The real gold of this EP is the complex fast rhythms and thick morphing textures that abound over the sparser background canvas. A concept EP! […]
Tag: Electronics
Algebra Suicide / Los Microwaves :: Double review (Dark Entries)
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 […]
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 […]