James Krivchenia, The Big Thief drummer's second ambient album, ploughs the internet for an assured antidote to anxious and turbulent times that subverts the tropes of New Age. James Krivchenia’s second solo outing, A New Found Relaxation, continues and re-affirms the Big Thief drummer’s predilection for melding samples from the internet with field recordings and ambient … [Read more...] about James Krivchenia: A New Found Relaxation – Review
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Ben Lukas Boysen: Mirage – Review
Ben Lukas Boysen delivers a vivid, tactile and immersive long-player of impressive breadth and emotional substance. One of the unforeseen by-products of the current Covid-19 lockdown has been the slowing down of our daily rhythms and a greater appreciation of nature and smaller things we take for granted. Hand in hand with this deceleration has arisen the increasing need to … [Read more...] about Ben Lukas Boysen: Mirage – Review
XOROS: XOROS – Album Review
The debut release from XOROS sees the duo dive headfirst into circular sonic soundscapes that bend and fold amongst layered textures and impressive ideas. XOROS is the brainchild of duo Will Ward and Jack Wyllie who have joined together to produce an ambient and thoughtful exploration of sounds in their self-titled record. With their expanse of knowledge from previous work … [Read more...] about XOROS: XOROS – Album Review
Kennebec: Departure – Album Review
Kennebec creates a textured, feel-good record full of wonder in new album Departure, brought to life with subdued piano and subtle electronics. Kennebec, the brainchild of composer Eric Phillips, was formed through seeking a respite to the noise and clamour of New York City. To do this, Phillips moved out to the Pacific Northwest, found his solace and, with no plan in mind, … [Read more...] about Kennebec: Departure – Album Review