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<title>2-1-2012: Featured Artist - Kit Watkins</title>
<link>http://kitwatkins.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Kit Watkins - The ambient grand master.<br /><br />Few artists have had as long and distinguished a career as Kit Watkins, but precious few have actually influenced the direction of the genre itself. Kit's music is essential listening for any lover of ambient music. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>2-1-2012: Featured Release - Temple of the Moon - by Fellirium</title>
<link>http://www.liminalrecs.com/?q=lr035</link>
<description><![CDATA[Temple of the Moon - by Fellirium<br /><br /><i>Temple of the Moon</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>2-1-2012: Featured Label - Phantom Channel</title>
<link>http://www.phantomchannel.co.uk/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Phantom Channel - Sonically stirred, challenged, excited and stimulated.<br /><br />A relative newcomer to the ambient scene, Phantom Channel was conceived in January 2008 as an opportunity to explore inspiring ambient music. With nearly a dozen high quality ambient releases, including several of our recent favorites, this is an outstanding place to look for new ambient music to hear. And given nearly all of it is available under Creative Commons, there is no reason not to head over there right now. Highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>1-1-2012: Featured Artist - Max Corbacho</title>
<link>http://www.maxcorbacho.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Max Corbacho - Contemplative ambient space music.<br /><br />One of the most consistently brilliant ambient artists we have encountered, Max Corbacho creates music that is both mesmerizing and illuminating. Based firmly in the world of ambient space music but with lovely touches of tribal and electronic ambience, his work can only be described as world class. As one of our favorite artists, we encourage all our listeners to give him a listen immediately.]]></description>
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<title>1-1-2012: Featured Release - Tranquility - by Cleveland Wehle</title>
<link>http://cdbaby.com/cd/wehle4</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tranquility - by Cleveland Wehle<br /><br />Both majestic and soothlingly introspective, Cleveland Wehle's magnificent album <i>Tranquility</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>1-1-2012: Featured Label - Endless Ascent</title>
<link>http://www.endlessascent.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Endless Ascent - Light ambient, atmospheric and space music from around the world.<br /><br />Endless Ascent is a fantastic new netlabel dedicated to the lighter and spacier side of ambient music. With music by some of the best ambient artists around, you can't go wrong with their releases, particularly since everything is available freely under Creative Commons. One of our favorite new labels, and one we are proud to recommend to our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>12-1-2011: Featured Label - Archaic Horizon</title>
<link>http://www.archaichorizon.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Archaic Horizon - Advancing the experimental.<br /><br />Archaic Horizon is a relatively new netlabel, created to promote artists who are forward thinkers and trail blazers. Focused on the experimental and eclectic, this brilliantly executed label breaks conventions and brings new understanding to what experimental music can be. All music is available for free download, and we couldn't be happier to point our listeners to this outstanding label.]]></description>
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<title>12-1-2011: Featured Artist - Robert Carty</title>
<link>http://www.geocities.com/deepskymusic/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Robert Carty - Music from the deep sky.<br /><br />A prolific electronic ambient and new age artist, Robert Carty has been a fixture in the scene for well over twenty years, creating evocative and powerful space music compositions that stir the soul. We are proud to bring Robert's music to our listeners and recommend that everyone check out his unique and beautiful albums.]]></description>
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<title>12-1-2011: Featured Release - This Road Is Glowing - by Saul Stokes</title>
<link>http://www.archive.org/details/kahvi103</link>
<description><![CDATA[This Road Is Glowing - by Saul Stokes<br /><br />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 <i>This Road Is Glowing</i>, Saul has delivered a delightful collection of three ambient electronic tracks that are among our favorite tracks of all time. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2011: Featured Label - Resting Bell</title>
<link>http://www.restingbell.net</link>
<description><![CDATA[Resting Bell - It could be nearly anything.<br /><br />A netlabel focused on the more experimental side of ambient music, Resting Bell is nonetheless a great resource for anyone who enjoys quality ambient music, particularly that which encourages active listener participation. We love what we're hearing from this finely executed netlabel and strongly encourage our listeners to check it out today.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2011: Featured Release - Samadhi - by SaReGaMa</title>
<link>http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/7406</link>
<description><![CDATA[Samadhi - by SaReGaMa<br /><br />A delicious combination of world fusion and lush ambience, <i>Samadhi</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2011: Featured Artist - Cousin Silas</title>
<link>http://myspace.com/cousinsilas</link>
<description><![CDATA[Cousin Silas - Eclectic experimental electronic ambient.<br /><br />A prolific electronic experimentalist, Cousin Silas produces compelling sound sculptures that somehow push the envelope and still speak clearly to the listener. Simultaneously beautiful, striking, and downright unusual, we have been quite smitten with the music of this highly talented artist. Check it out now!]]></description>
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<title>10-1-2011: Featured Label - Dark Duck Records</title>
<link>http://darkduck.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dark Duck Records - Dig in and enjoy.<br /><br />There are not so many ambient music labels with the sheer quantity of releases that one can find at Dark Duck.  But there are precious few that can also match Dark Duck in terms of pure quality. One of the longest-running ambient labels on the planet, and with one of the deepest catalogs imaginable, this is one of our absolute favorite labels.  While you're there be sure to check out the Drone Download Project!]]></description>
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<title>10-1-2011: Featured Artist - Phillip Wilkerson</title>
<link>http://phillipwilkerson.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Phillip Wilkerson - Exploring minimalist, ambient, and experimental themes and textures.<br /><br />Phillip Wilkerson is a prolific artist who excels at creating vibrant and welcoming ambient atmospheres, but is equally adept at darker and more abstract themes. The operative words are 'approachable' and 'deep'. Best of all, his music is freely available. We encourage all our listeners to investigate the music made by this superb ambient artist.]]></description>
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<title>10-1-2011: Featured Release - The Barometric Sun - by Deepspace</title>
<link>http://deepspacehome.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Barometric Sun - by Deepspace<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>9-1-2011: Featured Label - Lotuspike</title>
<link>http://lotuspike.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lotuspike - Music for your restless mind.<br /><br />One of the best labels in existence for the ambient music lover, bar none. Chock full of stunning ambient releases by some of the best ambient artists in the world, Lotuspike is a textbook example of how a music label can bring world class ambience to the people.  We couldn't be happier to recommend this exquisite label to our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>9-1-2011: Featured Artist - David Schombert</title>
<link>http://schombert.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[David Schombert - Electronic ambient music.<br /><br />We encounter a lot of ambient artists who are skilled at sound design; we also encounter many artists who are talented composers. But it is not so common to find an artist who is so masterful at both. David Schombert is one of those rare ambient artists who is every bit as much a musician as he is a sound sculptor, and his music can only be described as gorgeous. Best of all it is freely available, so why not check it out today?]]></description>
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<title>9-1-2011: Featured Release - Milieu LP - by Milieu</title>
<link>http://www.archive.org/details/exp041</link>
<description><![CDATA[Milieu LP - by Milieu<br /><br />We have long been fans of the ambient music of Milieu, but the artist's self-titled <i>Milieu LP</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>8-1-2011: Featured Label - Zenapolae</title>
<link>http://www.zenapolae.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Zenapolae - Innovation in the musical arts.<br /><br />One of the longest standing netlabels around, Zenapolae is an underground electronic label designed to serve as a springboard for artists working along musical lines which are typically very difficult to market commercially.  If you like your ambient music to challenge the listener as much as it soothes, you simply must visit Zenapolae today.  Highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>8-1-2011: Featured Release - All Points North - by Manitou</title>
<link>http://www.slobormedia.org/</link>
<description><![CDATA[All Points North - by Manitou<br /><br />One of the most haunting ambient albums we've encountered, Manitou's <i>All Points North</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>8-1-2011: Featured Artist - Thom Brennan</title>
<link>http://www.thombrennan.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Thom Brennan - Soundscapes and rhythmic journeys.<br /><br />One of the trailblazers of modern ambient music, Thom Brennan can only be described as a master among masters. His music, self-described as "soundpainting ... a colorful and private world of harmonic tapestries", is absolutely essential for the collection of any serious ambient music lover.  Thom is one of our all-time favorite artists and we urge all of our listeners to check out his genre-defining music.]]></description>
