Alargo Auckland, New Zealand
Multi-instrumentalists Kingsley Melhuish and Alan Brown juxtapose natural and manipulated sounds ‘live’ with no overdubs. A
disparate sound palette of brass, conch, percussion, synth, loops, and effects weave together to create evocative, cinematic soundscapes.
Taking inspiration from Brian Eno, Aphex Twin to Norwegians Jan Bang and Arve Henriksen; Alargo produce elegant, haunting music.
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Alan's solo project was met to critical acclaim. This album features his sublime and transfixing improvised piano compositions.
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Chasing Spirits
by Kingsley Spargo
With some sublime songwriting, the Alargo sensibility comes through with Kingsley's stunning vocal delivery, and Alan's perfectly sympatico piano playing.
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This UK group made field recordings in warehouses, parks, and decommissioned power plants, morphing the results into haunting ambient music.
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Offline Listening
by Paul Jordan
In the music of Paul Jordan, digitally manipulated field recordings become striking electronic songs that feel eerie and surreal.
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Sarah Lipstate's latest deftly contrasts moments of beauty and unease.
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The Searchers
by kyle bobby dunn
Side A of a new split with Wayne Robert Thomas is a beautiful drone piece that feels like a time-lapse video of a foggy day.
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