Category: Review

Recommendations to music releases I like. Each review features track descriptions of my favourite tracks. A download link can be found at the bottom of each posting.

Various Artists – [2018] Spirare

Massive electronica and acoustic compilation from acoustic ambient to noisy industrial. Sad it’s over.

Wed, 5th Aug 2020
Waterplea – [2011] Dream Catcher

Relaxing long-form electronica trip. A 40 minute journey between music and soundscapes.

Wed, 29th Jul 2020
Tuatha – [2019] Connecting Environments

Unusual ambient techno with atmospheric synths and laid back beats, akin to Delirium.

Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
Various Artists – [2018] Netlabel Day 2018: netlabel essentials 4

Annual anthology of selected delikatessen, ranging from July 2017 to 2018.

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Daizy – [2012] Aramat

Having reviewed another release by Daizy (The Daizy Factory) back in 2018, it’s time to return this Belgium electronica artist. Their songs are clearly structured, built up from simple layers, yet gain from repeated exposure.

Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Various Artists – [2020] Fusion Compilation 13

New age instrumental hip hop lounge easy listening compilation. Or something like that.

Wed, 24th Jun 2020
Artem Bemba – [2019] Harvest

What a calm, folky indie rock – from Ukraine. Almost cheesy in its country-esque lines.

Wed, 17th Jun 2020
Zapa – [2018] Triangle

Calm indie rock or folk, stirred up by guest musicians with uncommon instruments.

Wed, 10th Jun 2020
Various Artists – [2015] The End

Essential dark folk compilation. And a massive one with 48 splendid tracks.

Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
Ambient Field – [2005] Visions EP

Blade Runner like ambiance with space soundscapes as backdrop. Relaxing yet distant.

Wed, 27th May 2020
ALONE – [2017] Beautiful Universe

Essential space ambient music with cinematic ambitions.

Wed, 20th May 2020
In Vitro – [2008] Falso Self En Androides EP

Uncompromising hard-hit tech house. Melodic, yet noisy compositions.

Wed, 13th May 2020
Various Artists – [2015] Gold Medal

Music festival promo release by Mexican netlabel MYRDAL, spanning indie rock to indie pop.

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Aphilas – [2003] Instrumentally Ill EP

Instrumental hip-hop and easy listening from the olden days.

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
Vic – [2000] One Turn 5 (Vic Remix)

Early single release from one of the forerunners of the free music scene.

Wed, 15th Apr 2020