Category Archives: Ambient
Old Amica ~ Drone and Hum
All too often, instrumental bands become vocal bands. But on this EP, a vocal duo has become an instrumental duo. Separating by 649km, these Swedes had already recorded four internet collaborations. It was time for them to try recording in
Old Amica ~ Drone and Hum
All too often, instrumental bands become vocal bands. But on this EP, a vocal duo has become an instrumental duo. Separating by 649km, these Swedes had already recorded four internet collaborations. It was time for them to try recording in
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
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