Category Archives: Ambient
Drum & Lace ~ Frost EP
There’s an amusing story behind Blue Monday (not the world’s incredible top-selling 12″ record of all time by New Order, which didn’t make any money because the die-cut sleeve was so expensive, but the holiday), which we missed by a
Drum & Lace ~ Frost EP
There’s an amusing story behind Blue Monday (not the world’s incredible top-selling 12″ record of all time by New Order, which didn’t make any money because the die-cut sleeve was so expensive, but the holiday), which we missed by a
moL ~ Principle of Hope
Can reading about hope, and listening to music about hope, make one feel more hopeful? Principle of Hope is the brainchild of Lorenz Weber, who asked twelve artists to record a track – one for each month – and to pen
moL ~ Principle of Hope
Can reading about hope, and listening to music about hope, make one feel more hopeful? Principle of Hope is the brainchild of Lorenz Weber, who asked twelve artists to record a track – one for each month – and to pen
Yama Yuki ~ Tufan / Music for Ride Hailing Services
Here are two completely different albums from the same composer: field recordings captured during a typhoon and an ambient playlist for Uber, Lyft and related agencies. Combine the two, and we suspect that the worst possible scenario for Yama Yuki would be
Yama Yuki ~ Tufan / Music for Ride Hailing Services
Here are two completely different albums from the same composer: field recordings captured during a typhoon and an ambient playlist for Uber, Lyft and related agencies. Combine the two, and we suspect that the worst possible scenario for Yama Yuki would be
2023 Winter Music Preview ~ Ambient & Drone
Starting today, we delve more deeply into the winter release schedule, which already includes hundreds of titles: a boon for those who have packed away their 2022 playlists and are looking for something new. Our earliest 2023 submissions arrived in
2023 Winter Music Preview ~ Ambient & Drone
Starting today, we delve more deeply into the winter release schedule, which already includes hundreds of titles: a boon for those who have packed away their 2022 playlists and are looking for something new. Our earliest 2023 submissions arrived in
Various Artists ~ For the Birds: The Birdsong Project
If you receive a $10 Amazon or iTunes gift card this Christmas, there’s no better way to spend it than to purchase For the Birds: The Birdsong Project, a massive 245-track, 13 hour extravaganza featuring Sarah Davachi, Hatis Noit, Hania Rani
Various Artists ~ For the Birds: The Birdsong Project
If you receive a $10 Amazon or iTunes gift card this Christmas, there’s no better way to spend it than to purchase For the Birds: The Birdsong Project, a massive 245-track, 13 hour extravaganza featuring Sarah Davachi, Hatis Noit, Hania Rani
ACL 2022 ~ Top Ten Ambient
The best ambient albums of the year include a set of short stories, an ode to a remote island, a celebration of sailing, a score to ice diving and an expression of hope from Ukraine. Fans of classic ambience will
ACL 2022 ~ Top Ten Ambient
The best ambient albums of the year include a set of short stories, an ode to a remote island, a celebration of sailing, a score to ice diving and an expression of hope from Ukraine. Fans of classic ambience will
Neal Heppleston ~ Plankton and the Whale Shark
A double bassist is a perfect candidate to record music about the ocean depths, as the instrument lends itself well to low and lugubrious timbres. But bassist Neal Heppleston has even more in mind; each piece tells a story signaled by its title,
Neal Heppleston ~ Plankton and the Whale Shark
A double bassist is a perfect candidate to record music about the ocean depths, as the instrument lends itself well to low and lugubrious timbres. But bassist Neal Heppleston has even more in mind; each piece tells a story signaled by its title,
Staad ~ Staad
The key to Staad (Silent) is its authenticity. The artist (also known as Staad) has spent the last couple years researching the history of the alpine areas, inspired by a family connection and a desire to dig deep. This project combines archival
Staad ~ Staad
The key to Staad (Silent) is its authenticity. The artist (also known as Staad) has spent the last couple years researching the history of the alpine areas, inspired by a family connection and a desire to dig deep. This project combines archival
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