Alice Coltrane: Conjurer of the Majestic
Andy Beta’s Alice Coltrane biography, Cosmic Music, is an excellent work about this forward-thinking and often misunderstood musician.
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Jon Hopkins Goes Back to Nature with ‘Wilding’
Jon Hopkins and Biggi Hilmars’ soundtrack, Wilding, achieves something modest but meaningful — music that makes space for the land to breathe.
Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon Create Stunning Ambient
Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon’s Seeing Is Forgetting exquisitely blends ambient and jazz while working in the occasional pop melody.
Jan Esbra Beautifully Navigates Turmoil and Loss
Jan Esbra translated the pain and loss of the end of an eight-year relationship into five graceful, eloquent, mesmerizing songs.
ElectroMatters: Best Electronic Music of January 2026
From rough ‘n’ ready techno to subtle drone, atmospheric footwork to striking synthpop, these are the best electronic records from the past month.
Erik Hall Brings an Eloquent Minimalist Trilogy to a Close
Erik Hall is an artist who understands minimalism and knows how to execute it brilliantly and uncompromisingly in a way that appeals to a broad range of listeners.
In Taroug’s “1995”, Menace Lurks Childlike Wonder
There’s a real “something-wicked-this-way-comes” energy here in Taroug’s “1995”.
Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos
The remarkably original Steve Tibbetts discusses his process and inspirations, and where he will take this guitar to conjure even more truly singular statements.
The 15 Best Ambient Albums of 2025
In a year of daring experimentation in the best ambient music, sometimes the most classic-minded records are the ones that gave people what they wanted.
Laura Fisher’s ‘Celestina’ Is a Spellbinding Improv Performance
Laura Fisher has added another unique entry to her compelling discography, creating a piece that is impressive on a technical level and a captivating listen.
Tangerine Dream’s Classic ‘Rubycon’ at 50
Tangerine Dream’s albums from the early to mid-1970s are not only iconic in the strongest sense of the word; they’re influential beyond compare.
Ro(b)//ert Lundberg Mixes Composition and Improvisation
Bassist and composer Ro(b)//ert Lundberg creates unique sounds and atmospheres centered around “a watery fascination” on by-passing-upon.