Category Archives: Ambient
An Eilean Spring (Part II): Daniel K. Bohm & Phi Bui
Eilean Records continues to investigate its experimental side with its third and fourth releases of the season: a mysterious outing from Daniel K. Böhm and an elaborate, cross-genre debut from Phi Bui. Daniel K. Böhm’s Carrier comes with a carefully constructed fictional back
An Eilean Spring (Part II): Daniel K. Bohm & Phi Bui
Eilean Records continues to investigate its experimental side with its third and fourth releases of the season: a mysterious outing from Daniel K. Böhm and an elaborate, cross-genre debut from Phi Bui. Daniel K. Böhm’s Carrier comes with a carefully constructed fictional back
An Eilean Spring (Part I): Jason Van Wyk & Chris Dooks
One of our favorite labels of 2015 continues to come on strong in 2016. The difference this year is that the label has made a conscious effort to expand its sound palette. Spring’s releases begin in the ambient vein, but
An Eilean Spring (Part I): Jason Van Wyk & Chris Dooks
One of our favorite labels of 2015 continues to come on strong in 2016. The difference this year is that the label has made a conscious effort to expand its sound palette. Spring’s releases begin in the ambient vein, but
Hummingbird ~ Glade
Six years ago, I reviewed Our Fearful Symmetry, a gorgeous album by a mysterious ambient artist called Hummingbird. I led an exhaustive search to discover who the artist might be, and came so close that I named some of the artist’s
Hummingbird ~ Glade
Six years ago, I reviewed Our Fearful Symmetry, a gorgeous album by a mysterious ambient artist called Hummingbird. I led an exhaustive search to discover who the artist might be, and came so close that I named some of the artist’s
Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.
Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere. is a relatively new Belgian label now approaching its first anniversary. Launched last June by Niels Geybels, the label has been slowly upping its production numbers, and as older releases have sold out, is now beginning to re-release
Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.
Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere. is a relatively new Belgian label now approaching its first anniversary. Launched last June by Niels Geybels, the label has been slowly upping its production numbers, and as older releases have sold out, is now beginning to re-release
Premiere: Ras Moshe + Stefan Christoff // Rêves Sonores à Alwan
A CLOSER LISTEN is proud to premiere the latest tape from Howl! Arts, featuring duets between Ras Moshe and Stefan Christoff, with reimaginings by Nick Schofield. The A-side of the tape was recorded at Alwan Centre for the Arts early
Premiere: Ras Moshe + Stefan Christoff // Rêves Sonores à Alwan
A CLOSER LISTEN is proud to premiere the latest tape from Howl! Arts, featuring duets between Ras Moshe and Stefan Christoff, with reimaginings by Nick Schofield. The A-side of the tape was recorded at Alwan Centre for the Arts early
José Soberanes ~ The Rising Tide
There’s something special about this release, which is apparent even on the very first play. The Rising Tide is not only an extremely intimate album, but one that gives equal billing to field recording and music. The result is akin to
José Soberanes ~ The Rising Tide
There’s something special about this release, which is apparent even on the very first play. The Rising Tide is not only an extremely intimate album, but one that gives equal billing to field recording and music. The result is akin to
A Year in the Country ~ The Quietened Village
A Year in the Country continues its tradition of releasing quality music in limited “Dawn” and “Night” packaging with The Quietened Village, the top ambient pick in our Spring Music Preview. This evocative album offers a score for crumbled communities, abandoned
A Year in the Country ~ The Quietened Village
A Year in the Country continues its tradition of releasing quality music in limited “Dawn” and “Night” packaging with The Quietened Village, the top ambient pick in our Spring Music Preview. This evocative album offers a score for crumbled communities, abandoned
Celer ~ Inside the Head of Gods
Celer‘s ambient music is a quietly stirring dream that flutters around the eyelashes of reality. By now, ambient listeners should be well-acquainted with the hushed, introspective music of Will Long. Inside the Head of Gods is barely there itself, its short, organ-led pieces
Celer ~ Inside the Head of Gods
Celer‘s ambient music is a quietly stirring dream that flutters around the eyelashes of reality. By now, ambient listeners should be well-acquainted with the hushed, introspective music of Will Long. Inside the Head of Gods is barely there itself, its short, organ-led pieces
a closer listen 