A soul-stirring sonic brew of contrasts. Tranquil and dreamy, but also disturbing and eerie. Definitely one of the most eccentric releases of the year. Justin […]
Tag: Experimental
Dao De Noize & Naoki Ishida :: Split Series #1 (Zero Kei)
Like Indian ragas, the pieces seem composed and arranged to be played at specific times of day, following the sun across the sky. A new […]
Valanx :: Ejecta (diametric.)
This is cerebral, cinematic and, at points, outright scary music. Disturbing and unsettling soundscapes from the catacombs of Valanx. Arne Weinberg’s Valanx is an insular […]
Nonima & Dissolved :: Macro Flinching (Section 27)
Where Nonima takes a more mechanized trajectory, Dissolved revolves around cyclic melodic loops and contagious percussive grittiness. Both combine forces seamlessly between each track as […]
SPARKLE IN GREY :: In search of unfamiliar sounds
A sort of introduction to Sparkle in Grey’s unique and hybrid-like musical universe, bringing to the fore a better appreciation about compositional motives as well […]
Wall to Wall Carpeting :: Pilliad Echons (Orila)
This is the persona of Pilliad Echons, juxtaposing the rough and the smooth in drawn-out sequences like night overlapping into day. Opening far away on […]
Piano Interrupted :: The Unified Field (Denovali)
There’s enough space and clarity to feel the notes, the gentle yet powerful hits on the keyboard, the groove, hues and textures of the bass, […]
Return of the Dragon :: Dragon’s Eye Recordings Relaunch
News of the return of the Dragon… Dragon’s Eye, that is—a label whose roster’s diverse esoteric projects were, as seen here and here, very much […]