Category Archives: Ambient
The Temple | Jack Woodbury | Alter Natural ~ Vastness Vastness
More albums should be inspired by poems. Music and poetry are so closely related that they form a natural pair, evidenced by Vastness Vastness, whose very title is poetic. The poem was written by Jack Woodbury, teamed here with The Temple and
The Temple | Jack Woodbury | Alter Natural ~ Vastness Vastness
More albums should be inspired by poems. Music and poetry are so closely related that they form a natural pair, evidenced by Vastness Vastness, whose very title is poetic. The poem was written by Jack Woodbury, teamed here with The Temple and
Salt of the Sound ~ Meditations Vol. 6
What is ambient music for? Some might say ambient music is meant to be played in the background. Others say it is meant to help listeners to relax. A third form of ambient music offers something deeper: a spiritual connection.
Salt of the Sound ~ Meditations Vol. 6
What is ambient music for? Some might say ambient music is meant to be played in the background. Others say it is meant to help listeners to relax. A third form of ambient music offers something deeper: a spiritual connection.
Dalot ~ Aquarium
Dalot‘s Aquarium is a delightful album that can be read on a number of levels: as a diary of parenthood, an ecological parable or a celebration of summer. Or one might simply take it at face value: the story of a lionfish
Dalot ~ Aquarium
Dalot‘s Aquarium is a delightful album that can be read on a number of levels: as a diary of parenthood, an ecological parable or a celebration of summer. Or one might simply take it at face value: the story of a lionfish
Masaya Ozaki ~ Mizukara
Mizukara is the fourth release by the Japanese-born, NY/Iceland based artist Masaya Ozaki. Rooted in the exploration of the ephemeral and the delicate, Mizukara doesn’t attempt to impress sonically, but immerses the listener in a private and personal pathway into
Masaya Ozaki ~ Mizukara
Mizukara is the fourth release by the Japanese-born, NY/Iceland based artist Masaya Ozaki. Rooted in the exploration of the ephemeral and the delicate, Mizukara doesn’t attempt to impress sonically, but immerses the listener in a private and personal pathway into
Dalton Alexander ~ Almost Home If I’m Still Alive
Two years ago, multi-faceted Yukon artist Dalton Alexander self-released a lovely, home-spun debut called Almost Home If I Disappear. Unfortunately, it was buried in the Christmas rush. A year later, he followed this release with I Wonder How Many Are Still Alive, in
Dalton Alexander ~ Almost Home If I’m Still Alive
Two years ago, multi-faceted Yukon artist Dalton Alexander self-released a lovely, home-spun debut called Almost Home If I Disappear. Unfortunately, it was buried in the Christmas rush. A year later, he followed this release with I Wonder How Many Are Still Alive, in
Wanderwelle ~ Wat gebeurde er met Sergeant Massuro? (What Happened to Sergeant Massuro?)
Taking a break from completing their trilogy of albums examining the impact of global warming on the world’s coastal regions, Amsterdam’s Wanderwelle have instead created a new work that considers the damaging consequences of authoritarian rule and dogmatic self-interest. Their
Wanderwelle ~ Wat gebeurde er met Sergeant Massuro? (What Happened to Sergeant Massuro?)
Taking a break from completing their trilogy of albums examining the impact of global warming on the world’s coastal regions, Amsterdam’s Wanderwelle have instead created a new work that considers the damaging consequences of authoritarian rule and dogmatic self-interest. Their
Taylor Deupree ~ Sti.ll
Most albums have one lead story; Sti.ll has two. The first is that the album presents an acoustic ensemble reworking of an electronic classic. The second is that it comes in an extensive hardcover edition, thanks to greyfade’s brand new FOLIO imprint.
Taylor Deupree ~ Sti.ll
Most albums have one lead story; Sti.ll has two. The first is that the album presents an acoustic ensemble reworking of an electronic classic. The second is that it comes in an extensive hardcover edition, thanks to greyfade’s brand new FOLIO imprint.
Mary Lattimore & Walt McClements ~ Rain on the Road
Harpist Mary Lattimore has been popping up all over the place this season, from Montgomery and Turner’s Spring Became Silent to Moor Mother’s GUILTY. An Adult Swim collaboration with Juliana Barwick just became available as well. Few artists have a scope this
Mary Lattimore & Walt McClements ~ Rain on the Road
Harpist Mary Lattimore has been popping up all over the place this season, from Montgomery and Turner’s Spring Became Silent to Moor Mother’s GUILTY. An Adult Swim collaboration with Juliana Barwick just became available as well. Few artists have a scope this
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