Category Archives: Ambient
Max Richter ~ Sleep
One of the year’s most ambitious projects, Max Richter‘s 8-hour, 25-minute Sleep (and accompanying highlight disc, from Sleep) is designed to send people to sleep and to keep them company throughout the night. An upcoming series of overnight concerts in Berlin (with beds) will
Max Richter ~ Sleep
One of the year’s most ambitious projects, Max Richter‘s 8-hour, 25-minute Sleep (and accompanying highlight disc, from Sleep) is designed to send people to sleep and to keep them company throughout the night. An upcoming series of overnight concerts in Berlin (with beds) will
Zenjungle ~ Flow
Zenjungle is one of those appellative portmanteaus whose sum is actually weaker than its parts: zen – connotations of space and calm, of spiritual connection or even purification; jungle – denotes exotic and unexpected elements, wild and almost suffocating in
Zenjungle ~ Flow
Zenjungle is one of those appellative portmanteaus whose sum is actually weaker than its parts: zen – connotations of space and calm, of spiritual connection or even purification; jungle – denotes exotic and unexpected elements, wild and almost suffocating in
An Illuminated Paths Quintet
Cape Canaveral is not only the launching pad for the Illuminated Paths cassette label, but a perfect metaphor for the city’s most active venture since the space shuttle. The label has already released over 75 tapes this year alone, including half a
An Illuminated Paths Quintet
Cape Canaveral is not only the launching pad for the Illuminated Paths cassette label, but a perfect metaphor for the city’s most active venture since the space shuttle. The label has already released over 75 tapes this year alone, including half a
Peter Kris ~ Rim of the World
Spring Break Tapes does something a little different on its latest release, which chronicles urban blight in the San Bernardino area. Peter Kris (German Army) wandered through bleak neighborhoods and barren outposts, collecting images to chronicle the decay of once-proud structures
Peter Kris ~ Rim of the World
Spring Break Tapes does something a little different on its latest release, which chronicles urban blight in the San Bernardino area. Peter Kris (German Army) wandered through bleak neighborhoods and barren outposts, collecting images to chronicle the decay of once-proud structures
Josh Mason ~ Hellified Irie
Summer is the perfect season to release Hellified Irie, as it contains a summer theme and a laid-back vibe. It’s a tribute to surf music and surf culture, in particular the hazy, lazy minutes between the waves, waiting for the next
Josh Mason ~ Hellified Irie
Summer is the perfect season to release Hellified Irie, as it contains a summer theme and a laid-back vibe. It’s a tribute to surf music and surf culture, in particular the hazy, lazy minutes between the waves, waiting for the next
Slow Meadow ~ S/T
Slow Meadow is the first act invited to join Hammock‘s label, and the influential duo contribute their talents to two tracks. Those are the lead stories. The follow-up story is that the other tracks are just as good. This is a pleasant surprise,
Slow Meadow ~ S/T
Slow Meadow is the first act invited to join Hammock‘s label, and the influential duo contribute their talents to two tracks. Those are the lead stories. The follow-up story is that the other tracks are just as good. This is a pleasant surprise,
Laraaji ~ All In One Peace
Leaving Records has just released a three-tape collection of re-issues of seminal works by new age musician, composer, and laughter meditation workshop leader Laraaji. Outside of those who encountered his music in New Age shops and meditation centers, Laraaji is
Laraaji ~ All In One Peace
Leaving Records has just released a three-tape collection of re-issues of seminal works by new age musician, composer, and laughter meditation workshop leader Laraaji. Outside of those who encountered his music in New Age shops and meditation centers, Laraaji is
Phil Tomsett ~ Broken Memory Machine
It’s great to have Fluid Audio back in business after a short layoff. Their physical products have always been creatively packaged, typically a collection of prints and flowers, and they smell lovely. Their only drawback is their finite nature; one
Phil Tomsett ~ Broken Memory Machine
It’s great to have Fluid Audio back in business after a short layoff. Their physical products have always been creatively packaged, typically a collection of prints and flowers, and they smell lovely. Their only drawback is their finite nature; one
