Daniel Corral – Refractions (CD Review)

Refractions Daniel Corral Populist Records CD PR012 Jeremy Kerner, electric guitar; Isaura String Quartet; Corral, music box and laptop LA-based Populist Records has released another treasure trove of unusual ambience. Daniel Corral’s Refractions, featuring the composer on music box laptop alongside electric guitarist Jeremy Kerner and the Isaura String Quartet, captures a compelling ambient composition. Delicate strains from guitarContinue reading “Daniel Corral – Refractions (CD Review)”

Julianna Barwick: “Look into Your Own Mind”

Julianna Barwick’s latest album, Will, is out now via Dead Oceans. Atmospheres awash with echo, stratospheric vocals, and ambient backdrops combine in a swath of tone colors and synthetic timbres. Lots of people have jumped on the “analog synths and pedals” bandwagon, but Barwick has the vocal chops and imaginative arranging skills to make herContinue reading “Julianna Barwick: “Look into Your Own Mind””