Review of MuLab 8 DAW by MuTools
Introduction It's hard to believe it's been about four years since I reviewed MuLab 6 and over two years since I reviewed MuLab 7. Version 8 was released earlier…
Review of 414 – 4 Track Studies album by Jeffrey Larson on Linear Obsessional
An excellent study in minimalism, it's an absorbing album with subtle and intricate changes in rhythm and feel. I really like how a few sounds are used to maximum effect,…
Review of Ambient Guitars by Leo Abrahams – a virtual instrument for Kontakt (full version or player) by Spitfire Audio
Introduction Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of AMBIENT GUITARS — creatively combining 2013’s LEO ABRAHAMS - ENIGMA collection of dark, cinematic soundscapes exclusively created and performed by its innovative virtuosic guitarist namesake, and…
Review of Trimdon Grange Explosion s/t album on Cardinal Fuzz and Feeding Tube Records
Trimdon Grange Explosion are a psych folk ensemble from North-East London Comprising Alison Cotton (viola/vocals), Ben Phillipson (guitar/vocals), Mark Nicholas (bass) and Karl Sabino (drums). The quartet formed in the…
Ashun Sound Machines (ASM) announce Hydrasynth wave morphing synthesizer with Polytouch™ polyphonic aftertouch
LOS ANGELES, CA, USA/HONG KONG: newly-formed music hardware company Ashun Sound Machines (ASM) is proud to announce (upcoming) availability of Hydrasynth — a wave morphing synthesizer representing its inaugural hardware product, produced as a keyboard…
Review of Ritual Music album by Simon Irvine on Pink Dolphin Music Ltd
This is an excellent album, atmospheric tracks with great layering of superb synth sounds, drumming patterns and pads. The songs often have contrasting elements that give an edge of tension…
It’s time to stop thinking in terms of ‘old music’ and ‘new music’. Here’s why.
I originally posted this on Steemit a while ago, thought I'd update and repost it on my blog. I read a tweet from Doom Trip Records saying there's no such…