by Phil Hawkins | Nov 30, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
“A Superbloom is this strange moment where brilliant fauna spring forth unexpectedly and bring forth such an array of colors, it almost feels alien in origin,” Garrett notes. “It only lasts for a couple of weeks before it’s gone. While we were recording,...
by Nathaniel Fitzgerald | Jun 16, 2023 | Album Reviews
The first time I heard Agaetis Byrjun was one of the most consequential listening experiences of my life. The bellows of bowed guitar, patient tempos, orchestral flourishes, and Jonsi’s unmistakable voice created a sonic atmosphere that came from a different...
by Nathaniel Fitzgerald | May 31, 2023 | Album Reviews
Considering all the dark, weird, noisy music that comes out on the Flenser, you might not expect Orbweaving to be part of their catalog. It fits in their usual MO, to be sure, but this collaboration between shoegaze retroist Vyva Melinkolya and “Heaven...
by Nathaniel Fitzgerald | May 25, 2023 | Premieres
We are pleased to premiere the new video for Quiet Signals’ gorgeous instrumental track “Lost in Dreams.” The video is a simple live performance from the duo’s performance at Vagabond Studios in February. Whereas the studio version, recorded...
by Phil Hawkins | Apr 16, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
It’s interesting how an album can connect with you on any level and carry such a vital impact. Especially, when it is a very personal connection. Heavener, the latest release from Invent Animate carries themes of death, delayed grief and relationship breakdowns,...