Less Bells Explore the Mystique of Joshua Tree on 'Solifuge'
Multi-instrumentalist Julie Carpenter a.k.a Less Bells unveils her new project with Solifuge, a record of controlled experimentalism, serene atmospherics and great depth.
20 Sep 2018
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Brits in Hot Weather #6: Fröst, Peter Ibbetson, Vulgarians, Dahlia Sleeps, Freddie Frampton
In this edition we have Krautrock infused pop from Fröst, warm, ambient techno from Peter Ibbetson, shadowy post-punk from Vulgarians, spacious dream-pop from Dahlia Sleeps, and finally some kicking house from the returning Freddie Frampton.
19 Sep 2018
'In Another Life' Is Sandro Perri's Experiment in "Infinite Songwriting"
Chill out: Sandro Perri's latest album In Another Life is a lush, unhurried work of ambient calm.
19 Sep 2018
Hekla Explores the Range of the Theremin on Debut
On her debut album, Icelandic musician Hekla Magnusdottir delivers a coup de force performance, navigating through neo-classical, ambient, and experimental electronic motifs with the theremin as guide.
12 Sep 2018
Brits in Hot Weather #5: Sisteray, Alpines, RuthAnne, Inland, and the Run Up
In this edition we have swaggering rock 'n' roll from Sisteray, shadowy trip hop from Alpines, classy contemporary pop from RuthAnne, intricate ambient techno from Inland, and life-affirming pop-punk from the Run Up.
04 Sep 2018
Joyfultalk Return with Another Cosmic Exploration of Electronic Music
Building on the sound of their debut album, Joyfultalk present a deep dive into their brew of experimental electronic music on Plurality Trip.
22 Aug 2018
Ólafur Arnalds Innovates and Elevates on the Serene 're:member'
On re:member, Ólafur Arnalds takes a particularly delicate hand in assembling the sounds of live and computer-borne instruments, and the result is seamless.
21 Aug 2018
Experimental Electronic Producer Automatisme Produces a Work of Sonic Cubism with ' Transit'
On Transit producer William Jourdain a.k.a. Automatisme takes his avant-garde notions to the next level.
20 Aug 2018
Animal Collective Dives Into the Sea with 'Tangerine Reef'
Baltimore's resident oddball experimental quartet Animal Collective add a new dimension to their sound - for a good cause - on Tangerine Reef.
17 Aug 2018
With Dissolvi Producer Steve Hauschildt Steps Into Minimal Techno
Electronic producer Steve Hauschildt leaves behind his trademark cosmic, electronic sound and builds the impressive Dissolvi through minimal motifs and subtle progressions.
14 Aug 2018
Jon Hassell Pushes His Patented Fourth World Sound Forward on 'Listening to Pictures'
Trumpeter Jon Hassell adds influences from club music to the rich, long-simmering stew he's been cooking for decades on Listening to Pictures.
07 Aug 2018
Helios - "Seeming" (track review)
Helios' "Seeming" is an ensnaring aural experience further enhanced by its visual presentation.
02 Aug 2018
Ben Howard's 'Noonday Dream' Transports the Listener Right From Its Opening Moments
UK singer-songwriter Ben Howard takes a turn for the ambient and spacey on the evocative but somewhat formless Noonday Dream.
02 Aug 2018
Layers of Poetry, Piano, and Silence Resonate with the Latest from Composer Maike Zazie
Stillness and language resonate with a beautiful message on Fragmente, a fantastic new release from the Berlin-centric composer Maike Zazie.
25 Jul 2018
Diva Dompe Wants to Heal Your Soul
Diva Dompe (Yialmelic Frequencies) talks with PopMatters about ambient experimental music, inter-dimensional travel, the magic of Los Angeles, and healing the planet.
24 Jul 2018
A Reminder of Byla's Brilliance and Jarboe's Powerful Presence
Translation Loss unearths the stunning collaboration between three prominent musicians of the extreme experimental scene, which sheds light on one of the previous decade's forgotten gems.
23 Jul 2018
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