Stephen Vitiello, Brendan Canty, Hahn Rowe - Second
Latest on the Balmat label, this intriguing one from US experimental electronic artist Stephen Vitiello collaborating with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty and post-rock pioneer with Hugo Largo, Hahn Rowe.
Balmatās write-up says that this album, āmay begin in ambient-adjacent territory, but it quickly veers off, and it just keeps zigzagging, taking on elements of krautrock, post-punk, dub, and the groove-heavy interplay of groups like Natural Information Society and 75 Dollar Billā.
Sankt Otten - Tote Winkel Sankt Otten - Hymnen und Helden
Two albums from the Osnabrück krautrocky ambient electronica outfit out today. Tote Winkel is original instrumentals; Hymnen und Helden is a collection of covers.
Chicago trio with follow up to 2023ās āSignsā. Glitch and minimal techno. Iāve heard them described as an āambient boy bandā, but they call themselves a ājam bandā. Features Loraine James.