EAR INFLUXION

Words about electronic & experimental music

SINCE 2010

The Bug vs. Earth: Concrete Desert (Ninja Tune)Kevin Martin, also known as The Bug in addition to being a generally prolific and diverse musician in a variety of projects (Techno-Animal,...

Kreidler: European Song (Bureau B)German four-piece Kreidler has been slowly and steadily working on their own specific style of music since the mid-90s, always instrumental and mining the...

Sigur Rós: “Leit að lífi“ (Von, 1997)This oddly haunting interlude is one of my favorites on Sigur Rós’s more experimental debut.(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Kiln: “Sunsethighway” (Dusker, Ghostly International 2007)Pastoral crunchy goodness courtesy of instrumental trio Kiln, released on the Ghostly label ten years ago.(Source:...

Teeth of the Sea: “Field Punishment” (Highly Deadly Black Tarantula, Rocket Recordings 2015)Cool electronic-rock crossover workout from Teeth of the Sea, by far the most accessible and hooky track...

Storm & Stress: “An Address That Was to Skip Ahead of the Gallop of Its Own Sperm and Eggs” (Under Thunder and Flourescent Lights, Touch & Go 2000)This American trio’s second and last album...

Labradford: “With John Morand and Assisted by Brian Hoffa.” (E Luxo So, Kranky 1999)Labradford’s penultimate release on Kranky, their last of the 90s, remains one of my favorites of theirs. It’s...

Graveyard Tapes: “Sometimes the Sun Doesn’t Want to Be Photographed (Bastardgeist Remix)” (I’m On Fire (White Rooms Remixes), Bandcamp)(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Rachel’s: “To Rest Near to You” (The Sea & The Bells, Quarterstick 1996)The Rachel’s trio’s ability to swiftly move from emotive, almost cloying chamber music to more sedate soundtracks is not...

Hildur Gudnadottir, BJ Nilsen & Stilluppsteypa: “Temple of the Holy Tooth” (Second Childhood, Quecksilber 2007)This fragile, introspective pool of sound is a really satisfying blend of each...

Godspeed You Black Emperor: “Moya (Live at The Metropolis)” (2014)One of my personal favorites from the GYBE discography, performed beautifully by the band in Montreal; originally released on the...

Ben Chatwin: The Sleeper Awakes (Village Green)Ben Chatwin previously released music under the alias Talvihorros, but for his latest he’s opted to go by his proper name for what feels like...

Portishead: “The Rip” (3, 2008) Happy belated birthday to Ms. Beth Gibbons, born 4 January 1965.(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Apalusa: Ghost Notes (Low Point) Ghost Notes is the third album from Nottigham-based musician Dan Layton. It starts with a faint hum, like a radiator quietly sighing across a large room....

Imprints: Data Trails (Serein) Imprints is a trio from London, and Data Trails is their second release after a two-part self-released debut. It’s their first for Welsh label Serein, and my...

Imprints: Data Trails (Serein) Imprints is a trio from London, and Data Trails is their second release after a two-part self-released debut. It’s their first for Welsh label Serein, and my...

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