Lucas Santtana Champions Brazilian Language on ‘Brasiliano’
Politically and philosophically, Lucas Santtana’s Brasiliano demonstrates wondrous clarity of purpose and boasts consummate musicianship.
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Joseph Branciforte and Jozef Dumoulin Are Stunning
ITERAE sees two trailblazing musician-composers, Joseph Branciforte and Jozef Dumoulin, experiment with keyboards and electronics.
Flore Laurentienne Masterfully Blend Strings and Synthesizers
Volume III sees the Canadian classical ensemble Flore Laurentienne combining analogue and electronic instruments brilliantly.
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ElectroMatters: Best Electronic Music of March 2026
Whether you’re looking for addictive synthpop, dreamy techno, or hypnotic drone, you’ll find something to love on these 12 best electronic releases.
Gigi Masin Confronts Loss with Blissed-Out Ambience
“Lost” is a mournfully exultant little piece, fusing Gigi Masin’s trademark glow-toned ambience with triumphant horns and a defiantly upbeat groove.
10 Synthwave and Ambient Songs for Swimming
Paired with the proper music—synthwave and ambient electronic tracks—our next visit to the pool can transcend exercise into a meditative reconnection with embodiment.
Emil Mark Brings Minimalism to the Pipe Organ
With Mellemtid, Danish composer Emil Mark updates an older instrument, pipe organs, with modern technology in a minimalist approach.
Caroline Davis Explores Endless Musical Possibilities
Through composition and improvisation, experimental jazz saxophonist Caroline Davis creates a sound all her own on Fallows.
Fcukers Create a Spontaneous Ball of Energy with ‘Ö’
Fcukers are a vibe, and they know it. The hype may have brought us to the door, but the music is why we’re staying for the afterparty.
Ben Seretan and John Thayer Create an Ambient Masterpiece
Ben Seretan and John Thayer’s Sunbeam of No Illusion beautifully melds improvisation, loops, effects, and field recordings.
Ohyung Offers Vivid Heartland Impressions on ‘Iowa’
Ohyung offers spacious electronics and samples that evoke vast and open landscapes, stories of life and loss, social tensions, and oppression.
Ólafur Arnalds Creates Past Songs for the Future
Ólafur Arnalds’ prolific recordings are matched by his eclectic range of styles and, significantly, the range of artists he works with, such as here, with Talos.