The Wire Magazine‘s October 2016 issue, 392, features this article on the electronic music being made in Iran today. The Wire maintains its quality of work via magazine purchases, but as it is not deliverable in Iran, they have agreed for us to post it here. The article is also available as .pdf, hosted on … Continue reading
This week we sample ‘Absence’, a 70 minute CD compilation of minimal experimental music from Iran, which unsurprisingly and pleasingly, sounds like it came from nowhere in particular. Many contributors have been played before on Six Pillars and we’re pleased to see them taking off. Absence was released February 8, 2016 on Flaming Pines, an … Continue reading
This episode in the New Music from Iran series is a selection by electronic producer Tegh. Shahin Entezami, named Tegh after a sound – like the sound your speaker makes when it’s turned on or off – is from Tehran, Iran. At 22 he’s a musician who associates himself with Ambient/Drone/Experimental/IDM music. Entezami started producing … Continue reading
Tonight’s Six Pillars to Persia show is an ear to what young digital producers in Iran are currently creating, plus a new track from the diaspora (UK) for balance. There’s a definite overall sound here, on both sides of the water. And one that for some, might be quite a surprise. Featured producers tonight are: … Continue reading
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