Through it all, n5MD‘s music has retained essential qualities that keep its roster in heavy rotation and every new release worthy of attention: massively talented […]
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Igloo Magazine :: Best of 2020
“In the midst of a global pandemic that has dominated 2020—roaming across a cinematic soundscape in flux, and surveying darker, perhaps stranger chasms—(artists) draw inspiration […]
Vcam :: Arconide (n5MD)
There is excellent sonic craftsmanship and an intuitive sense of melody to be found in every track, making this album really a must-listen. Sonic craftsmanship […]
Near The Parenthesis :: Intervals (n5MD)
The solo project of California-based Tim Arndt, Near the Parenthesis returns after a four year hiatus to bring eight piano-based compositions that walk a delicate […]
bvdub :: Wrath & Apathy (n5MD)
Despite a year of near-constant despair, rage, and uncertainty, the inimitable bvdub, aka Brock Van Wey, delivers a sonic artwork of profound beauty. A marvelous […]
V/A :: Twenty Years Away (n5MD) — 20th Anniversary release
Oakland based electronic music label n5MD to release a charity compilation for their twentieth anniversary to benefit the Cystinosis Research Foundation. Commemorating n5MD’s 20th Anniversary […]
Elsewhereness revisited #18 music for distancing
Elsewhereness revisited is an occasional feature documenting the drift at the margins: ambient gasbagging and blurb blah, ’tube-d, ’cloud-ed ’n’ ’camp-ed up, along with new companion mix, Elsewhereness revisited […]
Arovane :: Gestalt (Puremagnetik)
Seemingly minimal, and simplistic on the surface, discerning ears will find concisely executed complexity, thoughtful arrangements, and detail-oriented sound sculpting within the music. Each song […]
Daniel McCagh :: Altered States (n5MD)
There are unseen depths here. A record to take in slowly, one listening at a time—but beautiful and rewarding. Wide spaces and unseen depths Even […]