Posts Tagged: Spheruleus

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.

Spheruleus and Friends ~ William Barber

As the album begins with the sound of an old music box, one immediately knows that one is in nostalgia territory.  But this is far better than nostalgia ~ this is history, specific and evocative.  The story begins with the

Spheruleus and Friends ~ William Barber

As the album begins with the sound of an old music box, one immediately knows that one is in nostalgia territory.  But this is far better than nostalgia ~ this is history, specific and evocative.  The story begins with the

Eilean Records ~ Winter/Spring 2015

France’s Eilean Records‘ release schedule has kept us busy in 2015, offering albums alligned with the corresponding season. And more records are coming as we write! Phew. We’ve heard some high quality limited releases in the first third of the year

Eilean Records ~ Winter/Spring 2015

France’s Eilean Records‘ release schedule has kept us busy in 2015, offering albums alligned with the corresponding season. And more records are coming as we write! Phew. We’ve heard some high quality limited releases in the first third of the year

ACL 2012: The Year’s Best Album Covers

These are times of widespread disconnect, and music is one of the most genuine ways for a person all alone to feel understood. We’re seeing DIY backlashes against this loss of connection everywhere (Just look into the boom on homesteading

ACL 2012: The Year’s Best Album Covers

These are times of widespread disconnect, and music is one of the most genuine ways for a person all alone to feel understood. We’re seeing DIY backlashes against this loss of connection everywhere (Just look into the boom on homesteading

Spheruleus ~ Cyanometry

With Cyanometry, we add another to our ever-growing list of 2012’s new labels.  The launching of Tessellate Recordings is a huge encouragement.  As major labels flounder, there’s never been a better time for small, solid achievements, and as we welcome each

Spheruleus ~ Cyanometry

With Cyanometry, we add another to our ever-growing list of 2012’s new labels.  The launching of Tessellate Recordings is a huge encouragement.  As major labels flounder, there’s never been a better time for small, solid achievements, and as we welcome each

Pleq/Hiroki Sasajima/Spheruleus ~ Time & Language

An electronic expert, a field recording specialist and an acoustic troubadour walk into a bar.  They buy a few drinks, socialize, and begin to play.  There’s no punchline, but the patrons clap.  This is essentially what happens on Time & Language,

Pleq/Hiroki Sasajima/Spheruleus ~ Time & Language

An electronic expert, a field recording specialist and an acoustic troubadour walk into a bar.  They buy a few drinks, socialize, and begin to play.  There’s no punchline, but the patrons clap.  This is essentially what happens on Time & Language,

Spheruleus ~ Dissolve

Many recordings are born of inspiration, but Dissolve was born of a lack of inspiration, which is not to say that it isn’t inspired.  This two-track outing from Harry Towell (Spheruleus) was birthed as severe writer’s block led him to imagine a richer physical environment

Spheruleus ~ Dissolve

Many recordings are born of inspiration, but Dissolve was born of a lack of inspiration, which is not to say that it isn’t inspired.  This two-track outing from Harry Towell (Spheruleus) was birthed as severe writer’s block led him to imagine a richer physical environment