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Ambient Music

A serene yet insightful destination for those who appreciate the genre’s subtle, immersive soundscapes. Thoughtful reviews that explore the textures, atmospheres and emotional depths created by both emerging and established ambient artists. Profiles and interviews highlighting the leaders and innovators shaping the ambient music scene, delving into their creative processes and the evolving technologies they use. Expect a mix of deep analysis, serene exploration and a focus on the meditative and transformative power of ambient music. Read more about Music.

Lawrence English

Sound Artist Lawrence English on the Power of Radical Listening

"Every time I really engage in listening, there is surprise. Even in what seem like mundane moments, you have these little explosions."
By Ryan Burleson
High Plains.

Conjuring Schubert and Disquiet in the Wilderness With High Plains

High Plains' engrossing debut album "Cinderland" conjures dread for a wilderness’ violence as readily as it does its awesome vistas.
By Ryan Burleson
Mind Over Mirrors

Mind Over Mirrors’ Meditative Songs Remind Us Why We Exist

It's refreshing to see a musician approach their work with such intention, such mindfulness, such clarity of vision.
By Justin Joffe
Jean-Michel Jarre

Synth God Jean-Michel Jarre Breathes New ‘Oxygène’ Into Electronica

By Bryan Reesman
Colin Newman.

With Wire, Immersion, Solo, or Not, No One Plays It Better Than Colin Newman

By Tim Sommer
Nonkeen

The 10 Best New Artists of 2016

By Justin Joffe
Body/Head.

The 10 Best Experimental Albums of 2016

By Brad Cohan
Steve Hauschildt

Steve Hauschildt Explores the Possibilities of Ambient Music on ‘Strands’

By Ryan Burleson
Christopher Tignor recorded the entirety of his new album, "Along a Vanishing Plane", live at this assylum.

Meet Two Composers Using Tech to Reclaim Humanity in Electronic Music

By Justin Joffe
Beck.

Fall’s Best Upcoming New Music

By Cole Garner Hill
Wire.

Wire Continue Their Hot Streak on the Heavenly ‘Nocturnal Koreans’

By Tim Sommer
Kosmischer Läufer.

This Krautrock Olympics Soundtrack Will Blow Your Mind

By Tim Sommer
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Transforms Colors Into Modular Synth Magic

By Justin Joffe
Nonkeen

Nonkeen Created Two of 2016’s Most Inspired Albums by Embracing Spontaneity

By Justin Joffe
Martin Rev and Alan Vega.

RIP Suicide Frontman Alan Vega, the Beautiful Ghost of Rock ‘n’ Roll Future

By Tim Sommer
Lone.

Lone Harnessed His Fever Dreams for One of 2016’s Best Electronic Albums

By Matt Morrison
Baltimore's Horse Lords.

The Best Experimental Albums of 2016 (So Far)

By Brad Cohan
The Blind Robot / Louis-Philippe Demers The Blind Robot is a direct reference to the works of Merleau-Ponty and his example of the body extension of the blind man’s cane. When Feenberg analyzes Merleau-Ponty’s blind man’s cane, he concludes that the cane does more than sense the world; it also reveals the blind man as blind. It is this very aspect that the Blind Robot exploits: to create an empathic situation and a positive predisposition to the engagement.

Can Listening to AI-Composed Music Boost Your Brain Function?

By Brady Dale
Slow Meadow.

Slow Meadow’s Ambient Reveries Are as Grand as the Texas Sky

By Ryan Burleson
Tony Conrad

RIP Tony Conrad: Master of the Godchord

By Tim Sommer
(l-r) Sascha Ring, Bernot

Moderat Bring Warmth and Humanity to German Electronica

By Justin Joffe
David Gilmour's 70,000 fans gather for his first ever concert in Buenos Aires Hipódormo de San Isidrio, Argentina. The singer-songwriter decided to craft a setlist blending his own solo material with highly anticipated and well-loved Pink Floyd tunes. The first half of the gig brought the audience Dark Side of the Moon classics "Us & Them" and "Money" along with solo cuts " 5 A.M.," "In Any Tongue" and "A Boat Lies Waiting" from his latest studio album, Rattle That Lock. The show saw a similar second set of debut album track "Astronomy Domine," Atom Heart Mother's "Fat Old Sun" and Wish You Were Here fan favorite, "Shine On You Crazy Diamond." As the set continued, the 69-year-old guitar legend rolled out more solo material off of his fourth studio album including "The Girl in the Yellow Dress," "Today," and "On An Island" trailed by his former group's "Sorrow" and The Wall track, "Run Like Hell." Ref: http://www.musictimes.com/articles/58329/20151215/david-gilmour-launches-tour-south-america-mixing-solo-material-classic-pink-floyd.htm El guitarrista y cantante de Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, tocó el viernes por primera vez en la Argentina y brindó un memorable concierto de casi tres horas, ante unas 60 mil personas, en el Hipódromo de San Isidro, en el que revivió la magia del popular conjunto inglés. ...el excelso guitarrista mostró prácticamente todas las canciones de su último trabajo (titulado Rattle that lock) y recreó algunas de las más brillantes composiciones popularizadas por el cuarteto que integró junto a Roger Waters, Richard Wright y Nick Mason. La primera gran ovación de la noche estalló cuando empuñó una guitarra acústica y desgranó las primeras notas de Wish you were here, el clásico grabado en el disco homónimo de 1975. El espíritu de Dark side of the moon, la obra maestra editada en 1973, prosiguió con Us and them, la emocionante canción que hace referencia a la alienación, y luego de interpretar In any tongue y High H

David Gilmour Sounds as Vital as Ever on the Graceful ‘Rattle That Lock’

By Tim Sommer
ONEOHTRIX_POINT_NEVER

Oneohtrix Point Never’s Electronica Nightmares Hypnotize Brooklyn

By Billy Gray
Siamese

The Songs and Shows You Can’t Afford to Miss This Spring

By Cole Garner Hill
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