manipulated to create a blended work. In this instance, the field recordings were made on
Drunk Robots ~ aftermath
Over the past year, Drunk Robots has undergone a slow, loud evolution, dialing down its softer ambient elements in favor of crunchier electronics. This gradual shift over a quartet of releases (two albums and two EP’s, not counting “collapsing labyrinth”, included on
Drunk Robots ~ aftermath
Over the past year, Drunk Robots has undergone a slow, loud evolution, dialing down its softer ambient elements in favor of crunchier electronics. This gradual shift over a quartet of releases (two albums and two EP’s, not counting “collapsing labyrinth”, included on
Tropic of Coldness ~ unrelated causalities
A spring thaw seems to have visited the Brussels duo Tropic of Coldness: a break in the cold, allowing the snow to melt and drain away. Not that unrelated causalities is warm; six of its seven tracks are located just above the freezing
Tropic of Coldness ~ unrelated causalities
A spring thaw seems to have visited the Brussels duo Tropic of Coldness: a break in the cold, allowing the snow to melt and drain away. Not that unrelated causalities is warm; six of its seven tracks are located just above the freezing
Florent Colautti ~ NanoM+ / Untitled#ºº
What do you get when you cross architectural training with studies in classical music and electroacoustics? NanoM+ / Untitled#ºº, an album that brings all three disciplines to the table. Florent Colautti‘s diverse background is clearly demonstrated on this hour-long, two track album,
Florent Colautti ~ NanoM+ / Untitled#ºº
What do you get when you cross architectural training with studies in classical music and electroacoustics? NanoM+ / Untitled#ºº, an album that brings all three disciplines to the table. Florent Colautti‘s diverse background is clearly demonstrated on this hour-long, two track album,
Felipe Otondo ~ Tutuguri
Having a doctorate does not necessarily make one a fine musician, but in this case, the degree is evidence of a keen musical mind. Dr. Felipe Otondo lectures on composition and music technology at the Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts, and
Felipe Otondo ~ Tutuguri
Having a doctorate does not necessarily make one a fine musician, but in this case, the degree is evidence of a keen musical mind. Dr. Felipe Otondo lectures on composition and music technology at the Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts, and
Be Honest ~ Tea, Sugar, Soda, Soap
The first release from Fallow Records presents an appealing concept, well-executed. Tea, Sugar, Soda, Soap refers to the list that Ian Maleney’s grandfather carried with him when he walked the four miles to pick up rations during the second world war.
Be Honest ~ Tea, Sugar, Soda, Soap
The first release from Fallow Records presents an appealing concept, well-executed. Tea, Sugar, Soda, Soap refers to the list that Ian Maleney’s grandfather carried with him when he walked the four miles to pick up rations during the second world war.
Dor ~ Housekeeping
Jacob plays drums, John plays bass. Dor is drums and bass, not drum ‘n’ bass. But when their electronics are added to the equation, the combination produces real sparks. Even a short piece such as “brick” contains a certain mystery: tambourine
Dor ~ Housekeeping
Jacob plays drums, John plays bass. Dor is drums and bass, not drum ‘n’ bass. But when their electronics are added to the equation, the combination produces real sparks. Even a short piece such as “brick” contains a certain mystery: tambourine
Tonesucker ~ Sub Rosa
Sub Rosa is the follow-up to Omnia Convivia Crastina, which crashed our Top 20 Albums of 2012. Like many Tonesucker releases, it’s a thick collection of extended pieces, here a quartet of selections totaling one second under one hour. The unifying thread
Tonesucker ~ Sub Rosa
Sub Rosa is the follow-up to Omnia Convivia Crastina, which crashed our Top 20 Albums of 2012. Like many Tonesucker releases, it’s a thick collection of extended pieces, here a quartet of selections totaling one second under one hour. The unifying thread
a closer listen 