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<title>7-1-2011: Featured Artist - Spheric Lounge</title>
<link>http://www.sphericlounge.de/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Spheric Lounge - Prolific live ambient music.<br /><br />Few artists can approach the sheer volume of ambient music produced by Spheric Lounge, but none can simultaneously match the level of quality. If you love diverse chilled ambient music, performed live and by a constantly varying galaxy of artists, look no further.  All the music is free for the download, so why not give them a listen today?]]></description>
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<title>7-1-2011: Featured Release - Heart of the Tundra - by Deep Chill Network</title>
<link>http://www.darkduck.net/artists/art_dcn_tundra.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Heart of the Tundra - by Deep Chill Network<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>7-1-2011: Featured Label - SLO.BOR Media</title>
<link>http://www.slobormedia.org/</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLO.BOR Media - New music and new media.<br /><br />A magnificent ambient music label founded by well known artists Matt Borghi and Jason Sloan. The music quality is master class, but SLO.BOR also focuses on a variety of new media and forms of distribution, packaging, design, and conceptual art. We strongly encourage our listeners to visit this outstanding ambient music label today.]]></description>
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<title>6-1-2011: Featured Release - Seeking Ganesha - by Lucette Bourdin</title>
<link>http://earthmantra.com/seekingganesha</link>
<description><![CDATA[Seeking Ganesha - by Lucette Bourdin<br /><br />Beautiful exotic ambient performed by one of the most consistently great ambient artists around, <i>Seeking Ganesha</i> is one of our favorite releases. Best of all, it is free to download and enjoy. Strongly recommended!]]></description>
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<title>6-1-2011: Featured Label - Webbed Hand</title>
<link>http://www.webbedhandrecords.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Webbed Hand - Sound in the service of enchantment.<br /><br />One of our favorite netlabels, Webbed Hand Records focuses on strange works of audio art that defy tidy categories, with an expanding catalog of unique recordings and a fascinating roster of visionary sound artists. Visit this superb netlabel today!]]></description>
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<title>6-1-2011: Featured Artist - mystified</title>
<link>http://www.mystifiedmusic.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[mystified - Is there anything he cannot do?<br /><br />One of the most prolific artists in any genre, Thomas Park, aka mystified, is an electronic artist who makes totally unique music in such genres as ambient, industrial, dub, noise, and experimental. We are simply in awe of Thomas' work and encourage all listeners to check out the diversity and quality of music available from this remarkable artist.]]></description>
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<title>5-1-2011: Featured Release - Sounds from beyond the Silver Wheel - By Dark Muse</title>
<link>http://www.eyescreamjewelry.com/DarkMuse.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sounds from beyond the Silver Wheel - By Dark Muse<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>5-1-2011: Featured Label - Test Tube</title>
<link>http://testtube.monocromatica.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Test Tube - Emerging sound languages.<br /><br />Test Tube doesn't focus on any one genre, but rather focuses on presenting new artists who are exploring new sounds. But the ambient genre features strongly amongst Test Tube's many releases, and we heartily encourage our listeners to check out this beautifully executed netlabel.]]></description>
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<title>5-1-2011: Featured Artist - Andrew Lahiff</title>
<link>http://www.andrewlahiff.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Andrew Lahiff - Melodic ambience from heaven.<br /><br />One of the true masters of light ambient music, Andrew Lahiff's music is pure bliss. If you like your ambient music approachable, serene, and just plain gorgeous, you should give this artist a very serious listen.]]></description>
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<title>4-1-2011: Featured Artist - Gregg Plummer</title>
<link>http://greggplummer.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gregg Plummer - Light ambient goodness.<br /><br />Gregg Plummer is one of those artists who defies easy description.  His music has a definite new age influence but lands squarely in the light ambient realm.  Either way we love his music!  Give it a listen and see if you agree.]]></description>
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<title>4-1-2011: Featured Label - Dark Winter</title>
<link>http://www.darkwinter.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dark Winter - Be not afraid.<br /><br />Dark Winter is one of the longer standing and best executed netlabels out there.  Listening to the music, it's easy to see why.  If you dig quality dark ambient music, you owe it to yourself to check this superb netlabel out.]]></description>
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<title>4-1-2011: Featured Release - Drawn - By Northern</title>
<link>http://cdbaby.com/cd/northernmusic</link>
<description><![CDATA[Drawn - By Northern<br /><br />A brilliant release from <a href="http://www.infractionrecords.com/" target="_blank">Infraction Records</a>, the debut album by Northern creates  ambience that is immediately alluring but also has depth enough for many replays. Mature ambient music from Canada!]]></description>
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<title>3-1-2011: Featured Artist - Specta Ciera</title>
<link>http://www.spectaciera.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Specta Ciera - Constant inspiration.<br /><br />Devin Underwood has created something very special with his Specta Ciera ambient and experimental music project, a collection of evocative music that crosses over between multiple styles of visionary music but always remains approachable and enjoyable by anyone who appreciates ambience. One of the most creative and exploratory artists active today, Specta Ciera should be on the radar of any of our listeners who like music that is both cerebral and beautiful.]]></description>
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<title>3-1-2011: Featured Release - Water Stories - by Janne Hanhisuanto</title>
<link>http://earthmantra.com/waterstories</link>
<description><![CDATA[Water Stories - by Janne Hanhisuanto<br /><br />One of the most beautiful releases of 2010, <i>Water Stories</i> possesses an almost aching elegance and wistful emotional appeal that we think makes this album a must-have for any serious collector of ambient music. Anyone who is a fan of space music, light ambience, new age, or even symphonic music will likely find plenty to love about this stunning and delicate release. Highly, highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>3-1-2011: Featured Label - Musictrade</title>
<link>http://www.musictrade.info/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Musictrade - Interesting, imaginative and impressive electronic music.<br /><br />Since 2005, Musictrade has released electronic, experimental, and ambient music of the highest order. As one of the established veterans of the netlabel scene, Musictrade is justifiably regarded as one of the most well executed and well thought out collections of perceptive music around. With many releases that we consider favorites, we are proud to recommend Musictrade to all of our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>2-1-2011: Featured Artist - Susperia-Electrica</title>
<link>http://www.susperia-electrica.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Susperia-Electrica - The art of sound.<br /><br />Nick Fortune has been releasing eloquent ambient space music as Susperia-Electrica for several years now, all available free to download and share. His music is lush and magnificent, with both the epic scope and imagery essential to space music, but also with an organic and thoroughly human touch, perfect music to travel the cosmos by. We love Nick's music and encourage everyone to visit his site and experience what ambient space music is capable of.]]></description>
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<title>2-1-2011: Featured Release - Eternal Dreaming - by Tange</title>
<link>http://www.archive.org/details/Eternal_Dreaming</link>
<description><![CDATA[Eternal Dreaming - by Tange<br /><br />Tange is well regarded as a master of longform ambience, but his recent release <i>Eternal Dreaming</i> really knocks it out of the park. Simply exquisite music that anyone who appreciates ambient music will immediately bond with. Spanning nearly five hours, this is the kind of release that is an event unto itself - and an artistic achievement we are proud to recommend to all of our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>2-1-2011: Featured Label - Feedback Loop</title>
<link>http://feedbacklooplabel.blogspot.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Feedback Loop - A passion for timeless music.<br /><br />A new participant in the netaudio scene, Feedback Loop has quickly established itself as one of the premier places to find truly stunning and fascinating ambient and electronic music. Feedback Loop is indeed passionate about the music they release, and it shows. Brilliantly executed, and always with superb taste, this is the kind of label that we think all of our listeners will want to keep an eye on. Highly, highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>1-1-2011: Featured Artist - Shane Morris</title>
<link>http://relaxedmachinery.ning.com/profile/ShaneMorris</link>
<description><![CDATA[Shane Morris - Atmospheric polyrhythms and ethereal soundscapes.<br /><br />One of the most consistently excellent live ambient artists we have ever encountered, Shane Morris is a veritable powerhouse of trance-inducing music, deep textural harmonies, and the juxtapositions of the natural and urban worlds. As a keyboardist, percussionist, and sound designer, Shane's talent and deep experience are manifest in his many releases and podcasts here on StillStream, but to truly appreciate his mastery you really need to seem him perform in the flesh. Highly, highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>1-1-2011: Featured Release - Chance Reconstruction - by M. Ostermeier</title>
