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Features
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Featured Labels
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BypassOriginality and art-forms of electronica music.(September 01, 2010) - In just two short years, this Beijing-based netlabel has exploded onto the music scene with its refreshing sound and highly polished releases. A quite diverse collection of electronic music can be found at Bypass, ranging from superb experimental ambience to more upbeat and aggressive styles. Sometimes challenging and always inspiring, we are proud to recommend this superb label to our listening audience. |
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CirclesandlinesThe completeness and perfection of nature.(August 01, 2010) - Circlesandlines Recordings is a relatively new netlabel, but one that has in a very short period of time established itself as one of the best sources for new ambient music anywhere. Based in St. Petersburg, Russia, this beautifully executed netlabel was created for the purpose of putting the listener into a special state of mind for observing nature's beauty, A significantly higher purpose for ambient music is hard for us to imagine, and fortunately the music really delivers. We certainly love what we hear, and we feel listeners of StillStream will too. |
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Yuki YakiFocusing always on originality.(July 01, 2010) - Since 2005, the excellent Yuki Yaki label has released ambient music, minimal techo, clicks'n'cuts, and other forms of subdued electronica of the highest order. Some of the best modern music available can be found at this nicely executed netlabel, including some truly sublime ambience of interest to all StillStream listeners. It is a great pleasure to recommend Yuki Yaki to our audience, and we encourage everyone who enjoys well constructed, mature electronic music to check them out right away. |
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BFW RecordingsMusic is free!(June 01, 2010) - Hailing from the UK, BFW Recordings has literally burst onto the ambient scene. In just thirteen short months, they have released over fifty superb albums, including quite a number that have found airplay here on StillStream. Not all of their music is ambient, but even the non-ambient releases have a continuity with the other BFW material that is really something special. Some of the best new ambient music we have heard in the past year has come from BFW - and best of all, they make all of their work available free under Creative Commons. We encourage everyone to check out this refreshing label today. |
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Public Spaces LabReleasing electronic music since 2007.(May 01, 2010) - A netlabel we recently discovered that has really blown us away is Public Spaces Lab, who release a diverse set of electronic, experimental, and ambient music. Not only will StillStream listeners find several familiar names there, all with outstanding releases, they will also discover several new artists and albums of striking quality. Public Spaces Lab has only been around a few short years, but already they have made a big impact, and we are excited to see where they go next. A label to watch, for certain. |
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D.N.A.Trusting in the freedom of music.(April 01, 2010) - D.N.A. is a relatively new underground netlabel from Italy that has a remarkably broad cross section of modern instrumental music. Ranging from challenging experimentalism and industrial noise all the way to some superbly crafted ambient music, this is a label that will appeal not only to the adventurous, but also to the listener who is looking for something fresh and original. We're very happy to feature D.N.A. and encourage all our listeners to check out their excellent collection of releases. |
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PetcordExploring original ways of musical expression.(March 01, 2010) - Petcord is a relative newcomer to the netaudio scene, but has wasted no time in making its mark, releasing several of the most interesting experimental ambient albums we've heard in awhile. While the music often covers many areas beyond ambient, their every release is of superb quality, and well worth your time to check out. One of the best-executed netlabels around, we are proud to give Petcord our recommendation. |
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HypnosLegendary ambient music.(January 31, 2010) - One of the truly legendary ambient labels on the planet. Hypnos, together with its sub-labels Hypnos Binary and Hypnos Secret Sounds, has released music by nearly all of the greatest ambient artists in the genre, with some of the classic ambient albums of all time. But Hypnos is not just a collection of famous names; their enormous catalog includes works by a vast list of artists, at all levels of fame. But what never varies is the quality of the music, which can only be described as world class. One of our favorite labels, we're proud to recommend Hypnos to everyone who loves ambient music of any style. |
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Soft PhaseMusic with space to breathe.(December 31, 2009) - A relatively new netlabel, Soft Phase has quickly established itself as a distributor of music of only the highest quality. Though the music covers several genres and tends not to "stare at the genres too much", the ambient releases on Soft Phase are just phenomenal. In fact, we can't say enough about all of their releases, which are uniformly superb. Best of all the music is all freely available, so there really is no reason not to go over there and download their entire catalog right now. Highly recommended. |
