Camp – Commun·e A fascinating collection of intricate and ever-shifting rhythmic sound sculptures that consistently defy expectations. It’s definitely dance music DNA behind […]
OPM: Music Is an Adventure
Camilo Bravo – Volatil This album is deep – a varied, vibrant and multi-hued mixture of different styles and musical textures. Jazz, folk, […]
Production Notes: “Elegiac City”
Ready to learn all about how “Elegiac City” was made? I’m here to reveal all! Since this one is not modular, these aren’t […]
OPM: Flashback Edition
This week’s entry rescues some pre-blog writeups from social media. Enjoy the flashback! EncryptedWhispers – “Multipeanut” This track opens on swirling, surging rhythms […]
OPM: New Singers, New Instruments
me:she – “In the Key of E” Absolutely gorgeous, lush indie pop. A husky, slightly smoky woman’s voice, a shuffling beat and piano/electric […]
OPM: Summer Solstice Edition
S28 – We Sail With the Tide Sail away on oceans of synthesized sound with this lovely ambient release. The opening track drifts […]
Production Diary: Instrument Days for Mechanics of Mysticism
In my previous production diary, I covered (in excessive detail) the major milestone of finishing writing. This time, we look at a production […]
OPM: IDM, Industrial Revival and Other (Mostly) Noisy Things
Gene Boggs – Spacetime Intriguing and pleasant mix of post-rock and ambient elements. Elements of prog, post rock, ambient and New Age are […]
Patch Notes: “Led Astray by the Title (Cloud Mistaken for Zeppelin)
Metaphysical Shitposting by Ether Diver It’s been a while since I really dug into the modular synth (I’ve been busy working on finishing […]
OPM: Film Scores, Dancefloors, the Occult, and Lots More
Prismika – “In My Dreams We’re Still Together” An absolutely gorgeous slowburn electronic track that nods toward shoegaze, downtempo and IDM without really […]