<link>http://www.tenchrec.com/TCH01.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Chance Reconstruction - by M. Ostermeier<br /><br /><i>Chance Reconstruction</i> is a beautiful, haunting, and intellectually stimulating collection of piano, abstract electronica, and field recordings that we feel stands tall amongst recent ambient releases by anyone. It soothes, inspires, and ultimately satisfies even the most discerning listener, and we could not be happier to recommend it to all of our listeners. Be sure to check out M. Ostermeier's other releases, which are equally superb.]]></description>
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<title>1-1-2011: Featured Label - Projekt</title>
<link>http://projekt.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Projekt - Passionately intense introspective music.<br /><br />One of the legendary ambient labels of all time, Projekt is justifiably regarded as a trailblazer, leader, and beacon of creativity, both to ambient and dark electronic fans and artists alike. With one of the most eclectic and profound collections of titles, Projekt's vast catalog is so comprehensive it is almost a road map to the ambient genre itself. Many of our absolute favorite artists and releases anywhere call Projekt home, and we recommend all of our listeners pay Projekt a visit today.]]></description>
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<title>12-1-2010: Featured Artist - Chris Russell</title>
<link>http://relaxedmachinery.ning.com/profile/ChrisRussell</link>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Russell - The ebb and flow of life.<br /><br />Influenced by nature, the future, the ebb and flow of life, conspiracy theories and hidden esoteric knowledge, Chris Russell has been recording stellar ambient music since 2000. The music is often textural and abstract, and sometimes dark, but always challenges the listener to consider new paradigms, and presents some of the most fascinating soundscapes we have heard. Anyone who is into thoughtfully designed music that simultaneously pushes the boundaries while remaining approachable should check out Chris's music today.]]></description>
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<title>12-1-2010: Featured Release - Dawn Mountain - by Leigh Ann Phillips</title>
<link>http://www.leighannphillips.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dawn Mountain - by Leigh Ann Phillips<br /><br />We only recently discovered the music of Leigh Ann Phillips, but after hearing her sublime album <i>Dawn Mountain</i> we definitely want to hear more. A collection of deeply moving acoustic ambient tone poems of great maturity and insight, this is an album that we think is simply essential listening for anyone who truly loves ambience. Between the delicate synthetic textures, acoustic guitars, flutes, fiddles, and other instruments, she has crafted an album of enduring beauty and artistic value that belongs in everyone's collection. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>12-1-2010: Featured Label - Relaxed Machinery</title>
<link>http://relaxedmachinery.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Relaxed Machinery - Only the purest of ingredients.<br /><br />Relaxed Machinery grows organic music from scratch with only the purest of ingredients. Not just another typical label, Relaxed Machinery provides artists with the nurturing and environment to allow them to harvest the finest of musical crops. And it really shows in the music that they have released, which tend towards the textural and abstract spheres of ambience. But despite only a handful of titles available so far, we count among their releases some of the finest ambient albums we have ever heard. Anyone who is serious about their ambience should pay Relaxed Machinery a visit right away. Highly, highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2010: Featured Artist - Ishq</title>
<link>http://music.hyperreal.org/artists/ishq/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ishq - Music as harmony.<br /><br />Based in Cornwall in the United Kingdom, Matt Hillier has created exquisite ambient electronica as Ishq for nearly a decade. One of the consistently great ambient artists, Ishq's music skirts the boundaries of ambience, new age, and even IDM, always beautifully produced and performed, and with a depth and maturity that we find nothing less than inspiring. Ishq has long been on our short list of all-time favorite artists, and we are very happy to recommend this music to all of our listeners. Simply essential ambient listening.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2010: Featured Release - Vermillion Sky - by Mirada</title>
<link>http://mirada.bandcamp.com/album/vermillion-sky</link>
<description><![CDATA[Vermillion Sky - by Mirada<br /><br />We only recently learned of the music of Mirada, and were blown away when we heard Mirada's spectacular new album <i>Vermillion Sky</i>, the kind of mesmerizingly deep ambient music that is perfect for so many types of listening, both active and passive. There is a lot of gorgeous ambience in the world, and this album is certainly among the most beautiful. A must have for any serious collector of ambient music. Highly, highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2010: Featured Label - Distance Recordings</title>
<link>http://distancerecordings.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Distance Recordings - Pushing the boundaries of fringe music.<br /><br />Distance Recordings is a relatively new netlabel, having been around only since 2008, but in that short time they have established themselves as one of the premier places to find outstanding ambient and experimental electronic music. Focusing on "high quality music", "DIY" and "labors of love", Distance delivers all kinds of music that StillStream is proud to recommend to our listeners. Best of all, their releases are available free under Creative Commons, so why not go download some of their excellent work today?]]></description>
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<title>10-1-2010: Featured Label - Passage</title>
<link>http://passagemusic.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Passage - Flowing ambience, organic structure and depth.<br /><br />Established in 2009 as an ambient sub-label of the venerable Fragment imprint, Passage is fast becoming one of the go-to places to find high quality Creative Commons ambient music. We recently discovered the music of this beautifully executed netlabel and knew immediately we had to bring this to the attention of our listeners. Superb ambience, available for free download, which we endorse very highly to all of our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>10-1-2010: Featured Artist - Bing Satellites</title>
<link>http://bfwrecordings.com/bingsatellites/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bing Satellites - The depth of ambience.<br /><br />We first learned about the music of Bing Satellites when we stumbled across the music of the <a title="BFW Recordings" href="http://bfwrecordings.com" target="_blank">BFW Recordings</a> netlabel. And we were promptly blown away. With every album better than the last, Bing Satellites is in an orbit that scales ever higher in the ambient cosmos. Simply phenomenal ambient music by an artist who has clearly mastered and deeply understands the form. Highly, highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>10-1-2010: Featured Release - Songs of Vastness - by Doc</title>
<link>http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/72300</link>
<description><![CDATA[Songs of Vastness - by Doc<br /><br />Finnish electronic maestro Doc has been releasing ambient music since 2005, both in solo form as well as in collaboration with other artists, notably Lena Selyanina. While we have long been fans of his work, we were blown away by the subtlety and mastery demonstrated in his latest Jamendo release <i>Songs of Vastness</i>. This is the kind of epic soundscaping that many people look high and low for - and best of all it is available for free. One of the best albums we have heard in a long time, we urge our audience to check out this exquisite release.]]></description>
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<title>9-1-2010: Featured Label - Bypass</title>
<link>http://bp.bai-hua.org/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bypass - Originality and art-forms of electronica music.<br /><br />In just two short years, this Beijing-based netlabel has exploded onto the music scene with its refreshing sound and highly polished releases. A quite diverse collection of electronic music can be found at Bypass, ranging from superb experimental ambience to more upbeat and aggressive styles. Sometimes challenging and always inspiring, we are proud to recommend this superb label to our listening audience.]]></description>
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<title>9-1-2010: Featured Artist - Lucette Bourdin</title>
<link>http://www.lbourdin.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lucette Bourdin - The spirit that seeks expression.<br /><br />Lucette Bourdin has emerged as one of the consummate contemporary artists and a master of the light ambient form. As both a brilliant painter on canvas as well as a virtuosic painter of sound, her prolific compositions rank among the best space music and ambience released by anyone, anywhere. Lucette gets a lot of airplay on StillStream, and for good reason - we are huge fans of her work, and look forward to her every release. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>9-1-2010: Featured Release - Portal - by Dave Luxton</title>
<link>http://www.daveluxton.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Portal - by Dave Luxton<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>8-1-2010: Featured Artist - Jason Sloan</title>
<link>http://www.jasonsloan.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Jason Sloan - Exploring spiritual alignment and wholeness.<br /><br />Jason Sloan is a reknowned electronic musician and multimedia artist whose work explores the many aspects of spirituality. Through his performances, installations and other work, he creates a collective experience between the viewer, listener, and artist that can bridge the gap between the physical and non-physical worlds. His electronic and ambient compositions, both live and recorded, are amazingly diverse, beautifully performed, and beloved around the world. If you missed his recent concert on StillStream, you can listen to an archive of it <a href="http://www.jasonsloan.com/2010/07/live-on-stillstream-ambient-radio-tonight/" target="_blank">here</a>. Highly, highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>8-1-2010: Featured Label - Circlesandlines</title>
