As the title implies, Panoramas takes a widescreen view of creator Chris Bartels (Elskavon)’s life and experiences. Music and voice are smudged into new forms, twisted and bent, then smoothe…| a closer listen
Those of us who are musically inclined find it hard to resist tapping on an empty pipe or an exposed bell, just to hear the sound. Matmos (Drew Daniel and M.C. Schmidt) have been doing such things…| a closer listen
Sometimes the meaning of an album title is hidden until we look it up, so we were delighted to discover that Päiväkahvit is the Finnish word for afternoon coffee. The LP is meant to accompany the …| a closer listen
LA cannot seem to catch a break this year: first wildfires, then deportations, then protests, then troops. Curated by Hollie Kenniff and mastered by Taylor Deupree, For LA, Vol. 4 continues to add…| a closer listen
In 2023, GoGo Penguin responded to an onslaught of losses with Everything’s Going to Be Okay, a sentiment extended on their seventh album and the trio’s second with drummer Jon Scott. …| a closer listen
How does one make music when the power keeps going out? This is the challenge felt by Ukrainian musicians, as well as all musicians in times of war. Blackout Tape is the first release from Kyiv…| a closer listen
In 2024, Andrey Kiritchenko’s Maria appeared on our lists of the Best Ukrainian Music, Best Album Covers and Best Music Videos (for “Tiger Laughs”). Rust Trust already has a fant…| a closer listen
While preparing to release her new album, Time is a Succession of Such Shapes (August 6), Loula Yorke has provided fans with a delicious first taste. The Book of Commonplace is as personal as they…| a closer listen
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