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Katy Jarzebowski has spent the last decade scoring everything from documentaries to ballets, and her debut album FEATHERS pulls directly from that experience. Originally written for a pandemic-era ballet, the six tracks now stand alone as a kind of experimental suite—one that blends orchestral tools with sound design tricks and a willingness to let weird…
London-based artist Vellum Hill wrote the material for Songs for a Scattered Classroom during a month-long songwriting course with Brian Eno. The EP is a direct product of that process — built around oblique prompts, tight deadlines, and a rare burst of momentum. Unlike the artist’s usual years-long pace, these tracks came together in weeks….
Nostlgia plays like a quiet room late in the day. A short piano motif circles at a calm pace, soft enough that the decay of each note becomes part of the music. You can hear the space around the instrument. It was recorded on a small Schimmel upright in a living room, with mutes taking…
This instrumental piece paints a clear picture of place. Right up front you get wind, waves and seabirds – real outdoor sounds that point straight to Drumadoon Point on the Isle of Arran. The piece works like a postcard: you can hear walkers on the shore, gulls and the distant foghorn, and when the plucked…
This month’s Cinematic Giants Spotlight dives into five standout tracks that stretch across genres but share one thing: emotional honesty. From glitchy electronics to stripped-back piano to folk with teeth, each piece carries its own weight and mood. Whether you’re scoring a film in your head or just looking for something that actually makes you…
There’s something unshakably honest about ALIVE, the seventh full-length album from Toronto’s John Puchiele Ensemble. It doesn’t beg for attention or over-explain itself. Instead, it lets its presence settle in slowly—ambient, orchestral, and deeply personal. The album unfolds like a quiet conversation between strength and vulnerability. Some of the compositions are scored, while others lean…
Zurich-based artist 59 Perlen delivers something raw and unfiltered with Zerfall, a five-track ambient album recorded live in one take at The Synth Club. No edits, no overdubs—just the Soma Lyra-8 running in real time, letting the music unfold naturally. The result is unpredictable and immersive, shifting between hypnotic calm and uneasy tension. This isn’t…
LOGICA ABSTRACTA’s “Headspace Station” album offers listeners a deep dive into ambient music with a refreshing touch of clarity. This 16-track collection stands as a statement of Vadim Militsin’s growth as an artist. It marks his return to a more expansive form, offering a solid hour of atmospheric sound. The album is a continuation of…
The world of cinematic and atmospheric music is always evolving, blending genres and emotions to create tracks that feel like they belong in a film, game, or deep in your own imagination. This month, we’ve picked five standout tracks that bring something unique—whether it’s moody electronic textures, haunting melodies, or immersive production that pulls you…
Darkroom Data’s latest single, “First Echo,” is a haunting exploration of loss and longing, crafted with a minimalist aesthetic that beautifully captures the complexity of unfulfilled wishes. The track, conceived in Dunmore East, Ireland, and completed in the mountains of Lapinha de Serra, Brazil, resonates with emotional depth. With a delicate mix of voice harmonium,…