<link>http://www.circlesandlines.org</link>
<description><![CDATA[Circlesandlines - The completeness and perfection of nature.<br /><br />Circlesandlines Recordings is a relatively new netlabel, but one that has in a very short period of time established itself as one of the best sources for new ambient music anywhere. Based in St. Petersburg, Russia, this beautifully executed netlabel was created for the purpose of putting the listener into a special state of mind for observing nature's beauty, A significantly higher purpose for ambient music is hard for us to imagine, and fortunately the music really delivers. We certainly love what we hear, and we feel listeners of StillStream will too.]]></description>
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<title>8-1-2010: Featured Release - Structures in Suspension - by Nightwind</title>
<link>http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/23892</link>
<description><![CDATA[Structures in Suspension - by Nightwind<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>7-1-2010: Featured Label - Yuki Yaki</title>
<link>http://www.yukiyaki.org</link>
<description><![CDATA[Yuki Yaki - Focusing always on originality.<br /><br />Since 2005, the excellent Yuki Yaki label has released ambient music, minimal techo, clicks'n'cuts, and other forms of subdued electronica of the highest order. Some of the best modern music available can be found at this nicely executed netlabel, including some truly sublime ambience of interest to all StillStream listeners. It is a great pleasure to recommend Yuki Yaki to our audience, and we encourage everyone who enjoys well constructed, mature electronic music to check them out right away.]]></description>
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<title>7-1-2010: Featured Release - Mantra of Space Monks - by EugeneKha</title>
<link>http://earthmantra.com/mantraofspacemonks</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mantra of Space Monks - by EugeneKha<br /><br />Evgenij Kharitonov has long released a variety of electronic and ambient music under his project name EugeneKha, but with <i>Mantra of Space Monks</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>7-1-2010: Featured Artist - Caul</title>
<link>http://caul.org/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Caul - Beauty in the darkness.<br /><br />Caul is an enigmatic artist who has for many years released some of the best dark ambient music and exquisite post-rock we have ever heard. While his music is often somber, mournful and obscure, as all good dark ambient ought to be, there is also immense beauty and profound imagery to all of his work, along with surprising and refreshing forays into ethereal post-rock. We have long been fans of this artist's music, and are very happy to recommend Caul to all of our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>6-1-2010: Featured Label - BFW Recordings</title>
<link>http://www.bfwrecordings.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[BFW Recordings - Music is free!<br /><br />Hailing from the UK, BFW Recordings has literally burst onto the ambient scene. In just thirteen short months, they have released over fifty superb albums, including quite a number that have found airplay here on StillStream. Not all of their music is ambient, but even the non-ambient releases have a continuity with the other BFW material that is really something special. Some of the best new ambient music we have heard in the past year has come from BFW - and best of all, they make all of their work available free under Creative Commons. We encourage everyone to check out this refreshing label today.]]></description>
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<title>6-1-2010: Featured Artist - Mathias Grassow</title>
<link>http://www.mathias-grassow.de/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Mathias Grassow - Ambient music and more ...<br /><br />One of the all-time greats of ambient music, Matthias Grassow is one of those artists whose music refuses to be pigeonholed. Whether he is creating mysterious tribal ambient, subdued mood music, or supremely dreamy and entrancing drones, he imbues his work with a tremendous sense of scope, polish, and relevance. For more than two decades, Mathias has shown us how deep the ambient rabbit hole goes, and we are delighted to take the journey with him. Highly, highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>6-1-2010: Featured Release - Electra - by Igneous Flame</title>
<link>http://www.luminasounds.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Electra - by Igneous Flame<br /><br />We have long been fans of Pete Kelly's Igneous Flame ambient music project, but his 2009 release <i>Electra</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>5-1-2010: Featured Artist - Frozen Silence</title>
<link>http://www.mikseri.net/frozensilence</link>
<description><![CDATA[Frozen Silence - Atmospheric solo piano, harp, and guitar.<br /><br />We are big fans of the use of acoustic instruments in the making of ambient music, and we would be hard-pressed to find a better example than Frozen Silence. Simply put, this is soothing music of immense beauty, music that nearly everyone will enjoy. Despite the minimal instrumentation, the music is serene and possesses great depth and maturity. Highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>5-1-2010: Featured Release - Scroll Slide - by Hybrid Leisureland</title>
<link>http://www.ultimae.com/fr/releases/440/index.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scroll Slide - by Hybrid Leisureland<br /><br />Hybrid Leisureland, aka Hidetoshi Koizumi, produces electronic ambient and downtempo electronica of the highest order, and his latest album <i>Scroll Slide</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>5-1-2010: Featured Label - Public Spaces Lab</title>
<link>http://lab.pubspaces.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Public Spaces Lab - Releasing electronic music since 2007.<br /><br />A netlabel we recently discovered that has really blown us away is Public Spaces Lab, who release a diverse set of electronic, experimental, and ambient music. Not only will StillStream listeners find several familiar names there, all with outstanding releases, they will also discover several new artists and albums of striking quality. Public Spaces Lab has only been around a few short years, but already they have made a big impact, and we are excited to see where they go next. A label to watch, for certain.]]></description>
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<title>4-1-2010: Featured Artist - Sensitive Chaos</title>
<link>http://www.sensitivechaos.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sensitive Chaos - Electronica and ambience for everyone.<br /><br />Sensitive Chaos, the electronic ambient music project of Jim Combs, is the kind of music that everyone can love. With clever sequences, lovely sound design, and a complete lack of pretense, the music is both infectious and uplifting. Not only is Jim a superb artist, but he is also the driving force behind the <a href="http://cityskies.com/" target="_blank">City Skies</a> concert series, and a regular performer in the Atlanta music scene. StillStream is proud to recommend Sensitive Chaos to all of our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>4-1-2010: Featured Release - Flute Meditations For Dreaming Clouds - by Paul Adams</title>
<link>http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pauladams7</link>
<description><![CDATA[Flute Meditations For Dreaming Clouds - by Paul Adams<br /><br />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 <i>Flute Meditations For Dreaming Clouds</i>, 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.]]></description>
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<title>4-1-2010: Featured Label - D.N.A.</title>
<link>http://dnanetlabel.altervista.org/</link>
<description><![CDATA[D.N.A. - Trusting in the freedom of music.<br /><br />D.N.A. is a relatively new underground netlabel from Italy that has a remarkably broad cross section of modern instrumental music. Ranging from challenging experimentalism and industrial noise all the way to some superbly crafted ambient music, this is a label that will appeal not only to the adventurous, but also to the listener who is looking for something fresh and original. We're very happy to feature D.N.A. and encourage all our listeners to check out their excellent collection of releases.]]></description>
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<title>3-1-2010: Featured Label - Petcord</title>
<link>http://www.petcord.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Petcord - Exploring original ways of musical expression.<br /><br />Petcord is a relative newcomer to the netaudio scene, but has wasted no time in making its mark, releasing several of the most interesting experimental ambient albums we've heard in awhile. While the music often covers many areas beyond ambient, their every release is of superb quality, and well worth your time to check out. One of the best-executed netlabels around, we are proud to give Petcord our recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>3-1-2010: Featured Artist - vidnaObmana</title>
<link>http://www.vidnaobmana.be/</link>
<description><![CDATA[vidnaObmana - The contemporary harmonic.<br /><br />One of the most creative and accomplished ambient masters ever, Dirk Serries  has released electronic music and ambient soundscapes of the highest order for more than two decades. As one of our favorite artists of all time, Dirk has delighted us with his otherworldly visions and exquisite instrumentation for as long as we can remember. If you don't know vidnaObmana, you need to. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>3-1-2010: Featured Release - Music For Mars Missions - by Joost Egelie</title>
<link>http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/56578</link>
<description><![CDATA[Music For Mars Missions - by Joost Egelie<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>1-31-2010: Featured Release - Hymn - by Juta Takahashi</title>
