Aug 28, 2023 Music Life in Death by Kintsugi (Review) Kintsugi transform the grief over losing several beloved family members into lovely instrumental arrangements.
Jul 19, 2023 Music Church of the Last Epoch by State Azure (Review) For a single ambient piece that runs over 90 minutes, there’s always something going on… should you choose to listen close enough.
Jul 14, 2023 Music Roxi’s Dream Pt. 1 by Pure Bathing Culture (Review) The dream pop duo’s latest is the first in a series of semi-autobiographical EPs about star-crossed lovers making their way in a cruel, capitalist society.
Jun 26, 2023 Music So, I Set Myself a Problem by A Great Cloud of Witnesses (Review) This instrumental EP from Luxury’s Lee Bozeman contains one of the prettiest songs I’ve heard in awhile.
Mar 6, 2023 Music Goodbye Divine by Creux Lies (Review) Darkwave outfit Creux Lies aren’t afraid to wear their influences or emotions on their sleeves, which is a very good thing.
Jan 24, 2023 Music We Should Rejoice by Lee Bozeman (Review) These remnants from the upcoming Luxury album are subdued, synth-heavy compositions exploring spiritual matters.
Dec 5, 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 3, 2022 Music Psalms by lovesliescrushing (Review) The Chicago-based ambient/shoegaze duo pay tribute to Low’s Mimi Parker with a pair of covers.
May 17, 2022 Music Cave Sessions by The Lassie Foundation (Review) The Foundation revisits four of their classic songs with predictably strong results.
Apr 8, 2022 Music Promise by Michael Beharie (Review) A mercurial album that offers fresh spins on various genres thanks to its eclectic instrumentation.
Dec 22, 2021 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.
Oct 30, 2021 Music Imperishable by Daygraves (Review) The latest release from the anonymous one-man band uses searing blackgaze to confront chronic illness.
Jul 1, 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.
Jun 10, 2021 Music Crystal Castle by oliviaway (Review) The prolific ambient composer presents a more condensed and structured version of their style.
Feb 14, 2021 Music Thunderous Heights by oliviaway (Review) Arguably the finest release yet from the prolific and enigmatic ambient composer.
Aug 14, 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.
Jun 15, 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.
Apr 21, 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.
Feb 28, 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 11, 2020 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.