Inspired by Navajo culture and spirituality, these six ambient pieces are filled with otherworldly drones recorded in the Utah desert.

The Chicago-based ambient/shoegaze duo pay tribute to Low’s Mimi Parker with a pair of covers.

A collection of richly textured and highly atmospheric pieces composed entirely on guitar.

Northern Valentine’s latest conjures up massive, ominous soundscapes that beckon to be explored by patient listeners.

There’s a sense of slow burn here, a sense of movement towards a deeper, darker realm of sound that is only apparent in hindsight.

The result is a twisted, screaming mass of feedback along the lines of David Pearce and Richard Walker’s finest moments.

I find something especially beguiling about Newman’s harsh, brittle soundscapes.

These are vast recordings, traveling from the deepest crypts to the furthest reaches of space.

Those expecting a full-on return to the massive, glacial soundscapes of Aarktica’s first album, No Solace In Sleep, might be somewhat disappointed.

All 5 of the CD’s songs move at a pace that would make “glacial” seem hasty.

On One, Brian John Mitchell explores drone to its fullest, bathing the listener in huge swaths of pure sonic drifts and tides.

A classically trained vocalist and a punk rock bassist unite to create an intriguing drone album.

Some drone artists may encourage you to tune out and fade away but Charity Empressa’s music engages the listener.

Perception’s strength lies in the fact that it takes seemingly unrelated sound sources and combines them into glorious music.

Charity Empressa’s “drone” music makes for a beautiful and consistently rewarding listen.

This disk will fit nicely next to that E.A.R. record you own (or should).