Iretsu "The Moon and Stars Remain in the Morning Sky" – PopMatters

Mar 1, 2008 | Reviews

Excerpt: “In the world where indie folkies Iretsu dwell, long and winding instrumental passages are nothing to be afraid of nor are they something to be endured to get to the substance of a song… Melding such gorgeous, exploratory passages with the...

Sankt Otten "Wunden Gibt Es Immer Wieder" – Westzeit

Feb 17, 2008 | Reviews

Excerpt: “That’s what you call globalisation: two Germans on an Australian label! … in an amazing fashion they manage to conjure up tender ambient electronics and delicate jewels from their machines.  They also admit gentle guitars and even a doublebass...

The Retail Sectors "Foregone Conclusion" – Textura

Feb 15, 2008 | Reviews, The Retail Sectors Reviews

Excerpt: “Using guitars, bass, drums and electronics, Togawa ever-so-carefully builds his tracks into exquisite instrumental settings where guitars sometimes delicately chime and at other times swarm into buzzing masses… For listeners new to the group...

Slow Dancing Society "The Slow and Steady Winter" – Leonard's Lair

Feb 13, 2008 | Reviews, Slow Dancing Society Reviews

Excerpt: “This is music to drift along to; the perfect soundtrack for the onset of the cold season… This is post-rock but not the type which switches between quiet and loud, Sullivan’s instrumentals are always understated but maintain a hold over the...

Slow Dancing Society "The Slow and Steady Winter" – The Silent Ballet

Feb 13, 2008 | Reviews, Slow Dancing Society Reviews

Excerpt: “Slow Dancing Society continue the ambience started in their stellar debut The Sound of Lights When Dim… a notable accomplishment. In a genre convoluted with artists, it is difficult to make a name for oneself and with just two albums Sullivan has...

Slow Dancing Society "The Slow and Steady Winter" – Time Off

Jan 26, 2008 | Reviews, Slow Dancing Society Reviews

Excerpt: “The mesmerising ambience of Slow Dancing Society is the work of one man, Washington-based Drew Sullivan. The Slow Steady Winter is an exquisite journey of dark, cold, and occasionally isolating and unsettling soundscapes. The album begins with the epic...