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Ambient CollectiveAmbient to the core.(November 29, 2009) - Originally just a community of artists, the Ambient Collective has grown into one of the power houses of ambient netlabels. Founded on the principle of collaboration, the Collective boasts nearly two dozen superb releases in a variety of ambient styles, all free, and all compilations or collaborations between folks who will probably be familiar to StillStream listeners. One of the must-visit destinations for anyone who likes any kind of ambient music. Highly recommended. |
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Eg0cide ProductionsExperimental and ambient music.(November 01, 2009) - Originally an outlet for the wonderful ambient music of The Ghost Between the Strings, the eg0cide netlabel has quickly become one of the go-to locations for contemplative and smooth dark ambient music by a growing cadre of artists. Some familiar names can be found there, along with some delightful new discoveries. We have been fans of this relatively new label since the outset, and are now very happy to feature it on StillStream. Check it out. |
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Timetheory RecordingsAppreciating the daring and the bold.(October 03, 2009) - An eclectic netlabel, focusing on ambient, dark ambient, post-rock, glitch, techno, house, musique concrete, noise, power electronics and the generally unclassifiable. The music is challenging, never typical, rarely specific to a single genre, and always an enjoyable adventure. Check out this diverse and engaging netlabel today. |
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ThinnerMinimal electronic music.(August 28, 2009) - One of the most successful netlabels of all time, Thinner has become a "total" netlabel, proudly offering both free and commercially available music. With a broad variety of sounds, ranging from pure ambient to minimal techno and classy electronic dub, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Some of our favorite music comes from Thinner, and we are proud to recommend them to all our listeners. |
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Phantom ChannelSonically stirred, challenged, excited and stimulated.(July 31, 2009) - A relative newcomer to the ambient scene, Phantom Channel was conceived in January 2008 as an opportunity to explore inspiring ambient music. With nearly a dozen high quality ambient releases, including several of our recent favorites, this is an outstanding place to look for new ambient music to hear. And given nearly all of it is available under Creative Commons, there is no reason not to head over there right now. Highly recommended. |
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Just Not NormalDive into the realm of experimentalism.(July 02, 2009) - For Just Not Normal, one of the most consistently excellent and yet thoroughly challenging experimental labels in existence, pushing and obliterating the envelope is all in a day's work. This is a netlabel created to bring listeners magnificent soundage and uncommon tones, filled with obscurities and eclectic moments. Not for the faint of heart, but very rewarding nonetheless. Check it out today. |
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Endless AscentLight ambient, atmospheric and space music from around the world.(June 04, 2009) - Endless Ascent is a fantastic new netlabel dedicated to the lighter and spacier side of ambient music. With music by some of the best ambient artists around, you can't go wrong with their releases, particularly since everything is available freely under Creative Commons. One of our favorite new labels, and one we are proud to recommend to our listeners. |
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AtmoWorksThey live and breathe music.(April 30, 2009) - One of the truly legendary labels in the ambient genre. AtmoWorks releases an amazingly broad collection of some of the highest quality ambient music in existence, covering nearly every ambient subgenre. With releases by some of the most beloved and talented ambient artists in the world, we give this label our highest recommendation - and encourage all our listeners to visit AtmoWorks today. |
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Archaic HorizonAdvancing the experimental.(March 27, 2009) - Archaic Horizon is a relatively new netlabel, created to promote artists who are forward thinkers and trail blazers. Focused on the experimental and eclectic, this brilliantly executed label breaks conventions and brings new understanding to what experimental music can be. All music is available for free download, and we couldn't be happier to point our listeners to this outstanding label. |
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UltimaeA doorway for us all.(February 24, 2009) - Covering the broad realms of ambient, downtempo electronica, trance, and related genres, Ultimae presents arguably the best electronic music to be found anywhere. With a roster of world-class artists and an amazingly consistent artistic vision, there is so much to love about Ultimae. One of our favorite sources of modern music, we recommend all of our listeners check out this magnificent label. |
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TreetrunkA netlabel with a heart.(January 18, 2009) - One of the truly eclectic experimental ambient netlabels, Treetrunk Records focuses both on experimental ambience as well as some of the droniest minimal music you will ever hear anywhere. Home of the Constant series, but also home to a great variety of music. The music is all free for listening, so we suggest our listeners visit this great netlabel today. |
