Author: Robin B. James

V/A :: Echoes of the Hollow Earth (Cryo Chamber)

Hollow Earth myths and post-apocalyptic visions merge in this sonic descent into subterranean folklore, where lost civilizations and unseen beings haunt vast underground realms. Featuring artists like Dead Melodies, Beyond the Ghost, The Next Commuter, Northumbria, Dronny Darko, Claymation, and Ugasanie, these dark ambient soundscapes evoke ruined cities, cryptic transmissions, and shadowy creatures. Through dense drones and haunting textures, we’re guided into the aftermath of civilization—where memory, myth, and decay converge.

Purelink :: Faith (peak oil)

Concave Reflection, Kindtree, and Millia formed the trio Purelink in 2020 to create music they couldn’t make alone. Blending ambient dub techno with glitchy textures, subtle beats, and dreamy atmospheres, their sound is slow, hypnotic, and immersive. Their latest album titled Faith deepens this style, mixing acoustic tones, brittle drum ‘n’ bass rhythms, and poetic vocals into a lush, drifting soundscape made for quiet introspection.

Benoît Pioulard :: Stanza IV (Disques d’Honoré)

Stanza IV is the latest chapter in Benoît Pioulard’s ambient series—a richly textured collection of slow-moving, analog-driven compositions blending guitar, tape loops, field recordings, and synths. Deeply meditative and emotionally resonant, the album is paired with Stanza IV [Versions], a full-length rework collection featuring artists like Clarice Jensen, Arovane, and Markus Guentner, offering new dimensions to Pioulard’s immersive sound world.

Merzbow :: Sedonis (Signal Is Noise)

Sedonis is a searing new release from noise icon Merzbow and Chicago’s Signal In Noise label, blending his signature chaos—overdriven electronics, handmade instruments, and relentless textures—with the label’s sharp visual identity. At nearly 70, Merzbow remains uncompromising, delivering an immersive, punishing sonic experience that continues to push the boundaries of sound.