Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto Take an Exquisite Journey on ‘Glass’
Musical innovators Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto recorded Glass live, totally improvised and inspired by an extended moment spent within structure, art, and nature.
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Here’s Classical Noise in Your Eye, Courtesy of the Shah of Persia
Resurrected from the master tapes, Karlrecords gives us Iannis Xenakis' Persepolis in full.
Hior Chronik – “Magnolia” (video)
Greek neo-classical composer Hior Chronik shares his latest gorgeous video for "Magnolia".
Echo Collective Pays a Glorious Homage to Radiohead’s ‘Amnesiac’
Echo Collective Plays Amnesiac is a stunning record of vibrant highs and sedated lows, interpreted with irresistible grace and wit by a stellar group of musicians.
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘Async: Remodels’ Is One of Those Rare Remix Albums That Enhances the Original Recording
Ryuichi Sakamoto's async sounds almost as good when it comes out the remix wringer as Async: Remodels.
Eyvind Kang Catches His Breath on ‘Plainlight’ So That You May Too
Eyvind Kang seizes the moment when the clouds part to bring us Plainlight.
Hior Chronik Creates Moody and Ambient Composition on ‘Out of the Dust’
Rich in ambience and atmosphere, Hior Chronik's Out of the Dust is an ideal record for those who don't mind slight variations on a dreamlike theme.
Jenny Lin: Philip Glass: Complete Etudes for Piano (album review)
With virtuosic technique and poetic musicality, Jenny Lin's Philip Glass: Complete Etudes for Piano is a required recording for new music aficionados.
Bang on a Can All-Stars: More Field Recordings (album review)
Bang on a Can All-Stars' second foray with natural and musical elements, More Field Recordings, emphasizes the balance between art and atmosphere.
Hauschka: What If
Volker Bertelmann's minimal arrangements are carefully, even lovingly constructed. As complex and challenging as this collection can be, it feels honest above all else.
Jóhann Jóhannsson – “A Song for Europa” (video) (premiere)
PopMatters premieres the video for "A Song for Europa" from Jóhannsson's most recent artist album Orphée.
Jóhann Jóhannsson – “Drone Mass” Met Museum World Premiere
Oscar-nominated Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson premiered his new work Drone Mas in the unique setting of the Met Museum's Temple of Dendur in March.