Genre: Experimental Ambient Label: Abstand Moscow-born Andrey Guryanov has produced an album for the ages. He has taken recorded performances of the Soviet Union’s anthem, which changed…… Read more “Must Hear: Andrey Guryanov – Anthems”
Category: Electronic
Must See: Mission to the Sun – Sophia Oscillations
Sophia Oscillations is the second LP from Detroit duo Mission to the Sun. Christopher Samuels performs synthesizers, samples and rhythmic programming. He’s joined by vocalist Kirill Slavin.…… Read more “Must See: Mission to the Sun – Sophia Oscillations”
Discussions: Bana Haffar
Bana Haffar is a lifelong ex-patriot. Born in Saudi Arabia, she has lived in more countries than most people visit in a lifetime. Her music reflects that,…… Read more “Discussions: Bana Haffar”
Discussions: Richard Chartier
Richard Chartier produces extraordinary music and sound art under his own name, and as Pinkcourtesyphone. He and I talked about his latest drone recording stase hivernale, the…… Read more “Discussions: Richard Chartier”
Pursuit Grooves and Masahiro Takahashi in Toronto Apr. 12
Toronto-based Pursuit Grooves and Masahiro Takahashi are performing Apr. 12 as part of the Canadian Music Centre’s “innovative contemporary music” series. Pursuit Grooves is a solo artist…… Read more “Pursuit Grooves and Masahiro Takahashi in Toronto Apr. 12”
Must See: hundredmillionthousand – Eleven
Edmonton composer Noel Fanaeian produces music under the name hundredmillionthousand. In support of his latest album Attention Span, he has released a video for the track “Eleven”…… Read more “Must See: hundredmillionthousand – Eleven”
The Black Dog – Music For Dead Airports
The Black Dog will release a four-track EP in January entitled Music For Dead Airports. If that title sounds familiar, it’s because their 2010 album Music For…… Read more “The Black Dog – Music For Dead Airports”
Must See: Elskavon – Coastline
Elskavon has posted a video of a new track called “Coastline,” which will appear on his new album Origins Feb. 17. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SJ2fFrZ6zg0?controls=0 Minneapolis’ Chris Bartels has partnered…… Read more “Must See: Elskavon – Coastline”
Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute Due Out Dec. 2
David Sylvian, Alva Noto, The Cinematic Orchestra and Fennesz are among the artists featured on a double-album collection of Ryuichi Sakamoto reworks. A Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto:…… Read more “Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute Due Out Dec. 2”
New Nicolas Bougaïeff Album Due Nov. 11
A new album by Canadian Nicolas Bougaïeff has been scheduled for a Nov. 11 release by Mute. Begin Within is the Berlin-based artists’ first for the label…… Read more “New Nicolas Bougaïeff Album Due Nov. 11”