Ambient

(Brian Eno, Vangelis, Tangerine Dream)

Blue Herons

In spring, our winter-long hibernation ends, urging us to peel off our cocoons and shift forms. As this season takes into full bloom, let us re-shift not only o... Read More

Rachel Thomasin: Microforms

Rachel Thomasin's stimulates our brain cells and get us in a better in her latest release, Microforms. The twenty-something songstress from Boston, Massachusetts paints the indie scene with vigorous colors of eclectic instrument and ambient pop melodies that are brushed to perfection. Rachel released her first EP in 2012 and has since then continued to create new pieces while at the same time performing live shows in various venues in New York and Boston.

Luzius Stone: Electric Dreams

It’s hard for musicians these days to deliver their musical offerings in that seamless way that just makes a song click with its listeners—particularly when their flavor follows that pleasingly off-kilter vibe that electronic indie artists have a penchant for. But with Luzius Stone’s 2014 album, Electric Dream, the independent electronica musician seems to have hit the stride right, offering up a collection of songs that stays true to its genre’s quirky neon beats but still anchored on a crowd-pleasing pop chug and punctuated by haunting melodies.

Noosa: Wonderland

Welcome the new year with ambient electropop tunes from New York-based songstress Noosa. In her latest album released on 20 May 2014 titled Wonderland, Noosa treats old fans and casual listeners with nine tracks of impeccable tunes.

Father Figure: People Leave

People Leave is the debut release of Father Figure – a musical act of two people who have been collaborating musically for years. Composed of Sean Steinmetz and Matthew Babenko, both sharing vocals and guitar duties, and are both from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.

Sound System: The Christmas Story

We all knew it was coming. Right after Thanksgiving ended, the Holiday music went up on the store speakers, on radios, and in our homes. It seems there is no escape, so why not give in a little bit and enjoy all the great sounds. And if you are getting tired of the traditional – venture off and find the Holiday music with a twist – just like The Christmas Story by Sound System.

Chill Carrier: Sunday Classics, Vol. 2

How would your most chill Sunday morning look? If you just imagined it surrounded with chill downbeat/electronic sounds you are in luck as Sunday Classics, Vol.2 by no other than Chill Carrier is right here to treat you to the most chill 13 tracks, all free and under Creative Commons. So carry on.

Ivan Black: Genuit Machina EP

Based in Mexico, Breathe Compilations has long been a haven of eclectic electronica and dark, dub waves. The label has been around since 2008 and they've become a platform for several releases; offering them all for free download under a Creative Commons License. Ivan Black's Genuit Machina EP consists of 4 tracks that paint ethereal and dark soundscapes; making you feel as if you're walking through a dark, slightly menacing, tunnel in the middle of the night.