Background music was the radical invention of a trailblazing composer | Aeon VideosErik Satie's 'furniture music' concept revolutionized the role of music in everyday environments, influencing ambient soundscapes prevalent today.
Tim Hecker: ShardsTim Hecker's film scores are characterized by dark ambient soundscapes that redefine the horror genre, offering a unique listening experience.
Perila: Intrinsic RhythmPerila's 'Intrinsic Rhythm' blurs the line between field recordings and music, creating immersive soundscapes.
Tim Hecker: ShardsTim Hecker's film scores are characterized by dark ambient soundscapes that redefine the horror genre, offering a unique listening experience.
Perila: Intrinsic RhythmPerila's 'Intrinsic Rhythm' blurs the line between field recordings and music, creating immersive soundscapes.
ODESZA Created an Eight-Hour Version of the "Severance" ThemeODESZA has extended the theme of 'Severance' into 23-minute and 8-hour versions, maintaining its eerie, subversive atmosphere.
Civilistjavel!: FoljdThomas Bodén's music transforms from obscure, archival material to widely available but still complex, minimalistic soundscapes under the alias Civilistjävel!.
Achim Szepanski, Founder of Influential Electronic Labels Mille Plateaux and Force Inc., Dies at 67Achim Szepanski, influential in electronic and ambient music, passed away, leaving a legacy of innovation and critique of commodification in the techno scene.
Various Artists: Virtual Dreams II, Ambient Explorations in the House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999Japan's rave culture, sparked in the early '90s, emphasized ambient soundscapes, diverging from Western dance music traditions, led by artists like Ken Ishii.
6 Ambient Tracks to Transport You Someplace ElseAmbient music serves both functional and artistic roles, promoting diverse sounds beyond just 'chill-out' music.
Civilistjavel!: FoljdThomas Bodén's music transforms from obscure, archival material to widely available but still complex, minimalistic soundscapes under the alias Civilistjävel!.
Achim Szepanski, Founder of Influential Electronic Labels Mille Plateaux and Force Inc., Dies at 67Achim Szepanski, influential in electronic and ambient music, passed away, leaving a legacy of innovation and critique of commodification in the techno scene.
Various Artists: Virtual Dreams II, Ambient Explorations in the House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999Japan's rave culture, sparked in the early '90s, emphasized ambient soundscapes, diverging from Western dance music traditions, led by artists like Ken Ishii.
6 Ambient Tracks to Transport You Someplace ElseAmbient music serves both functional and artistic roles, promoting diverse sounds beyond just 'chill-out' music.
Davis Galvin: Prism review shape-shifting soundscapes for the horticulturally mindedDavis Galvin's Prism unites sound and botany, embodying an immersive and meditative listening experience influenced by nature.
U.e.: Hometown GirlUlla's new album, Hometown Girl, marks a significant shift to a more acoustic sound, stripping back digital manipulation.
Voice Actor: Lust (1)Voice Actor's new album 'Lust (1)' combines ambient soundscapes and poetic vocals, creating a unique musical experience that feels both primitive and deeply emotional.
yuri suzuki and cornelius' sound machine curates personalized sonic environmentsYuri Suzuki collaborates with Cornelius to create The Ambient Machine - Cornelius edition focusing on enriching home environments through customizable ambient music.
Pavel Milyakov / Lucas Dupuy: HEALLucas Dupuy's exhibition features intricate artworks created through a unique iterative process and a collaboration with musician Pavel Milyakov for ambient music.
yuri suzuki and cornelius' sound machine curates personalized sonic environmentsYuri Suzuki collaborates with Cornelius to create The Ambient Machine - Cornelius edition focusing on enriching home environments through customizable ambient music.
Pavel Milyakov / Lucas Dupuy: HEALLucas Dupuy's exhibition features intricate artworks created through a unique iterative process and a collaboration with musician Pavel Milyakov for ambient music.
Temporal Drift to Reissue Hiroshi Yoshimura's FloraHiroshi Yoshimura's album Flora is being reissued in multiple formats by Temporal Drift, making it more widely available than ever.
I Tried the "Airplane Noise" WFH Hack and It Doubled My ProductivityBrown noise enhances productivity and concentration by creating a calming auditory environment, ideal for focused work.
