From the release’s Bandcamp site: “When Peter “Sleazy” Christopherson passed away in 2010, he left behind several projects in different stages of completion. Apart from what was later released as X-TG’s “Desertshore” and the previous Infinite Fog re-release of “Amulet” by The Threshold HouseBoys Choir, a further seven tracks were Continue Reading
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Departure Street – If silence was the passenger
Our old friend Allan J. Kimmel, recording as Departure Street, brings us a new album informed by psychedelic music, ambient, and folk. A relaxing listen. Kalamine Records continues to impress with their releases.
Escaped Trees – A several tracks to aid in somnambul hospitalization
I have no information about Escaped Trees for this album, but because it was released by the venerable Norwegian label Petroglyph Music, I thought it prudent to give the record a listen, and I was pleasantly surprised. The music has an old-school electronic/Berlin School feel.
Sokar in collaboration with Harpani Solinga (Гарпани Солинга) – Another Arctic
Sokar is from Ukraine and produces hip-hop music with a strong ethnic flavor. You’d be forgiven for forgetting this is actually a hip-hop album unless you were focusing solely on the beat. This is quite good!
Белолуна (White Moon) – Песнь печали и радости
A pleasant surprise from Russia! Белолуна (White Moon) is a duo that produces electronic music tinged with folk elements (and God knows Russia has so many of those) along with motifs from local fairy tales. It’s unique music, sounding refreshingly modern but keeping its head swiveled towards the past. Recommended. Continue Reading
Jeff Gburek (Mental Health Food Store) – Irama II (Gitana)
Jeff Gburek’s latest single sees him returning to a more hallucinogenic, pulsating style of music. This track gave my speakers the workout they’ve been longing for for a while now. Excellent.
Throbbing Gristle: The Pioneers of Industrial Music
I will be busy today, so I leave you with a short documentary on the founders of Industrial music, Throbbing Gristle.
Various Artists – The Abkhaz Of Caucasus
From the Shango Records Bandcamp site: “Waking up in the middle of the night, feeling the gentle touch of moss on your bare skin and overwhelmed by the eery yet calming atmosphere of unknown surroundings and civilizations. This is a location no one ever goes to, only exceptional people, a Continue Reading
| MA | – Lilium
Our friends at TAOASIS offer us a new release today – Lilium by ambient composer | MA |. This is not music, per se, but a series of cascading ambient drones to envelop you. Headphone music, surely.
Z aka Bernard Szajner – Visions of Dune
A few days ago, the great electronic music composer Bernard Szajner, who performed and recorded as Z, passed away. This is one of his most important works. We keep losing so many good musicians, and this is yet another painful loss.