St. Silva Fuses Technology with Nature in an Exquisite Landscape
The sense of discovery on St. Silva’s Forager is deep and palpable, and the album repeatedly fuses technology with nature with elegant ease.
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Hildur Guðnadóttir’s Beautiful Homecoming at Reykjavik Arts Festival
Hildur Guðnadóttir is the undisputed inheritor of Iceland’s classical mantle, and at the 2026 Reykjavik Arts Festival, she is finally back on stage in her homeland.
Hackdepicciotto Give Their Rural Surroundings a Reflective Influence
Hackdepicciotto allow their bucolic surroundings to bring a bit of light into the murk for an album that shifts, becoming less foreboding with each listen.
Jolanda Moletta Showcases the Female Voice’s Power
Oceanine is where Jolanda Moletta truly shines, allowing other deeply talented artists to collaborate on the process. It’s warm, enchanting and dreamlike.
Daryl Groetsch Takes a Stunning Oceanic Voyage
Daryl Groetsch has given the ocean depths an eerie sense of calm and adventure, ranking among the finest ambient soundscapes in recent memory.
Irish Shoegazer Maria Somerville Makes Waves on Tour
Irish dream pop artist Maria Somerville kicked off her US tour in Burlington, Vermont. On 21 March, she played to an intimate, captive crowd at Higher Ground.
Carlos Ferreira and Dasom Baek Make Beautiful Noise
Carlos Ferreira and Dasom Baek’s new transatlantic collaboration, Unbalance combines musique concrète with one-take improvisation.
Remembering Éliane Radigue: Godmother of Drone
People say that there are four oceans, but one could reasonably argue that there’s a fifth: the one created by Éliane Radigue and her legion of cosmic drones.
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.
The Necks Experiment with Long-Form Minimalism
Disquiet is a genuinely absorbing series of luxuriously paced improvisations from the Necks, who have been doing this kind of thing for decades.
Jamie Lidell and Luke Schneider Explore Music’s Healing Power
The experimental duo of Jamie Lidell and Luke Schneider have delivered an otherworldly soundtrack to dreams—and the spaces between them.
Ethel Cain Creates an Increasingly Flawless Discography
Ethel Cain has created some of the most gorgeous music released this year so far. Her vocals are unparalleled, as silky and unblemished as white satin ribbon.