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aaron martin - Almond
It's nice to see a certain progression in the way bedroom music has tumbled over the last few years. From the instant gratification of technological advance which manifested itself in the somewhat irksome IDM explosion, the world has moved on quite pleasantly into a place where producers of all kinds can work in the confines of their own bedrooms and throw together music that is truly mesmerising. Recently the trend toward glitchy electronics has been replaced with one for home-grown low-fidelity folk sounds, and we've been treated to beautiful records from sources such as Digitalis, Fonal and the masses of US micro-labels and cdr imprints doing the rounds. One such gem is this debut full-length from Kansas multi-instrumentalist Aaron Martin, who has been picked up by Australia's always-interesting Preservation label. Taking cues from avant-pranksters The Books and post-classical outfit Clogs, Martin also manages to bring to the record 'that' sound, the sound of home-grown folkish experimentalism bringing to mind Thuja and the Jewelled Antler Collective, MV&EE or The North Sea. This is all placed together expertly with a distinctly US slant - so we hear banjos and fiddles colliding with bubbling electronics and carefully selected vocal cuts, or sweeping strings and delicate electric guitar melodies offset by the sound of hiccupping toys and trickling streams. There is a lightness, a humour and a delicateness to Martin's production that endears his music to you almost instantly and leaves a lasting impression so many recordings fail to do. Where 'Almond' really stands out though is in its composition, the songs rather than being a mess of failed ideas and half-hearted jams seem measured and deeply thoughtful, and this is what sets it apart from so many other albums in the sprawling genre. A gorgeous, whimsical and hugely rewarding record, 'Almond' is one of those records that will warm the room in winter and actually put a smile on your face without resorting to tired old tricks or micro-cliché's. Highly recommended.
Thrill Jockey
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*Debut album of naturally gauged modern bluegrass, plain and simple, driven by canny machine-rhythms.**
Preservation
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Follow-up to the Preservation debut 'Almond' from Australian cellist and sound sculptor Aaron Martin.
Preservation
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Layered bowed strings and all-round loveliness from Aaron Martin for the Preservation label.
EXPERIMEDIA
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Luscious new Aaron Martin album, exhibiting a more composerly, less improvised feel than prior works
Preservation
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Astral traveller Justin Wright (Expo 70) and electro-acoustic explorer Aaron Martin.
Preservation
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Astral traveller Justin Wright (Expo 70) and electro-acoustic explorer Aaron Martin. 300 copies only.
WINTERS DAY (DAWN SMITHSON AND AARON MARTIN)
MORC
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New collaborative guise of Kranky artist (and ex-Jessamine member) Dawn Smithson and Aaron Martin.
CD // EXPERIMEDIA
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New album from Dag Rosenqvist aka Jasper TX and Aaron Martin.
Preservation
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The brilliant sophomore effort from Saddleback.
Preservation
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A gorgeous album from Saddleback, the solo project of Australian musician Tony Dupé.
Preservation
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'Early Songs' is one of the most effortlessly beautiful, life-affirming albums you could hope to find.
Preservation
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The third collaboration between mysterious avant gardist Robert Horton and Charalambides' Tom Carter.
Preservation
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Drifting synt drones, ambience, 78rpm piano, delicately plucked guitar and electronic tomfoolery...
Preservation
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Sophie Hutchings’ artfully confirms her place amongst the likes of Nils Frahm, Peter Broderick etc...
Preservation
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Alex Twomy infuses his new age musings with the light twinkling of FM piano.
Preservation
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Another lovely episode of creamy neo-Kosmische from Norm Chambers aka Panabrite.
Preservation
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Grand Salvo crafts the wordy ‘Slay Me In My Sleep’ and hits the world of cerebral folk-pop right in the jaw.
Preservation
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Blissful, shimmering guitar-based ambience - new on Preservation.
Preservation
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A charming, understated collection of electro-acoustic vignettes.
Preservation
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Lush, languid ambient trips from Finland's Olli Aarni, who's best known for his Ous Mal recordings.
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FLAC Download // £4.95PETER BRODERICK / SWEET BILLY PILGRIM / RYAN TEAGUE
Explorer's Club: 1. London - Paris
LOAF
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Part 1 of the Explorers Club Series, Feat Peter Broderick, Ryan Teague and SBP...
MACHINEFABRIEK & SOCCER COMMITTEE
DIGITALIS
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Blissful amalgamation of drifting songwriting and Machinefabriek's drone backdrops...
Lifetime Achievement Award / Stay Awake (Alias remix)
Alien Transistor
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