The downside for this enterprising self releaser is that there is such a spread of similar sounds out there already. Then again, Abdulla Rashim could […]
Reviews
The Caretaker :: An Empty Bliss This World (History Always Favours The Winners)
As a consequence of being not quite hauntological, not quite classical or ballroom, not quite identifiably anything, An Empty Bliss Beyond This World is such […]
Somnambulist & Secret Life :: Walhalla (Double review)
Somnambulist uses analogue sounds to produce dark scapes that are pulled deeper into a belly of angst through wrenching vocals. Secret Life offer an early […]
John Heckle :: Extrovert/Introvert (Tabernacle)
There can always be a bit of trepidation when it comes to young producers, a fear they might start throwing all sorts into the mix. […]
V/A :: The Definition Of Jak – The Definition Of Hope (Lux Rec)
The Definition of Jak – The Definition of Hope is a perfect introduction into the dark and sepulchral world of Jak, taking the listener by […]
Oppenheimer Analysis :: Science/Washington (Signals)
The depth and seriousness of the subject matter is playfully dealt with but with a dark and brooding side glance. The tracks are vintage synth […]
The Astroboy :: The Chromium Fence (PAD)
The finer details of the recordings shine through, with absolutely nothing lost in a mix, or hidden beyond obscurity. The retro science fiction inspired excursion […]
James Blake :: Round / Pan (Hemlock)
Gone are the endlessly repeating, soulful lyrics. Even the R&B samples of his earlier works are absent. Also, forget about the pulsing synth patterns or […]
Empusae & Shinkiro :: Organic.Aural.Ornaments (Ant-Zen)
Blending poly-rhythmic landscapes of spacious noise, clutter, and chaos around a plethora of calming ambient drones, Organic.Aural.Ornaments delivers a fog of sizzling bass and interspersed […]
Ian Boddy & Parallel Worlds :: Exit Strategy (DiN)
Humming engines percolate around a love of modular synths and organic overflows as a roughened analog pulse emerges. [Listen | Purchase] Two worlds collide on Exit […]
Laurent Pernice vs. Laurent Perrier :: Play Piano and Sounds (Sound On Probation)
An ambient illusion of industrial mainstay, featuring strict piano verse, electronic sampling and experimentation of pure sound. [Release page] Play Piano and Sounds fuses the […]
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