<link>http://www3.plala.or.jp/lunisolar/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hymn - by Juta Takahashi<br /><br />Japanese artist Juta Takahashi has only been releasing ambient music since 2007, but with his latest release <i>Hymn</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>1-31-2010: Featured Artist - Disturbed Earth</title>
<link>http://www.myspace.com/disturbedearth27</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disturbed Earth - Alone like a tunnel.<br /><br />Disturbed Earth is the project name of prolific artist Dean Richards, one of the true masters and veterans of the ambient genre. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Disturbed Earth has produced an immense body of work, both as a solo musician and in collaboration with others, all at an astonishing level of quality and depth. One of our favorite ambient artists of all time, we are extremely proud to recommend Disturbed Earth to our listeners and encourage you to check out his profound ambient music today. You'll be glad you did.]]></description>
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<title>1-31-2010: Featured Label - Hypnos</title>
<link>http://www.hypnos.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hypnos - Legendary ambient music.<br /><br />One of the truly legendary ambient labels on the planet. Hypnos, together with its sub-labels Hypnos Binary and Hypnos Secret Sounds, has released music by nearly all of the greatest ambient artists in the genre, with some of the classic ambient albums of all time. But Hypnos is not just a collection of famous names; their enormous catalog includes works by a vast list of artists, at all levels of fame. But what never varies is the quality of the music, which can only be described as world class. One of our favorite labels, we're proud to recommend Hypnos to everyone who loves ambient music of any style.]]></description>
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<title>12-31-2009: Featured Release - Lumen - by Vir Unis</title>
<link>http://www.store.atmoworks.com/catalog.php?title=Lumen</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lumen - by Vir Unis<br /><br />One of the most beautiful ambient recordings ever made, <i>Lumen</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>12-31-2009: Featured Artist - Numina</title>
<link>http://www.numinamusic.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Numina - Floating ambient music of the first order.<br /><br />Jesse Sola, who records stunning ambient music under the name Numina, is one of the most prolific and supremely talented artists around. In the span of only a decade he has released a vast collection of exquisite albums, several of which already qualify as classics of the genre, and any of which will be welcome in your music collection. If you are a fan of ambience that covers nearly every subgenre there is, Numina should be on your short list of artists.]]></description>
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<title>12-31-2009: Featured Label - Soft Phase</title>
<link>http://softphase.org</link>
<description><![CDATA[Soft Phase - Music with space to breathe.<br /><br />A relatively new netlabel, Soft Phase has quickly established itself as a distributor of music of only the highest quality. Though the music covers several genres and tends not to "stare at the genres too much", the ambient releases on Soft Phase are just phenomenal. In fact, we can't say enough about all of their releases, which are uniformly superb. Best of all the music is all freely available, so there really is no reason not to go over there and download their entire catalog right now. Highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>11-29-2009: Featured Label - Ambient Collective</title>
<link>http://www.ambientcollective.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ambient Collective - Ambient to the core.<br /><br />Originally just a community of artists, the Ambient Collective has grown into one of the power houses of ambient netlabels. Founded on the principle of collaboration, the Collective boasts nearly two dozen superb releases in a variety of ambient styles, all free, and all compilations or collaborations between folks who will probably be familiar to StillStream listeners. One of the must-visit destinations for anyone who likes any kind of ambient music. Highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>11-29-2009: Featured Release - A Towering Achievement of Indescribable Beauty - by Escape Philosophy</title>
<link>http://stretta.bandcamp.com/album/a-towering-achievement-of-indescribable-beauty</link>
<description><![CDATA[A Towering Achievement of Indescribable Beauty - by Escape Philosophy<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>11-29-2009: Featured Artist - Michael Stearns</title>
<link>http://www.michaelstearns.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Michael Stearns - Opening doorways for us all.<br /><br />Unquestionably one of the masters of the ambient form, Michael Stearns can justifiably claim to be one of the few people who has guided the genre itself. An influence on countless ambient and film musicians, he is simply an incomparable artist of immense talent, one of the visionaries who have helped make our world what it is. We are very proud to recommend his music to all of our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2009: Featured Artist - Alpha Wave Movement</title>
<link>http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alphawav</link>
<description><![CDATA[Alpha Wave Movement - Timeless ambient, space, world electronic music.<br /><br />Electronic master Gregory Kyryluk has been releasing gorgeous and thoughtful albums for nearly two decades, in a wide variety of styles and with a broad selection of influences. No matter what kind of ambient, electronic, or world music you enjoy, you are certain to find something by Alpha Wave Movement that you will love. One of our favorite artists, we are very proud to feature him and his music.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2009: Featured Release - The Witch's Garden - by Abandoned Toys</title>
<link>http://www.mythicalrecords.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Witch's Garden - by Abandoned Toys<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>11-1-2009: Featured Label - Eg0cide Productions</title>
<link>http://eg0cide.wordpress.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Eg0cide Productions - Experimental and ambient music.<br /><br />Originally an outlet for the wonderful ambient music of The Ghost Between the Strings, the eg0cide netlabel has quickly become one of the go-to locations for contemplative and smooth dark ambient music by a growing cadre of artists. Some familiar names can be found there, along with some delightful new discoveries. We have been fans of this relatively new label since the outset, and are now very happy to feature it on StillStream. Check it out.]]></description>
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<title>10-3-2009: Featured Release - A Tub Full of Tange - by Tange</title>
<link>http://earthmantra.com/tubotange</link>
<description><![CDATA[A Tub Full of Tange - by Tange<br /><br /><i>A Tub Full of Tange</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>10-3-2009: Featured Artist - Aairria</title>
<link>http://aairriamusic.bbs.pl/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Aairria - The insignificance of time.<br /><br />Aairria is Polish ambient artist Marcin Drabot, who also records under the names Ananta and Martin Dot. One of the more prolific ambient artists, we consider him to be nothing less than the master of the ambient longform. His music seems to suspend time, and despite the introspection and duration, it is always fresh and profound. We strongly recommend our listeners check out this excellent artist.]]></description>
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<title>10-3-2009: Featured Label - Timetheory Recordings</title>
<link>http://www.jon7.net/timetheory/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Timetheory Recordings - Appreciating the daring and the bold.<br /><br />An eclectic netlabel, focusing on ambient, dark ambient, post-rock, glitch, techno, house, musique concrete, noise, power electronics and the generally unclassifiable. The music is challenging, never typical, rarely specific to a single genre, and always an enjoyable adventure. Check out this diverse and engaging netlabel today.]]></description>
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<title>8-28-2009: Featured Artist - Dan Pound</title>
<link>http://www.danpound.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dan Pound - Ambient electronic, world, shamanic, space-music soundscapes.<br /><br />One of the most consistently excellent ambient space musicians we have encountered, Dan Pound is an independent musician who creates some of the most moving and delicious music we've heard. Sometimes deep and placid, other times active and brimming with world fusion energy, his work is always well composed and beautifully produced. We encourage all our listeners to enjoy the music of this talented artist.]]></description>
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<title>8-28-2009: Featured Release - The Blue Sunshine (One) - by Mosca</title>
<link>http://www.archive.org/details/MoscatheBlueSunshineone</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Blue Sunshine (One) - by Mosca<br /><br />With <i>The Blue Sunshine (One)</i>, 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.]]></description>
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<title>8-28-2009: Featured Label - Thinner</title>
<link>http://www.thinner.cc</link>
<description><![CDATA[Thinner - Minimal electronic music.<br /><br />One of the most successful netlabels of all time, Thinner has become a "total" netlabel, proudly offering both free and commercially available music. With a broad variety of sounds, ranging from pure ambient to minimal techno and classy electronic dub, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Some of our favorite music comes from Thinner, and we are proud to recommend them to all our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>7-31-2009: Featured Release - Because We Were Once Covered In Gold - by Steve Brand</title>
<link>http://www.myspace.com/stevebrand1111</link>
<description><![CDATA[Because We Were Once Covered In Gold - by Steve Brand<br /><br />Those familiar with the worlds of textural and dark ambient will already know of Steve Brand and his fascinating and exceptionally detailed album called <i>Because We Were Once Covered In Gold</i>. 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.]]></description>
