Tales: Deep Space Topography (Updated)

Ed. Note: This review has been retracted due to the artist removing the Creative Commons license from the release.  This is an automatic retraction with a rating of 0.

Why I Support Creative Commons, Part 1

Historically artists have had a conversation or dialogue with their works. Creative Commons upholds this critically necessary part of the artists rights.

Lucie Vítková: Ideas And Techniques

And then there are times I feel my inability to craft words to do justice to the contents of a work are a barrier. This release from Lucie Vitkova is one such occasion.

MNMN Snowy Compilation

Various: Snowy Compilation

I’ve recently discovered MNMN records. And for a first review, I’ve selected Various – Snowy Compilation, a large winter / seasonal themed compilation.

Studio Noir: Sunset Boulevard

Studio Noir uses samples of older jazz recordings to provide a sonic version of the deaths of 16 actresses from the 1920’s through the 1940’s.

Various Artists - In Memory Of...

Various Artists: In Memory Of…

While I get all philosophical about the idea of a living monument as a music release, this is a work that truly touched me on many levels.