Waveguide Audio

Rain Spirits by Tim Gray Apologies for the long silence. Waveguide is back with a vengeance and is proud to release the latest work by Tim Gray, aka Ethernet. Tim has released on many labels, including, Kranky, Bump/Foot, and his own bandcamp page. This release is something special for the springtime rains – it’s a [...]

Apologies. My main site was hacked with redirects to phishing sites and I had to clear out the code. One consequence was the Waveguide site went down as well. We’re up and functioning again! Be on the lookout for a new single from the Shoegazers known as Miniwave!

The reviewers at Fluid Radio gave Astoria a listen. From their review: The looping, pitch shifting, and reverberation in the soundscaping give the album an unusual edge and lift it above the oceanic body of introspective solo cello work that can be found if one goes looking for it. ‘Astoria’ in particular has a welcoming [...]

The OO-Ray got interviewed by Christoph Berg for his Electroacoustic Tales Guide, which also features a few of his photographs. Neat! Interview on Electroacoustic Tales

More Astoria reviews are in, this time from Textura and Christoph Berg’s Electroacoustic Tales. From the Textura review: It takes no time at all for the listener to be drawn into Astoria’s world when the cello’s deep groan appears seconds into “Moments of Quiet Technicolor,” a dirge-like drone whose strings are propelled by the death [...]

The winner of the Astoria CD Contest is Dave Seidel. He will be contacted via email for instructions to receive his prize. Thanks everyone for entering!

In light of the recent reviews, we have decided to make the CD version of Astoria available for immediate purchase. It’s a gorgeous, limited edition (of 50), hand numbered CD-R, so obviously supplies are limited. Purchase directly from Bandcamp.

So far, Astoria has been reviewed by The Silent Ballet, Resonant Strata, and Derives. From The Silent Ballet review: These tracks are never going to be radio singles, so don’t be afraid to cross the five-minute mark. The only track to do so, “Autumn” (5:03, but listed as 5:04 to seem taller) is easily the [...]

Fantastic and perceptive writeup of the Alura Une single on Disquiet.com. Add to that list Alura Une, whose “Dybbuk,” recently appearing on the waveguideaudio.com netlabel, is a splendid instance of full-throttle molasses-paced introverted bass extravagance. Not only does the piece make the most of its eight minutes, lingering on chords with the merest consideration of [...]

We’re extremely excited to announce The OO-Ray’s Album Astoria will be available as a CD by us starting in September and digitally via Audiomoves. Until then, please visit the page for a preview and enter your email for a chance at winning a free Astoria CD!