On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Texas-founded, experimental ambient duo STARS OF THE LID joined New York City’s boundary-crossing Wordless Music Orchestra for a collaborative concert of intricate, drone-heavy minimalism. The concert took place at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and featured an opening set by electronic musician JUSTIN WALTER.
Head to the 39 minute mark to hear Stars of the Lid’s portion of the show.
Japanese Label Nature Bliss has posted a few tracks from forthcoming relases on its Bandcamp page, including new works from Opitope and Alejandro Franov. Listen to some samples below:
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The Echelon Effect has announced a new project with Aaron Gilbert, entitled Random Forest. The duo has recorded an EP, which is available over at bandcamp. Continue reading
65daysofstatic’s latest mailing announces a host of new tour dates across Europe. See below for details. Continue reading
Evan Marc Bartholomew has created a kickstarter to help release his upcoming album, Spacehop Chronicles Vol. 1. Self-described as “a journey of cosmic funk, futuristic bass & hyperdimensionalmelodies,” the project is already funded as of this writing, but 167 of the vinyl preorders still remain (limited edition of 300). Grab it while you can @kickstarter.
Jordan Volz of The Silent Ballet has concluded his annual list of the year’s best tracks. Check it out in full @ The Silent Ballet.
Jordan Volz of The Silent Ballet has concluded his annual list of the year’s best albums. Check it out in full @ The Silent Ballet.
Hammock is giving away a bunch of music from its back catalog for “pay-what-you-want” on Bandcamp. For those that are unfamiliar with the duo’s body of work, this is a great first step into the prismatic world Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson create.