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‘Stretched Between Heaven & Hell’: Marcus Whale’s Journey of Holy Eroticism
Like Arca? Or Yves Tumor? Like music that pulsates throughout your body? Listen to this.
Ellen Arkbro’s Noisey Mix Is Mystifying Music for Deep Listening
On the heels of a methodical new album called 'CHORDS,' the Swedish composer shares some of the patient music that inspires her work.
We Played Palms 'Plantasia' and Heavy Metal in the Name of Science
How do plants react when you play one ambient 70s classic 'Plantasia', and the other Megadeth?
Rafael Anton Irisarri's New Album Explores the Human Cost of Climate Change
Irisarri's new experimental album is a stark meditation on "solastalgia," the mental distress caused by the changing environment.
Félicia Atkinson's New Ambient Piece Is Lovely and Lonely
"Moderato Cantabile" is a piano-led excerpt from the French composer's stunning new album 'The Flower & The Vessel.'
This Nonlocal Forecast Mix Offers Smooth Jazz Fit for Tears and Bong Rips
The Chicago-based artist best known as Fire-Toolz shares a mix of sounds from the world of her proggy computer jazz record ‘Bubble Universe!’
Lena Raine's Digital Ambience Can Make You Panic or Help You Relax
Her soundtrack work for the acclaimed platformer 'Celeste' earned her scores of awards and a spot onstage next to Hans Zimmer. Her debut solo album 'Oneknowing' was made, in part, as a way of dealing with the sudden spotlight.
Breaking's New Ambient Ballads Offer Peace That's Handworn and Hard-Won
The New York composer and filmmaker's new EP 'Shell' offers three intimate and beautiful new songs.
Mija's Unexpected Ambience and 11 Other Albums for Heavy Rotation
This week's essential listening includes playful raps, optimistic jazz-fusion, spa ambience, and totally crushing noise. Something for everyone.
How Tiga Helped Turn Montreal Into a Nightlife Hub
Plus an exclusive, beatless live mix from the Montreal legend, to help you recover from the after party.
Sun Araw's Misty New Album Shows the Freedom of Improvising With Friends
'Activated Clown,' billed to S. Araw Trio XIII and due out January 11 on NNA Tapes, is colorful, intimate, funny, and free—everything formless music should be.