We Should Rejoice by Lee Bozeman (Review) These remnants from the upcoming Luxury album are subdued, synth-heavy compositions exploring spiritual matters. Jan 24, 2023 Music
Psalms by lovesliescrushing (Review) The Chicago-based ambient/shoegaze duo pay tribute to Low’s Mimi Parker with a pair of covers. Dec 3, 2022 Music
Nilch’i by Swartz Et (Review) Inspired by Navajo culture and spirituality, these six ambient pieces are filled with otherworldly drones recorded in the Utah desert. Dec 5, 2022 Music
Cave Sessions by The Lassie Foundation (Review) The Foundation revisits four of their classic songs with predictably strong results. May 17, 2022 Music
Promise by Michael Beharie (Review) A mercurial album that offers fresh spins on various genres thanks to its eclectic instrumentation. Apr 8, 2022 Music
Bathe in Black Light by Desiderii Marginis (Review) The latest from Johan Levin’s long-running dark ambient project is a harrowing, exhilarating journey through desolate places. Dec 22, 2021 Music
Imperishable by Daygraves (Review) The latest release from the anonymous one-man band uses searing blackgaze to confront chronic illness. Oct 30, 2021 Music
Aurora by ISON (Review) The band’s latest transcendent cosmic metal journey features contributions from members of Oceans of Slumber, Aeonian Sorrow, and Lycia. Jul 1, 2021 Music
Thunderous Heights by oliviaway (Review) Arguably the finest release yet from the prolific and enigmatic ambient composer. Feb 14, 2021 Music
Crystal Castle by oliviaway (Review) The prolific ambient composer presents a more condensed and structured version of their style. Jun 10, 2021 Music
Streams by State Azure (Review) This four-hour collection of improvised ambient/electronic music is as spacious and expansive as its cosmic cover art suggests. Feb 11, 2020 Music
Origin Glow by oliviaway (Review) When I think of my ideal ambient music, I imagine the sort of tones and atmospherics that drift through this album. Aug 14, 2020 Music
Chromeo’s Quarantine Casanova is Your New Pandemic Jam (Review) The electro-funk duo tackles the pandemic and quarantine life with their trademark grooves and cheekiness. Jun 15, 2020 Music
Roy by Makeup and Vanity Set (Review) One of synthwave’s finest concludes his Blade Runner-inspired series of EPs with a tribute to Rutger Hauer. Apr 21, 2020 Music
Ephemeral Love by Knight Sabers (Review) Knight Sabers’ future funk is the perfect music for relaxing after a hard day of fighting rogue mecha on the streets of Mega Tokyo. Feb 28, 2020 Music
Heavy Age by Unwed Sailor (Review) Johnathon Ford’s instrumental rock outfit enters its third decade with its heaviest and most assured album to date. May 4, 2019 Music
Signal Flow by A.L.I.S.O.N (Review) A dreamy, contemplative release existing at the liminal space between synthwave and vaporwave. Nov 22, 2019 Music
Off World by Ogre (Review) Ogre’s latest EP pays tribute to the world — and soundtrack — of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. Nov 1, 2019 Music
The Cosmic Metal of ISON’s Inner - Space Opens a Portal to Contemplating the Universe (Review) The Swedish duo evoke the universe’s vastness with a spell-binding blend of metal, shoegaze, goth, ambient, and electronica. Aug 27, 2019 Music
Ogre’s Chairman OST Captivates with Ominous, Haunting Synth Arrangements (Review) The album’s blurred washes of ambience conjure a sense of growing dread — but there’s beauty to be heard, as well. Aug 31, 2018 Music