Ambient is the Spirit of Music

sngalbums: Úlfur The world finds itself fortunate to experience new records by Alessandro Cortini and Úlfur side by side. Their simultaneous creation is coincidental, as well as their nearby release dates, but in tandem they unlock the interminable beauty of the quotidian. Walk outside when the sun is highest. Close your eyes and let the shadows of trees flicker the light shining through your eyelids. … Continue reading Ambient is the Spirit of Music

Ambient is the Spirit of Music

Úlfur The world finds itself fortunate to experience new records by Alessandro Cortini and Úlfur side by side. Their simultaneous creation is coincidental, as well as their nearby release dates, but in tandem they unlock the interminable beauty of the quotidian. Walk outside when the sun is highest. Close your eyes and let the shadows of trees flicker the light shining through your eyelids. You … Continue reading Ambient is the Spirit of Music

the seven fields of aphelion breach the space between thoughts in their new singles, “The Crossing” and “Drift (Losing Light).” Both will appear (in succession) on fields’ upcoming LP, Keep the Ocean Inside, out this Friday on Rad Cult; pre-order.  <a href=“http://thesevenfieldsofaphelion.bandcamp.com/album/keep-the-ocean-inside”>Keep the Ocean Inside by the seven fields of aphelion</a><a href=“http://thesevenfieldsofaphelion.bandcamp.com/album/keep-the-ocean-inside”>Keep the Ocean Inside by the seven fields of aphelion</a> Continue reading

sngalbums: Abandon the idea of discomfort. Minais B, also known as Villads Klint, is a Copenhagen-based artist whose new release will not allow you space for such a concept. As The River At Its Source is a sixteen minute long ambient drone manifesto, narrated by a woman with an alarmingly steady tone despite the chaos surrounding her. This record is confrontational, not unlike the musings of … Continue reading

As the River At Its Source by Minais B

Abandon the idea of discomfort. Minais B, also known as Villads Klint, is a Copenhagen-based artist whose new release will not allow you space for such a concept. As The River At Its Source is a sixteen minute long ambient drone manifesto, narrated by a woman with an alarmingly steady tone despite the chaos surrounding her. This record is confrontational, not unlike the musings of Jenny … Continue reading As the River At Its Source by Minais B

I thought the best use of the word “Faraday” came in Everything Everything’s 2010 single, “MY KZ UR BF,” but Christian Carrière has provided stiff competition. This ambient noise track only gets better as you listen, ending with a magnificent chorus of hums. Field of Containment is Carrière’s new EP, and it is out now.  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

Alessandro Cortini gears up to put out his sixth solo LP, and ahead of the release this Friday he dropped a new single, “Vincere,” which translates to ‘to win’ in Italian. The video features old super 8 footage of Cortini as a child, matching the warmth of the guided ambience of the track. Pre-order Avanti on Point of Departure Records.  Continue reading