Massimo Pupillo’s Prayer for the Survival of the North Is a Haunting Ambient Masterpiece
Massimo Pupillo’s Our Forgotten Ancestors takes the Sámi peoples of the Arctic Circle as its theme and inspiration for an instrumental tour-de-force.
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The Spark of Indian Electronic Music Is on ‘The NID Tapes’
When a Moog was placed in an Indian design college, students and staff casually broke ground for electronic music. The NID Tapes is a worthy document.
Loraine James Creates Intimate Glitchpop on ‘Gentle Confrontation’
Gentle Confrontation is undoubtedly Loraine James’ most intimate record to date and best overall as she reaches new heights in her production craft.
JOBS Return with the Tense and Multilayered ‘Soft Sounds’
With Soft Sounds, Brooklyn quartet JOBS continue to guide us out of predictability and into previously unknown musical avenues, lush with possibilities.
Miriam Piilonen Strikes a Balance in Her Multi-Talented Approach
Electronic artist Miriam Piilonen’s Sharp Diamond demonstrates her wide-ranging singer-songwriter talents and it’s as multifaceted as a fine jewel.
Yeule Makes Artful Glitchpop for the AI Era on ‘Softscars’
In weird ways, Yeule’s softscars works as a satisfying slice of artful pop for the Anthropocene that oozes catastrophe and captures a real cultural moment.
Colleen Delivers Micro-Focused Version of Her Sound Sculptures
Le Jour et la Nuit du Réel is a departure for Colleen and a natural progression. She delivers a micro-focused version of her sound sculptures.
Jlin Updates Her Approach to Percussion on ‘Perspective’
Synthetic or acoustic percussion, Perspective is another release that demonstrates Jlin is a genre unto herself and way ahead of the electronic music curve.
Laurel Halo’s Music Becomes Even More Glacially Cinematic on ‘Atlas’
Laurel Halo’s Atlas feels like a natural progression. Mixing her voice with electronics and instruments, she creates her most glacial music yet.
Experimentalists Radian Break Their Mold on ‘Distorted Rooms’
Spend enough time with Radian’s new LP, Distorted Rooms, and you will begin to sense the adjustments made to this musical niche right before your ears.
Thievery Corporation Mix It Up at the Midway in San Francisco
Support from influential trip-hop duo Kruder& Dorfmeister brings rare air to Saturday night house party for Thievery Corporation in the City by the Bay.
Alabaster DePlume Uplifts on Spiritually-Stirring ‘Come With Fierce Grace’
Alabaster DePlume’s Come With Fierce Grace is uplifting music for a chaotic present and a must for jazz fans and anyone who appreciates rich creative art.