Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Opus: A Poignant Farewell at Venice Film Festival
#ryuichisakamoto #vinyl #indiemusic Late in 2022, amidst the shadows of terminal cancer, the legendary Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto took to a Tokyo studio. Over nine days, the maestro performed 20 cherished compositions from his illustrious career, accompanied solely by his piano. This intimate and raw performance, preserved through the lens of his son
Studio Sound at MoMA: A Deep Dive into Sound Art with Ciani and Davachi
#suzanneciani #vinyl #indiemusic In September 2023, MoMA opens its doors to sound aficionados, granting a sonorous escape into the intricate realms of electronic music. Through Studio Sound, a pioneering performance series, MoMA embraces the artistry where sound and visual art merge, and pioneers of this realm take center stage. This year, the sounds of two
James Blake’s Ethereal Dance: A Dive into ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’
#jamesblake #vinyl #indiemusic Amidst the bustling landscape of electronic music, James Blake emerges once more as a masterful juxtaposition of human emotion and mechanized sound. His latest offering, “Playing Robots Into Heaven,” released on September 8th through Republic and Polydor Records, is a testament to this unique approach. Blake crafts
Sonic Waves and Surrender: The Chemical Brothers’ ‘For That Beautiful Feeling
#thechemicalbrothers #vinyl #indiemusic Every so often, an album arrives that isn’t just heard but deeply felt. The Chemical Brothers’ latest offering, ‘For That Beautiful Feeling’, achieves just that. Riding high on the legacy of their ninth album, ‘No Geography’, the duo once again proves that they are maestros of the cr
Blinded by the Beats: Mixtress and Pete Cannon’s Fresh Take on a Streets Classic
#mixtress #vinyl #indiemusic When a classic track is given a fresh spin, the result can be polarizing. However, when Mixtress and Pete Cannon joined forces to reinterpret The Streets’ iconic 2004 track, ‘Blinded By The Lights’, the outcome was nothing short of electric. Enter ‘Blinded By The Lights 23’, a track that turbocharges Mike Skinner’
Dais Records Presents: AURAGRAPH’s ‘New Standard’
#daisrecords #vinyl #indiemusic Texan-turned-Angeleno progressive vaporwave producer Carlos Ramirez, aka AURAGRAPH, is gearing up to shift focus to the dance floor with his upcoming album, ‘New Standard’, presented by Dais Records. Comprising eight tracks of cosmic acid house and liquid rave glide, the album is inspired by lessons Ramirez learned
Warp Records Presents Oneohtrix Point Never’s New Album ‘Again’
#warp #vinyl #indiemusic Oneohtrix Point Never, aka Daniel Lopatin, has released “A Barely Lit Path,” the first single and video from his recently announced new album, ‘Again’. Serving as the album’s climactic closer, the song features an orchestra conducted and arranged by Robert Ames & performed by the NOMAD Ensemble. The vide
Sacred Bones Welcomes Maria BC
#sacredbonesrecords #vinyl #indiemusic Sacred Bones is thrilled to welcome Oakland-based artist Maria BC to their roster! The label fell in love with Maria’s last album, the 2022 ambient folk masterpiece ‘Hyaline’, and is deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate on the upcoming album, ‘Spike Field’. Slated for release
Dead Oceans Presents: A Musical Odyssey
#deadoceans #vinyl #indiemusic Pack those bags, because the recent releases from Dead Oceans are a ticket to a journey unlike any other. The adventure begins with a cosmic journey filled with ethereal wonders, stardust, and a touch of romantic melancholy. This is none other than the stunning new double single release from Mitski, “Star” b/w [&hel
Heavenly Recordings Presents: The Sonic Journey of Tapir!
#heavenlyrecordings #vinyl #indiemusic Heavenly Recordings is home to a diverse array of artists including Anna Burch, audiobooks, Baxter Dury, and now, the London-based 6-piece, Tapir! Having recently marked their Heavenly debut with the 4-track ‘Act 1 (The Pilgrim)’, Tapir! has now released a video for ‘Gymnopédie’, the first track