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A prolific electronic experimentalist, Cousin Silas produces compelling sound sculptures that somehow push the envelope and still speak clearly to the listener. Simultaneously beautiful, striking, and downright unusual, we have been quite smitten with the music of this highly talented artist. Check it out now!]]> http://justnotnormal.wordpress.com/2008/06/08/jnn01-normal-storm/
Luscious dark ambient goodness, with a liberal dose of soundscaping and occasional tonality, this is an album for stormy winter nights. The first release by Normal in quite some time, we were blown away by the depth and power of his music, as well as his trademark attention to detail. Highly recommended.]]> http://www.liminalrecs.com/
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.]]> http://www.spaceformusic.com/spacecraft/
One of the most compelling and influential space music bands ever, SPACECRAFT's impact on both ambient music and space music is nothing short of legendary. Folks, not only are they consummate artists and composers, they are masters of their instruments, and fantastic human beings to boot. One of our favorite groups ever, this is an artist that should be in every ambient music lover's collection. Our highest recommendation.]]> http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/7406
A delicious combination of world fusion and lush ambience, Samadhi is simply a wonderful collection of music. We challenge you to download this music and not be drawn in by its irresistable charm and consummate musicianship. A marvelous album by a superb artist.]]> http://www.restingbell.net
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.]]> http://una-voce.net/
A quintessential multi-instrumentalist, Una Voce is one of those rare artists who is a jack of all trades and yet somehow masters every one of them. Sublime tribal ambient and exotic progressive electronic grooves await the listener, all performed by a true virtuoso of both composition and performance. Highly recommended.]]> http://deepspacehome.com/
Lush, exquisite, flawless, refined, striking, beautiful ... we could go on and on with adjectives to describe the music of Deepspace. One of our favorite discoveries in the past year, this is an artist to keep a close eye on - and one we encourage all our listeners to visit right away.]]> http://www.kahvi.org/
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.]]> http://arcticology.com/
Pure minimal ambient music, light and ephemeral, but with a definite moody undertone. Arcticology is one of the brightest new stars in the ambient heavens, and all his music is freely available. We encourage all our listeners to check out this exquisite new artist.]]> http://www.useirecords.ovh.org/rain/rain030.html
We love it when we come across an artist we are unfamiliar with who creates stunning and inventive ambient music. Aairria is such an artist, and their new release on the superb Rain netlabel does not disappoint. We'd go so far as to call this album eloquent, refreshing, and downright brilliant. Best of all, it's free under Creative Commons, so grab your copy today.]]> http://www.stadtgruenlabel.net/
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.]]> http://www.ix-9.org/
Phillip Wilkerson is a prolific artist who excels at creating vibrant and welcoming ambient atmospheres, but is equally adept at darker and more abstract themes. The operative words are 'approachable' and 'deep'. Best of all, his music is freely available. We encourage all our listeners to investigate the music made by this superb ambient artist.]]> http://www.archive.org/details/exp041
We have long been fans of the ambient music of Milieu, but the artist's self-titled Milieu LP transcends even our high expectations. Put simply, this is a stunning example of sublime ambient music, composed using a bare minimum of instruments and tools. Unlike so much ambient where the sound design is the primary payload, the sheer musicality and freshness of this album leaves us wanting MORE. Highly recommended.]]> http://darkduck.net/
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!]]> http://schombert.net/
We encounter a lot of ambient artists who are skilled at sound design; we also encounter many artists who are talented composers. But it is not so common to find an artist who is so masterful at both. David Schombert is one of those rare ambient artists who is every bit as much a musician as he is a sound sculptor, and his music can only be described as gorgeous. Best of all it is freely available, so why not check it out today?]]> http://lotuspike.com/
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.]]> http://www.justinrobert.com/lunarflower/releases/LF-005.html
Every now and then we stumble across a new release by an unfamiliar artist that just blows us away. Such was the case with M. Persson's magnificent Strange Skies. It's been awhile since we've encountered an album of such simultaneous power and delicacy, and to discover it out of the blue is a real treat. We think this album is a gem, and encourage our listeners to check it out today.]]> http://www.thombrennan.com
One of the trailblazers of modern ambient music, Thom Brennan can only be described as a master among masters. His music, self-described as "soundpainting ... a colorful and private world of harmonic tapestries", is absolutely essential for the collection of any serious ambient music lover. Thom is one of our all-time favorite artists and we urge all of our listeners to check out his genre-defining music.]]> http://www.useirecords.ovh.org/rain/index.html
