Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
(ad)VANCE(d) ~ unseen intelligence
20-minute tracks need to keep moving in order to justify their length, and this new release from mars f. wellink (VANCE ORCHESTRA) takes this lesson to heart, unfolding in three distinct parts that grow more intriguing as they unfold. The
(ad)VANCE(d) ~ unseen intelligence
20-minute tracks need to keep moving in order to justify their length, and this new release from mars f. wellink (VANCE ORCHESTRA) takes this lesson to heart, unfolding in three distinct parts that grow more intriguing as they unfold. The
mise_en_scene / Gerendás vs. Voigt
The latest split cassette from mise_en_scene / Voigt vs. Gerendás is a study in contrast: low vs. loud. Side A is filled with the hums and tones one might expect from appliances and well-oiled machinery, while Side B imitates the more immediate
mise_en_scene / Gerendás vs. Voigt
The latest split cassette from mise_en_scene / Voigt vs. Gerendás is a study in contrast: low vs. loud. Side A is filled with the hums and tones one might expect from appliances and well-oiled machinery, while Side B imitates the more immediate
Grasshopper ~ The Day America Forgot
What is the day America forgot? Does the title refer to July 4, 1776, the day on which the nation declared its independence? Is it September 11, 2001, a day that the nation vowed to “never forget” (a vow that first
Grasshopper ~ The Day America Forgot
What is the day America forgot? Does the title refer to July 4, 1776, the day on which the nation declared its independence? Is it September 11, 2001, a day that the nation vowed to “never forget” (a vow that first
EUS ~ Los Otros
“The others!” These words will forever be remembered by fans of the TV series Lost as a harbinger of doom, while ghost story aficionados will recall their use in the Nicole Kidman thriller of the same name. And so to name one’s
EUS ~ Los Otros
“The others!” These words will forever be remembered by fans of the TV series Lost as a harbinger of doom, while ghost story aficionados will recall their use in the Nicole Kidman thriller of the same name. And so to name one’s
The Echelon Effect ~ Field Recordings
David Walters is one of the few artists whose every release is reliable. The Echelon Effect has a clearly identifiable sound, and has stuck to it consistently. (The final installment of Seasons might be considered an exception, save for the fact that
The Echelon Effect ~ Field Recordings
David Walters is one of the few artists whose every release is reliable. The Echelon Effect has a clearly identifiable sound, and has stuck to it consistently. (The final installment of Seasons might be considered an exception, save for the fact that
Salamander ~ Neocambrian
Forest, jungle or swamp? The Perth brothers known as Salamander leave it up to their listeners to decide. I’m going to go with jungle, as Neocambrian is dense with native rhythms, wet foliage and the chatterings of exotic animals. The remarkable mastering produces a
Salamander ~ Neocambrian
Forest, jungle or swamp? The Perth brothers known as Salamander leave it up to their listeners to decide. I’m going to go with jungle, as Neocambrian is dense with native rhythms, wet foliage and the chatterings of exotic animals. The remarkable mastering produces a
dedleaves ~ dedleaves
Starting a post-rock band in 2012 seems as counter-intuitive as opening a new record store, but we’ve seen a resurgence in the latter, so hopefully we’ll see one in the former. Baltimore’s dedleaves is brave to enter these waters, boasting a more
dedleaves ~ dedleaves
Starting a post-rock band in 2012 seems as counter-intuitive as opening a new record store, but we’ve seen a resurgence in the latter, so hopefully we’ll see one in the former. Baltimore’s dedleaves is brave to enter these waters, boasting a more
Insa Donja Kai ~ Insomnie Joyeuse
Insa (Schirmer), Donja (Djember) and Kai (Angermann) have been recording and touring together for years, most notably with Hauschka. On Insomnie Joyeuse, the trio (two cellists and a percussionist) step into the spotlight and hold it with ease, proving that they are more
Insa Donja Kai ~ Insomnie Joyeuse
Insa (Schirmer), Donja (Djember) and Kai (Angermann) have been recording and touring together for years, most notably with Hauschka. On Insomnie Joyeuse, the trio (two cellists and a percussionist) step into the spotlight and hold it with ease, proving that they are more
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