Hotel Neon * Sven Laux / + Daniela Orvin
Hotel Neon creates Vanishing Forms *** Sven Laux and Daniela Orvin became friends working on The Writings *** plus: Sven Laux’ solo album ODD.
Joseph Branciforte & Theo Bleckmann * Ann
A fascinating mix of voice and electro-acoustics by Joseph Branciforte & Theo Bleckmann *** Ann’s Certain Colors is a collection of deliberate mistakes (but does not sound like that).
John Luther Adams * Stavros Gasparatos
John Luther Adams’ ‘Become Desert’: “Close your eyes and listen to the singing of the light.” *** Stavros Gasparatos explores the range of emotions of losing control, without any repercussions.
Offthesky * R Beny
Surprising and hardly classifiable release by Jason ‘Offthesky’ Corder plus acoustic ensemble *** R Beny demonstrates what the opposite of decay sounds like.
Richard Norris * Jens Pauly * Innesti
Time to relax with albums from Richard Norris, Jens Pauly and Innesti.
Robert Lippok / Kaan Bulak * Alexandra Spence
A live improvised concert by Robert Lippok and ‘electroacoustic pianist’ Kaan Bulak
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Alexandra Spence studied the sonic textures of Europe (and beyond).
Zachary Paul * Jane Antonia Cornish * Rune Clausen
Zachary Paul showcases the textural range of the violin *** Jane Antonia Cornish is a must-listen for all lovers of modern-classical music *** Rune Clausen explores the mysteries of the Norwegian forests
Craig Leon * Slagmann
Craig Leon further explores the music of the Nommos * Slagmann is a cross-pollination between ritualistic percussion (by Slagwerk Den Haag) and electronics by Talismann.
Angelina Yershova * Keru Not Ever
Angelina Yershova stresses the importance of the protection of our planet’s ecosystem on her stunning new album CosmoTengri *** Keru Not Ever‘s album is as disruptive as the name suggests
Mariska Baars/Rutger Zuydervelt * Celer
Mariska Baars and Rutger Zuydervelt create a fractal bubblebath *** Celer manages to relax at 303 km/hr.
Toby Marks/Andrew Heath * Bill Seaman
Travelling to al corners of Britain (and all four elements) with Andrew Heath and Toby Marks *** Exploring the Topology of Blue with Bill Seaman.
扎克 * Dawn Chorus and the Infallible Sea * Music for Sleep * Luna Monk
Two self-titled ‘classic ambient’ releases on the Past Inside The Present label (扎克and Dawn Chorus And The Infallible Sea) as well as another two on Shimmering Moods (Music For Sleep and Luna Monk).
Michael Begg * Marcus Fischer/Burke Jam
Michael Begg and Marcus Fischer & Burke Jam each explore “Vanitas” (a symbolic work of art showing the transience of life, the futility of pleasure, and the certainty of death, often contrasting symbols of wealth and symbols of ephemerality and death) in their own way.
Dave Wesley * Dr.Nojoke
Dave Wesley breaks through the fourth wall with cinematic references in atypical dub-techno… while Dr.Nojoke also explores unbeaten tracks (with his bass guitar).
Arovane/Hatami * Hatami/Martin/Attanasio
Porya Hatami and friends: Arovane, Aaron Martin and Roberto Attanasio. Quality contemplative releases from Karl Records and Dronarivm.
Stijn Hüwels (& Friends)
Three albums by Stijn Hüwels released (almost) simultaneously: his solo album that got the inspiration from samples and fragments of various friends, and collaborations with Tomoyoshi Date and Norihito Suda.