FOND/SOUND

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how we remember our past. As summer continues winding down and vacation time dries up, I’ve been…

September 5, 2024

Album of the Month August 29, 2024 by Diego Olivas Xácara (シャカラ): Breeze From Recife (レシーフェの風) (1991)

When I think of “relaxation music,” I envision music with a Brazilian touch. It’s that kind of music that carries a certain…

August 29, 2024

Album of the Month August 22, 2024 by Diego Olivas Iria (イリア): Japanese Lovers (ジャパニーズ・ラヴァーズ) (1995)

I hate the old saying, “they don’t make them like they used to.” However, in the case of Atsuko Okuno – better…

August 22, 2024

Album of the Month August 15, 2024 by Diego Olivas Carole Serrat (キャロル・セラ): OSE (オズ) (1993)

Sometimes, it’s the combined power of simpatico ideas that yields the biggest payoff. I remind myself of this whenever I listen to…

August 15, 2024

Once again, we’re back at the shoreline or more like: I can’t seem to leave the water’s edge. As summer continues to…

August 8, 2024

With nearly everyone transitioning into late summer, my mind (and ears) lately come back to Yoko Kanno’s music. It’s not Yoko’s out-there…

August 1, 2024

Who says I don’t like a good mystery? I say this because it appears that lately I’ve been hitting on this theme:…

July 25, 2024

Album of the Month July 18, 2024 by Diego Olivas Blue (ブルー): Blue (ブルー・碧い海のイマージュ) (199?)

You know, sometimes you’ve gotta go with what you’ve got. It was over three years ago when I first discovered Blue (ブルー・碧い海のイマージュ)…

July 18, 2024

If there’s one thing that I find worthwhile about sharing music with y’all, it’s that it forces me to push myself to…

July 11, 2024

Mix June 27, 2024 by Diego Olivas Mix: 85. Sign Libra (Guest Mix)

Let’s do something different today. Let’s let the music speak for itself. I say this because I’m still inspired and surprised by…

June 27, 2024

How does one describe Ken Muramatsu’s music? If I can compare it to anything, it’s to enjoying an apéritif on a hot…

June 20, 2024

Album of the Month June 13, 2024 by Diego Olivas Various Artists: Ten Plants (1998)

When I think of summer, when I think of the vibrancy of this season, I think of albums like the Ten Plants…

June 13, 2024

Year: 2024