James Knapman

Author: James Knapman

Atiq & EnK :: Embracing The Unknown (Mindtrick)

Reviews 04/11/2014 by James Knapman

Embracing The Unknown features enough inventive and complementary material to make it a must for those who really got into Fear Of The Unknown. Embracing […]

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KiloWatts :: Seven Succulents (KiloWatts Music)

Reviews 04/02/2014 by James Knapman

Seven Succulents is probably KiloWatts’ most accomplished work to date, an impressive achievement given his uniformly excellent back catalog. Imagine, if you will, that you’re […]

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Olan Mill :: Hiraeth (Preservation)

Reviews 03/24/2014 by James Knapman

Olan Mill’s new album is a mix of swirling, grainy synth washes, classical strings and disembodied, operatic soprano vocals floating in a slow-motion drift. Since […]

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cv313 :: The Path To Dimensional Space (Part 4: Trajectory)

Features 03/16/2014 by James Knapman

Introduction Q & A – Part 4 [Live @ Primary] :: Review [Live Excursions] :: Review Read Part 5: Transference Read Part 3: Orbital Introduction […]

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Brock van Wey :: Home (echospace [detroit])

Reviews 03/02/2014 by James Knapman

Home is virtually devoid of beats and rhythms, a trait that actively works in the albums’ favor, especially given its epic running time. When you […]

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Bavaria :: We’ll Take A Dive (n5MD)

Reviews 02/23/2014 by James Knapman

Bavaria’s debut album, We’ll Take A Dive is an astonishing collection of minimalist, modular electronic pop songs that is both memorable and affecting. If you […]

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cv313 :: The Path To Dimensional Space (Part 3: Orbital)

Features 02/12/2014 by James Knapman

Introduction Q & A – Part 3 Beyond The Clouds [Reprised] Versions :: Review Read Part 4: Trajectory Read Part 2: Ascension Introduction In part […]

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COMADUSTER :: igloomix

Features 02/02/2014 by James Knapman

Exclusively for Igloo Magazine, Comaduster crushes old and new school dubstep, fuses glitched out IDM and rewires intense ambient electronic strands into this compellingly crafted […]

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Esem :: Aquanaut EP (Self-Released)

Reviews 02/02/2014 by James Knapman

Aquanaut is a fully realized and beautifully constructed EP that feels genuinely substantial in spite of the relatively brief running time. Anyone who remembers now […]

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cv313 :: The Path To Dimensional Space (Part 2: Ascension)

Features 01/31/2014 by James Knapman

Introduction Q & A – Part 2 Seconds To Forever [Extended Live Excursion] :: Review Read Part 3: Orbital Read Part 1: Departure Introduction echospace […]

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