OffTheSky: compilation of tracks on Autoplate, Resting Bell, Zymogen, and Passage
A fresh Netlabelism podcast is available. An hour long excursion into the works of offthesky. US based artist Jason Corder utilizes adverse software in combination with glitch, guitar, field recordings, and even weather pattern data to create lush and emotional sound collages. This mix touches on his some of his work released on Autoplate, Resting […]
Netlabel recommendations and reviews
What is the Netlabel Tracker? The netlabel tracker contains reviews and recommendation of quality netlabels that are active and innovative. I’m wish to spread the reviews across as many genres as possible. Why do I post Netlabel reviews? Discovering great new music is gratifying, but some days the thought of scouring the web for freshly […]
Eomac – Tabula Rasa Compilation, 21 of the best Eomac tracks from the last three years
21 of the best Eomac tracks from the last three years The very talented Eomac who released his mnk EP on Invisible Agent just a few months ago has compiled 21 of his unreleased tracks. Unreleased in this instance means they were queued up for release on a number of labels but for various reasons […]
TEDx Phnom Penh 2012 – ‘Inside the pinnacle’
‘Inside the pinnacle’, an art installation by Warren Daly and Dina Chhan With a diverse set of topics delivered by highly entertaining speakers and almost 600 people in attendance, this years TEDx Phnom Penh was a great success. This years theme was all about inspiration. Inside the pinnacle A number of months ago we were […]
Berlin by Danseizure: New video by Yaz Silver
The LP ‘This is Danseizure’ by Danseizure is available free here http://invisibleagent.com/2010/10/12/this-is-danseizure-album/
Video: Danseizure ‘No Ideas but in Things’, featuring the voice of Ryan Van Winkle
Rebecca Salvadori has made a video for the Danseizure track ‘No Ideas but in Things’, featuring the voice of Ryan Van Winkle.
The death of vinyl and the rise of glitch
Several years ago I decided to move to the other side of the planet. Before I departed my biggest issue was what I would do with my sizable record collection. Luckily for me I have a very generous friend (Steve, thank you) who is taking care of my collection while am I away. I recorded […]
Hip Hop – Obama says no to Instrumental
Everybody knows the power of words is tremendous, and writing a controversial post increases traffic. A perfect example of this is Phillip Mlynar’s recent article in SF Weekly with an award-winning title “Instrumental Hip-Hop Sucks. Ban It Forever“. I chuckled when I first read the title and knew it was going to cause a stir. […]
Is legally downloaded music value for money?
Are iTunes parasites? Are the ‘old deals’ with the major record labels better deals for the artists. I’d like to know how digital downloads stack up against CDs in terms of value for money for the fans.
Music Recommendation – Ambienteer ‘hiemal’
We have a big announcement, a cause for celebration. James Fahy a.k.a Ambienteer seems to think a little announcement would suffice. I’m sorry James but that won’t fly with us at Invisible Agent HQ. Ambienteer recently put out his 30th release and we think know this is a monumental occasion. Such frequent and high quality […]
Merry pranksters from the MPAA
It would seem that MPAA CEO Chris Dodd has completely lost the plot. According to a very angry letter from Senator Dodd, protests against SOPA are ‘pranks’ and websites supporting the Anti-SOPA campaign are doing it “to further their corporate interests”. This would imply the creative commons world, Wikipedia et al, are a bunch of […]
Music Recommendations – low freq grooves and kicking beats
There was much interest in the Ambient and more laid back releases I mentioned in my previous post. To balance things out and to satisfy the friendly requests I’ve decided to share some beat orientated recommendations. I post links and recommendations more frequently on Twitter, so come on by and say hello. Enjoy these fantastic […]
Music Recommendations – magical ambient scapes and laid back beats
4 releases that need your attention and should certainly be in your music collection.
Do It All – Phnom Penh, Relaunch
If you’re in Phnom Penh on Saturday the 3rd of November, be sure to drop in to the ‘Do It All‘ Club on Street 174. The venue has been revamped with even more improvements to come. To celebrate they’re throwing a relaunch party, free entry, drinks & live performances. Beats & bass with be served […]
Virtual painting wall using recycled electronics: The Art of Virtual Obsolescence
We shared our experiences overcoming obstacles restricting us from creating digital art. We proved it is possible. All you need is a good idea, a little bit of research and help from your friends. Believe in yourself, you can do it.
Netabel Tracker #12: FeedbackLoop Label
Founder Leonardo Rosado and artist Gacouganol continue their innovative quests to combine exciting new sounds, stunning visuals and poetry on their Netlabel FeedbackLoop. They truly are champions of Creative Commons and the Netlabel cause. What’s so special about FeedbackLoop Label Consistancy and quality are certainly traits I associate with FeedbackLoop label. They release intriguing CDr, […]
Win a copy of Bliss, a simple and accurate audio tagger and album artwork finder
Dan Gravell has given us an unlimited version of his excellent audio tagging and album artwork finder worth $50. To win this very useful and time saving software, all you have to do is answer 1 simple question.
Bliss: the music lovers personal assistant
When you add or update music to your collection, Bliss automatically assesses the music against your rules, fixing what it can, and letting you know if it cannot. It can rename files, folders, assign the correct tags and even automatically embeds the proper album artwork. So lets see how Bliss handled some tests I threw at it, I was purposely trying to catch Bliss out: