Christopher Hoffmann Jacob

Seafoam, by INDIGO / CORAL / SEAFOAM / EGGSHELL

Fresh from the well-oiled machine that is DMT Tapes FL comes this luscious 4-track of slurpy hydration tunes. Seafoam by INDIGO / CORAL / SEAFOAM – part of a conceptual project, the first chapter of which you can find here – the release has big washed-out retro vibes and that heavenly DMT sonic distortion I love so much!

Lush and foamy, crushed and delicious – conjuring visions of the golden coast of candyland, with sandy sweets underneath your feet. Brief yet utterly satisfying, like a morning visit to the beach. Sea Spray (Not to be Confused With…) has got to be my favorite track, it’s like lathering on some luxurious glitter soap and having a relaxing soak….

Fresh Batch – October 7th, 2019

Fresh Batch

It’s a new month and time for a Fresh Batch! We have gathered some premium underground sounds for you this time, wrapping up the last of what September has to offer and looking into the spooky future of October! With Halloween themes and compilations on the horizon, we are sure to be treated to some dark sounds this coming season…

COMING SOON

10/18 – Regime of Calm, by Cacero Lazo (Submarine Broadcasting Company) Experimental Ambient

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BOYFEROX, by PRISM LITE
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Beat Tape / Lo-Fi / Hip Hop

271-RSP, by matthew bertram
Released by Illuminated Paths
Lo-Fi / Ambient / Score

Outsource International (Various Artists)
Released by Eternal Vibes
Vaporwave / Eccojams / Post-Vapor

R e w i n d, by Flávio La Barre
Released by B O G U S // Collective
Chillwave / Vaporsynth / Synthfunk

Fix Me, by EchoDDT + TJ Max
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Synthwave / Synth Pop / Post Vaporwave

無限の中であなたと, by P U D E R P O L L I
Released by Æscape Sounds
Eccojams / Slushwave / Outsider Ambient

BLESS Vol.3 (Various Artists)
Released by Inner Ocean Records
Lo-fi Hip Hop / Chillhop / Beat Tape

Smoke Recitation, by Coppice Halifax
Self Released
Ambient Techno / Minimal / Dub Techno

Mistral, by Procedural Braindance
Released by Recycled Plastics
Experimental Techno / Glitch / Analog

memory allocation, by emotional intelligence
Released by night coverage
Signalwave / Outsider Ambient / Plunderphonics

命の息 (Breath of Life), by 汽≈
Released by Seikomart
Vapordrone / Dark Ambient / Deconstructed

新時代球体, by マクロドリンク
Released by Fireflower Foundation
Drone / Ambient / Vapordrone

Magicicada, by Gut Fauna
Released by Ingrown Records
New Age / Freak Folk / Experimental

I Am Death, by Princess Commodore 64
Released by Hairs aBlazin’
Dark Ambient / Experimental / Vapordrone

MELTED TEETH, by ☯STΔRMΣLTΞЯ☯ & မိန်းမတပိုင်းငါးတပိုင်းအံသွား
Released by B O G U S // Collective
Experimental / Noise / Drone

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VEVARO, by Nkujarks
Abstract / IDM / Bass

forest, by Lan°

Reviews

forest is a new EP of live electronic jams by Argentinian producer Lan° – consisting of 3 energetic IDM tracks bursting with flavor!

I found myself beginning my own bedroom dance party as I played through forest several times. My interest was caught by the collage of sound being built – with clear inspirations from braindance, downtempo, chillout and acid electronics – all fused together in quite satisfying compositions! Lazy Jam might be my favorite, though it’s really hard to choose…

There is a beautiful energy to the project – something subtle and joyful, at points I found myself grinning from ear to ear, bouncing along with the 808’s and bubbling synths. It honestly sounds like some kind of long-lost B Sides from Squarepusher after he took a couple doses of mushrooms and watched Saturday morning cartoons!

You can download the project now via Bandcamp. I am looking forward to hearing more from this producer in the future, so show some support! ✨

FRESH GHOST, by SELVEDGE

Quick Picks

Vivarium Recordings has been a powerhouse these past few months – churning out interesting electronics and vaporsounds from inspired artists – and this one is no exception. FRESH GHOST is a full-length experimental beat album by SELVEDGE that dropped towards the end of August. The 12 tracks boast a massive vibe of analog textures and pure energy. Buzzing bass and hissing synths pierce through the mundane blur of normal life – as you fall into a ghostly netherworld occupied by glitching spirits and noisy beasts!

Satisfyingly sloppy and raw, I adore this sound and look forward to more from SELVEDGE in the future – pick this one up today at name-your-own-price on bandcamp! Or support the label and get this one plus the whole Vivarium discography (24 RECORDS!?!) for only ONE DOLLAR (WUT>!>??!)

Ambient Symphonies in the Cyberpunk Era, by Elastic Colors

Reviews

Inspired by retro sci-fi soundtracks and the 80’s vision of cyberpunk culture, Elastic Colors has crafted a magnificent conceptual album “Ambient Symphonies in the Cyberpunk Era”. Released by Tokyo based label I Low You Records, it’s a bold and thick 14-track project – steeped in warm synths and fuzzy atmospherics.

After listening for a few tracks, it becomes apparent that something special is happening here. Of course all the melodies are sitting where they should, with very addicting riffs sparking up here and there, but it’s something churning under the surface that is triggering some nostalgiagasms.

