Exit Interview: Kawai K4/K4r

In early 2021 I picked up the synth you see above: the Kawai K4r, a vintage digital rackmounted synth. It wasn’t my first […]

OPM: Future Folk

Victor Fernandes – Hide in the Shadows of the Quiet Complex and unusual take on indie rock that pulls in elements of jazz, […]

OPM: Vibes of Futures Past

Satiricus Doomicus Americus – Satiricus Doomicus Americus A fascinating and surprising mix of fuzzed-out guitar riffs, unusual samples, oddball vocals and doomy folk. […]

OPM: New Age No Wave

Odd Person – There Is No Place A sometimes warm and nearly always fuzzy/lo-fi journey thru downtempo, IDM, ambient, and soundscape. There’s something […]

OPM: Palindromic Selection

The Vardaman Ensemble – FR FR A dense and kaleidoscopic vision of bold rock experimentalism that seems to exist inside a madman’s head […]

Status Report 7/25

Hello and welcome to my first Status Report! When I launched this site, I figured I might use it to update fans on […]

OPM: Conveniently Weird

Particle Dogs – Particle Dogs A vibrant set of groovy, swinging lo-fi hip hop, downtempo, funk and alt-rock instrumentals. Laid back even when […]

OPM: Independents Day

Doctor Body – Misalignment Smart and sophisticated synth-driven art pop with a deep appreciation and understanding of the genre’s rich history. From moment […]

OPM: Belief in Music

Imrryr – Catalyst A bold, cinematic sci-fi vision rendered in shades of prog, electro and classic soundtrack work. Underpinning the music is a […]

OPM: Voices Singing

Red Spells Red – Things You Have Never Seen Gorgeous, lush ambient and kosmische that leans into the prog adjacent vibe of those […]