Category Archives: Ambient
Hammock ~ Elsewhere
Back in 2019, Hammock (Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson) had just completed an astonishing trilogy that brought listeners through the depths of despair to the heights of hope. Then the pandemic struck, and the duo’s new-found peace was tested. Could they take
Hammock ~ Elsewhere
Back in 2019, Hammock (Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson) had just completed an astonishing trilogy that brought listeners through the depths of despair to the heights of hope. Then the pandemic struck, and the duo’s new-found peace was tested. Could they take
Immanu El ~ Distance
Our long-time readers ~ those who followed us from a previous site a decade ago ~ may recall Immanu El, a Swedish post-rock band who made an impact with a mostly instrumental presentation. Over the decade, they began to add more
Immanu El ~ Distance
Our long-time readers ~ those who followed us from a previous site a decade ago ~ may recall Immanu El, a Swedish post-rock band who made an impact with a mostly instrumental presentation. Over the decade, they began to add more
Richard Skelton ~ Stur / Sutr
Richard Skelton has been incredibly active during the pandemic, releasing a wide variety of albums on Aeolian Editions. These include Talus, a bright-toned diptych inspired by rock debris; Four Workings, with meditations drawn from a divination deck; and The Hollows, a sonic reflection of
Richard Skelton ~ Stur / Sutr
Richard Skelton has been incredibly active during the pandemic, releasing a wide variety of albums on Aeolian Editions. These include Talus, a bright-toned diptych inspired by rock debris; Four Workings, with meditations drawn from a divination deck; and The Hollows, a sonic reflection of
M. Sage ~ Wants a Diamond Pivot Bright
M. Sage gathers a stellar collection of collaborators on Wants a Diamond Pivot Bright: Ned Milligan, Josh Mason, Hakobune and more. But the real star of the project is Wallace Stevens. Each track is inspired by and named for a line in
M. Sage ~ Wants a Diamond Pivot Bright
M. Sage gathers a stellar collection of collaborators on Wants a Diamond Pivot Bright: Ned Milligan, Josh Mason, Hakobune and more. But the real star of the project is Wallace Stevens. Each track is inspired by and named for a line in
Tony Dupé ~ Margaret Hammett Lived
Last month we reviewed Mirla’s Solitaire, a caring granddaughter’s reflection on a story of life and love, replete with a storybook ending. Tony Dupé‘s audio-biography of his great aunt shares the dedication of a descendant, but this is where the similarities
Tony Dupé ~ Margaret Hammett Lived
Last month we reviewed Mirla’s Solitaire, a caring granddaughter’s reflection on a story of life and love, replete with a storybook ending. Tony Dupé‘s audio-biography of his great aunt shares the dedication of a descendant, but this is where the similarities
Tomoko Hojo + Rahel Kraft ~ Grass Eater Diary
The Japanese phrase Michikusa Wo Kuu refers to a horse that spends the whole day roaming around, eating grass, never getting to its destination. The horse becomes so caught up in the moment that it neglects to check emails and text messages,
Tomoko Hojo + Rahel Kraft ~ Grass Eater Diary
The Japanese phrase Michikusa Wo Kuu refers to a horse that spends the whole day roaming around, eating grass, never getting to its destination. The horse becomes so caught up in the moment that it neglects to check emails and text messages,
Fall Music Preview ~ Ambient & Drone
Get ready ~ we’re about to cover over 365 albums in five days! Today is the first day of meteorological fall In the Northern Hemisphere, and the release schedule is already packed to the gills. This week, we’ll list all
Fall Music Preview ~ Ambient & Drone
Get ready ~ we’re about to cover over 365 albums in five days! Today is the first day of meteorological fall In the Northern Hemisphere, and the release schedule is already packed to the gills. This week, we’ll list all
400 Lonely Things ~ A Mourner’s Companion
A Mourner’s Companion is an act of love: a series of releases dedicated to the deceased. Craig Varian, the surviving member of 400 Lonely Things, carries on the work of his partner while composing elegies for multiple generations. He joins a
400 Lonely Things ~ A Mourner’s Companion
A Mourner’s Companion is an act of love: a series of releases dedicated to the deceased. Craig Varian, the surviving member of 400 Lonely Things, carries on the work of his partner while composing elegies for multiple generations. He joins a
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