https://valleyentertainment.bandcamp.com/album/elysian-lightships Space Music Rating: 🪐🛸🪐🛸🪐 released January 27, 2023 Serrie proves he’s still one of the kings of space with Elysian Lightships. At this point so many people have tried to do this but very few have the skill to create something that triggers the imagination like this. It hits the sweet spot concerning everythingContinue reading “Elysian Lightships by Jonn Serrie”
Category Archives: ambient
Reality Opposition by Christina Giannone
experimental recommended released July 14, 2023 The full release of this one isn’t on Bandcamp but it is available on Spotify. A friend whose opinion I regard very highly recommended this to me and to be honest if I had discovered it on my own without anyone vouching for it I may have overlooked someContinue reading “Reality Opposition by Christina Giannone”
intimaa’ إنتماء by Bana Haffar
https://banahaffarreleases.bandcamp.com/album/intimaa Experimental ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released May 19, 2023 This is not the type of music you can listen to passively or appreciate in the background. A lot of people might miss out on what’s happening here because it needs to focused on like a complicated novel but also meditated on because it’s seriousContinue reading “intimaa’ إنتماء by Bana Haffar”
CIRCUMSTELLAR by Álvaro Domene & Álvaro Pérez
https://ilusorecords.bandcamp.com/album/circumstellar Jazz Fusion ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released July 7, 2023 This is great music. Without a doubt one of the best releases so far this year. CIRCUMSTELLAR blends prog jazz and ambient and successfully pushes the boundaries of all of it. I’ll admit that when I go through the prog archives recommendations sometimesContinue reading “CIRCUMSTELLAR by Álvaro Domene & Álvaro Pérez”
Such is life by AnnaOtta feat. La.Fumero
https://annaotta.bandcamp.com/album/such-is-life ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released June 16, 2023 Experimental Such is Life is one of those rare experimental records that leans as much into a universe beat pop aesthetic as it does the avant garde. Largely based on human voice manipulation the sound is difficult to describe. This album would sit well onContinue reading “Such is life by AnnaOtta feat. La.Fumero”
Glow In The Dark by Shuta Yasukochi
https://shutayasukochi.bandcamp.com/album/glow-in-the-dark ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released January 6, 2023 Glow In The Dark, the latest ambient creation by Shuta Yasukochi, is a mesmerizing journey into a world of serene soundscapes and captivating melodies. This instrumental album, crafted entirely with modular synths, showcases Yasukochi’s undeniable talent and deep understanding of the ambient genre. The album beginsContinue reading “Glow In The Dark by Shuta Yasukochi”
Danger by Jogging House
https://jogginghouse.bandcamp.com/album/danger Ambient ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released March 21, 2023 Ambient is a fine genre and this is a fine release that just so happens to sound exactly like a million other releases since around 2010. It’s pretty. It’ll drown out unwanted noise pollution with a good pair of noise canceling headphones and you can addContinue reading “Danger by Jogging House”
Immensity by Silent Universe
https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/immensity Space Music Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released February 7, 2023 Immensity is an instrumental electronic record that lands more in the camp of space music than dark ambient although there’s lots of crossover in the genres and Cryo Chamber tends to lean into the latter. A spiritual cousin to the themes of 2001Continue reading “Immensity by Silent Universe”
Formationer På Gyldne Græsgange by Sebastian Bruun
https://forlagetkornmod.bandcamp.com/album/formationer-p-gyldne-gr-sgange Ambient Rating: Good for Fans of the Genre Even die hard fans of ambient music will probably enjoy this record as a one off. It’s a good one off and worth taking the time for a listen but beyond that it’s probably not going to make its way into rotation. The positives are theContinue reading “Formationer På Gyldne Græsgange by Sebastian Bruun”
Rites Of Percussion by Dave Lombardo
https://davelombardo.bandcamp.com/album/rites-of-percussion Progressive Dark Ambient Fusion ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released May 5, 2023 One of the most fortunate things I’ve yet to learn about Covid is it got Lombardo the fuck away from overrated assclown Mike Patton. Instead of rotting in bed binge watching crap TV Lombardo made the best music he’s ever recorded outsideContinue reading “Rites Of Percussion by Dave Lombardo”
Joel Gilardini: L’Anno Della Valanga by Joel Gilardini
https://shopendtitles.bandcamp.com/album/joel-gilardini-l-anno-della-valanga ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ dark ambient released June 2, 2023 I still like this genre but the artists need to start giving me more, including this one. I was expecting something beyond the infinite other ambient releases because of the medium, baritone guitar, but honestly it’s just middle of the pack ambient no matter howContinue reading “Joel Gilardini: L’Anno Della Valanga by Joel Gilardini”
Tim Hecker 2023 Releases
Experimental / Ambient / Dark Ambient Recommended I actually like these albums, the Infinity Pool ost and No Highs, put together on shuffle better than listening to them separately straight through. Don’t tell Tim. There’s one track where he teams up with Colin Stetson. I think the two could be the next Fripp and EnoContinue reading “Tim Hecker 2023 Releases”
A Serene Companion: Chihei Hatakeyama’s Ambient Soundtrack for “Life Is Climbing”
