Rhombus Index – Planar EP
Halifax, UK based artist Rhombus Index has released many music works since 2017. Drawing from field recordings, synthesizers, and...
ON THE FRINGES OF SOUND
Shining a Light on the Otherwise Obscure.
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Embryonic – Into the Space of Tomorrow
Experimental Synthwave project Embryonic, based in Quebec, Canada, incorporates a unique style of music which captures the essence of...
The Ember, The Ash - Fixation
It's not often that I find a new piece of music that blows my mind inside out. The Ember, The Ash has done exactly that.
Synesthete – Fractions
Synesthete is an Electronic House music project formed by Vernon Center, NY based musician Dan Dellecese. He incorporates a chill,...
The Vet’s Fetching - Entropy and Expansion
While I listen to everything that gets sent my way, there are some albums that I listen close to than others. Released late last month,...
Ty Lumnus - What If They Trigger A Memory?
The latest album from Glaswegian producer Ty Lumnus (a.k.a. Fraser Rowan) is a masterfully paced and darkly-toned release that spans a...
Pietro Bonaiti - The Exact Moment When I Realised That Life Could Bore Me
Pietro Bonaiti is a multi-talented musician from Italy that implements a deep, haunting, rich flavor within in his original and unique...
Selvedge - Circle Inside
Sound artist Chance Dibben, based in Kansas, USA, is the mastermind behind Selvedge; an Ambient project with elements of Drone, Noise,...
Desolation Plains - Sword of Hailstone
Desolation Plains is the latest project of Nikolas Wolf, who is also the one who brought us the sci-fi horror synthwave project...
The Broken Cradle - You Are Here and I Am Yours
You Are Here and I Am Yours marks the third full-length release from North Carolina-based artist Eric McLean, a.k.a. The Broken Cradle. I...
Chaircrusher –Stars Have Fallen
Chaircrusher is an Atmospheric, Downtempo, Electronic music project led by Iowa City based musician Kent Williams. Having released an...
Versylen - Radiance
Something meaningful is happening. Versylen is trying to tell you something *important*. Are you paying attention? Are you listening?...
Gustavo Costa & Antonio Costa Monteiro - Luminosa Esfera
Released: May 7 This is yet another delightful experience from the UK's well-curated Steep Gloss label. In this offering, these masters...
Old Man Mike - Selfie Immolation
Released in early March, Old Man Mike‘s most recent album is a bizarre trip through odd rhythmic choices, droning basses, and vocals that...
Nathan Moody - A Shadow No Light Could Make
Based in California, USA, Nathan Moody is a music composer that experiments beyond the parameters of the average human’s comfort zone....
Tyler Holmes - Nightmare in Paradise
Released in late March, Tyler Holmes’ latest album marks a departure from their previous works in terms of tone and aesthetic. Described...
Bagaski - "Final"
Electronic music sometimes comes out as forced, contrived, or insipid. Such is not the case with the works of Bagaski – a Berlin,...
