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Kappa Mountain - Snowfields
Kappa Mountain
Snowfields
It rarely snows here in Cape Town, much less anywhere that's remotely accessible. Usually, one has to journey to some of our highest peaks by foot or ...
Donald Hugh - Late
Donald Hugh
Late
Sounds like: Nils Frahm, Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds
If you're looking for something to listen to after a hard day, I've got you sorted. A few days back, Melbourne-based record label Spirit Level release...
Ólafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm - Four
Ólafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm
Four
Sounds like: Hauschka, Peter Broderik, Lubomyr Melynk
When I hit play on this, I was immediately overwhelmed with emotions – most of which had me thinking of my grandmother. She was as petite as they come...
John Metcalfe - Gold, Green
John Metcalfe
Gold, Green
Sounds like: Jesse Newman, Peter Gabriel, Kraftwerk, Joy Division
John Metcalfe's got one of those names that sticks in my head. Maybe it's because I've inadvertently listened to one of his arrangements, given he's w...
Nils Frahm - Walls
Nils Frahm
Walls
Sounds like: Anne Muller, Olafur Arnalds, A Winged Victory for the Sullen
I don't think it'd be a stretch to say that Nils Frahm (a member of the Erased Tapes family, which we're quite fond of) has been instrumental in bring...
Michael Price - The Attachment
Michael Price
The Attachment
Absolutely over the moon to discover that one of today's most talented contemporary composers, Michael Price, is set to release a new album. It'll be ...
A Winged Victory for the Sullen - Atomos VII
A Winged Victory for the Sullen
Atomos VII
Sounds like: Nils Frahm, Brian McBride
Looks like Christmas will come early for contemporary classical fans -- a second studio album from A Winged Victory For The Sullen is nearly here! I ...
Douglas Dare - Nile
Douglas Dare
Nile
Sounds like: Perfume Genius, Antony & The Johnsons, Erased Tapes
Here's your heads-up of the month: Douglas Dare's debut album Whelm from Erased Tapes is dropping later this spring. Drowned in Sound called him a "br...
Russ Chimes - Film Score to 'MR X'
Russ Chimes
Film Score to 'MR X'
Sounds like: Ohbijou, Cosmonaut Grechko, Chilly Gonzales
Russ Chimes may be better known for his rad remixing skills, but apparently this dude has more talent than meets the ears.The track you're hearing is ...
Nils Frahm - Says
Nils Frahm
Says
Sounds like: Olafur Arnalds, Oliveary
I've been trying to think of a way to tell you how excellent this new Nils Frahm song is. Self-titled mag called it spellbinding. For me, it's hard to...
Peter Broderick - A Snowflake
Peter Broderick
A Snowflake
I'm excited to share that Peter Broderick is re-releasing his debut album, Float. This time, friend and co-collaborator Nils Frahm helped with the mas...
Ludovico Einaudi - Experience (Starkey Remix)
Ludovico Einaudi
Experience (Starkey Remix)
Sounds like: Trentemøller, RJD2, Cashmere Cat, Cid Rim, Boards of Canada
A few months back, I posted a review of one of my favorite contemporary classical pianists, Ludovico Einaudi.  While he is not your typical Indie Shuf...
Ludovico Einaudi - Divenire
Ludovico Einaudi
Divenire
Sounds like: Maxence Cyrin, Helen Jane Long, Yiruma, Martin Jones
Alright, so I have been looking for a way to get my favorite pianist, Ludovico Einaudi, on Indie Shuffle without it sticking out like a sore thumb, bu...
Peter Broderick - Part 3: Pill Induced Slumber
Peter Broderick
Part 3: Pill Induced Slumber
Sounds like: Steve Reich, Hauschka, Nils Frahm
An oldie but goodie from the always spectacular Peter Broderick and the Erased Tapes crew. I've  been binging on this score conceived by Broderick for...