Silmus ~ Laaksum

If Google Translate is correct, laaksum is the Frisian word for salmon, a metaphor for swimming upstream through the challenges of life.  The title is apt; in the opening moments of “Laaxum” (the track), we can even hear the water.  Netherlands musician Silmus continues to release

Silmus ~ shelter

The word ‘shelter’ tends to convey protection from adversity. It connotes a confined space offering refuge against broad and injurious exposure; in essence, small against large. Eagerly awaited here at ACL, the second release of Dutch one-man outfit Silmus has

Silmus ~ Ostara

Silmus’ “Clearing Up” was one of the standout tracks on the silence was warm vol.4, so we were overjoyed when we learned that the artist had released an entire album a while back.  The Netherlands label Volkoren knew they had a winner

Various Artists ~ the silence was warm vol.4

the silence was warm vol.4 is another worthy entry in Kentaro Togawa’s ongoing series.  The main draw continues to be the high quality exclusives, many of which are never available in any other format.  Also key: a ridiculously low price.  (only