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<title>7-31-2009: Featured Artist - WOFan</title>
<link>http://www.soundclick.com/wofan</link>
<description><![CDATA[WOFan - Dream and discover new worlds.<br /><br />One of the music projects of ambient prodigy Dimitri Schkoda, WOFan is a huge collection of ambient and electronic pieces originally intended only to be demos of the products of a particular synthesizer vendor. And yet the music is so good and so spellbinding, and there is so much of it freely available, that we are compelled to feature it proudly. We play the music of WOFan all the time on StillStream and could not be happier to recommend it to all our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>7-31-2009: Featured Label - Phantom Channel</title>
<link>http://www.phantomchannel.co.uk/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Phantom Channel - Sonically stirred, challenged, excited and stimulated.<br /><br />A relative newcomer to the ambient scene, Phantom Channel was conceived in January 2008 as an opportunity to explore inspiring ambient music. With nearly a dozen high quality ambient releases, including several of our recent favorites, this is an outstanding place to look for new ambient music to hear. And given nearly all of it is available under Creative Commons, there is no reason not to head over there right now. Highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>7-2-2009: Featured Label - Just Not Normal</title>
<link>http://justnotnormal.wordpress.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Just Not Normal - Dive into the realm of experimentalism.<br /><br />For Just Not Normal, one of the most consistently excellent and yet thoroughly challenging experimental labels in existence, pushing and obliterating the envelope is all in a day's work. This is a netlabel created to bring listeners magnificent soundage and uncommon tones, filled with obscurities and eclectic moments. Not for the faint of heart, but very rewarding nonetheless. Check it out today.]]></description>
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<title>7-2-2009: Featured Release - Temple of the Moon - by Fellirium</title>
<link>http://www.liminalrecs.com/?q=lr035</link>
<description><![CDATA[Temple of the Moon - by Fellirium<br /><br /><i>Temple of the Moon</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>7-2-2009: Featured Artist - Robert Rich</title>
<link>http://robertrich.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Robert Rich - Electronic grand mastery.<br /><br />Not only is Robert Rich one of the few people who have literally defined the ambient genre, but he has had the same influence upon the larger world of electronic music itself. No other artist has created such a diverse body of music and simultaneously pushed the boundaries of every genre in which he has played. Profoundly influential, his music is essential listening for anyone who enjoys electronic or ambient music. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>6-4-2009: Featured Artist - Bruno Sanfilippo</title>
<link>http://www.bruno-sanfilippo.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bruno Sanfilippo - The amazing, the magical and the deep.<br /><br />Bruno Sanfilippo has been one of the guiding lights of the electronic ambient and new age genres since 1991. His music is both intelligent and profoundly beautiful and moving, often with a romantic aura that is more felt than heard. As one of our all time favorite artists, we encourage all of our listeners to check out Bruno's work immediately.]]></description>
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<title>6-4-2009: Featured Release - Tranquility - by Cleveland Wehle</title>
<link>http://cdbaby.com/cd/wehle4</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tranquility - by Cleveland Wehle<br /><br />Both majestic and soothlingly introspective, Cleveland Wehle's magnificent album <i>Tranquility</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>6-4-2009: Featured Label - Endless Ascent</title>
<link>http://www.endlessascent.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Endless Ascent - Light ambient, atmospheric and space music from around the world.<br /><br />Endless Ascent is a fantastic new netlabel dedicated to the lighter and spacier side of ambient music. With music by some of the best ambient artists around, you can't go wrong with their releases, particularly since everything is available freely under Creative Commons. One of our favorite new labels, and one we are proud to recommend to our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>4-30-2009: Featured Label - AtmoWorks</title>
<link>http://atmoworks.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[AtmoWorks - They live and breathe music.<br /><br />One of the truly legendary labels in the ambient genre. AtmoWorks releases an amazingly broad collection of some of the highest quality ambient music in existence, covering nearly every ambient subgenre. With releases by some of the most beloved and talented ambient artists in the world, we give this label our highest recommendation - and encourage all our listeners to visit AtmoWorks today.]]></description>
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<title>4-30-2009: Featured Artist - Max Corbacho</title>
<link>http://www.maxcorbacho.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Max Corbacho - Contemplative ambient space music.<br /><br />One of the most consistently brilliant ambient artists we have encountered, Max Corbacho creates music that is both mesmerizing and illuminating. Based firmly in the world of ambient space music but with lovely touches of tribal and electronic ambience, his work can only be described as world class. As one of our favorite artists, we encourage all our listeners to give him a listen immediately.]]></description>
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<title>4-30-2009: Featured Release - Kyzyl to Samarkand - by Sara Ayers and Ryuta.K</title>
<link>http://www.musiczeit.com/directory.php?artist=440&title=Sara+Ayers+and+Ryuta.K</link>
<description><![CDATA[Kyzyl to Samarkand - by Sara Ayers and Ryuta.K<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>3-27-2009: Featured Label - Archaic Horizon</title>
<link>http://www.archaichorizon.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Archaic Horizon - Advancing the experimental.<br /><br />Archaic Horizon is a relatively new netlabel, created to promote artists who are forward thinkers and trail blazers. Focused on the experimental and eclectic, this brilliantly executed label breaks conventions and brings new understanding to what experimental music can be. All music is available for free download, and we couldn't be happier to point our listeners to this outstanding label.]]></description>
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<title>3-27-2009: Featured Artist - Robert Carty</title>
<link>http://www.geocities.com/deepskymusic/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Robert Carty - Music from the deep sky.<br /><br />A prolific electronic ambient and new age artist, Robert Carty has been a fixture in the scene for well over twenty years, creating evocative and powerful space music compositions that stir the soul. We are proud to bring Robert's music to our listeners and recommend that everyone check out his unique and beautiful albums.]]></description>
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<title>3-27-2009: Featured Release - This Road Is Glowing - by Saul Stokes</title>
<link>http://www.archive.org/details/kahvi103</link>
<description><![CDATA[This Road Is Glowing - by Saul Stokes<br /><br />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 <i>This Road Is Glowing</i>, Saul has delivered a delightful collection of three ambient electronic tracks that are among our favorite tracks of all time. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>2-24-2009: Featured Label - Ultimae</title>
<link>http://www.ultimae.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ultimae - A doorway for us all.<br /><br />Covering the broad realms of ambient, downtempo electronica, trance, and related genres, Ultimae presents arguably the best electronic music to be found anywhere. With a roster of world-class artists and an amazingly consistent artistic vision, there is so much to love about Ultimae. One of our favorite sources of modern music, we recommend all of our listeners check out this magnificent label.]]></description>
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<title>2-24-2009: Featured Artist - Steve Roach</title>
<link>http://steveroach.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Steve Roach - The master himself.<br /><br />Steve Roach is an artist who needs no introduction. No other ambient musician can claim to have left such an indelible imprint upon the genre, or to have created so many new subgenres for the rest of us to explore. This prolific and supremely talented artist has blazed trails that did not exist before, and leads us still in our journey through the worlds of sound. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>2-24-2009: Featured Release - The Blue Flower - by Emerald Adrift</title>
<link>http://www.earthmantra.com/theblueflower</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Blue Flower - by Emerald Adrift<br /><br />Few artists can create music using both sides of their brain, and yet Emerald Adrift makes it look easy. With his debut album, <i>The Blue Flower</i>, 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.]]></description>
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<title>1-18-2009: Featured Artist - Kit Watkins</title>
<link>http://kitwatkins.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Kit Watkins - The ambient grand master.<br /><br />Few artists have had as long and distinguished a career as Kit Watkins, but precious few have actually influenced the direction of the genre itself. Kit's music is essential listening for any lover of ambient music. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>1-18-2009: Featured Release - If Dreams Were Clouds - by Mark Mahoney</title>
<link>http://cdbaby.com/cd/mmahoney</link>
<description><![CDATA[If Dreams Were Clouds - by Mark Mahoney<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>1-18-2009: Featured Label - Treetrunk</title>
<link>http://mystifiedmusic.com/treetrunk-records/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Treetrunk - A netlabel with a heart.<br /><br />One of the truly eclectic experimental ambient netlabels, Treetrunk Records focuses both on experimental ambience as well as some of the droniest minimal music you will ever hear anywhere. Home of the Constant series, but also home to a great variety of music. The music is all free for listening, so we suggest our listeners visit this great netlabel today.]]></description>
