Monthly : August 2010

30 Aug

Minamo + Lawrence English – A Path Less Travelled

by Christian Nelson

“As the title suggests, A Path Less Travelled is an auditory venture beyond the hinterland of the sound worlds inhabited by Minamo and Lawrence English. It’s a collection of rich texture, pulsing vibration and reflective melody. A compelling union of Minamo’s restrained instrumentalism and Lawrence English’s considered sense of space and harmony. Recorded and produced [...]

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26 Aug

The Orb Team Up With David Gilmour To Launch ‘Metallic Spheres’

by Christian Nelson

England’s pioneering ambient house group the Orb has joined forces with David Gilmour, the legendary Pink Floyd member and solo artist, to release a new album, Metallic Spheres, on October 12 via Columbia. This fusion of minimal electronica and psychedelic rock was born when the Orb’s Alex Paterson and Gilmour came together to work on [...]

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06 Aug

Brian Eno to Release New Album on WARP

by Christian Nelson

Legendary producer Brian Eno is set to release his new album through equally legendary record label Warp. Brian Eno is one of the most acclaimed producers in the music industry. With an art school background, the engineer’s forward thinking ideas have helped push many bands to the paths of greatness. Fresh from working with U2 [...]