Solo Elektronika is a project of electronica artist Matthew Cahoon, who’s also been involved with an electronic rock group Everpresent. With his Solo Elektronika release, Cahoon explores an area he calls “danceable soundscapes and groove hypnosis”. He says the music is designed to create “a futuristic dream-like atmosphere”. The CD EP features a collection of… Read More Solo Elektronika
Big Fish Audio has announced two new releases, Nu Metal City and 101 Below. Nu Metal City Description: A head-banging collection of construction kits covering a variety of styles, including Nu Metal, Metalcore, Death Metal, and Industrial Rock. Inspired by the music of such artists as Slipknot, Korn, Anthrax, and Nine Inch Nails, NU METAL… Read More Big Fish Announces Two New Releases
Hammock is an interesting collection of downbeat dub grooves from Synergetic Records. Compiled by Swhe Dagon and Dub’Acan, the CD features 9 previously unreleased tracks. Dub’ Acan is better known as DJ Acan, a Vienna dj best known in the psy-trance area, and who is also the head honch at Synergetic Records. On Hammock, the… Read More Various – Hammock
With TimeCode, Code Indigo delivers an outstanding album that combines elements of orchestral electronica, new age and chill-out music. Code Indigo’s music draws upon a wide set of styles, including new age, orchestral electronica, jazz, chill-out, and world music. The tracks on TimeCode blend these styles seamlessly into a continuous musical work. On this release,… Read More Code Indigo – TimeCode
Perfecto Chills Volume 1 is a chill-out collection that brings together some popular downtempo tracks and a some cool tracks by less well-known artists. The two-CD set captures the current sound of chill-out, including both instrumental and vocal tracks. Chill-Out seems to be the latest category for CD dividers at Best Buy. Chill-out is a… Read More Various – Perfecto Chills Vol. 1
Challenge your perception with this innovative ambient reinterpretation of one of the greatest works of Beethoven. 9 Beet Stretch is the Ninth Symphony stretched to last twenty-four hours. By slowing down the recording so dramatically, recognizable melodies are lost, and the ambient sound can be appreciated. You can download free MP3s of the music, and… Read More 9 Beet Stretch – Free Experimental Ambient MP3 Download
This beautifully packaged compilation brings together some of the best chill out tracks from some popular names, like Moby and Fila Brazillia, and some unfamiliar names, like Nitin Sawhney and Phobos. Pure Chill Out is a good introduction to the chill out genre, a pleasant compilation and a overview of many interesting artists. The compilation… Read More Various – Pure Chill Out
Morcheeba has a trippy but polished downtempo sound that makes their music danceable but also perfect chill-out music. The band is made up of two UK brothers, Paul and Ross Godfrey, who cover the production and electronics, and Skye Edwards on vocals. Their music often has a retro sound, with low-fi samples and traditional blues… Read More Morcheeba
Thievery Corporation’s Eric Hilton and Rob Gaza lay down the mellow grooves with The Richest Man in Babylon. The latest tracks from this duo draws respectfully from a variety of influences, including jazz, world music, soul and electronica. The world music influences are especially strong. There’s afro-beat, Persian, and Indian influences throughout. By combining these… Read More Thievery Corporation – The Richest Man in Babylon
The Orb’s first album had a new, distinctive sound when it came out. It mixed ambient music with downtempo grooves, to create a pop ambient style that has since moved to the mainstream. This music is perfect chill-out music. The slow grooves make it easier listening for mainstream electronica fans, but the bizarre mix of… Read More The Orb – The Orb’s Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld
