Tag: Sound Design

Somaticae :: ENIAC EP (Evel) — [concise]

Evel remains unwavering in their pursuit of fringe electronics and mangled sonic artifacts, sustaining the IDM undercurrent with an ear for the abstract and the arcane. Somaticae’s ENIAC is a two-track, sixteen-minute plunge into disjointed circuitry and alien signal paths—where noise, rhythm, and atmosphere collide in cryptic harmony.

Onas Ueno :: Umwelt EP (Strata) — [concise]

Onas Ueno’s Umwelt EP is a haunting, immersive journey through ambient and experimental soundscapes. Blending glitch, spectral melodies, and neoclassical tones, each track unfolds with emotional depth and textural richness. From the hazy pulse of “Lo” to the ethereal drift of “What Angels,” the EP moves fluidly between abrasion and serenity, leaving a lasting, otherworldly impression.

Braulio Lam :: Blanco y Negro (Facade Electronics)

Braulio Lam’s latest on Facade Electronics dives into the quiet intensity of analog sound, where ambient textures, glitch rhythms, and minimalist tones unfold with meditative precision. Across ten tracks, he crafts a stark yet emotive landscape—marked by dub echoes, digital decay, and restrained beauty—inviting reflection through the subtle interplay of noise, silence, and structure.

Rick Sanders :: The Arrow of Time (Dronarivm)

Rick Sanders is a Dutch sound artist known for his ultra-limited releases. His new album, The Arrow of Time, released on indie label Dronarivm, blends ambient and electronica to explore time, space, and perception. With hypnotic textures and a visual, atmospheric depth, it appeals to fans of Steve Roach, Vidna Obmana, and Japanese environmental electronica.

Tom Hall :: Trip Computer album launch @ Gray Area (San Francisco 8/16/2025)

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.