January is bleak enough, without its soundtrack oozing from the mind of Dominick Fernow, the prolific New Yorker behind some of the most arresting productions of the last two decades – from dark, ritualistic ambience […]
Throwing darts in lovers’ eyes: David Bowie in 20 songs
The last time I checked there were 50-odd David Bowie compilations, and they’re piling up at an even greater rate since his death. But even as record companies pick at his bones releasing 200 quid […]
Boomelant – TARŁO: An EP made from porn sounds that’s actually quite SFW
I found this electronic curio while stuck in a Bandcamp wormhole, digging around “field recordings” tags, trying to find some Chris Watson-type nature recordings to help me sleep. But instead of the ambient sounds of […]
Planet Earth is blue: Dublin Bowie Fest returns
Now that it’s been three years since David Bowie’s death, festivals and tributes have become more of a celebration rather than the genuine loss felt in the direct aftermath. Like the passing of Prince a […]
‘Art is one of the vital things that makes us human’: Interview with Tony Wright (VerseChorusVerse)
The gift wrapping has been scrunched up into the recycling bin, the Christmas tree is hanging around like a hungover mate at a rollover party and you’re allergic scrolling through inspirational quotes and pictures of […]
Hibernate with Elizabeth Veldon’s 16-hour minimal drone piece, A Night In Winter
Elizabeth Veldon is a sound artist who works in “long form drone, minimalism and improvisation” according to her Bandcamp bio – and she’s taking the long form aspect to new levels in her latest project. […]
Get in there a day early – Open Ear jumps the gun on NYE
With much of the summer taken up by blockbuster festivals that simply hoover up all the biggest buzz bands to sell tickets, or a big race to the middle of road, Open Ear is a […]
