Philip Sherburne

3 weeks ago | futurismrestated.substack.com | Philip Sherburne

With all the interviews of the past month—critic Ben Ratliff on his new book Run the Song, composer Rebekka Karijord on climate grief, Muscut’s Nikolaienko on boycotting U.S. platforms and closing down his label, Anthony Naples on the creative reset behind his new album Scanners, and Facta & K-LONE on the Widsom Teeth label’s pivot to minimal house—I’ve fallen behind in reviewing new releases, so today I’m playing catch-up.

3 weeks ago | futurismrestated.substack.com | Philip Sherburne

When I recently reviewedJorg Kuning’s excellent new mini-album Elvers Pass for Pitchfork, I had an intense moment of deja vu—followed by an equally intense feeling of self-doubt. As I had gotten to know the album, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the minimal house of the late ’90s and early ’00s. Kuning’s record has a similarly fine-tuned sense of sound design, with lithe, blippy tones tracing curlicues against a backdrop of empty space.

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Philip Sherburne

4 hours agoSkip Madrid and Barcelona and Head to Southern Spain For The Most Beautiful City in the CountryFrom the colorful mosaics to the palm-lined courtyards and ornate buildings, this is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, hands down….

4 weeks ago | thrillist.com | Philip Sherburne

Christian BertrandChristian BertrandEventsMusicWith a genre-spanning lineup and performances that go all night, Barcelona’s beloved fest is supremely destination-worthy ‌Nobody ever needed any extra convincing to visit Barcelona, one of the most dynamic cities on the Mediterranean. Stunning architecture, unforgettable food, and arty vibes are all in ample supply. But if you were on the fence, the Primavera Sound festival certainly helps tip the scales.

4 weeks ago | futurismrestated.substack.com | Philip Sherburne

What is a mix for? Usually, I suppose, the answer’s pretty simple: for dancing, for clubbing, for cutting loose, for getting lost. Some of the world’s greatest mixes—some recorded, many experienced in the moment and never heard again—fall into that category. But other mixes have other aims. They might trace an idea, or advance an argument, or pose a theory of a possible music that perhaps doesn’t exist in any one song, but comes fleetingly into focus in that particular constellation of tracks.