The latest release from enigmatic UK label em:t, Gel-Sol1104, combines luscious synth work, quirky samples and a generous dose of wit to create an serious ambient release that won’t creep you out. gel-sol is a solo project of Andrew Reichel. Reichel’s music follows in the tradition of synth music pioneers, but freely mixes in dance… Read More Gel-Sol1104
Podcasting is a new technology that’s becoming popular among owners of iPods and other portable media players. Podcasts are a way of automating the delivery of audio content to portable audio player. Mark Rushton is a electronic musician that’s jumped into the world of podcasting. Rushton is based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but he… Read More Mark Rushton – Podcasting Electronic Music
An Iowa-based electronica music label is using a new technology, podcasting, to promote and distribute independent music. Hooray For Vouvray! is an electronica/ambient music label out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, founded by musician and artist Mark Rushton. The label’s second podcast, a 17 minute program featuring 3 pieces of music and commentary by the artist,… Read More Iowa Electronica Label Offers Free Music Via Podcasts
The latest release from Peter “Peas” McEvilley, Filters, is a quirky collection of chilled out tracks. In a unique twist, Peas built each track based on samples from the work of Japanese synth music pioneer, Kitaro. Peas got the idea for this CD while scoring a Japanese anime film, Ninja Scroll, with Kitaro. Peas decided… Read More Peas – Filters
The latest CD from Thought Guild, [context] is an exciting retro-synth CD that showcases a talent for creating live electronica and an extensive knowledge of classic synth music. Thought Guild is made up of Gregory Kyryluk and Christopher Cameron. Kyryluk also records as Alpha Wave Movement and Open Canvas. Johannes Neuer plays guitar on one… Read More Thought Guild – [context]
Solar Promenades, the latest release from Enterphase, is a strong set of new age/space music tracks that are dreamy and melodic, but that also carry an undercurrent of mystery and darkness. Enterphase is made up of keyboardists Fred Becker and Jeff Filbert. On this release, they are joined by David Wright, Dean de Benedictis and… Read More Enterphase – Solar Promenades
Amir Baghiri has posted several recent electronic music tracks as free MP3 downloads. The tracks range from dark ambient to tribal. His website features two exclusive tracks. Five additional free tracks are available at the callasong.de. Baghiri is a musician, sound designer and composer whose dark ambient soundscapes have been featured on dozens of CDs… Read More Free Ambient Music from Amir Baghiri
Ambient recording artist Brannan Lane has released a selection of free MP3s to introduce new listeners to his music, and to give fans a taste of his recent CDs. Lane has a number of solo releases and has collaborated extensively with Ashera, Amir Baghiri, Robert Carty, Vidna Obmana, Biff Johnson, Zero Ohms, Jason Sloan, and… Read More Free MP3s from Ambient Artist Brannan Lane
Amir Baghiri is a musician, sound designer and composer whose dark ambient soundscapes have been featured on dozens of CDs and in film. Originally from Iran, he is now based in Germany. He has released over 28 solo CDs, collaborations with other artists and several film scores. He began composing music in 1980. While still… Read More Amir Baghiri
Brannan Lane is a multi-talented musician, composer and sound designer who has recorded extensively and taken his style of chilled ambient music around the world. Lane has a number of solo releases and has collaborated extensively with Ashera, Amir Baghiri, Robert Carty, Vidna Obmana, Biff Johnson, Zero Ohms, Jason Sloan, and Matt Borghi. Lane has… Read More Brannan Lane
