Here, he dives headfirst into bold ideas and uneasy experimentations, echoing the spirit of fellow sonic explorers like Kim Cascone and Francisco López—both of whom he has collaborated with under the banner of his boundary-pushing label, Nexsound.
Tag: Soundscape
Erik Wøllo :: Where the River Widens (Projekt)
Wøllo’s ability to channel raw, in-the-moment creativity while maintaining an overarching sense of cohesion makes Where the River Widens a true journey. Whether you’re a longtime fan of his work or new to his sound, this release is a stunning testament to the power of ambient guitar music.
Alexandre Navarro :: Les Toiles De Nuits (Facade Electronics)
In a world where music often trends toward the loud and assertive, Les Toiles De Nuits is a breath of fresh air. It celebrates the art of subtlety and the beauty of sparseness, inviting us to find solace in the spaces between sounds.
Whatever The Weather :: Whatever The Weather II (Ghostly International)
Ditching the percussive side in favor of more timbres and textures, Whatever The Weather II depicts some wonderful spacious soundscapes.
Substak :: Silent Observers EP (See Blue Audio)
Within Silent Observers, Substak examines humanity’s need for mental escapism from reality’s harshness, seeking self-reliance, connection with nature, and alignment with the inner spiritual cosmos.
sevensy :: one2one (Mahorka)
Exploring the shining transcendental ego absorbed by transportive sound motifs and by a kaleidoscope of spiritual colors.
Julien Demoulin :: A Trial Of Distances (Sound In Silence)
A Trial of Distances is modern ambient music that sets a reflective mood. It combines subtle, functional, and therapeutic elements with a poetic human touch, making it perfect for moments of daily introspection.
Amphior :: Disappearing (Glacial Movements)
Disappearing presents lonesome and meandering ambient pieces with a clear stylistic interest for tape loop techniques, blurred-out semi-classical sequences built on the reverbed piano and oxidation feeling from deteriorated-fractured acoustic instrumental signals.
Lantscap :: Fragile Peaks (Home Normal)
Fragile Peaks is a deeply engaging (in the sense of the quality of engagement being ‘deep’) slow burner, though that descriptor might misrepresent the intensity of a piece that, fire-wise, is more of a smoulder—a low-lit one at that.