http://milieu.alexyoung.org Reviews of music released on netlabels and discussions on digital art Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:23:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Revolution Void have a new album out (following up Increase the Dosage) available for download at Jamendo. It's similar to their other work, featuring catchy loops and breakbeats, guitars, samples still retaining jazz roots. The production values seem higher this time around, and the material seems more original ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=217 A few years ago I used to write a lot about digital art. I still like to keep tabs on computer-based arts, so I was excited when I saw Leo Villareal on Cool Hunting: Leo Villareal podcast. He began by working with sequenced strobe lights, then moved to other forms ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=216 I'm unbelievably busy at the moment, but hopefully early next year should see me having enough time to write here again. By the way, the British public apparently Public 'support longer copyright'. Whilst I don't really agree with this, it's not hard to imagine this kind of crap being used ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=215 I recently wrote about the Netaudio London Festival, and you can nown read my full review at furthernoise.org: Netaudio London Festival. I'll be back to my usual netaudio reviewing schedule here as soon as things die down a bit with a recent software project I launched. Apologies to anyone who ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=214 I met ENAY at the recent London Netlabel Festival, and he kindly sent me a link to his most recent EP, Norbury I. It’s a short and sweet 5 track EP, containing instrumental tracks that are mainly electronica but also include some particularly well-placed guitar playing.The first track, Gateway, ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=213 I visited the Netaudio London festival this weekend, took part in the coffee table discussions and caught a few performances. Judging by the turnout and interest from the participants, the event was a success, and I really look forward to future events. All of the coffee discussions were informal, ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=212 I'm going to Netaudio '06, on behalf of Furthernoise. If you read my blog, want to meet up for a drink during the festivities, let me know via my contact form. Especially if you're a netlabel/creative commons musician who wants something reviewed! There's a lot going on at the ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=211 One Lit Window by The Starry Tides is a 7 track EP of post-rock tracks, with occasional vocals and electronic experimentation. This is their first release as The Starry Tides, and they promise a new EP on archive.org by the end of 2006. The first track, Seaport Town, will immediately ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=210 Flika is an EP by MaBento, SelfMadeMusic and Bleep. It's a collection of three awesome laid back tracks, perfect for a long Summer evening. Makunouchi Bento's track starts off quiet, with bells, and eventually introduces some cunning drum and bass-inspired breaks (yet totally relaxed and somehow more interesting ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=209 I've seen a lot of articles talking about ripping tracks from Pandora.com. Do not do this. Pandora provides a service sustained through subscriptions and advertising. By ripping their streams, you're subverting their revenue generation and stealing from the artists. Some of you are probably getting angry at this ... http://milieu.alexyoung.org/?p=208