Tim Hecker Expresses the Beauty and Terror of Modern Life
In this short collection of soundtrack work, Tim Hecker scours away the surface noise to find something more intimate and human.
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The 50 Best Albums of 2019 So Far
As we head into a brief summer publication break to enjoy the summer sun for a few days, it's the perfect time to take stock of the year in music so far. PopMatters returns to our normal publishing schedule on Monday, 8 July.
Tim Hecker Concludes His Negative Space Exploration with ‘Anoyo’
With his second record featuring a gagaku ensemble, famed experimental artist Tim Hecker produces a very different facade that shines through a beautifully minimal perspective.
The 70 Best Albums of 2018
From forward-looking electronic and experimental to new approaches in the ever-evolving R&B scene, from hip-hop and punk to rock and pop, 2018 bestowed an embarrassment of musical riches upon us.
The 20 Best Avant-Garde and Experimental Albums of 2018
This is no scene or collective. These artists have reached their limit in all directions, back into traditions and forward into uncertain futures. 2018 presented challenges for all of us, and our artists presented challenges right back.
The 25 Best Electronic Albums of 2018
Electronic music is one of the broadest-reaching genres by design, and 2018 highlights that as well as any other year on record. These are the 25 best albums.
Tim Hecker Explores the Negative Space with ‘Konoyo’
While carrying over many of the practices of his previous record, Tim Hecker shifts his perspective away from the dreamscapes of Love Streams and explores a darker spiritual realm on Konoyo.
Lawrence English: Cruel Optimism
Lawrence English’s Lauren Berlant-inspired Cruel Optimism is a noise-ambient gem and a work of pained beauty.
The 20 Best Electronic Albums of 2016
Electronic music is one of the broadest-reaching genres by design, and 2016 highlights that as well as any other year on record.
Tim Hecker – “Black Phase” (Singles Going Steady)
Tim Hecker is back with a new album, and he's brought all of his dark, ambient soundscapes to the table once more with "Black Phase".
Tim Hecker – “Castrati Stack” (Singles Going Steady)
"Castrati Stack", the latest from electro-ambient artist Tim Hecker, is a sonic pool that merges many ideations of "stream" together.