http://stillstream.com/ en-us http://www.stillstream.com/images/logo.jpg http://stillstream.com/ http://stillstream.com/schedule.php Palancar, Copal River, and Cluster Balm, returns to the airwaves with Blue Water Drift Dive, a weekly exploration into the depths of ambience, and the home of the Ambient Train Wreck. Join him for the next excursion.]]> http://stillstream.com/schedule.php Mysterious Semblance, which includes a focus on Berlin-school ambience as well as some of the best live performances you will hear.]]> http://stillstream.com/schedule.php Vir Unis hosts this weekly deep dive into the exotic world of ambient electronica, featuring the music of AtmoWorks artists as well as many others. Live performances by Vir Unis and friends can also be expected. Don't miss it.]]> http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php Kite Radio focuses on the deepest and droniest of ambient goodness. Plus Stephen performs live music regularly. Not to be missed!]]> http://stillstream.com/schedule.php Electro-Music Radio bi-weekly, Atmosphera is now also aired as a podcast here on StillStream.com.]]> http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php Spiral. Ambient music leaning toward the melodic and pulse-driven, punctuated by host Mike Metlay's live-improv Ambient Rants, and much more!]]> http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php http://stillstream.com/schedule.php NTNS Radio showcases Creative Commons based artists and netlabels as a weekly 3+ hour mixture of experimental electronica, improv, free jazz, noise, dark ambient, turntabalism, circuitbending, plunderphonics and more.]]> http://caul.org/
Caul is an enigmatic artist who has for many years released some of the best dark ambient music and exquisite post-rock we have ever heard. While his music is often somber, mournful and obscure, as all good dark ambient ought to be, there is also immense beauty and profound imagery to all of his work, along with surprising and refreshing forays into ethereal post-rock. We have long been fans of this artist's music, and are very happy to recommend Caul to all of our listeners.]]> http://www.luminasounds.com/
We have long been fans of Pete Kelly's Igneous Flame ambient music project, but his 2009 release Electra really blows our socks off. Combining lush waves of tonal ambience with some of the coolest drone work we have heard in some time, this album is simply a must-have for any lover of ambient sounds. Wonderful music for a summer's evening while sipping lemonade and looking at the stars. While you're at it, be sure to check out Pete's other releases, which are equally impressive in their own right.]]> http://lab.pubspaces.com/
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.]]> http://dnanetlabel.altervista.org/
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.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-03-07-Har_Live_on_Nightscaping.mp3 http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/56578
Before hearing this album, we were not familiar with the Berlin-inspired electronic space music of Joost Egelie. After hearing it, we knew we had to hear more. Put simply, this is a brilliant album, one that combines the best of traditional electronica and space music, but framed in a thoroughly modern setting - and one that we are very happy to endorse for all of our listeners.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-02-21-Har_Live_on_Nightscaping.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-02-19-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-02-07-Har_Live_on_Nightscaping.mp3 http://www.hypnos.com/
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.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-01-24-Har_Live_on_Nightscaping.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-01-15-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-01-10-Har_Live_on_Nightscaping.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-01-08-Reese_and_Darrell_Burgan_Live_on_BWDD.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2010-01-01-Mystahr_Glinsteryear_Stillstream_raid.mp3 http://softphase.org
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.]]> http://www.michaelstearns.com
Unquestionably one of the masters of the ambient form, Michael Stearns can justifiably claim to be one of the few people who has guided the genre itself. An influence on countless ambient and film musicians, he is simply an incomparable artist of immense talent, one of the visionaries who have helped make our world what it is. We are very proud to recommend his music to all of our listeners.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-11-20-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-11-06-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://eg0cide.wordpress.com/
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.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-10-23-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-10-16-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://www.jon7.net/timetheory/
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.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-09-04-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-08-28-Epic_5_Person_Ninjam_Live_On_Ambitar_Radio.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-08-21-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-08-14-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://www.phantomchannel.co.uk/
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.]]> http://robertrich.com
