Willebrant – Coastal___

Karl Willebrant released an EP’s worth of meditative music that would be appealing to fans of groups like Embryo and Popol Vuh.  The tunes are gentle, a bit on the kosmische side, and well-balanced in terms of its sonic character.  This is a rather fine little release.

Various Artists – Was Ist Das?: Ballads Of Seduction, Fertility And Ritual Slaughter

This is a rather novel concept.  The compilation featured here, courtesy of Was Ist Das?, is, as the Guardian states, “… a fittingly weird 50th anniversary tribute to The Wicker Man’s startling soundtrack. Magpahi’s synth-drizzled Maypole, Dean McPhee’s Sunset and Meg Baird’s Willow’s Song are particularly gorgeous.”  Each track stands Continue Reading

Various Artists – Touch: Isolation

Touch Records introduced many experimental and post-industrial music fans to some of the most crucial artists of the past 40 years or so.  This compilation originally came as 28 single tracks which were available via subscription only, but since that option was shut down, the label thankfully compiled these tracks Continue Reading