Posts Tagged: Ruhe

ACL 2015: Top Ten Ambient

We received and reviewed more ambient music in 2015 than any other genre.  Yet conversely, we also received and didn’t review more ambient music than in any other genre.  Ambient is a tricky form, so often eager to melt into the background.

ACL 2015: Top Ten Ambient

We received and reviewed more ambient music in 2015 than any other genre.  Yet conversely, we also received and didn’t review more ambient music than in any other genre.  Ambient is a tricky form, so often eager to melt into the background.

Ruhe ~ Patriarchs

Ruhe has been one of our favorite artists for a while, and Patriarchs proves that he can still surprise.  More piano-based than recent works (especially Chamber Loops, released earlier this year on Dauw), the new album seems like the work of an artist who

Ruhe ~ Patriarchs

Ruhe has been one of our favorite artists for a while, and Patriarchs proves that he can still surprise.  More piano-based than recent works (especially Chamber Loops, released earlier this year on Dauw), the new album seems like the work of an artist who

ACL 2013: The Top 20 Albums of the Year

Over the course of the past year, we received thousands of albums and EPs to pore over, review and discuss.  Out of these, we reviewed approximately 500.  In this feature, we answer the Big Question: Which releases were the best?

ACL 2013: The Top 20 Albums of the Year

Over the course of the past year, we received thousands of albums and EPs to pore over, review and discuss.  Out of these, we reviewed approximately 500.  In this feature, we answer the Big Question: Which releases were the best?

ACL 2013: Top Ten Ambient

Ambient music continued to stretch its wings in 2013.  Among our top picks: an album conceived as a love letter, an EP addressing mental illness and a 7″ vinyl that samples the original Dracula.  It’s not just piano and birds anymore.

ACL 2013: Top Ten Ambient

Ambient music continued to stretch its wings in 2013.  Among our top picks: an album conceived as a love letter, an EP addressing mental illness and a 7″ vinyl that samples the original Dracula.  It’s not just piano and birds anymore.

LCNL 031: Ruhe Mix

LCNL 031: warm ribbons connecting thoughts and souls (Ruhe) Ruhe made a big splash on the scene in the last year or so with his lovely tape compositions.  Bryan has been nice enough to produce for us a mix bringing

LCNL 031: Ruhe Mix

LCNL 031: warm ribbons connecting thoughts and souls (Ruhe) Ruhe made a big splash on the scene in the last year or so with his lovely tape compositions.  Bryan has been nice enough to produce for us a mix bringing

Ruhe ~ Easing / Organs

Bryan Ruhe is having a wonderful season.  First came A Beautiful Weakness, the lovely music box EP released on Audio Gourmet, reviewed here earlier this year; then Small Gifts, a compilation including two Ruhe tracks, on his own Clothbound label; and now

Ruhe ~ Easing / Organs

Bryan Ruhe is having a wonderful season.  First came A Beautiful Weakness, the lovely music box EP released on Audio Gourmet, reviewed here earlier this year; then Small Gifts, a compilation including two Ruhe tracks, on his own Clothbound label; and now

Ruhe ~ A Beautiful Weakness

The latest release on Audio Gourmet may represent its best tea break to date.  Imagine setting fifteen minutes aside to enjoy a cup of tea.  While your tea is brewing, you retrieve your mail and find the following: a slightly

Ruhe ~ A Beautiful Weakness

The latest release on Audio Gourmet may represent its best tea break to date.  Imagine setting fifteen minutes aside to enjoy a cup of tea.  While your tea is brewing, you retrieve your mail and find the following: a slightly