Textbook Maneuver’s ‘Nocturnal Musings’ Is An IDM Must Listen

Under the Textbook Maneuver banner, Michael Keane—a pianist from the Bronx now rooted in New Jersey—brings a punk-rooted DIY spirit to his electronic output, fusing thoughtful audio crafting with story-like elements inspired by Genesis‘ Duke days, Rush, Gary Numan, The Postal Service, U.N.K.L.E., and Phantogram. This results in pieces that merge IDM’s inquisitive edge with ambient and progressive electronica’s emotional depth, ideal for media like films, shows, or apps, all while dodging simple labels yet staying approachable through improv and […]