Cloudspeakers

For a moment at the beginning of Live in Utrecht, just a fleeting moment, one can hear what sounds like the untreated sound of a solitary saxophone. Very quickly, a few conspicuous glitches hint at... Lees meer

Like the torso on its cover, the title track of Antony & The Johnsons’ new EP — a song that will also appear on the Swanlights full-length in October — is both curious and meager. It opens as if it... Lees meer

If you’ve ever stepped out when the mercury dips below 20º F, you might recall how the sting of the air makes the moment seem larger, more immediate; how the snow crunches differently, and the soun... Lees meer

With the unfurling nebulas and swoops, it’s easy to figure out how the tag “cosmic disco” got attached to the group of Norwegian producers that include Joachim Dyrdahl, a.k.a. diskJokke. Especially... Lees meer

What does it say about me, and the rest of the world, that the music of Cindytalk relaxes me? Whatever. It’s chilling me out. That’s what matters.I’ve had the privilege of going absolutely batshit ... Lees meer

Nthato James Monde Mokgata, a.k.a. Spoek (“Ghost”) Mathambo, has been around only slightly longer than his out-of-nowhere self-titled debut may suggest. ThoughThe Fader has been hyping him for a fe... Lees meer

If you’ve seen Sean Carey make music, chances are good that it’s been in his role as drummer and pianist in the live incarnation of Bon Iver. And given the role of extensive vocal harmonies in Bon ... Lees meer

We all had to figure that it was time for an upgrade to Buddha Machine technology. Originally invented as a way for Buddhists to keep prayer in their lives, it’s a simple MP3 player, with not a lot... Lees meer

It’s always harder to lead than follow when you’re a musician, and it’s borderline impossible to stay at the front of the pack. Ask everyone from Throbbing Gristle to R.E.M.: It’s extraordinary whe... Lees meer

Sistol was one of the first aliases used by Sasu Ripatti, better known as Vladislav Delay and Luomo. Ripatti records a lot, even by his genres’ standards, and theses alter egos make his discography... Lees meer