Golden Retriever

The Profile

Golden Retriever is a Portland-based duo (Matt Carlson and Jonathan Sielaff) producing experimental ambient/electronic music. Their album Rotations was released on Thrill Jockey and grew from a commissioned sound installation.

Members named in the provided review: Matt Carlson and Jonathan Sielaff. Rotations (Thrill Jockey Records) was recorded between September and October 2015 at the Yale Union in Portland with recording contributions at The Old Church and involvement from guest musicians including the Mousai Remix String Quartet, Jen Harrison (French horn), Colin Frey (organ), Catherine Lee (oboe), Matt Hannafin (percussion), David Coniglio (vibraphone) and John Savage (alto flute). The project works in modular synthesis, ambient/drone textures and installation-based composition.

Rotations is a methodical, installation-driven album by Portland duo Golden Retriever that explores rotation as a compositional principle. It blends droning ambient textures, minimal soundscapes and occasional orchestral colors. The record is meticulous and curated, but its particular style will suit specific tastes.