In recent months I have seen the band The Moment of Nightfall mentioned frequently by folk who really know their stuff, none more so than Bay Area fog pop auteur Michael Ramos (Tony Jay/Flowertown). Imagine my delight then to learn of this collaboration between the two, a true match made in some kind of glacialContinue reading “The Moment of Nightfall and Tony Jay – Winter Dream”
Tag Archives: ambient
Dummy – Nullspace
I first discovered the kosmische noise-pop of LA quartet Dummy during plague year 2020, the far-reaching ambition of their DIY motorik explorations providing much needed focus during a time of frequently overwhelming stasis. Following two low-key EP releases, the fully formed arrival of their stunning 2021 debut Mandatory Enjoyment and a contribution to Sub Pop’sContinue reading “Dummy – Nullspace”
Poppy H – To The Dead, We Failed/Mother Give Bark Black Fire
The fearless experimental sounds of prolific UK artist/producer Poppy H transcend boundaries until they first become part of our landscape and eventually part of us. It’s not so much that you’re listening to his creations, more like you’re somehow amongst them. Hot on the heels of the recently released albums Grave Era and Confidence OfContinue reading “Poppy H – To The Dead, We Failed/Mother Give Bark Black Fire”
Avi C. Engel – Too Many Souls
Toronto based non-binary musician Avi C. Engel creates otherworldly after-hours folk dreamscapes, combining unfamiliar instrumentation with their indelibly rich vocals to spellbinding effect. Latest album Too Many Souls arrives in both tape (Cruel Nature Records) and CD (Somnimage) formats, and is a continuation of the artist’s truly unique vision. Across the albums seven tracks, theContinue reading “Avi C. Engel – Too Many Souls”
The best music… report 1
Flowertown – Half Yesterday (Mt.St.Mtn/Paisley Shirt Records) I was first introduced to the wonderful San Francisco indiepop scene by hearing The Reds, Pinks & Purples (Glenn Donaldson) back in 2020. From there I’ve fallen in love with the likes of Cindy, Tony Jay, April Magazine and countless others playing woozy lofi dreampop that is bothContinue reading “The best music… report 1”
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