Desi rap, deep jungle and truck-stop concrete: five-star albums you may have missed this yearPhil Geraldi creatively merges ambient sounds with themes of the American landscape in his cassette, capturing both beauty and nostalgia.
GAS: GASGAS presents a neutral, dreamlike sound that allows listeners to create personal associations, contrasting earlier albums' emotional clarity.
Shabaka: Possession EPShabaka Hutchings' ambient jazz albums showcase a shift towards spaciousness and emotional depth, providing a transformative listening experience.
GAS: GASGAS presents a neutral, dreamlike sound that allows listeners to create personal associations, contrasting earlier albums' emotional clarity.
Shabaka: Possession EPShabaka Hutchings' ambient jazz albums showcase a shift towards spaciousness and emotional depth, providing a transformative listening experience.
Royksopp Surprise-Release New Ambient AlbumRöyksopp's new album Nebulous Nights emphasizes exploration and critical thinking through ambient music.
Jon Hopkins: RitualJon Hopkins masterfully intertwines ambient music with psychedelic experiences, progressing from energetic live shows to therapeutic soundscapes.
Etelin: Patio User ManualAlex Cobb's music captures the essence of everyday life and nature through ambient soundscapes, focusing on domestic rituals and rural spaces.
Video Premiere: Comechelet x ue - TIME - KALTBLUT MagazineThe album 'TIME' by Ukrainian artists Comechelet and ϙue explores the themes of longing and emotional distance through innovative soundscapes.
Jon Hopkins: RitualJon Hopkins masterfully intertwines ambient music with psychedelic experiences, progressing from energetic live shows to therapeutic soundscapes.
Etelin: Patio User ManualAlex Cobb's music captures the essence of everyday life and nature through ambient soundscapes, focusing on domestic rituals and rural spaces.
Video Premiere: Comechelet x ue - TIME - KALTBLUT MagazineThe album 'TIME' by Ukrainian artists Comechelet and ϙue explores the themes of longing and emotional distance through innovative soundscapes.
upsammy: Strange MeridiansThessa Torsing's music fosters a peaceful and kind atmosphere, using organic soundscapes and personal storytelling to reshape emotional experiences.
Vojtech Havel, Influential Czech Cellist and Composer, Dies at 62Czech cellist Vojtěch Havel, part of the duo Irena & Vojtěch Havels, has passed away, leaving a legacy of influential acoustic ambient music.
Felicia Atkinson: Space as an InstrumentAtkinson's music reflects feelings of insignificance and the vastness of nature, creating profound and complex sonic landscapes.
Tate Modern is hosting a free listening party for a legendary electronic music album next weekTate Modern will host a free Aphex Twin listening party on October 25 for his album's 30th anniversary.
Sound Of The Week: Cuushe - KALTBLUT MagazineCuushe's 'Faded Corners' captivates with ethereal vocals, reviving Heian-period songs amidst dreamy soundscapes, and enriched by exciting remixes from various artists.
Ghost-charged glow worms: Flore Laurentienne and William Basinski at Grace Cathedral - 48 hillsWilliam Basinski's live performance series at Grace Cathedral showcases his ambient soundscapes while reflecting on historical events and personal experiences.
How Should We Create Things?Brian Eno's unconventional collaboration with David Bowie on 'Heroes' exemplifies innovative creative processes and the impact of artistic constraints on music.
Jon Hopkins: Ritual review | Alexis Petridis's album of the weekJon Hopkins' album 'Ritual' functions as a transformative process rather than traditional music.
Chuck Johnson: Sun GloriesChuck Johnson's 'Sun Glories' redefines pedal steel guitar in ambient music, distancing from its traditional country roots.
Ganavya: Like the Sky, I've Been Too Quiet review ornate Tamil vocals, flutes and Floating PointsNorth Indian classical music fusion is evolving with vocal experimentation and electronic elements.Ganavya's album blends traditional Tamil vocals with modern jazz and ambient sounds, creating a unique spiritual jazz experience.
Bat for Lashes: The Dream of DelphiNatasha Khan's latest album, 'The Dream of Delphi,' is inspired by motherhood and features ambient-adjacent experiments, showcasing a shift in her musical style.