Interview by Shannon Lawlor Alec Koone, aka Balam Acab is an American-born experimental electronic artist and producer now situated in Dubai. While studying Ithaca College in New York during 2009, Koone began experimenting musically with ambient textures within the electronic and post-rock realms – eventually dropping out to pursue a
ambient / Balam Acab / Dubai / electronica / experimental / Interview / Orchid Tapes / Pennsylvania / Post-Rock / Tri Angle / USA
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Hidden Orchestra is the solo studio project of multi-instrumentalist and composer Joe Acheson, currently based in Brighton, UK. Hidden Orchestra’s live performances have featured an array of rotating musicians since the project’s formation in Edinburgh, Scotland. In a live setting, Acheson is usually joined on stage
ambient / Barcelona / Brighton / Classical / electronica / experimental / Hidden Orchestra / Jazz / Joe Acheson / Post-Rock / Scotland / Tru Thoughts / United Kingdom
We figured this is a nice way to get you into the ambient Christmas spirit, with a peaceful new mix from German experimental producer Nils Frahm. Simply entitled ‘Nils Frahm Xmas Mix 2016,’ it features tracks by Beethoven, Marlene Dietrich and Billie Holiday. Throw it on, kick back and let
By Mo Hafeez Portico Quartet, even for those with their ears to the ground of the jazz scene, will not be a familiar household name to most – this is despite them holding a Mercury Prize nomination for their debut effort Knee-Deep in the North Sea. Jazz, electronica and ambient
The relation of sound and architecture has been a recurring theme across the centuries. The earliest examples of sound design stem from the interaction of human voice and various architectural spaces used for worship and ritual. It is these sonic reflections on ritual that are at the root of the
Consisting of musicians and friends Hanna Fideli Fritzell (lead vocals, guitar), William Lindberg (bass guitar, vocals), Ida Säfström (vocals, violin, harmonica), Jonathan Vester (lead guitar) & Karl Geisler (drums, percussion), Villa Rivercat are an indie-folk band formed in the deep forests of Dalarna, Sweden during the beginning of 2015. Mainly
ambient / experimental / Folk & Singer-Songwriter / Interview / Psych-Folk / Rock / Stockholm / Sweden / Villa Rivercat
The artist pleads to the president to release the Wikileaks whistle-blower before Donald Trump takes office. With her latest video “Obama,” Anohni has implored the exiting president to free Chelsea Manning, who is currently in prison for revealing state secrets, before Donald Trump begins his presidential term. Condemned under Obama’s
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Paul Ritch is a Parisian producer and DJ who has since 2006 been a prominent gear in the machine of techno and electronica. Ritch’s minimalistic approach to crafting deep, thought provoking electronic music is the key to his essence; yet the atmosphere he bestows is a
ambient / electronica / France / IDM / Interview / Kaczmarek / MCZMRK / Paris / Paul Ritch / Quartz Music / Techno
The first release features a 46-minute epic from Swedish artist Liturgiske Owäsendet. Ambient Lobster Theremin has launched a new sub-label focusing on “drone and experimental electronics” called Lobster Sleep Sequence. It is the latest addition to the London-based label, which is also home to subsidiaries Distant Hawaii and Mörk. It’s
Anthony Child, better known as Surgeon and producer Daniel Bean have come together in a collaborative project titled The Transcendence Orchestra. The duo have recorded their debut collaborative output. Recorded in just 24 hours, the album entitled Modern Methods For Ancient Rituals will be released on Editions Mego on December
