Phillip Golub Tackles Stunning Microtonal Maximalism
Partisan Ship, is a jarring yet highly welcome shift that showcases Phillip Golub’s far-reaching keyboard approach and his ensemble arrangements.
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Emil Mark Brings Minimalism to the Pipe Organ
With Mellemtid, Danish composer Emil Mark updates an older instrument, pipe organs, with modern technology in a minimalist approach.
Ben Seretan and John Thayer Create an Ambient Masterpiece
Ben Seretan and John Thayer’s Sunbeam of No Illusion beautifully melds improvisation, loops, effects, and field recordings.
Los Sara Fontán Fight for a DIY Future on ‘Consuelo’
Los Sara Fontán sound a possible future that can only come through agitation and a total reworking of society, that requires an intentional storm to clear the air.
Erik Hall Brings an Eloquent Minimalist Trilogy to a Close
Erik Hall is an artist who understands minimalism and knows how to execute it brilliantly and uncompromisingly in a way that appeals to a broad range of listeners.
Isobel Waller-Bridge Revels in Radical Stillness
British composer Isobel Waller-Bridge’s Objects is an ethereal, eerie treasure.
The Necks Experiment with Long-Form Minimalism
Disquiet is a genuinely absorbing series of luxuriously paced improvisations from the Necks, who have been doing this kind of thing for decades.
Vanessa Wagner Beautifully Interprets Philip Glass
These 20 intense, radiant piano works are a testament to Philip Glass’s compositional prowess and Vanessa Wagner’s dedication to bringing them to dazzling life.
Arvo Pärt’s ‘Silentium’ Gives Voice to Silence Within Sound
With this curated compilation, Mississippi Records provides a compelling primer into Arvo Pärt, the world’s most performed living composer.
Lael Neale Delivers Lo-Fi Songs in Her Unique Style
Lael Neale delivers her near-apocalyptic songs with eloquence and sangfroid. If this record is Neale bidding adieu to Los Angeles, then it is an unforgettable farewell.
Catherine Lamb Creates an Extremely Satisfying Composition
The latest work from Berlin-based composer Catherine Lamb invites the listener on a voyage that involves deep listening.
Thor & Friends Are Inspired on This Lush, Ambient Album
Thor & Friends create meditative, minimalist noise that is exploratory but beautifully soothing. It’s art that quenches thirsty souls.