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Featured Releases
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Portalby Dave Luxton(September 01, 2010) - We had no idea what to expect the first time we heard this luscious new album by Dave Luxton, but we were blown away. A collection of beautiful ambient space music, this is an album that we think is a must-have for anyone who is a fan of the lighter forms of ambience. His other music is well worth your attention as well. We encourage all our listeners to check out this release and the work of Dave Luxton in general. Highly recommended. |
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Structures in Suspensionby Nightwind(August 01, 2010) - We were utterly unaware of this magnificent recording until just a few weeks ago, but we are very happy we finally caught up with it. Released in 2008, this lush album is a profound immersion that is some of the strongest pure ambient music we have heard in awhile. Strongly evoking Roach, this album will be immediately approachable by any lover of ambience, but has the depth and maturity for many repeated listens. Put on your headphones and drift to this one, folks, it's a sonic odyssey not to be missed. |
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Mantra of Space Monksby EugeneKha(July 01, 2010) - Evgenij Kharitonov has long released a variety of electronic and ambient music under his project name EugeneKha, but with Mantra of Space Monks he has elevated his craft to a whole new level. Truly an extraordinary work of electronic ambient composition, we feel that this masterful release is an essential part of any ambient lover's collection. Best of all, it is available for free anonymous download, so there is no reason not to get your own copy right now. Highly, highly recommended. |
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Electraby Igneous Flame(June 01, 2010) - We have long been fans of Pete Kelly's Igneous Flame ambient music project, but his 2009 release Electra really blows our socks off. Combining lush waves of tonal ambience with some of the coolest drone work we have heard in some time, this album is simply a must-have for any lover of ambient sounds. Wonderful music for a summer's evening while sipping lemonade and looking at the stars. While you're at it, be sure to check out Pete's other releases, which are equally impressive in their own right. |
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Scroll Slideby Hybrid Leisureland(May 01, 2010) - Hybrid Leisureland, aka Hidetoshi Koizumi, produces electronic ambient and downtempo electronica of the highest order, and his latest album Scroll Slide is no exception. Delicious fresh new ambient sounds mingle with the perfect flourishes of downtempo electronica and even hints of IDM, presented in a thoroughly relaxing and uplifting setting. A wonderful addition to anyone's album collection, this is a particularly great album for folks who enjoy the crossover between ambience and other forms of electronica. |
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Flute Meditations For Dreaming Cloudsby Paul Adams(April 01, 2010) - Paul Adams is a reknowned jazz and world fusion artist, who has worked at all levels of the music industry. With his Native American flute masterpiece called Flute Meditations For Dreaming Clouds, he has produced a collection of dreamy and beautifully performed pieces that are among the most evocative pieces we have ever heard. Focusing on "peace and meditation", this is music that is both approachable and yet respectful to the culture that produced it. Magnificent - and highly, highly recommended. |
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Music For Mars Missionsby Joost Egelie(March 01, 2010) - Before hearing this album, we were not familiar with the Berlin-inspired electronic space music of Joost Egelie. After hearing it, we knew we had to hear more. Put simply, this is a brilliant album, one that combines the best of traditional electronica and space music, but framed in a thoroughly modern setting - and one that we are very happy to endorse for all of our listeners. |
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Hymnby Juta Takahashi(January 31, 2010) - Japanese artist Juta Takahashi has only been releasing ambient music since 2007, but with his latest release Hymn he has created a work of enduring value and immense beauty. With nearly an hour of some of the most exquisite and mature ambient music we've heard in some time, we feel certain this album will be considered one of the top releases of 2010. Highly, highly recommended. |
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Lumenby Vir Unis(December 31, 2009) - One of the most beautiful ambient recordings ever made, Lumen is simply a must-have for any serious lover of ambient music. It is only an EP, clocking in at a mere twenty one minutes and change, but every second of this masterwork is well worth your time in listening, and the theme of the piece is utterly perfect for the music. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates an enlightening ambient experience. We're very proud to feature this album, and we encourage everyone to check it out. |