Not only is Robert Rich one of the few people who have literally defined the ambient genre, but he has had the same influence upon the larger world of electronic music itself. No other artist has created such a diverse body of music and simultaneously pushed the boundaries of every genre in which he has played. Profoundly influential, his music is essential listening for anyone who enjoys electronic or ambient music. Our highest recommendation.]]> http://www.endlessascent.com/
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.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-05-22-Allen_Goodman_and_Har_Live_on_Ambitar.mp3 http://www.musiczeit.com/directory.php?artist=440&title=Sara+Ayers+and+Ryuta.K
One of the most profound and hardest-hitting ambient releases of 2008 was this dark and ethereal collaboration by two of the genre's greatest voices, vocal ambient artist Sara Ayers and dark ambient artist Ryuta.K. And what a stunning release it is. It just doesn't get any better than this, and we are proud to feature an album with such a distinctive artistic vision. Simply some of the most beautiful, foreboding ambient music we have ever heard.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-04-10_Har_Live_on_Ambitar_Radio.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-04-03-Mark_Mahoney_Live_In_Concert_on_Ambitar.mp3 http://www.archive.org/details/kahvi103
One of our favorite artists of all time, Saul Stokes is legendary in the synthesizer music community for his distinctive sound and exquisite compositional taste. With This Road Is Glowing, Saul has delivered a delightful collection of three ambient electronic tracks that are among our favorite tracks of all time. Our highest recommendation.]]> http://www.earthmantra.com/theblueflower
Few artists can create music using both sides of their brain, and yet Emerald Adrift makes it look easy. With his debut album, The Blue Flower, this gifted artist has created an exotic fusion between so many genres we don't have space to list them all. Suffice it to say that this is mellow electronic music that will appeal to the purist and layperson alike. An amazing, amazing release.]]> http://mystifiedmusic.com/treetrunk-records/
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.]]> http://stillstream.com/assets/2009-01-09-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-12-29-mystahr-Into_the_world_live-raid.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-12-19-Axion Theory Live on Ambitar.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-11-29_Khate_Live_on_NTNS.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-11-14-Har_Live_on_Ambitar_Radio.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-11-07-Allen_Goodman_Live_Ambient_Kerchunkage.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-10-31-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance_-_ScarySkiddle.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-10-25-Una_Voce_Live_Performance_on_Zen_Caffeine.mp3 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://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.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://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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-07-29-Stephen_Philips_-_Requiem_-_Live_Ambient_Thing.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-07-25-Mark_Mahoney_Live_In_Concert_on_Ambitar.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-07-18-Jonathan_Block_live_on_Ambitar.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-07-11_Una_Voce_Live_on_Ambitar.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-07-01-Stephen_Philips_-_Loose_Wires_Live_Thing_on_Kite_Radio.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-06-27-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance_-_Architectural_Planes.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-06-13-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance_-_LightSong_Sailing.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-05-20-Stephen_Philips_Live_Ambient_Thing.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-05-17-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance_-_Rails_of_Light.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-05-10-Jonathan_Block_Live_In_Concert_on_Blue_Water_Drift_Dive.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-04-19-Mark_Mahoney_Live_In_Concert_on_Blue_Water_Drift_Dive.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/M.Peck-LiveOnStillStream-2008-04-05.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/Metlay-LiveOnAmbitar-2008-04-04-aebeascape01.mp3 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.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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-02-29-Tange_-_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance_-_Solar_Centrifuge_Part2.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/MarkMahoney-LiveOnStillStream-2008-02-23.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/2008-02-22-Tange_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance-Clear_As_A_Bell.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/Tange Live 08-02-2008 - The Tabla One.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/2008-01-25-Tange_Live_Ambient_Skiddle_on_Mysterious_Semblance_ShimmerFlight.mp3 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://stillstream.com/assets/Tange Live 11-01-2008.mp3 http://stillstream.com/assets/Tange Live 04-01-2008.mp3 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://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.]]>