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Matthew Collings – A Requiem for Edward Snowden (Denovali)
The greatest fear that I have….. is that nothing will change.” -Edward Snowden A Requiem is usually written ‘for the repose of the soul or souls of one or more deceased persons’, but the term ‘has...
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Andy Stott – Too Many Voices (Modern Love)
Manchester based Andy Stott returns to the fertile Modern Love lands with his fourth full-length album (and 101st for the imprint’s catalog), titled Too Many Voices. Stott always pushed the boundaries...
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Roel Funcken – Calabi-Yau Manifold Mix
! I’ve got another special treat for you this Tuesday morning? Why? Because I love you, of course! Here’s a two-plus-hour journey into some of the most beautiful music you will hear (until next time,...
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On Digital Audio, Codecs, DACs and Bluetooth…
The other day, a co-worker, aware of my obsession with audiophile grade equipment, asked if I could recommend a good pair of portable headphones. He was considering the new Bose QuietComfort Wireless...
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Soundbytes : Poppy Nogood, CEEYS, Solo Andata and Celer
I may not be able to cover all of the music that lands on my desk, but I surely enjoy and love it all. Here’s a gorgeous selection for your Sunday listening, courtesy of Peter van Cooten, that has also...
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VIDEO PREMIERE : Bruno Bavota – Passengers
We are all passengers Bruno Bavota appeared on my radar back in 2013 with his third full length release, The Secret Of The Sea, out on Psychonavigation. We even got a chance to catch up in this...
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Second Woman – Second Woman (Spectrum Spools)
When Joshua Eustis of the beloved Telefon Tel Aviv reached out and told me that he’s partnering with Turk Dietrich of Belong on a brand new project, I was immediately excited about this collaboration....
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Interview with Second Woman
[Editor’s Note: Second Woman are Joshua Eustis and Turk Dietrich] Hey Josh, where are you these days and what have you been up to lately? Josh: I’m installing new hard drives in my computer, which...
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Plaid – The Digging Remedy (Warp)
I’ve been observing some of my friends’ listening habits and their music consumption trends. Some just seemingly follow paths in no particular direction; some use music to counteract their moods (when...
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Orangewarrior – Chiaroscuro: A Chill & Bass Mix
Orangewarrior is back with his signature selection and intricate mixing for a delicious hour of chill & bass. It’s been a while since he shared his wares with us, nearly five years I think, when...
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In the studio with Ben Lukas Boysen
Lets start at the very beginning. Can you tell us how you got involved in composing, and what was your very first piece of gear? That was quite early in my life. As music and art enthusiasts my...
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Dag Rosenqvist – elephant (Dronarivm)
This is a true story. It is early morning. I put on my headphones, press play, and set off on my daily commute. The music slowly fades in, trickling down my ear canal, with soft fuzz, stretchy drones,...
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Ocoeur – Reversed (n5MD)
Bruges based Franck Zaragoza, recording under his Ocoeur alias (phonetically from “au cœur” = “to the heart”), keeps popping up on my radar, and in turn on these pages, first appearing on n5MD with...
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offthesky – silent went the sea (Eilean)
Originally from Kentucky and currently based in Denver, Jason Corder has made an indelible mark in the realm of electroacoustic and experimental ambient music under a variety of monikers with the best...
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Stefano Guzzetti – Leaf (P*Dis / Home Normal / Stella)
Sometimes modern classical music is difficult to write about. Take away the descriptions of the closely mic’d piano, the elemental background of the violins, the pensive pace and melancholy mood, and...
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VA – Eleven into Fifteen (130701)
Compilations are both, fun and difficult to cover. Often presenting a particular musical genre, a unifying theme, or as a label showcase, a compilation offers the listener an opportunity to sample the...
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Dave Howell – 130701 Label Showcase / 24 tracks for HC
This mix was put together by Dave Howell, who heads up FatCat’s pioneering 130701 imprint (which has been a home to Ian Willam Craig, Max Richter, Hauschka, Dustin O’Halloran, Johann Johannsson, set...
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Desolate Horizons / Endless Melancholy – Deep As The Dark Blue Sea (Hidden...
I’ve had more than a few stressful moments in the last couple of weeks. Nothing too serious, mind you, mostly work related arguments, pointless conversations and imaginary nonsense – things that I’ll...
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Sound Bytes : Gabriela Parra, Marco Caricola, Luke Howard and Fabrizio Paterlini
Gabriela Parra Suite of Dreams It seems that 1631 Recordings is swooping in on solo piano music these days, and in the process introducing us to some newly discovered artists along the way. Enter...
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Lorn – Vessel (Wednesday Sound)
Marcos Ortega showed up on my radar some time in 2010, when he first appeared on Brainfeeder with his Nothing Else debut. Subsequently, as Ninja Tune acquired the label, he moved up in the ranks of...
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