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<title>12-16-2008: Featured Artist - Cousin Silas</title>
<link>http://myspace.com/cousinsilas</link>
<description><![CDATA[Cousin Silas - Eclectic experimental electronic ambient.<br /><br />A prolific electronic experimentalist, Cousin Silas produces compelling sound sculptures that somehow push the envelope and still speak clearly to the listener. Simultaneously beautiful, striking, and downright unusual, we have been quite smitten with the music of this highly talented artist. Check it out now!]]></description>
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<title>12-16-2008: Featured Release - Storm - by Normal</title>
<link>http://justnotnormal.wordpress.com/2008/06/08/jnn01-normal-storm/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Storm - by Normal<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>12-16-2008: Featured Label - Liminal Recs</title>
<link>http://www.liminalrecs.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Liminal Recs - Diverse and amazing music.<br /><br />One of the great new labels we discovered recently is Russian netlabel Liminal Recs. Covering a very broad swathe of ambient territory, from dark drones to experimentalism to some of the sweetest pure ambient you will ever hear, this is a netlabel that should absolutely be on your radar. Best of all, the music is all freely available under Creative Commons.]]></description>
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<title>11-17-2008: Featured Artist - SPACECRAFT</title>
<link>http://www.spaceformusic.com/spacecraft/</link>
<description><![CDATA[SPACECRAFT - Essential ambient space music.<br /><br />One of the most compelling and influential space music bands ever, SPACECRAFT's impact on both ambient music and space music is nothing short of legendary. Folks, not only are they consummate artists and composers, they are masters of their instruments, and fantastic human beings to boot. One of our favorite groups ever, this is an artist that should be in every ambient music lover's collection. Our highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>11-14-2008: Featured Release - Samadhi - by SaReGaMa</title>
<link>http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/7406</link>
<description><![CDATA[Samadhi - by SaReGaMa<br /><br />A delicious combination of world fusion and lush ambience, <i>Samadhi</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>11-12-2008: Featured Label - Resting Bell</title>
<link>http://www.restingbell.net</link>
<description><![CDATA[Resting Bell - It could be nearly anything.<br /><br />A netlabel focused on the more experimental side of ambient music, Resting Bell is nonetheless a great resource for anyone who enjoys quality ambient music, particularly that which encourages active listener participation. We love what we're hearing from this finely executed netlabel and strongly encourage our listeners to check it out today.]]></description>
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<title>10-21-2008: Featured Artist - Una Voce</title>
<link>http://una-voce.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Una Voce - Exploring sonic terrain.<br /><br />A quintessential multi-instrumentalist, Una Voce is one of those rare artists who is a jack of all trades and yet somehow masters every one of them. Sublime tribal ambient and exotic progressive electronic grooves await the listener, all performed by a true virtuoso of both composition and performance. Highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>10-9-2008: Featured Release - The Barometric Sun - by Deepspace</title>
<link>http://deepspacehome.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Barometric Sun - by Deepspace<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>10-9-2008: Featured Label - Kahvi Collective</title>
<link>http://www.kahvi.org/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Kahvi Collective - To gather and provide free electronic grooves.<br /><br />One of the giants in the realm of netlabels, Kahvi Collective covers more sonic territory than almost anybody. From modern IDM to glitchy minimal techno to some of the best ambient you will hear anywhere, Kahvi Collective is certain to have something that will put a smile on your face. Highly highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>9-23-2008: Featured Artist - Arcticology</title>
<link>http://arcticology.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Arcticology - Floating, dreaming, and contemplating.<br /><br />Pure minimal ambient music, light and ephemeral, but with a definite moody undertone. Arcticology is one of the brightest new stars in the ambient heavens, and all his music is freely available. We encourage all our listeners to check out this exquisite new artist.]]></description>
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<title>9-12-2008: Featured Release - Urbanisation - by Aairria</title>
<link>http://www.useirecords.ovh.org/rain/rain030.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Urbanisation - by Aairria<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>9-12-2008: Featured Label - Stadtgruen</title>
<link>http://www.stadtgruenlabel.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Stadtgruen - Harmonization of contrasts.<br /><br />Stadtgruen is an invigorating netlabel from Germany that focuses on melding the yin and yang of urban life and the natural world into a cohesive whole, expressed as music ranging from ambient to dub to minimal techno and all things in between. The music is fresh, the presentation is original, and the philosophy is spot-on. We recommend all our listeners investigate this intriguing new approach to modern electronic music.]]></description>
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<title>8-20-2008: Featured Artist - Phillip Wilkerson</title>
<link>http://phillipwilkerson.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Phillip Wilkerson - Exploring minimalist, ambient, and experimental themes and textures.<br /><br />Phillip Wilkerson is a prolific artist who excels at creating vibrant and welcoming ambient atmospheres, but is equally adept at darker and more abstract themes. The operative words are 'approachable' and 'deep'. Best of all, his music is freely available. We encourage all our listeners to investigate the music made by this superb ambient artist.]]></description>
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<title>8-12-2008: Featured Release - Milieu LP - by Milieu</title>
<link>http://www.archive.org/details/exp041</link>
<description><![CDATA[Milieu LP - by Milieu<br /><br />We have long been fans of the ambient music of Milieu, but the artist's self-titled <i>Milieu LP</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>8-12-2008: Featured Label - Dark Duck Records</title>
<link>http://darkduck.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dark Duck Records - Dig in and enjoy.<br /><br />There are not so many ambient music labels with the sheer quantity of releases that one can find at Dark Duck.  But there are precious few that can also match Dark Duck in terms of pure quality. One of the longest-running ambient labels on the planet, and with one of the deepest catalogs imaginable, this is one of our absolute favorite labels.  While you're there be sure to check out the Drone Download Project!]]></description>
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<title>7-24-2008: Featured Artist - David Schombert</title>
<link>http://schombert.net/</link>
<description><![CDATA[David Schombert - Electronic ambient music.<br /><br />We encounter a lot of ambient artists who are skilled at sound design; we also encounter many artists who are talented composers. But it is not so common to find an artist who is so masterful at both. David Schombert is one of those rare ambient artists who is every bit as much a musician as he is a sound sculptor, and his music can only be described as gorgeous. Best of all it is freely available, so why not check it out today?]]></description>
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<title>7-15-2008: Featured Label - Lotuspike</title>
<link>http://lotuspike.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lotuspike - Music for your restless mind.<br /><br />One of the best labels in existence for the ambient music lover, bar none. Chock full of stunning ambient releases by some of the best ambient artists in the world, Lotuspike is a textbook example of how a music label can bring world class ambience to the people.  We couldn't be happier to recommend this exquisite label to our listeners.]]></description>
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<title>7-14-2008: Featured Release - Strange Skies - by M. Persson</title>
<link>http://www.justinrobert.com/lunarflower/releases/LF-005.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Strange Skies - by M. Persson<br /><br />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 <i>Strange Skies</i>. 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.]]></description>
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<title>6-27-2008: Featured Artist - Thom Brennan</title>
<link>http://www.thombrennan.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Thom Brennan - Soundscapes and rhythmic journeys.<br /><br />One of the trailblazers of modern ambient music, Thom Brennan can only be described as a master among masters. His music, self-described as "soundpainting ... a colorful and private world of harmonic tapestries", is absolutely essential for the collection of any serious ambient music lover.  Thom is one of our all-time favorite artists and we urge all of our listeners to check out his genre-defining music.]]></description>
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<title>6-16-2008: Featured Label - Rain</title>
<link>http://www.useirecords.ovh.org/rain/index.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Rain - Virtual ambience, freely available.<br /><br />A magnificent label with but one objective: the spread of ambient-related art. Be it music or image or words, Rain wants to fill up your days with ambience. Filled to the brim with some of the best ambient music available, Rain releases all music freely for personal use. We give this netlabel our unconditional recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>6-15-2008: Featured Release - All Points North - by Manitou</title>