https://gearboxrecords.bandcamp.com/album/life-is-climbing-original-sound-track released May 17, 2023 Ambient ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Though I haven’t had the chance to see “Life Is Climbing,” a Japanese film that delves into the extraordinary journey of a blind mountain climber, I am enthralled by the ambient soundtrack composed by Chihei Hatakeyama. Hatakeyama’s skillful compositions provide a captivating and serene experienceContinue reading “A Serene Companion: Chihei Hatakeyama’s Ambient Soundtrack for “Life Is Climbing””
Long Cool World by North Americans
https://northamericanszone.bandcamp.com/album/long-cool-world ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Instrumental Americana released April 7, 2023 “Long Cool World,” features only two members, Patrick McDermott on guitar and Barry Walker on pedal steel, and their collaboration is nothing short of exceptional. With a stripped-down instrumentation of just guitar and pedal steel, McDermott and Walker create a sound that is bothContinue reading “Long Cool World by North Americans”
Magelight by Fogweaver
https://thefogweaver.bandcamp.com/album/magelight Genre: Dungeon Synth Rating: Recommended for fans of the genre released January 13, 2023 Fogweaver takes a more ambient than a direct neo-renaissance approach with this one. Or another way to describe it is as neo-renaissance music laced with a laid back ambient vibe. I’ve been digging into dungeon synth pretty deeply recently andContinue reading “Magelight by Fogweaver”
Pillars of Light by Stellarium
https://exospheremusic.bandcamp.com/album/pillars-of-light Genre: Space Music Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released March 21, 2023 If you’re a fan of Klaus Schulze or Jean-Michel Jarre or just in general whatever they play on Hearts of Space this is probably the best release so far along those lines in 2023. So again, if, you’re interested in finding newContinue reading “Pillars of Light by Stellarium”
Mostly Happy Endings by Greg Segal
https://gregsegal.bandcamp.com/album/mostly-happy-endings Genre: Experimental Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ released January 22, 2023 Recently, it came into my Bandcamp feed that Segal has re-released several recordings of his band from the 80’s Paperbag. I bought their album Ticket to Trauma when it came out on SST and I’ve had a fondness for it for several decadesContinue reading “Mostly Happy Endings by Greg Segal”
Dream Catalogue guy, David Russo aka Lucid has a strange hostile fixation on Daniel Lopatin aka Oneohtrix Point Never
Twitter is a weird hostile place. My account is still sitting over there occasionally bringing in some views to this blog. Twitter is a place where everything is misconstrued and everything is put in the worst possible light. When Musk took over I opened a Mastodon account and my blog has been actually done betterContinue reading “Dream Catalogue guy, David Russo aka Lucid has a strange hostile fixation on Daniel Lopatin aka Oneohtrix Point Never”
Star Lore by Aindulmedir
https://aindulmedir.bandcamp.com/album/star-lore Genre: Ambient Rating: Recommended for fans of the genre First things first, if you’re unfamiliar with the work of Pär Boström the place to start is Cities Last Broadcast – The Cancelled Earth: https://cycliclaw.bandcamp.com/album/the-cancelled-earth Pär Boström is a pioneer of the sound that the entire Cyro Chamber label hangs its hat on. Star LoreContinue reading “Star Lore by Aindulmedir”
Canon Chops by David Curington
https://difficultartandmusic.bandcamp.com/album/canon-chops Genre: Contemporary Rating: Very Highly Recommended released February 15, 2023 Canon Chops starts with a tape manipulation musique concrete electroacoustic reinterpretation of Schumann and Chopin. The style is somewhat reminiscent of Vladimir Ussachevsky but, in my opinion, it’s more rewarding to listen to because it’s not just deconstructed but it’s also reconstructed. It buildsContinue reading “Canon Chops by David Curington”
Glossover by Afternoon Bike Ride
https://afternoonbikeride.bandcamp.com/album/glossover Genre: Soft Rock Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 4/5 Stars released February 10, 2023 Glossover sets out to be an intelligent but easy listen and ABR achieves that artistic goal. They borrow heavily from a lot of what’s best in recent musical trends and put together an album that’s sort of like if LanaContinue reading “Glossover by Afternoon Bike Ride”
486REVIVAL by 486 Paradise
Genre: Experimental Rating: Highly Recommended released February 10, 2023 It’s been a minute since I’ve checked out a new B O G U S // COLLECTIVE release but the glitch tag piqued my interest. Glitch music used to be high on my radar but suddenly I just started seeing less of it. I still enjoyContinue reading “486REVIVAL by 486 Paradise”
Entropy by Colin Bragg
https://colinbragg.bandcamp.com/album/entropy Genre: Experimental Rating: 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 5/5 Stars According to his BandCamp notes Bragg decided to pull out his old man’s guitar and created this excellent release in a couple days. The electronics remind me of Edgar Froese and the guitar playing Loren Connors. From what I’m seeing this music hasn’t reachedContinue reading “Entropy by Colin Bragg”
SHITSURAI / 室礼 by Meitei / 冥丁
https://meitei.bandcamp.com/album/shitsurai Genre: Ambient Rating: 🎹 🎹🎹 🎹 4/5 stars released February 4, 2023 Almost entirely solo piano with the exceptions being subtle sound effects this is certainly Meitei’s most minimalistic release. To be honest, if I wasn’t so taken with their previous releases I might have passed this over because there so many mellow soloContinue reading “SHITSURAI / 室礼 by Meitei / 冥丁”
cold by èvia
https://lillernetapes.bandcamp.com/album/cold Genre: Ambient Rating: ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ 4/5 Recommended released January 19, 2023 Reminiscent of Pausal and Hakobune and clocking in at twenty minutes èvia wisely chooses quality on this outstanding ambient release. The texture of this music is dense and interesting and remains engaging on repeat while also serving as excellent background musicContinue reading “cold by èvia”
Warmth Highest 