Pathways II finds Drifting in Silence and E J R M deepening their collaborative exploration of immersive, dream-tinged ambient soundscapes.
Author: Philippe Blache
Susumu Yokota :: Will (Skintone Edition) Vol. 1 (Lo Recordings)
Japan’s role in shaping both early and contemporary eco-ambient and avant-garde electronic music, intertwined with a uniquely philosophical and poetic aesthetic, remains profound. Central to this legacy, Susumu Yokota stands as a towering figure whose vast, genre-defying catalog—from minimalist post-classical to hypnotic electronica—embodies a refined sonic medicine for body and mind.
OdNu, Mi Cosa de Resistance and mRn :: Southern Lands (Audiobulb)
Three ambient, sound-art, and microtonal projects united by a fascination with looped soundscapes converge on Southern Lands to craft a lush, multilayered soundtrack for deep reflection. While I was already familiar with the first two Argentine projects reuniting for this release, their collaboration here expands into something even more transportive and emotionally resonant.
Nerthus :: Love letters via Echelon (Eighth Tower)
Nerthus returns with Love Letters via Echelon, a bleak and cerebral descent that shifts from the project’s earlier atmospheric infernos into a more intricate, molecular-level sound world. Blending micro-processed electronics, droning reverberations, and shadowed post-industrial tension, it forms a deeply immersive journey into unsettling sonic terrain.
Galati & Gri :: Drift (Gri Projects)
Italian sound artists Roberto Galati and Francis Gri—renowned for their minimalist electronics and neoclassical-tinged soundscapes—craft deeply organic and harmonically rich textures that have defined their place in the post-ambient scene. With Drift, the duo channels their refined artistry into a solemn and immersive journey through wintry isolation, cinematic melancholy, and spiritual introspection.
V/A :: One of these tributes vol.2: inDirect eVANGELISm (chapter 3: epilogue) (Mahorka)
Mahorka presents a bold and visionary tribute to Vangelis, uniting experimental and electronic sound artists in a genre-blurring compilation that celebrates the legendary composer’s expansive legacy. Traversing cinematic ambient, downtempo, and space-infused electronics, the release captures both the emotional depth and inventive spirit that defined Vangelis’ music.
Seabuckthorn :: A Path Within A Path (Laaps)
Seabuckthorn, the project of guitarist and sound artist Andy Cartwright, crafts an evocative blend of ambient, electro-acoustic, and semi-classical textures on A Path Within A Path, released by Laaps. The album unfolds like an avant-garde chamber work, rich with spiritual depth, intricate guitar work, and collaborations that expand its introspective, transportive soundscape.
Ian Nyquist :: Gilded (Flood)
Dublin-based sound artist Ian Nyquist returns with a new album (Gilded) that bridges ancestral traditions and modern experimentation. Blending reimagined Irish instruments, ambient textures, and hypnotic rhythms, he crafts a lush, transportive soundscape both organic and otherworldly.
Ian Boddy & Chris Carter :: Caged 25th Anniversary Edition (The Gray Area Of Mute)
Released in 2000, Caged is a groundbreaking collaboration between electronic music pioneers Ian Boddy and Chris Carter, blending industrial, ambient, and experimental sounds into a uniquely evocative experience. This remastered and expanded edition showcases their deft interplay of menacing drones, cinematic textures, and intricate sonic details, making it essential listening for fans of avant-garde and post-industrial music.
‘t Geruis :: The Kindest Encounters (Home Normal)
Belgium-based sound-art project ‘t Geruis, the alias of Daniël Jolan, crafts deeply introspective ambient compositions rich in textured, grainy detail and emotionally immersive soundscapes. His latest release on Home Normal leans into shadowy drones and decaying acoustic fragments, evoking a melancholic elegance reminiscent of William Basinski and Miguel Angel Tolosa.
Ümlaut :: Musique de Film III (Audiobulb)
Ümlaut, the ambient project of Jeff Düngfelder, returns with a third chapter in his music for films series on Audiobulb Records, offering a luminous, minimal sonic journey that blurs the line between introspective cinema and immersive sound art. Blending aleatoric electroacoustic textures with vaporous ambient pads and subtle IDM rhythms, the album invites deep listening and aligns with visionary artists like Li YiLei and Mick Chillage.









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