<link>http://www.slobormedia.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[All Points North - by Manitou<br /><br />One of the most haunting ambient albums we've encountered, Manitou's <i>All Points North</i> 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.]]></description>
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<title>5-28-2008: Featured Artist - Na-Koja-Abad</title>
<link>http://www.bluewaterrecords.com/na-koja-abad</link>
<description><![CDATA[Na-Koja-Abad - Tribal ambient dreams.<br /><br />For Muamer Music, the man behind the Na-Koja-Abad project, music is one of the most sincere expressions that the human is capable of. It is a gift of this life to him, not unlike a subtle, visceral means of stationary motion, of traveling without moving. Tribal ambient music by a true master, not to be missed.]]></description>
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<title>5-17-2008: Featured Label - Zenapolae</title>
<link>http://www.zenapolae.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Zenapolae - Innovation in the musical arts.<br /><br />One of the longest standing netlabels around, Zenapolae is an underground electronic label designed to serve as a springboard for artists working along musical lines which are typically very difficult to market commercially.  If you like your ambient music to challenge the listener as much as it soothes, you simply must visit Zenapolae today.  Highly recommended.]]></description>
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<title>5-13-2008: Featured Release - Hell's Canyon - by John DuVal</title>
<link>http://cdbaby.com/cd/duval</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hell's Canyon - by John DuVal<br /><br />One of the quintessential abstract modular-synth epics of all time, John DuVal's <i>Hell's Canyon</i> 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!]]></description>
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<title>5-1-2008: Featured Artist - Altus</title>
<link>http://altusmusic.ca/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Altus - Aural journeys for the mind's eye.<br /><br />Every now and then we come across an artist who elevates ambient music to a whole new level.  Altus is one of those artists.  Equally comfortable in light and dark ambient realms, and shockingly talented at both, Altus is one of the premier ambient artists of our time. He gives away everything he produces, so there truly is no reason not to visit the site of this ambient prodigy, who gets our unqualified highest recommendation.]]></description>
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<title>4-19-2008: Featured Label - SLO.BOR Media</title>
<link>http://www.slobormedia.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[SLO.BOR Media - New music and new media.<br /><br />A magnificent ambient music label founded by well known artists Matt Borghi and Jason Sloan. The music quality is master class, but SLO.BOR also focuses on a variety of new media and forms of distribution, packaging, design, and conceptual art. We strongly encourage our listeners to visit this outstanding ambient music label today.]]></description>
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<title>4-16-2008: Featured Release - Heart of the Tundra - by Deep Chill Network</title>
<link>http://www.darkduck.net/artists/art_dcn_tundra.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Heart of the Tundra - by Deep Chill Network<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>4-8-2008: Featured Artist - Spheric Lounge</title>
<link>http://www.sphericlounge.de/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Spheric Lounge - Prolific live ambient music.<br /><br />Few artists can approach the sheer volume of ambient music produced by Spheric Lounge, but none can simultaneously match the level of quality. If you love diverse chilled ambient music, performed live and by a constantly varying galaxy of artists, look no further.  All the music is free for the download, so why not give them a listen today?]]></description>
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<title>3-24-2008: Featured Label - Nishi</title>
<link>http://www.notype.com/nishi/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Nishi - Plundering the depths of music.<br /><br />A sub-label of the (in)famous Canadian net label No Type, Nishi focuses on bringing a wide range of electronic-based music to a wider audience. Emphasizing music that is has both quality and honesty, this is a superb netlabel indeed, and one we recommend.]]></description>
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<title>3-18-2008: Featured Release - Monodia - by austere</title>
<link>http://austere.org/monodia.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Monodia - by austere<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>3-5-2008: Featured Label - Webbed Hand</title>
<link>http://www.webbedhandrecords.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Webbed Hand - Sound in the service of enchantment.<br /><br />One of our favorite netlabels, Webbed Hand Records focuses on strange works of audio art that defy tidy categories, with an expanding catalog of unique recordings and a fascinating roster of visionary sound artists. Visit this superb netlabel today!]]></description>
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<title>3-5-2008: Featured Artist - mystified</title>
<link>http://www.mystifiedmusic.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[mystified - Is there anything he cannot do?<br /><br />One of the most prolific artists in any genre, Thomas Park, aka mystified, is an electronic artist who makes totally unique music in such genres as ambient, industrial, dub, noise, and experimental. We are simply in awe of Thomas' work and encourage all listeners to check out the diversity and quality of music available from this remarkable artist.]]></description>
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<title>2-25-2008: Featured Release - Seeking Ganesha - by Lucette Bourdin</title>
<link>http://www.lbourdin.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Seeking Ganesha - by Lucette Bourdin<br /><br />Beautiful exotic ambient performed by one of the most consistently great ambient artists around, <i>Seeking Ganesha</i> is one of our favorite releases. Best of all, it is free to download and enjoy. Strongly recommended!]]></description>
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<title>2-13-2008: Featured Label - Test Tube</title>
<link>http://testtube.monocromatica.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Test Tube - Emerging sound languages.<br /><br />Test Tube doesn't focus on any one genre, but rather focuses on presenting new artists who are exploring new sounds. But the ambient genre features strongly amongst Test Tube's many releases, and we heartily encourage our listeners to check out this beautifully executed netlabel.]]></description>
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<title>2-13-2008: Featured Artist - Andrew Lahiff</title>
<link>http://www.andrewlahiff.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Andrew Lahiff - Melodic ambience from heaven.<br /><br />One of the true masters of light ambient music, Andrew Lahiff's music is pure bliss. If you like your ambient music approachable, serene, and just plain gorgeous, you should give this artist a very serious listen.]]></description>
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<title>2-5-2008: Featured Release - Sounds from beyond the Silver Wheel - By Dark Muse</title>
<link>http://www.eyescreamjewelry.com/DarkMuse.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sounds from beyond the Silver Wheel - By Dark Muse<br /><br />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.]]></description>
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<title>1-22-2008: Featured Label - Earth Monkey</title>
<link>http://www.earthmp.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Earth Monkey - Promoting sonic arts.<br /><br />A diverse collection of superb electronic ambient and experimental music. If you like your music both immediately appealing and yet challenging enough for repeated listens, we urge you to check The Monkey out today.]]></description>
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<title>1-22-2008: Featured Artist - Michael Sandler</title>
<link>http://myspace.com/sandlerm</link>
<description><![CDATA[Michael Sandler - Ambient wizardry.<br /><br />Few artists produce such a diversity of ambient music, and even fewer do it with such extraordinary success. Michael Sandler is one of those ambient artists who can do it all, and we are proud to feature his music.]]></description>
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<title>1-12-2008: Featured Release - Drawn - By Northern</title>
<link>http://cdbaby.com/cd/northernmusic</link>
<description><![CDATA[Drawn - By Northern<br /><br />A brilliant release from <a href="http://www.infractionrecords.com/" target="_blank">Infraction Records</a>, the debut album by Northern creates  ambience that is immediately alluring but also has depth enough for many replays. Mature ambient music from Canada!]]></description>
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<title>12-28-2007: Featured Label - Dark Winter</title>
<link>http://www.darkwinter.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dark Winter - Be not afraid.<br /><br />Dark Winter is one of the longer standing and best executed netlabels out there.  Listening to the music, it's easy to see why.  If you dig quality dark ambient music, you owe it to yourself to check this superb netlabel out.]]></description>
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<title>12-26-2007: Featured Release - Regenesis - By IXOHOXI</title>
<link>http://www.geocities.com/ixohoxi_music/IXOHOXI_Regenesis.htm</link>
<description><![CDATA[Regenesis - By IXOHOXI<br /><br />One of the great pure ambient albums available by anyone, <i>Regenesis</i> is a tour-de-force. Straddling the realms of progressive and standard ambient music, we think you should check this album out immediately.]]></description>
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<title>12-26-2007: Featured Artist - Gregg Plummer</title>
<link>http://greggplummer.com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gregg Plummer - Light ambient goodness.<br /><br />Gregg Plummer is one of those artists who defies easy description.  His music has a definite new age influence but lands squarely in the light ambient realm.  Either way we love his music!  Give it a listen and see if you agree.]]></description>
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