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A Towering Achievement of Indescribable Beautyby Escape Philosophy(November 29, 2009) - A towering achievement, indeed. This singular album, composed of nothing but solo piano pieces, has to go down as one of the most beautiful works of music ever made. An absolutely stunning collection of purely melodic and achingly gorgeous ambient piano performances, this is one that any serious lover of ambient music cannot pass by. Our highest recommendation. |
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The Witch's Gardenby Abandoned Toys(November 01, 2009) - A stunning fusion of symphonic and dark ambient styles, this brilliant album blew us away the first time we heard it, and gets better with every repeated listen. Many artists use the symphonic form in an ambient way, but nobody does it as effortlessly or with such majestic style as Abandoned Toys. An essential album for any serious collection of ambient music. Not to be missed. |
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A Tub Full of Tangeby Tange(October 03, 2009) - A Tub Full of Tange is a gigantic release by one of our favorite ambient artists. Despite spanning ten full-length discs, the music is amazingly consistent and superbly crafted, one of the most soothing and brilliant collections of ambient music we are aware of. Described by many as one of the top releases of 2008, we are proud to give this collection one of our highest recommendations. |
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The Blue Sunshine (One)by Mosca(August 28, 2009) - With The Blue Sunshine (One), Mosca delivers a tranquil and refreshingly patient ambient longplay that can only be described as stratospheric. Too often a long piece can become monotonous, but Mosca has crafted a lush piece that is always fresh and inviting, with the depth that only a longform piece can deliver. Every time we listen we like it better, and we think you will too. |
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Because We Were Once Covered In Goldby Steve Brand(July 31, 2009) - Those familiar with the worlds of textural and dark ambient will already know of Steve Brand and his fascinating and exceptionally detailed album called Because We Were Once Covered In Gold. Chock full of subtlety and delicious sonic twists and turns, this is a beautifully executed album suited both for detailed listening as well as passive enjoyment. Highly recommended. |
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Temple of the Moonby Fellirium(July 02, 2009) - Temple of the Moon is a deep, magnificent collection of ambient space music by one of our favorite artists ever. Hailing from Russia, Fellirium is one of those rare musicians who never repeats themselves and yet makes magic every time. This enigmatic album is a perfect introduction to this brilliant artist, so we couldn't be happier to recommend it to all our listeners. Simply beautiful. |
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Tranquilityby Cleveland Wehle(June 04, 2009) - Both majestic and soothlingly introspective, Cleveland Wehle's magnificent album Tranquility can only be described as a masterpiece of light ambience. The music on this exquisite release is restful and smooth, suitable for all kinds of listening, whether for meditation, work listening, sleep listening, or sheer listening enjoyment. Highly highly recommended. |
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Kyzyl to Samarkandby Sara Ayers and Ryuta.K(April 30, 2009) - One of the most profound and hardest-hitting ambient releases of 2008 was this dark and ethereal collaboration by two of the genre's greatest voices, vocal ambient artist Sara Ayers and dark ambient artist Ryuta.K. And what a stunning release it is. It just doesn't get any better than this, and we are proud to feature an album with such a distinctive artistic vision. Simply some of the most beautiful, foreboding ambient music we have ever heard. |
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This Road Is Glowingby Saul Stokes(March 27, 2009) - One of our favorite artists of all time, Saul Stokes is legendary in the synthesizer music community for his distinctive sound and exquisite compositional taste. With This Road Is Glowing, Saul has delivered a delightful collection of three ambient electronic tracks that are among our favorite tracks of all time. Our highest recommendation. |
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The Blue Flowerby Emerald Adrift(February 24, 2009) - Few artists can create music using both sides of their brain, and yet Emerald Adrift makes it look easy. With his debut album, The Blue Flower, this gifted artist has created an exotic fusion between so many genres we don't have space to list them all. Suffice it to say that this is mellow electronic music that will appeal to the purist and layperson alike. An amazing, amazing release. |
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If Dreams Were Cloudsby Mark Mahoney(January 18, 2009) - The debut solo album by electronic ambient maestro Mark Mahoney, this release is the kind of music that both soothes and inspires, both illuminates and challenges. We recommend all of our listeners check out this fine album by one of the premier ambient artists of our time. |
