| Giuseppe Ielasi - Aix LP | ||
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"Aix" is the latest work from Italian artist Giuseppe Ielasi and the follow-up to 2007's "August" on 12K. Ielasi relied heavily on numerous short samples and combining them in ways that fell into his groove; some found from others' recordings and many more recorded during the past year. We hear fragments of percussive (acoustic) objects, drums, piano, trumpet, guitar, and, of course, synthetic textures. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out now |
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| Tomas Dvorak - Machinarium Soundtrack LP | ||
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"Tomas Dvorak's (Floex) soundtrack to Machinarium adventure game by Amanita Design is gorgeous set of compositions ranging from ambient to electro-acoustic and classical music which is wonderful beyond compare. The beauty of greatly orchestrated subtle pieces makes you to sit back and listen in for hours and shifts you into a higher levels of cognition. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out-of-print |
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| Waawe - Killing highway DL | ||
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"After long years of seeking for the appropriate medium for this recording, Waawe's demo tape "Killing Highway" is now available as a free digital download at last. Originally released as a split tape with another Tabor-based band Woodootoys on Free Dimension Records in 1998, this seminal recording paved the path of Minority Records in 2000 year onwards! | details | reviews | MP3 samples | |
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| L'ocelle Mare - L'ocelle Mare LP | ||
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L'Ocelle Mare is the solo project from Thomas Bonvalet, guitarist from Cheval de Frise who almost approaches the guitar in the same manner Cecil Taylor did the piano. While playing his classical acoustic guitar, he taps his feet feverishly and purposely, along with his compositions. His techniques are all quite unconventional, yet positively original. Comes in a very limited edition. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out-of-print |
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| Polvere - Polvere 7"EP | ||
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Three new Polvere's decompositions weaving together a beautiful tapestry of acoustic based songs with minimal instrumentation, combining drone music along with sounds of 78 RPM Hebrew records, harmonium, ukulele, mahai metak, field recordings and electronics. A gentle, lovely reminiscence of the late John Fahey! | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out soon |
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| Tape - Milieu plus 2LP | ||
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Tape is a trio from Stockholm, building their music from a whole array of acoustic instruments, computer and field recordings. Their first CD "Opera" got excellent reviews in international press and was compared to artists such as Talk Talk, Gastr del Sol, Fennesz, John Fahey and Faust. "Milieu Plus" is peaceful, slightly melancholic, impressionistic without sounding tentative. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | |
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| Polvere - Polvere 10"LP | ||
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Xabier Iriondo, known for his previous works with Paolo Cantú in A Short Apnea as well as Uncode Duello projects, teamed up this time with Mattia Coletti to form Polvere, an indeed thrilling electro-acoustic project, in order to meet and mix opposite attitudes in music, searching for a personal musical way. Surely one of the best and the most entertaining releases in the catalogue yet! | details | reviews | MP3 samples | |
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| Gastr Del Sol - Twenty songs less 7"EP | ||
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Gastr del Sol was one of the most critically acclaimed experimental groups of the last decade founded by David Grubbs [Bastro, The Red Krayola], converting conventional rock music into intricate and sophisticated tone patterns. Likewise, Jim O'Rourke [Brise Glace, Sonic Youth], Bundy K. Brown [Tortoise] and John McEntire [Bastro, Tortoise] were involved in this luxurious recording. | details | reviews | |
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| The Tall Ships - Paint lines on your glasses look up at the stars and play them as notes CD / DL | ||
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The Tall Ships' compositions tend toward linear movement, relating to the simplicity of Codeine, while the more complex moments articulate a breath comparable to Blonde Redhead or Rodan. The Tall Ships features Steve Kuhn, formerly of two outstanding bands Glendale and Cole. Moreover, Darren Zentek [Kerosene 454, Channels] is featured in several tracks on drums. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | |
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| Cheval De Frise - La lame du Mat 10"LP | ||
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This French duo creates detailed and moody aural landscapes, where sweeping melodies and swirling dynamics blend dramatically. They spread their songs out like a lavish feast, inviting the listener to dine on a wide array of lush textures and expansive soundscapes. Vive Cheval de Frise! For fans of Gastr del Sol, Hella, and Don Caballero. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out-of-print |
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| OTK - Sona a kuva CD | ||
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"Sona a kuva" shocks pleasantly with perfect sound [also co-produced by J.P.Muchow of Ecstacy of St. Theresa and Kip Beelman known for his works with Juno, Unwound] and confirms a cult position of OTK in domestic indie scene. "Sona a kuva" brings music that is new and surprising with every playing through and shifts an ordinary listening to adventurous, discovery expedition. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out-of-print |
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| Michael Nace - The voyage out CD / DL | ||
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Well-crafted songs from a postmath, postrock perspective. There are some well-orchestrated pieces within this CD that make it very beautiful. Nace takes his experiences from Drill For Absentee, with help from folks also from DFA, New Wet Kojak, and Shudder To Think, and puts out a grade "A" product that is relaxing and refreshing. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | |
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| Gnu - Milimetry ticha CD/LP | ||
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As overall songwriting goes, the group is as far from accented emo as it's possible to get -- they have far more in common, sonically speaking, with groups like the Young Gods, Killing Joke and Joy Division. Bands like Girls Against Boys, Cop Shoot Cop, Helmet and Shellac come to mind. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out-of-print |
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| Point - Aquila bert CD/LP | ||
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Due to combined past diverse elements, Point has found itself on a similar path as groundbreaking bands from 4AD and Dischord. Though inspired by 90's sounds Point is not engaging on a sentimental journey but rather cutting a new swath with an extraordinary balance between English fragility and American intensity. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out-of-print |
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| C - Dep CDEP / DL | ||
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Sounding like Paul Newman and Dianogah, you can't really fault what C are doing. This is a good little record, and definitely something you should give a chance if you're into the whole post-hardcore instrumental style. According to Splendid Magazine C could just as easily have been a Jade Tree or Thrill Jockey band. | details | reviews | MP3 samples | out-of-print |
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| Waawe - Timestorm was the signal CD / DL | ||
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Bridging the gap between Sonic Youth, Spiritualized, Warser Gate, Can and Mother Goose. Could you think of anything that represents a postmodern mix at the end of the millenium better than a peaceful, romantic heartache mixed with hard electronic guitar riffs, secret codes vs. nature and symbiotically being predatorily honest? | details | reviews | MP3 samples | |
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