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Two reviews on Sonic Curiosity
07/07/14 21:10
Our most recent two releases have been (favourably) reviewed by Sonic Curiosity.
“These compositions are designed to establish passive soundtracks for the listener, tuneage rich with a dreaminess. They instill a infectious calm more than inspiring any introspection, though. While the overall temperament of these tunes is distinctly gentle, at times the instruments evoke a certain yearning that tends to exemplify an undercurrent of intensity locked beneath the surface.”
Read the full reviews here.
Os, July 2014
“These compositions are designed to establish passive soundtracks for the listener, tuneage rich with a dreaminess. They instill a infectious calm more than inspiring any introspection, though. While the overall temperament of these tunes is distinctly gentle, at times the instruments evoke a certain yearning that tends to exemplify an undercurrent of intensity locked beneath the surface.”
Read the full reviews here.
Os, July 2014
More Gravity's Dirty Work reviews
31/01/14 16:42
Three new reviews for Gravity’s Dirty Work in our reviews database.
Electronic Musician said “Moody and well-orchestrated, this release takes you places.”
Anil Prasad (Innerviews) said “Darkroom is a constant source of intrigue, wonder and invention.”
Prog magazine said “It all makes for a totally transportive and progressive mind clearer of an album.”
Os, January 2014
Electronic Musician said “Moody and well-orchestrated, this release takes you places.”
Anil Prasad (Innerviews) said “Darkroom is a constant source of intrigue, wonder and invention.”
Prog magazine said “It all makes for a totally transportive and progressive mind clearer of an album.”
Os, January 2014
Newsletter January 2014
22/01/14 10:16
Below is the newsletter that we sent out to our mailing list a few days ago. To read it online, and to subscribe to receive it by email in future, go here.
Lots to tell this month ...
* We’re thrilled to be part of a feature on ambient music in the January 2014 issue of Prog magazine (www.progrockmag.com). Not least because we’re interviewed alongside Laraaji, whose album Day Of Radiance is an all-time favourite for both of us (and indeed, is Os’s ringtone).
* Our current album Gravity’s Dirty Work also receives a very positive review (“... a totally transportive and progressive mind clearer …” ) in the same issue, and a track from the album is included on the cover CD.
* In case you missed it, Gravity’s Dirty Work was released in October 2013, in download, CD, and (for the first time in Darkroom’s history) limited-edition double vinyl formats, all of which can be ordered from darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com
* Opening a series of releases planned for 2014, we’ve just released a new 15 minute track called Trident Mountain Sky, a piece recorded during the early (Feb 2009) sessions for Gravity’s Dirty Work but not used on the album. Originally planned as a Christmas single, we felt it was more timeless. But it’s still available for free, as planned, at darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com/track/trident-mountain-sky
* Next up is a soundtrack album! We’re delighted that our music was chosen by filmmaker Chris Marsh for his sci-fi short Rhombus (rhombus2013.tumblr.com). A selection of tracks are featured, spanning the Fallout albums (early 2000’s) right up to 2013’s London Loopfest recording, via podcast tracks recorded in collaboration with Daryl Shawn (www.darylshawn.com). The film is currently doing well on the festival circuit.
Thanks for all your support! Do get in touch.
Lots to tell this month ...
* We’re thrilled to be part of a feature on ambient music in the January 2014 issue of Prog magazine (www.progrockmag.com). Not least because we’re interviewed alongside Laraaji, whose album Day Of Radiance is an all-time favourite for both of us (and indeed, is Os’s ringtone).
* Our current album Gravity’s Dirty Work also receives a very positive review (“... a totally transportive and progressive mind clearer …” ) in the same issue, and a track from the album is included on the cover CD.
* In case you missed it, Gravity’s Dirty Work was released in October 2013, in download, CD, and (for the first time in Darkroom’s history) limited-edition double vinyl formats, all of which can be ordered from darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com
* Opening a series of releases planned for 2014, we’ve just released a new 15 minute track called Trident Mountain Sky, a piece recorded during the early (Feb 2009) sessions for Gravity’s Dirty Work but not used on the album. Originally planned as a Christmas single, we felt it was more timeless. But it’s still available for free, as planned, at darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com/track/trident-mountain-sky
* Next up is a soundtrack album! We’re delighted that our music was chosen by filmmaker Chris Marsh for his sci-fi short Rhombus (rhombus2013.tumblr.com). A selection of tracks are featured, spanning the Fallout albums (early 2000’s) right up to 2013’s London Loopfest recording, via podcast tracks recorded in collaboration with Daryl Shawn (www.darylshawn.com). The film is currently doing well on the festival circuit.
Thanks for all your support! Do get in touch.
Gravity's Dirty Work album sampler
10/10/13 16:34
We made a short sampler track from four tracks on the new album, and a video too.
You can stream the full album (and of course buy it) here:
Os, October 2013
You can stream the full album (and of course buy it) here:
Os, October 2013
Gravity's Dirty Work reviewed on Prog Rock Stuff
05/10/13 16:46
Gravity’s Dirty Work has had a positive review on the Prog Rock Stuff blog. “This is an excellent album. A bit different, but well worth investigating.” Read the full article here.
Os, October 2013
Os, October 2013
Gravity's Dirty Work gets its first review
21/09/13 12:20
The new album Gravity's Dirty Work has had its first mention in the press, on the irregularcrates blog.
They described it as “a truly strong album experience that will have you mesmerised”. Read the full article here.
Os, September 2013
They described it as “a truly strong album experience that will have you mesmerised”. Read the full article here.
Os, September 2013
Selsey Reflections EP (free download) released
05/09/13 20:22
A free introduction to the band, Selsey Reflections features the single Ahead Finitely taken from the new album Gravity's Dirty Work, together with exclusive and archive tracks: the odd time signature sequences of Selsey Reflections; the intense live performance of Light Sleeper; and the first track recorded by the project that became Darkroom, the 18-minute dub collage Alien Grace, restored and remastered for 2013.
'Gravity's Dirty Work' can be pre-ordered on Bandcamp.
Os, September 2013
'Gravity's Dirty Work' can be pre-ordered on Bandcamp.
Os, September 2013
Gravity's Dirty Work release dates
27/08/13 10:03
The new Darkroom album Gravity’s Dirty Work will be released on 1st October 2013.
Physical: CD and limited edition heavyweight double vinyl LP with Carl Glover-designed gatefold sleeve
Download: all the usual sources (iTunes etc.) or darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com, which will provide the best possible quality downloads (generated from the 24 bit masters).
Pre-orders from 5th September via www.burningshed.com/store/darkroom or darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com.
Os, August 2013
Physical: CD and limited edition heavyweight double vinyl LP with Carl Glover-designed gatefold sleeve
Download: all the usual sources (iTunes etc.) or darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com, which will provide the best possible quality downloads (generated from the 24 bit masters).
Pre-orders from 5th September via www.burningshed.com/store/darkroom or darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com.
Os, August 2013
New album artwork
02/08/13 09:55
Carl at Aleph Studio has excelled himself again with the artwork for the new Darkroom album. More release details soon!
Os, August 2013
Os, August 2013