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Liminal RecsDiverse and amazing music.(December 16, 2008) - One of the great new labels we discovered recently is Russian netlabel Liminal Recs. Covering a very broad swathe of ambient territory, from dark drones to experimentalism to some of the sweetest pure ambient you will ever hear, this is a netlabel that should absolutely be on your radar. Best of all, the music is all freely available under Creative Commons. |
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Resting BellIt could be nearly anything.(November 12, 2008) - A netlabel focused on the more experimental side of ambient music, Resting Bell is nonetheless a great resource for anyone who enjoys quality ambient music, particularly that which encourages active listener participation. We love what we're hearing from this finely executed netlabel and strongly encourage our listeners to check it out today. |
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Kahvi CollectiveTo gather and provide free electronic grooves.(October 09, 2008) - One of the giants in the realm of netlabels, Kahvi Collective covers more sonic territory than almost anybody. From modern IDM to glitchy minimal techno to some of the best ambient you will hear anywhere, Kahvi Collective is certain to have something that will put a smile on your face. Highly highly recommended. |
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StadtgruenHarmonization of contrasts.(September 12, 2008) - Stadtgruen is an invigorating netlabel from Germany that focuses on melding the yin and yang of urban life and the natural world into a cohesive whole, expressed as music ranging from ambient to dub to minimal techno and all things in between. The music is fresh, the presentation is original, and the philosophy is spot-on. We recommend all our listeners investigate this intriguing new approach to modern electronic music. |
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Dark Duck RecordsDig in and enjoy.(August 12, 2008) - There are not so many ambient music labels with the sheer quantity of releases that one can find at Dark Duck. But there are precious few that can also match Dark Duck in terms of pure quality. One of the longest-running ambient labels on the planet, and with one of the deepest catalogs imaginable, this is one of our absolute favorite labels. While you're there be sure to check out the Drone Download Project! |
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LotuspikeMusic for your restless mind.(July 15, 2008) - One of the best labels in existence for the ambient music lover, bar none. Chock full of stunning ambient releases by some of the best ambient artists in the world, Lotuspike is a textbook example of how a music label can bring world class ambience to the people. We couldn't be happier to recommend this exquisite label to our listeners. |
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RainVirtual ambience, freely available.(June 16, 2008) - A magnificent label with but one objective: the spread of ambient-related art. Be it music or image or words, Rain wants to fill up your days with ambience. Filled to the brim with some of the best ambient music available, Rain releases all music freely for personal use. We give this netlabel our unconditional recommendation. |
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ZenapolaeInnovation in the musical arts.(May 17, 2008) - One of the longest standing netlabels around, Zenapolae is an underground electronic label designed to serve as a springboard for artists working along musical lines which are typically very difficult to market commercially. If you like your ambient music to challenge the listener as much as it soothes, you simply must visit Zenapolae today. Highly recommended. |
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SLO.BOR MediaNew music and new media.(April 19, 2008) - A magnificent ambient music label founded by well known artists Matt Borghi and Jason Sloan. The music quality is master class, but SLO.BOR also focuses on a variety of new media and forms of distribution, packaging, design, and conceptual art. We strongly encourage our listeners to visit this outstanding ambient music label today. |
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NishiPlundering the depths of music.(March 24, 2008) - A sub-label of the (in)famous Canadian net label No Type, Nishi focuses on bringing a wide range of electronic-based music to a wider audience. Emphasizing music that is has both quality and honesty, this is a superb netlabel indeed, and one we recommend. |
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Webbed HandSound in the service of enchantment.(March 05, 2008) - One of our favorite netlabels, Webbed Hand Records focuses on strange works of audio art that defy tidy categories, with an expanding catalog of unique recordings and a fascinating roster of visionary sound artists. Visit this superb netlabel today! |
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Test TubeEmerging sound languages.(February 13, 2008) - Test Tube doesn't focus on any one genre, but rather focuses on presenting new artists who are exploring new sounds. But the ambient genre features strongly amongst Test Tube's many releases, and we heartily encourage our listeners to check out this beautifully executed netlabel. |
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Earth MonkeyPromoting sonic arts.(January 22, 2008) - A diverse collection of superb electronic ambient and experimental music. If you like your music both immediately appealing and yet challenging enough for repeated listens, we urge you to check The Monkey out today. |
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Dark WinterBe not afraid.(December 28, 2007) - Dark Winter is one of the longer standing and best executed netlabels out there. Listening to the music, it's easy to see why. If you dig quality dark ambient music, you owe it to yourself to check this superb netlabel out. |
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