Efterklang ~ Under Giant Trees

Efterklang‘s Under Giant Trees is an EP of such astonishing range and emotion that nothing comparable immediately comes to mind. Continue reading →

Rachel Grimes ~ Book of Leaves

Though we have seen some excellent solo piano records over the years, it still feels like something of a rarity Continue reading →

FaravelliRatti ~ Lieu

Lieu is the debut from the collaborative pair FaravelliRatti. As the name might indicate, the members of the duo are Continue reading →

From Montreal to Brooklyn on a Vespa

Over ten years ago, in June 2010, I rode my Vespa from Montreal to Brooklyn. These are my notes from Continue reading →

(Vladislav Delay as) Sistol ~ On the Bright Side

Sasu Ripatti can apparently do no wrong, though it is a bit surprising to see him reactivate this long dormant Continue reading →

Victoire ~ Cathedral City

Brooklyn-based composer Missy Mazzoli founded the quintet Victoire to perform her compositions, and their full-length debut demonstrates what happens when Continue reading →

Comments on Rock

Comments on Rock Luciano Berio One evening, many years ago (maybe 15), in the house of Roberto Leydi, I heard Continue reading →

108 Capsules

108 capsule reviews written between 2012 and 2020 Matteo Uggeri | Luca Mauri | Francesco Giannico ~ Pagetos (Boring Machines) The long-awaited Continue reading →