Toolâs Fear Inoculum is taking over the number one positions on digital charts as we speak. Thus, upsetting “the Taylor Swift army” around the globe. WTF? Well, this leaves us no choice but to weigh in.
Tag Archives: ambient
Low – Double Negative
If your looking for a commentary on human cruelty and terror, stop looking right now. Lowâs 12th album Double Negative is just what you need. Continue reading
Jon Hopkins – Singularity
Just wait for twilight to set in, walk into an open field, bring your media player and headphones. Now simply put on Singularity and look up to the sky.  Continue reading
Yo La Tengo – Thereâs a Riot Going On
I believe HAL 9000 would surely dream if Dr. Chandra played a copy of the latest Yo La Tengo. So much for this nerdy reference. Letâs have a dream of our own on Earth. Continue reading
Nils Frahm – All Melody
For one or other reason the music year almost always starts slow for me. The albums I find interesting mostly start releasing from early spring on. That does not mean there is nothing brought out at the moment that matches my standards. Luckily Nils Frahm released his seventh solo album, All Melody, last month and itâs full of signature compositions that serve as an excellent backdrop to those first grey weeks of the year.
Jameszoo â Fool
Earlier this year I briefly mentioned Jameszooâs naive, computer jazz record Fool but never got to opportunity to give it a proper review. Nicely enough youâre in luck today, so get ready for a treat. Continue reading
[Live Review] Modest Mouse, TivoliVredenburg Utrecht
In 2013 Modest Mouse disappointingly cancelled their entire European tour to continue working on their new album which we today know by the title of Strangers to Ourselves. The album did compensate for the band’s absence yet a live appearance to come along with that would truly make up for past events. During their current North-American promotional tour Modest Mouse also made room for a three week âmake up visitâ to Europe. Last friday it was the turn for the Dutch to re-embrace Brock et al in an overheated and Tour de France-minded Utrecht.
