Experimental Electronic Music
Electronic duo Autechre closed out the U.S. leg of their 2025 tour with two strikingly different New England performances — an intense, body-shaking set in Boston followed by a more exploratory, textural journey in Portsmouth, NH. Showcasing their mastery of sound design and space, the pair transformed each venue into a unique sonic environment before heading to Europe for the next phase of their tour.
When The Tear Garden released their first single “A Return” late this summer, it was clear they were back in full force. The song’s ecstatic promise and lush synthesis between cEvin Key’s pulsing rhythms and Edward Ka-Spel’s visionary lyrics signaled the long-awaited return of their singular experimental magic.
Päiväkahvit is a tender, richly textured ambient album blending sparse instrumentation, ethereal vocals, and intimate field recordings—from birdsong to children playing—capturing the joy of shared, everyday moments. Created by Sontag Shogun and Lau Nau during a 2019 retreat in Finland, the album flows like a sonic diary of peaceful afternoons, meditative moods, and quietly magical collaborations.
Electronic music pioneer Ed Upton, aka DMX Krew, has been shaping underground sounds for over three decades. In this interview, he reflects on his early days, musical evolution, and the inspiration behind his new album No Way To Control It.
Ikue Mori’s Of Ghosts and Goblins transforms the ghostly folklore of Lafcadio Hearn into a mesmerizing electronic séance—an album where myth, memory, and machine intertwine. Using her OP-1 as a spirit catcher, Mori conjures a world of shimmering sprites, fractured rhythms, and spectral beauty that feels both ancient and futuristic.
Drum and bass is more than just a high-energy electronic music genre — it’s a cultural movement born in London’s diverse neighborhoods, shaped by the […]
On Rendering Time, electronic artist Deborah Martin and woodwind composer Jill Haley craft an immersive soundscape where acoustic and electronic elements merge in a journey through time, space, and memory. Blurring the line between the human and the elemental, each track becomes a precise rendering of a world both ancient and imagined.
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.
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.
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.
Tom Hall presents Trip Computer album launch—a powerful new audiovisual performance marking two decades of exploration in experimental sound, systems, and synthesis. Featuring special guests r beny, Testu Collective, Amma Ateria, and Sharkiface, this event brought together boundary-pushing artists for an immersive night of sonic and visual experimentation.
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