Category Archives: Ambient

Hammock ~ The Sleepover Series, Volume Two

Nearly a decade has passed since The Sleepover Series, Volume One.  While it may be one of the lesser-known works in Hammock‘s canon, it’s one of the most important.  The project was inspired by Marc Byrd’s bouts with depression, and led

Hammock ~ The Sleepover Series, Volume Two

Nearly a decade has passed since The Sleepover Series, Volume One.  While it may be one of the lesser-known works in Hammock‘s canon, it’s one of the most important.  The project was inspired by Marc Byrd’s bouts with depression, and led

Pan & Me ~ Ocean Noise

Ocean Noise is a much quieter project than its predecessor, Paal.  Four years have passed since Christophe Mevel (Pan & Me) stepped out from the shadow of The Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones, and in that time he’s deepened his sonic

Pan & Me ~ Ocean Noise

Ocean Noise is a much quieter project than its predecessor, Paal.  Four years have passed since Christophe Mevel (Pan & Me) stepped out from the shadow of The Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones, and in that time he’s deepened his sonic

Heinali ~ Music to Sleep Under Snow

This year’s winter-themed releases have been arriving before the autumn-themed releases, a strange turn of events for the Northern Hemisphere.  But Heinali‘s native Ukraine has been experiencing a political winter, which lends his latest release a touch of unintentional metaphor.

Heinali ~ Music to Sleep Under Snow

This year’s winter-themed releases have been arriving before the autumn-themed releases, a strange turn of events for the Northern Hemisphere.  But Heinali‘s native Ukraine has been experiencing a political winter, which lends his latest release a touch of unintentional metaphor.

Emiliano Romanelli ~ 333 Loops (Volume 1)

Emiliano Romanelli (b. 1979) is well-known amongst the Italian scene for his work in the multimedia duo  Tu m’.  Back at The Site Before  we were pretty fond of their record Monochromes, which made our Best of 2009 list.  Released

Emiliano Romanelli ~ 333 Loops (Volume 1)

Emiliano Romanelli (b. 1979) is well-known amongst the Italian scene for his work in the multimedia duo  Tu m’.  Back at The Site Before  we were pretty fond of their record Monochromes, which made our Best of 2009 list.  Released

Porya Hatami ~ The Garden

One can learn a lot from a snail.  A snail’s pace is slow, steady, deliberate.  The creature carries its home upon its back.  While some may accuse the snail of being lazy, it’s actually busy, always on the lookout for

Porya Hatami ~ The Garden

One can learn a lot from a snail.  A snail’s pace is slow, steady, deliberate.  The creature carries its home upon its back.  While some may accuse the snail of being lazy, it’s actually busy, always on the lookout for

con_cetta vs MonoLogue ~ Orlando

The ever-reliable Time Released Sound label kicked off 2014 in strong fashion with Orlando, a unique collaboration billed as con_cetta vs MonoLogue.  Though conceptually interesting and certainly enriched by an understanding of its context, the album stands as a beautiful

con_cetta vs MonoLogue ~ Orlando

The ever-reliable Time Released Sound label kicked off 2014 in strong fashion with Orlando, a unique collaboration billed as con_cetta vs MonoLogue.  Though conceptually interesting and certainly enriched by an understanding of its context, the album stands as a beautiful

Specta Ciera ~ Overwintering

Winter music in summertime?  The thought may sound strange in the Northern Hemisphere, but with a touch of fall chill in the late summer air, Overwintering is a hint of things to come.  The short album was inspired by the change of

Specta Ciera ~ Overwintering

Winter music in summertime?  The thought may sound strange in the Northern Hemisphere, but with a touch of fall chill in the late summer air, Overwintering is a hint of things to come.  The short album was inspired by the change of

OKADA ~ OKADA

Pensacola, Florida is home to OKADA, but as the black crows nestle on the telephone wires and their wings eclipse the sun above, it soon becomes clear that the equally black sunglasses won’t be needed. This isn’t sunshine music, despite the fluttery,

OKADA ~ OKADA

Pensacola, Florida is home to OKADA, but as the black crows nestle on the telephone wires and their wings eclipse the sun above, it soon becomes clear that the equally black sunglasses won’t be needed. This isn’t sunshine music, despite the fluttery,