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Reviews


Aisha Burns (2013)


Life in the Midwinter
Fascinating but over melancholic and bleak debut solo album from Balmorhea violinist, Aisha Burns


Ava Luna (2015)


Infinite House
Striking third album from New York band Ava Luna who combine soul, funk, rock and literary references


Balmorhea (2010)


Constellations
Classically-inspired and emotionally riveting post rock on fourth album from Austin, Texas-based group, Balmorhea



Carter Tanton (2011)
Carter Tanton - Free Clouds

Free Clouds
Eclectic and diverse debut solo album from Baltimore-based musician Carter Tanton, who is also the guitarist in Marissa Nadler's band


Glass Ghost (2009)
Glass Ghost - Idol Omen

Idol Omen
Eccentric electronica on brief, but intriguing debut album from New York two piece, Glass Ghost


In Tall Buildings (2018)
In Tall Buildings - Akinetic

Akinetic
Addictive electro-pop on second album from In Tall Buildings, the project of Chicago songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Erik Hall



Lean Year (2018)
Lean Year - Lean Year

Lean Year
Virginia based duo Emile Rex and Rick Alverson release their first album of quiet and intense compositions under the name Lean Year


Ola Podrida (2009)
Ola Podrida - Belly of the Lion

Belly of the Lion
Delicate Americana on striking second album from Texan-based project, Ola Podrida


Secret Cities (2014)
Secret Cities - Walk Me Home

Walk Me Home
Eclectic but intelligent latest album from epic-sounding American outfit, Secret Cities