The emotional resonances of this album would seem to be marred by writing a review that cannot, by its very nature, encompass the fluxing changes of musical flow and depth captured on 13. Just listen to it and be swept into a world that’s always changing, fates of people and nations rising and falling. This is something we should be unconcerned about, and instead offer our trust, care and love back to the world.
Tag: Best of 2025
missing scenes :: dream or memory? (Varia)
missing scenes explores a love of nature, darkness, light, and the importance of memory, sleep, and dreaming. The rich tapestry of Kurosawa’s Dreams is mirrored in dream or memory’s? sonic vignettes, bringing together memories of the peach orchard, the kitsune wedding, the watermill village, and Van Gogh’s crows.
Kilmarth & D-Fried :: Micrometeoritic Flowerpot (Adventurous Music)
Micrometeoritic Flowerpot charts multiple routes, showcasing its raw, boundary-pushing electronic constructions in a whirlwind of imaginative soundscapes.
Mastrapa :: Hollow Metric EP (Schematic) — [concise]
Hollow Metric is an engaging and mind-bending experience with each piece intricately tethered to the other; taking us back a few years while seamlessly connecting to the present.
Subjex :: Bedroom Research EP (Bedroom Research)
The chiseled electronics and shifting ambient layers are contrasted by an unyielding backdrop of restless synth swells and exceptional sound design, elements that are sure to carry themselves seamlessly into the next quarter century.
Leit Motif :: Vestige (See Blue Audio)
The year starts in a good way for the chill-out vibe of ambient music and this album can already compete among the best of the genre. A powerful and oceanic immersion through sparkling tone colors and sinuous spacious melodies.
V/A :: sixty /ˈsɪk.sti/ (Analogical Force)
Sixty /ˈsɪk.sti/ is a testament to Analogical Force’s knack for curating musical magic, serving as both a “sonic time capsule and a forward-looking statement” that we’ll continue to revisit again and again.
V/A :: IDM//Perspectives Vol. 1 (Glitchpulse) — Exclusive stream!
Glitchpulse draws energy from this very tension, driving the genre forward with an unwavering commitment to push boundaries and reimagine its foundational elements.
Tim Hecker :: Shards (Kranky)
Even though these tracks were created for different projects, Shards doesn’t feel like a mere compilation. Instead, it plays like a carefully curated journey through Hecker’s brooding, textural world.