Kevin Press
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A few days ago, I learned the unthinkable, heartbreaking news that Matt Shoemaker has passed away. It hardly seems possible. Matt’s sound art is some of the most singular, carefully arranged, densely layered and hauntingly beautiful work one is likely to find in this realm. Most anyone who knows me has heard me talk at…
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When U.S. President Donald Trump won Wisconsin in the 2016 election, he did so by just 25,000 votes, an advantage of less than one per cent. What was most remarkable about the victory though wasn’t its margin. It was the fact that Trump was the first Republican candidate to win Wisconsin since Ronald Reagan’s re-election…
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Kevin Press
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Two extraordinary new releases landed on Friday from A New Wave of Jazz, both featuring the great guitarist Dirk Serries. One’s a studio recording; the other a double live album. Innocent as Virgin Wood features Martina Verhoeven and Serries, collaborating as a duo in a studio setting for the first time. Verhoeven performs on a…
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Often the decision whether or not to give an artist a try is which record label he or she has chosen to partner with. The best imprints are those that have an ear for talent and that consistently select titles that in one way or another fit together. Two-year-old 1631 Recordings in Sweden has quickly…
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Taylor Deupree was kind enough to add me to his 12k mailing list this week. This April release by Argentinian Federico Durand was part of my starter pack. It is Durand’s second LP for 12k. Last year’s well-received A Través Del Espejo showcased his minimalist approach to electronic music. On this recording, Durand set out…
