the moderns
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The Japanese call it San-ten ichi ichi. Translated literally, that’s three dot one one. It’s a little like America’s 9-11, a date so packed with emotion that those who lived it are bonded by the experience. March 11, 2011 was the day of The Great East Japan Earthquake, a 9.0-richter-scale undersea megathrust that produced a…
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Released: 2020 Label: laaps Genre: Contemporary A sparkling effort, combining electroacoustic production values with Burial street cred – I am in awe of this record. The Moderns
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Released: 2021 Label: Room40 Genre: Contemporary This does not make for an entirely inviting listen. Nor should it. What Samartzis and Ughetti have produced is a portrayal of life sheltered from a harsh environment. By combining the sounds of natural elements and the technology required to survive in such a place, the listener is presented with…
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Released: 2019 Label: The Helen Scarsdale Agency Genre: Contemporary The package features work by Alice Kemp, Fossil Aerosol Mining Project, Francisco Meirino, G*Park, Himukalt, Kleistwahr, Neutral, Pinkcourtesyphone, Relay For Death and She Spread Sorrow. Their work reflects everything we love about cassette culture – its DIY aesthetic, occasional lo-fi hiccups and moments of sheer beauty. The…
The Moderns 