This compilation, curated by the composer Aborescence, includes several of the leading lights of ambient music, including Robert Rich, Rudy Adrian, Alio Die as well as newer names (at least to me) like Robert Davies and Roy Mattson. From Arborescence’s Bandcamp site: “Bouquet Sauvage is a curated compilation comprised of Continue Reading
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Alphaxone – ARCHIPENOM.II
From the Alphaxone Bandcamp site: “A continuation of fractured atmospheres, slow-moving tension, and submerged emotional weight. This chapter dives deeper into erosion, distance, and the quiet violence of time.” Iranian artists could use a hand at the moment, as do all good souls suffering in their war-torn homes.
Ashtoreth & Grey Malkin – A Crown Of Silver Antlers
My goodness, this is going to be a genre-defining release once it comes out! Two luminaries in the ritualistic folk scene, Ashtoreth and the inestimable Grey Malkin, collaborate on this upcoming release (due Friday the 13th, ironically enough), which is dedicated to their fathers, both of whom passed away during Continue Reading
Audion Magazine – Audion 86 (multimedia)
This appears to be the first Audion Magazine release of 2026, as far as I can tell. For those unfamiliar with this incredible magazine, it was essential reading for me during my teenage years as I sought to learn about progressive rock and its subgenres, particularly avant-prog and Rock In Continue Reading
Pefkin – Unfurling
Pefkin have released an ethereal masterpiece. From their Bandcamp site: “On her fourth full-length for Morc, Gayle Brogan raises the bar once more. The familiar Pefkin elements are present: melodies that unfold patiently and graciously, with textures so vivid they feel almost tangible. Across six tracks, around forty minutes in Continue Reading
Various Artists – Industrial Complexx: Sobaki Tabaka Remixes
Thanks to our friend Philippe Gerber, who alerted us to a compilation he contributed to from the Spanish label Industrial Complexx. The 37 tracks on the album range from Industrial dance to breakbeat. A properly varied compilation.
Abul Mogard – In a Few Places Along the River
Italian sound sculptor Abul Mogard has reissued a vinyl-only release for digital consumption. In A Few Places Along The River was originally released in 2022 and was limited to 500 copies.
Aidan Baker with Felipe Salazar – At Komma
From Aidan’s Bandcamp site: Five track album (one streaming sample) recorded live at Komma in Esslingen, Germany in February 2014. Live sound and mastering by Ralv Milberg, released on limited CD by Tokyo Jupiter Records.
Various Artists – taâlem: Homework – Year 9
Belgium’s taâlem Records is one of Belgium’s most venerable labels and one of the world’s best for experimental music in general. This is their ninth edition of tracks collected for the year, and this one has 71 pieces to go through.
Lawrence English – The Peregrine
Lawrence English is one of Australia’s finest sound sculptors. This particular piece reminds me of the last moments of Andrey Tarkovsky’s seminal film, Solaris, where the ocean swallows up Kris Kelvin and his father to end the film.