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.]]> http://www.slobormedia.com/
One of the most haunting ambient albums we've encountered, Manitou's All Points North is a textbook example of dark, textural ambient that is very approachable and enjoyable, even upon first listen. This is one of the deepest pure ambient albums we've encountered, and couldn't be happier to recommend it to our listeners.]]> http://www.bluewaterrecords.com/na-koja-abad
For Muamer Music, the man behind the Na-Koja-Abad project, music is one of the most sincere expressions that the human is capable of. It is a gift of this life to him, not unlike a subtle, visceral means of stationary motion, of traveling without moving. Tribal ambient music by a true master, not to be missed.]]> http://www.zenapolae.com/
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.]]> http://cdbaby.com/cd/duval
One of the quintessential abstract modular-synth epics of all time, John DuVal's Hell's Canyon is a dizzying and thoroughly satisfying journey through the depths of the abyss. If that weren't enough, it is performed by one of the all time masters of the genre. Not to be missed!]]> http://altusmusic.ca/
Every now and then we come across an artist who elevates ambient music to a whole new level. Altus is one of those artists. Equally comfortable in light and dark ambient realms, and shockingly talented at both, Altus is one of the premier ambient artists of our time. He gives away everything he produces, so there truly is no reason not to visit the site of this ambient prodigy, who gets our unqualified highest recommendation.]]> http://www.slobormedia.com/
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.]]> http://www.darkduck.net/artists/art_dcn_tundra.html
A truly classic ambient release that, despite its chilly subject matter, is a lush and comforting journey, replete with gusts of wind, murmurs, rumbles, and tons of icy Deep Chill Network goodness. Don't miss this album folks, it's a gem.]]> http://www.sphericlounge.de/
Few artists can approach the sheer volume of ambient music produced by Spheric Lounge, but none can simultaneously match the level of quality. If you love diverse chilled ambient music, performed live and by a constantly varying galaxy of artists, look no further. All the music is free for the download, so why not give them a listen today?]]> http://www.notype.com/nishi/
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.]]> http://austere.org/monodia.html
Strongly evoking the dark ambience of such artists as Lustmord or Oophoi, this sublime album is theme music for your next nightmare. Described as "the perfect soundtrack for a stormy night", this is one album we feel you must check out.]]> http://www.webbedhandrecords.com/
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!]]> http://www.mystifiedmusic.com/
One of the most prolific artists in any genre, Thomas Park, aka mystified, is an electronic artist who makes totally unique music in such genres as ambient, industrial, dub, noise, and experimental. We are simply in awe of Thomas' work and encourage all listeners to check out the diversity and quality of music available from this remarkable artist.]]> http://www.lbourdin.com/
Beautiful exotic ambient performed by one of the most consistently great ambient artists around, Seeking Ganesha is one of our favorite releases. Best of all, it is free to download and enjoy. Strongly recommended!]]> http://testtube.monocromatica.com
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.]]> http://www.andrewlahiff.com/
One of the true masters of light ambient music, Andrew Lahiff's music is pure bliss. If you like your ambient music approachable, serene, and just plain gorgeous, you should give this artist a very serious listen.]]> http://www.eyescreamjewelry.com/DarkMuse.html
Hauntingly beautiful vocals mixed with otherworldly ambience is what Dark Muse is all about. Melancholy and yet hopeful, this beautiful album is the kind of music to listen by candlelight on a dark and stormy night.]]> http://www.earthmp.com
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.]]> http://myspace.com/sandlerm
Few artists produce such a diversity of ambient music, and even fewer do it with such extraordinary success. Michael Sandler is one of those ambient artists who can do it all, and we are proud to feature his music.]]> http://cdbaby.com/cd/northernmusic
A brilliant release from Infraction Records, the debut album by Northern creates ambience that is immediately alluring but also has depth enough for many replays. Mature ambient music from Canada!]]> http://www.darkwinter.com
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.]]> http://www.geocities.com/ixohoxi_music/IXOHOXI_Regenesis.htm
One of the great pure ambient albums available by anyone, Regenesis is a tour-de-force. Straddling the realms of progressive and standard ambient music, we think you should check this album out immediately.]]> http://greggplummer.com/
Gregg Plummer is one of those artists who defies easy description. His music has a definite new age influence but lands squarely in the light ambient realm. Either way we love his music! Give it a listen and see if you agree.]]>