Through a Dark Glass
On Through a Dark Glass, Jim Kirkwood peers into his signature realm of neo‑medieval gloom and cosmic dread, layering synth choirs, martial pulses and dungeon‑folk melody into a fogged‑mirror vision of fantasy where revelation always stays just out of reach.
Smokes and mirrors
Tip! "City Dragon is Max Kaario, who is part of different bands such as Altersgruppe, Teenage God, ski attic etc. Canadian, he has lived in Paris for more than ten years where he organizes concerts such as cmptrmthmthcs in bars that are always changing and kebab shops sometimes. The first time I saw Max play as City Dragon was at Pauline Perplexe, an artist place in Arcueil where his friends have their studios. He was singing and improvising with a drum toy, and dancing spinning right round a bi…
Volatile Poem
*100 copies limited edition. Each comes with a unique 3D printed logo of the band as well as random inserted sequins/glitter bits* Sucata Tapes present the debut album by I'A'V, a conjuration born from an invitation extended by gnration in Braga to Inês Malheiro, completed by Arianna Casellas and Violeta Azevedo. Three inescapable figures amidst the portuguese scene, whose precious body of work resonates here in ineffable style.
A blessed triangulation of artists, each with a fully formed vision…
Âmes Bleues
Without premeditation nor haste, Omertà re-emerges with its third album, Âmes Bleues (Blue Souls), gracefully deepening its own unique furrow, between lyrically rich songs and singular harmonic explorations. After ambling through the Corsican air currents and immersing itself in smoke, Omertà continues to unfold its geographical and sensory music, seemingly finding its reach in the suspension inherent in the subtle tension it produces.
The group expands its sonic palette with soothing and psyche…
From the Edge
From The Edge is a long-form musical work shaped by the acoustics, history, and atmosphere of Dover.
Discreet Music (LP)
1987 re-issue on EG/Virgin of Eno's first ambient side before the Ambient series, backed with arrangements of Pachelbel music assisted by Gavin Bryars, a classic album originally released on the superb Obscure series in 1975.
Music For Films (LP)
Original Italian edition on Polydor of the actual first ambient album from 1978 before the Ambient series, featuring Robert Fripp, Fred Frith, John Cale and éhil Collins among others. Classic.
Music For Airports (LP)
Original Italian edition on Polydor/EG of the landmark first album in the Ambient series released in 1979, featuring Robert Wyatt. Absolute classic.
On Land (LP)
Original Dutch edition on Editions EG of the beautiful fourth album in the Ambient series released in 1982, featuring Jon Hassell, Michael Brook and Bill Laswell among others. Classic.
Apollo (LP)
Original Italian edition on EG of the beautiful ambient soundtrack to Al Reiner's documentary, released in 1983.
Brigitte Fontaine (LP)
2000 re-issue on Saravah of the fantastic 1971 experimental avant-chanson album by one of the most original French artists since the 1960's. Masterpiece on the NWW list.
Je Ne Connais Pas Cet Homme (LP)
1991 re-issue on Saravah of the excellent 1971 avant-chanson/folk album by two of the most original French artists since the 1960's. NWW list.
Possible Musics (LP)
Original UK edition on EG of the second electronic/ambient/experimental "Fourth World" album, featuring Brian Eno and released in 1981.
Dream Theory In Malaya (LP)
Original UK edition on EG of the second electronic/ambient/experimental "Fourth World" album, featuring Brian Eno and released in 1981.
Gwendolyne (LP)
Rare original edition on F.L.V.M./Frigico of the eccentric and excellent sole album of experimental art rock inspired by Faust by obscure French underground band released in 1978. NWW list.
Day Of Radiance (LP)
Rare original UK edition on EG of the experimental / new age zither player's debut album produced by Brian Eno released as the third volume in the Ambient series in 1980.
Le Marchand De Calicot (LP)
Rare 1981 album on d'Avantage with the eccentric experimental improvisations by Pierre Bastien and Bernard Pruvost, never re-issued on either LP or CD. NWW list.
The Crystal Suite
On The Crystal Suite, Paul Schütze channels J. G. Ballard’s The Crystal World into slow‑burn electronics and guitar haze, rendering time‑sick landscapes where matter ossifies, light fractures, and contemporary collapse glows with eerie, faceted calm.
Quiet Panic
*Edition of 100* On Quiet Panic, Mark Schaub sculpts a slow‑burn tension where stillness never quite settles, his compositions hovering between ambience and unease, finely honed and given extra dimensional depth by Andrea Marutti’s mastering.