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Stormby Normal(December 16, 2008) - Luscious dark ambient goodness, with a liberal dose of soundscaping and occasional tonality, this is an album for stormy winter nights. The first release by Normal in quite some time, we were blown away by the depth and power of his music, as well as his trademark attention to detail. Highly recommended. |
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Samadhiby SaReGaMa(November 14, 2008) - A delicious combination of world fusion and lush ambience, Samadhi is simply a wonderful collection of music. We challenge you to download this music and not be drawn in by its irresistable charm and consummate musicianship. A marvelous album by a superb artist. |
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The Barometric Sunby Deepspace(October 09, 2008) - Lush, exquisite, flawless, refined, striking, beautiful ... we could go on and on with adjectives to describe the music of Deepspace. One of our favorite discoveries in the past year, this is an artist to keep a close eye on - and one we encourage all our listeners to visit right away. |
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Urbanisationby Aairria(September 12, 2008) - We love it when we come across an artist we are unfamiliar with who creates stunning and inventive ambient music. Aairria is such an artist, and their new release on the superb Rain netlabel does not disappoint. We'd go so far as to call this album eloquent, refreshing, and downright brilliant. Best of all, it's free under Creative Commons, so grab your copy today. |
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Milieu LPby Milieu(August 12, 2008) - We have long been fans of the ambient music of Milieu, but the artist's self-titled Milieu LP transcends even our high expectations. Put simply, this is a stunning example of sublime ambient music, composed using a bare minimum of instruments and tools. Unlike so much ambient where the sound design is the primary payload, the sheer musicality and freshness of this album leaves us wanting MORE. Highly recommended. |
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Strange Skiesby M. Persson(July 14, 2008) - Every now and then we stumble across a new release by an unfamiliar artist that just blows us away. Such was the case with M. Persson's magnificent Strange Skies. It's been awhile since we've encountered an album of such simultaneous power and delicacy, and to discover it out of the blue is a real treat. We think this album is a gem, and encourage our listeners to check it out today. |
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All Points Northby Manitou(June 15, 2008) - One of the most haunting ambient albums we've encountered, Manitou's All Points North is a textbook example of dark, textural ambient that is very approachable and enjoyable, even upon first listen. This is one of the deepest pure ambient albums we've encountered, and couldn't be happier to recommend it to our listeners. |
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Hell's Canyonby John DuVal(May 13, 2008) - One of the quintessential abstract modular-synth epics of all time, John DuVal's Hell's Canyon is a dizzying and thoroughly satisfying journey through the depths of the abyss. If that weren't enough, it is performed by one of the all time masters of the genre. Not to be missed! |
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Heart of the Tundraby Deep Chill Network(April 16, 2008) - A truly classic ambient release that, despite its chilly subject matter, is a lush and comforting journey, replete with gusts of wind, murmurs, rumbles, and tons of icy Deep Chill Network goodness. Don't miss this album folks, it's a gem. |
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Monodiaby austere(March 18, 2008) - Strongly evoking the dark ambience of such artists as Lustmord or Oophoi, this sublime album is theme music for your next nightmare. Described as "the perfect soundtrack for a stormy night", this is one album we feel you must check out. |
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Seeking Ganeshaby Lucette Bourdin(February 25, 2008) - Beautiful exotic ambient performed by one of the most consistently great ambient artists around, Seeking Ganesha is one of our favorite releases. Best of all, it is free to download and enjoy. Strongly recommended! |
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Sounds from beyond the Silver WheelBy Dark Muse(February 05, 2008) - Hauntingly beautiful vocals mixed with otherworldly ambience is what Dark Muse is all about. Melancholy and yet hopeful, this beautiful album is the kind of music to listen by candlelight on a dark and stormy night. |
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DrawnBy Northern(January 12, 2008) - A brilliant release from Infraction Records, the debut album by Northern creates ambience that is immediately alluring but also has depth enough for many replays. Mature ambient music from Canada! |
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RegenesisBy IXOHOXI(December 26, 2007) - One of the great pure ambient albums available by anyone, Regenesis is a tour-de-force. Straddling the realms of progressive and standard ambient music, we think you should check this album out immediately. |
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