Liquid Portraits is the first real masterpiece from Italian producer, jazz drummer, finger drummer/sampler wizard and composer Cristiano Crisci aka Clap! Clap! The signature Clap! Clap! sound- intricate electronic music with a variety of world rhythms and intriguing samples- is perfected and elevated by an entirely […]
Sarah Louise is an extremely accomplished folk musician, recognized as a prodigious finger style acoustic guitarist and known for her delicate work with electronics and tape loops that recalls Pan American as much as Fahey. A lot of her work is very traditional but I find […]
This is an album of timeless traditional folk music interpreted at the highest level and with the utmost respect. Any fan of experimental music, slowcore, folk traditions (Irish or otherwise) or angular guitar music ala Branca, Quine etc will enjoy this immensely. I was in love […]
Absolutely stunning work here from Ian Lynch, founding member of Irish experimental folk group Lankum. Inspired by various abandoned and “rediscovered” spaces throughout Dublin, these tracks are somber and occasionally harrowing, but for the patient listener, they resolve into utterly transcendent beauty, uplifting the soul and […]
This 23 track record took a decade to cook and was recorded and played live across ten countries, so I’ll keep it’s archive entry brief because you’ve got some long listening to do. Congotronics International is an absurd supergroup composed of nearly twenty musicians assembled for […]
Two excellent and immersive works from the Brazilian songwriter. No Reinon Dos Afetos is translated as “in the realm of affections” and these records sound like they’ve come from a amorous dream. Recorded over 7ish years with old friend and fellow Alagoas musician Batata Boy they […]
This is an intricate and uplifting album of psych pop that sparkles and bubbles with electroacoustic detail- laid out on top of stellar songwriting. It’s the UK groups first record since 2016 and their fifth for the inimitable Drag City Records, so there’s the first good […]
Fifth album by this japanese folk artist, approaching the experimental sound of the first couple of records without being too unapproachable, perfect mix of “out there” soundscapes and generally vibey moments, with a pleasing nocturnal vibe.
I didnt expect this to be so insanely psychedelic and trance inducing when I started it. They almost sufficiently describe themselves as “traditional Norwegian microtonal electronic dance music” or “proper acid folk.” You really just have to listen to it. Custom microtonal instruments, jaw harps, and […]
A modern classic! Don’t think “it’s just a folktronica record.” This is way groovier and more interesting than many of it’s contemporaries. They’re loop based compositions for (increadible) voice and a great variety of instruments built firmly upon both good songs and an amazing palate of […]