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THE STORDIAU REVOLUTION – Skin Of Salt

April 21, 2024

The Stordiau Revolution 2024 Genuinely arresting strata of soul-seeking mysteries from Belgian electronica maven. This Brussels artist styles himself as “DJ, composer, producer” which might seem like a serious underestimation of Alexander Stordiau’s priorities, as he doesn’t need a sweaty … Continue reading →

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JON DURANT – Momentarily

March 29, 2024

Alchemy 2024 To seize the day and get away with it: Boston sculptor of soul-gripping ambience embraces temporal fragilit. This album’s title is filled with significance – “momentarily” meaning “for a short time” and “soon” – that reflects emotional pregnancy … Continue reading →

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DAVE LOVELAND – Dangerous Rhythm

March 16, 2024

Dave Loveland 2022 Brisbane master of six-string twang finally brings forth a long-overdue individual offering. Despite his constant presence on the music scene – from his late ’60s stint with FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE back in England to his current tenure with … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL RIQUENI – Versatae

March 12, 2024

Cleopatra 2024 Six-string-wielding sevillano weaves his wizardry into well-known hits to challenge their omnipresence. Purely instrumental interpretation of songs is often a self-imposed entrapment for artists who are wary of the process’ dangers: it’s too easy to lose sight of … Continue reading →

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KINGSLEY DURANT – Convertible

March 4, 2024

Zen Diagram 2023 Back for good: Louisville veteran tightens his instrumental grip on the present day to bend it out of shape and transform into something wonderful. Apparently, Kingsley Durant is here to stay, this platter convincingly proving that 2020’s … Continue reading →

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