Posts Tagged: rival consoles
Rival Consoles ~ Landscape from Memory
Rival Consoles (aka Ryan Lee West) is a prolific artist, typically releasing consecutive full-length albums with less than a year’s time in between. Landscape from Memory comes after somewhat of a creative block– we reviewed West’s last album, Now Is,
Rival Consoles ~ Landscape from Memory
Rival Consoles (aka Ryan Lee West) is a prolific artist, typically releasing consecutive full-length albums with less than a year’s time in between. Landscape from Memory comes after somewhat of a creative block– we reviewed West’s last album, Now Is,
ACL 2022 ~ Top Ten Electronic
Is it unfeeling to dance when the world seems to be falling apart? Or is the communal mingling of bodies essential to one’s well-being? The albums on this list were composed in a time of relative isolation, yet look to
ACL 2022 ~ Top Ten Electronic
Is it unfeeling to dance when the world seems to be falling apart? Or is the communal mingling of bodies essential to one’s well-being? The albums on this list were composed in a time of relative isolation, yet look to
Rival Consoles ~ Now Is
Less than a year after Rival Consoles’ last release comes his newest album Now Is, which marks the artist’s third LP since 2020. The prior two (Articulation and Overflow) were released at pandemic peaks, but one might be surprised to
Rival Consoles ~ Now Is
Less than a year after Rival Consoles’ last release comes his newest album Now Is, which marks the artist’s third LP since 2020. The prior two (Articulation and Overflow) were released at pandemic peaks, but one might be surprised to
Rival Consoles ~ Overflow
Overflow is a dance album, composed for Alexander Whitley’s production of the same name; but some of the tracks have enormous club potential as well. The album also manages the rare feat of being a dynamic home listen; as the music
Rival Consoles ~ Overflow
Overflow is a dance album, composed for Alexander Whitley’s production of the same name; but some of the tracks have enormous club potential as well. The album also manages the rare feat of being a dynamic home listen; as the music
ACL 2020 ~ Top Ten Electronic
One of 2020’s greatest ironies was a surge in dance music ~ while clubs were being shuttered across the globe. The surge reflected the desire to dance, and people didn’t stop dancing, happily demonstrated by Berlin’s drive-in raves. Others danced
ACL 2020 ~ Top Ten Electronic
One of 2020’s greatest ironies was a surge in dance music ~ while clubs were being shuttered across the globe. The surge reflected the desire to dance, and people didn’t stop dancing, happily demonstrated by Berlin’s drive-in raves. Others danced
Rival Consoles ~ Articulation
2020’s cavalcade of top summer releases continues with Rival Consoles‘ Articulation, the follow-up to 2018’s remarkable Persona. This summer is unlike any we can remember, as many artists prefer to wait until fall; but we need it now, and we’re grateful. As befits
Rival Consoles ~ Articulation
2020’s cavalcade of top summer releases continues with Rival Consoles‘ Articulation, the follow-up to 2018’s remarkable Persona. This summer is unlike any we can remember, as many artists prefer to wait until fall; but we need it now, and we’re grateful. As befits
ACL 2018 ~ Top Ten Electronic
Half of this year’s picks are from female artists, who represent a growing strength in the industry. In 2018, we also saw a huge increase in the amount of ethnic-based, personal releases, with deep drums and deeper stories. This year’s
ACL 2018 ~ Top Ten Electronic
Half of this year’s picks are from female artists, who represent a growing strength in the industry. In 2018, we also saw a huge increase in the amount of ethnic-based, personal releases, with deep drums and deeper stories. This year’s
First Half Highlights ~ The Top 20
We’ve reached the midway point of 2018, and polled our staff to discover their first half highlights! This is a great way to keep track of what we’ve reviewed so far and are still enjoying in July. We suspect many
First Half Highlights ~ The Top 20
We’ve reached the midway point of 2018, and polled our staff to discover their first half highlights! This is a great way to keep track of what we’ve reviewed so far and are still enjoying in July. We suspect many
a closer listen 