After covering several hundred releases in 2022, many notables—including links to their respective Igloo reviews or release pages—are cataloged here. As usual, there are no winners or runners-up as the lists are alphabetized by artist and selected tracks are featured on our Soundcloud playlist.
Tag: Inkipak
V/A :: Found Sound 3 (Touched Music)
For the slew of strong releases that come our way from Touched left, right, and center, it’s easy to forget that the label has its roots in the compilation and that it’s something they’re incredibly good at.
V/A :: The Sonic Landscapes Mission (EC Underground — Roel Funcken “Steve Brown” video premiere
Steve Brown devoted a great deal of time and energy to fostering a sense of community. The Sonic Landscapes Mission represents 53 sound expeditions celebrating his love for electronic music…
Pleasurefields :: Shelter (Touched Music / Pleasure Wax)
Pleasurefields’ mix of acoustic instrumentation, electronic lushness and really accomplished vocals combine into a sublime cocktail.
Inkipak :: dot (Touched Music)
Overall this is another well-rounded release from Inkipak who appears to be going from strength to strength recently.
Inkipak :: Slightly Salted (Pingdiscs)
Hat’s off, as whilst many artists find the ghosts within the machines, it is a rare few that can truly bring out the humanity in the machines.
Inkipak :: Inkipak (Mighty Force)
Very intelligent IDM, with lush synths underpinned by the warmest of basslines that allows the music to develop with ease and perfection.
Min-Y-Llan :: Involatile (Min-Y-Llan Music)
The overall mood encompasses happiness, freedom, love, loss, friendliness, compassion and collaboration.