Kaito Winse Tells Vibrant Burkinabé Tales on ‘Reele Bumbou’
Kaito Winse takes seriously the responsibility of being a tradition bearer while still having fun. Reele Bumbou is a compelling sampler of his skills.
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Phillip Golub Experiments with Loops on Mesmerizing LP
Loop 7 is yet another in a series of ambitious experimental projects from Phillip Golub and another stunning home run for Joseph Branciforte.
Celia Hollander on the Perfect Conditions For Life on Earth
Following Celia Hollander’s career is a bit like chasing the white rabbit through Wonderland. Her work ranges from scoring to sound installations and visual art.
Asa Horvitz’s ‘GHOST’ Is Deeply Emotional About Death and Loss
Asa Horvitz’s experimental collaboration GHOST has honesty and fearlessness and incorporates themes of loss and grief with help from a custom-built AI system.
The Listening Garden’s Cultivation of Audiophile Culture
Amidst the rise in hi-fi bars and resurgence of audiophile culture, pristine audio is only one component of what makes The Listening Garden’s music experience distinct.
Alice Hebborn Blends Environmental Harmony and Ambient Textures
Belgian composer Alice Hebborn’s Saisons takes the listener on a journey through sound and nature. This music feels like a living, breathing thing.
Brueder Selke and Midori Hirano Unite for Unique and Striking LP
Celebrated Berlin-based composers Brueder Selke and Midori Hirano form a trio for this spellbinding new collaborative release.
Brian John McBrearty’s New Album Exudes Warmth and Mystery
With his latest LP, Brian John McBrearty is ably assisted by stellar fellow musicians and has begun another artistic chapter with beauty, grace, and passion.
The Orb’s New Compilation Is a Carefully Curated History
The Orb use technology and culture to craft genuinely astonishing music. Orboretum isn’t just a greatest hits album but an engrossing history.
Death Sneeze Embrace Avant-Garde Punk and Much More
Death Sneeze’s debut album is noisy, multifaceted, boundless, and cacophonous but contains a million unique moments ripe for discovery.
Ethel Cain’s ‘Perverts’ Is Extremely Terrifying and Haunting
The experience of Ethel Cain’s Perverts is gloomy, powerful, and extremely terrifying. It’s practically a masterclass on how to score for a horror film.
Saint Etienne Delve Into Ambient on the Bold ‘The Night’
Saint Etienne follow their creative intuition. The ambient music of The Night is a fascinating turn in their ever-adventurous discography.