Posts Tagged: Wist Records
Depatterning & Delphine Dora ~ The Country Hospital
The house is flooded, the power is out and a baby is due any moment … this is the real-life story of the final Wist Records release, as dramatic as the tale behind The Country Hospital. Founded in 2009 by
Depatterning & Delphine Dora ~ The Country Hospital
The house is flooded, the power is out and a baby is due any moment … this is the real-life story of the final Wist Records release, as dramatic as the tale behind The Country Hospital. Founded in 2009 by
ACL 2016: The Year’s Best Packaging
Next week we’ll look at the year’s best cover art; in this article, we consider overall packaging. In an era when many consider the physical format to be extinct, these artists and labels say otherwise. A couple can still be
ACL 2016: The Year’s Best Packaging
Next week we’ll look at the year’s best cover art; in this article, we consider overall packaging. In an era when many consider the physical format to be extinct, these artists and labels say otherwise. A couple can still be
The Sly and Unseen ~ The Crossley Heritage
When it comes to making cool collector’s editions, Wist Records is one of the finest. Their jackdaw series (each one a book-sized envelope containing the music and various ephemera) returns with The Crossley Heritage, offering recipients some history along with their
The Sly and Unseen ~ The Crossley Heritage
When it comes to making cool collector’s editions, Wist Records is one of the finest. Their jackdaw series (each one a book-sized envelope containing the music and various ephemera) returns with The Crossley Heritage, offering recipients some history along with their
ACL 2014: Top Ten Ambient
This year, A Closer Listen continued to receive more ambient music than any other type, over 500 releases in all. The ambient field is so competitive that only the most distinctive releases manage to break through and to form a lasting impression.
ACL 2014: Top Ten Ambient
This year, A Closer Listen continued to receive more ambient music than any other type, over 500 releases in all. The ambient field is so competitive that only the most distinctive releases manage to break through and to form a lasting impression.
ACL 2014: The Year’s Best Labels
After two years of coming in second, Denovali Records finally makes it to the top spot! Another label makes its first appearance on our chart, while a former top pick returns to the list. These are the best in the business,
ACL 2014: The Year’s Best Labels
After two years of coming in second, Denovali Records finally makes it to the top spot! Another label makes its first appearance on our chart, while a former top pick returns to the list. These are the best in the business,
Wist Records ~ The Unofficial Countryside
41 years ago, Richard Mabey penned The Unofficial Countryside, an ode to the tenacity of nature. His classic essay finally has its soundtrack: seven 3″ CDs in a hand-burned wooden box. Wist Records continues to impress by going all-out in its presentation,
Wist Records ~ The Unofficial Countryside
41 years ago, Richard Mabey penned The Unofficial Countryside, an ode to the tenacity of nature. His classic essay finally has its soundtrack: seven 3″ CDs in a hand-burned wooden box. Wist Records continues to impress by going all-out in its presentation,
Lost Trail ~ The Afternoon Vision
The third of Wist Records’ jackdaw releases, The Afternoon Vision is yet another example of attentive packaging given to a splendid release. It’s also one of Lost Trail‘s kindest recordings to date. One might even call it – yes, pun intended – wistful.
Lost Trail ~ The Afternoon Vision
The third of Wist Records’ jackdaw releases, The Afternoon Vision is yet another example of attentive packaging given to a splendid release. It’s also one of Lost Trail‘s kindest recordings to date. One might even call it – yes, pun intended – wistful.
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.
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