Category Archives: Ambient
Oh, Yoko ~ Seashore
Seashore isn’t just music for the shoreline. In front of the tiny, broken shells and the rubbery, inked strands of jet-black seaweed, the single can be seen shining a vivid image of sunny suburbia, awash with special, sun-kissed moments that have
Oh, Yoko ~ Seashore
Seashore isn’t just music for the shoreline. In front of the tiny, broken shells and the rubbery, inked strands of jet-black seaweed, the single can be seen shining a vivid image of sunny suburbia, awash with special, sun-kissed moments that have
Glacis ~ 22.16.04
This EP reminds me of the old saying, “You wait ages for a new Glacis EP and then two come by at once”. Or maybe that’s not such an old saying. Tohu Va Vohu was reviewed here last year as a
Glacis ~ 22.16.04
This EP reminds me of the old saying, “You wait ages for a new Glacis EP and then two come by at once”. Or maybe that’s not such an old saying. Tohu Va Vohu was reviewed here last year as a
Ruhe ~ A Beautiful Weakness
The latest release on Audio Gourmet may represent its best tea break to date. Imagine setting fifteen minutes aside to enjoy a cup of tea. While your tea is brewing, you retrieve your mail and find the following: a slightly
Ruhe ~ A Beautiful Weakness
The latest release on Audio Gourmet may represent its best tea break to date. Imagine setting fifteen minutes aside to enjoy a cup of tea. While your tea is brewing, you retrieve your mail and find the following: a slightly
Savaran & Barbara De Dominicis ~ Strandline
Sometimes it’s okay to change horses in the middle of the stream. Below, we can hear how this conceptual EP initially sounded as an ambient project featuring field recordings from Scotland and Wales. But after hearing Barbara De Dominicis‘ vocals, one cannot
Savaran & Barbara De Dominicis ~ Strandline
Sometimes it’s okay to change horses in the middle of the stream. Below, we can hear how this conceptual EP initially sounded as an ambient project featuring field recordings from Scotland and Wales. But after hearing Barbara De Dominicis‘ vocals, one cannot
Celer ~ Without Retrospect, the Morning
Celer has always been an artist who can effortlessly dream up evocative drones and a deep-thought style of ambient introspection. Always refreshing, always vividly alive and constantly absorbing into the very atmosphere, Will Long’s music touches upon phantom shades and faint
Celer ~ Without Retrospect, the Morning
Celer has always been an artist who can effortlessly dream up evocative drones and a deep-thought style of ambient introspection. Always refreshing, always vividly alive and constantly absorbing into the very atmosphere, Will Long’s music touches upon phantom shades and faint
The Glimmer Room ~ The Wind Blows Summer From The Trees
“These are the days when birds come back, A very few, a bird or two, To take a backward look.” Emily Dickinson’s poem introduces The Wind Blows Summer From The Trees, recited by a ghostly, feminine voice, present despite the swoosh
The Glimmer Room ~ The Wind Blows Summer From The Trees
“These are the days when birds come back, A very few, a bird or two, To take a backward look.” Emily Dickinson’s poem introduces The Wind Blows Summer From The Trees, recited by a ghostly, feminine voice, present despite the swoosh
Various Artists ~ … and darkness came
I can’t be objective about this benefit compilation, because my neighbors are among the beneficiaries. I live in the path taken by Hurricane Sandy, and while I lost a couple trees and was without power for a few days, others
Various Artists ~ … and darkness came
I can’t be objective about this benefit compilation, because my neighbors are among the beneficiaries. I live in the path taken by Hurricane Sandy, and while I lost a couple trees and was without power for a few days, others
Various Artists ~ Faith in a Wet Season
Voxxov Records’ second free download compilation exposes the other half of the new label’s potential roster, packed with our favorite artists in the fields of ambient, drone and modern composition. It’s almost like a who’s who of A Closer Listen!
Various Artists ~ Faith in a Wet Season
Voxxov Records’ second free download compilation exposes the other half of the new label’s potential roster, packed with our favorite artists in the fields of ambient, drone and modern composition. It’s almost like a who’s who of A Closer Listen!
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