Whereas Algebra Suicide employed drum machines to create a laconic monologue, Los Microwaves used electronic equipment to drive experimentation. Two disparate LPs exploring different avenues […]
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4PLAY :: Multi-review for Aquarelle, Ekin Fil, Secret Pyramid, John Davis (Students of Decay)
Below are considered and passing thoughts on four submissions from Alex Cobb‘s ever-diligent Students of Decay (previously on igloomag here and here). Two recent: an update […]
Dekode :: Dying Star EP (Pripyat)
Dekode sheds metallic electronics in a brisk apocalyptic envelope filled with scorched and maximized alien manifestations. Dekode (aka Darko Kolar) and Croatia-based Pripyat are on a […]
V/A :: Iugeri Sonus III (Acre)
2013 feels like a year richer than any other in terms of incredible new music—the constant supply of fine ear fodder continues to astound and […]
Grzegorz Bojanek :: Constraints (Etalabel)
A powerful and deeply emotionally charged album that gives a large part to semi-improvised minimalist-wandering like patterns for acoustic strings, rumbling bass lines beautifully sustained […]
V/A :: Various II (030303)
The Dutch label is returning to where it began, returning to the format of double LP compilation to bring together some old school, and brand […]
Ikonika :: Aerotropolis (Hyperdub)
Whilst she’s undoubtedly progressed you can still hear that in her production—a slight sense of raw talent let loose on the machines—not unlike the early […]
Luthor :: Minor EP (Crackling Claps)
A welcomed snippet of expansive bass lines that break apart, slip away and all come back together into a cohesive unit of dub strained inflections, […]
Marsen Jules Trio :: Présence Acousmatique (oktaf)
A highly atmospheric and enchanting ambient, electro-acoustic brew, soaked in delicate moody drifts of modern jazz and contemporary classical elegance. Dark at times, but not […]
V/A :: Bass Agenda Vol.1: The Fight Against The Mundane (Bass Agenda)
Bass Agenda Vol 1: The Fight Against the Mundane is a special release featuring the vast majority of the artists that took part in Bass […]
Delete :: Neva EP (Mindtrick)
Mysterious Russian producer Delete operates in one of the many branches of the step scene with a particular brand of past garage. It’s strange how musical genres ebb […]
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