Upon further inspection my suspicions were confirmed – as the producer utilized a unique technique of recording the entire album onto VHS tape before being mastered for release! The result is an incredibly warm and analogue experience, even when streaming the tracks through my browser I could feel the tape unwinding as the music played…

Some of my favorite tracks are the more ethereal and atmospheric ones – such as “Higher” – with the disjointed percussion and wandering synths, it sets an uneasy scene that’s only amplified with the detuned warped chords sweeping around you. It’s a wonderful and impressive marriage of sound design and post-vaporwave concepts.

Technically the album released October 10th, but you can download and stream the entire project via bandcamp right now! I hope this is a hit that perhaps a physical release will be incoming, but for now a digital edition is more than enough. Great for fans of soundtrack music, Emerald Web, Windham Hill or John Carpenter.

Cornflower and Camelia, by Thomas Carmody & Altone

Quick Picks

New dub-techno sounds from Lithuanian label Cold Tear Records , home to some favorites like Vytis, Joergmueller, Slownoise and Heavenchord, we have a nice and mellow 4-track EP collaborative effort from Thomas Carmody & Altone – Cornflower and Camelia. It’s a tight and pleasant collection of tracks with lots of atmospheric play and subtle sound evolution. Hearty in length, the producers don’t rush the movement – building around slow and steady changes. Repeat listens will only leave you more satisfied than before.

Fresh Batch – September 15th, 2019

Fresh Batch

Wowie zowie! Welcome to the Fresh Batch!!! A (NOW) twice-a-month gathering of underground sounds! A slew of excellence released the past few weeks, and a couple upcoming albums worth getting excited about.

COMING SOON

9/20 – Goliath’s Twin, by Thugwidow (DISPLAY) Atmospheric Breaks
9/24 – Visions in Paraíso, by Lionmilk (Self Released) Experimental Beats
10/1 – At The Speed Of Love, by Voiski (Self Released) Post-Rave
10/4 – Reflecting on a Dying Man, by Diamondstein (Doom Trip) Progressive Electronic
10/18 – Trillium Killer, by Foxes in Fiction (Orchid Tapes) Experimental Pop

OUT NOW

熱帯 W A V E パラダイス, by パラ D A I S U シ
Released by Illuminated Paths (Cassette) + B O G U S // Collective (Digital)
Late Night Lofi / Vaporwave / Vaporfunk

2085, by s t e f
Released by B O G U S // Collective
Vapor Trap / Post Vaporwave / Experimental

Friends EP, by PowerPCME
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Vaporwave / Future Funk / Plunderphonics

21450 [PSANG Tales Vol. 2], by ViLN
Released by Pomme Sanguine
Acid / Braindance / Experimental Electronic

Sensory Reception, by Audioglider and Xspance
Released by Section Records
Synthwave / Downtempo / Electronica

S133P, by Jacob Ewert
Self Released
Downtempo / Ambient Jazz / Progressive

Drift, by Jon Shuemaker
Self Released
Minimal Jazz / Ambient / Electronic

Showdown at Roadkill Ranch, by Karolina Kathy
Released by Fireflower Foundation
Tumblewave / Dark Ambient / Post Vaporwave

No Control, by Adrian Alice
Released by KX
Dark Ambient / Atmospheric / Drone

Dialogue Between Soul and Body EP, by Amanita Phalloides & Heavenchord
Released by secretdomain
Ambient / Field Recording / Atmospheric

Thispossesed, by Whalt Thisney
Released by Girly Girl Musik
Melodic / Ambient / Piano

The Fortean Project – Phase Two, by Cousin Silas & Kevin Lyons
Released by Weareallghosts
Atmospheric / Ambient / Experimental

Mind Matter, by Stormhat
Released by Sensorisk Verden
Sound Experiments / Drone / Experimental Electronic

No Ordinary Home, by James Murray

Mixes

Headphone Commute is one of my favorite places to discover interesting new ambient music – much to my delight they have a new featured mix highlighting minimal sound label Home Normal to commemorate their 10th anniversary. Quite the achievement indeed, and worthy of celebration – much like the mix, which is packed full of blissful atmospheric soundscapes, masterfully curated for optimal relaxation and immersion.

Serenity in the Vast Darkness, by Lucid Sound Driver

Reviews

Beautiful melodic and textural ambient by Lucid Sound Driver (an incredibly appropriate moniker), presented in a variety of formats by Æscape Sounds.

Lush new age with a thick atmosphere, dense with emotion and nostalgia. My favorite type of ambient, really – the kind that can set the mood comfortably in the background, or deeply appreciated when more attention is payed. The 6 tracks, though not brief by any means, left me wanting more as the phased synthesizers guided me towards the light beyond the darkness.

The 3-part opening trilogy of tracks are quite strong – even going so far as to destroy one of my biggest bothers in music – the inclusion of police/ambulance sirens, turning it into something quite atmospherically beautiful. There’s even a Sangam feature on this record, but interestingly enough I found that to be the weakest track of the project – feeling almost uninspired and lacking the polish of the rest of the record. It’s still a good track, perhaps I got my hopes up a little too high!

I do adore the generous use of field recordings around this record – gentle breeze, dripping rain and passing vehicles. At times it can be triumphant, while taking mysterious brooding turns towards angst and grief. A story is surely being told, but you can put the pieces together yourself.

You can get the record now Digitally at name-your-own price – or if you choose to support, you can get a Cassette Tape, a CD or Vinyl (all of which are still in stock at the time of this posting) – or even get a beautiful looking poster for only a couple dollars!

forest, by gengVr

Quick Picks

Fresh from Tomorrow Entertainment Records is this quaint audio journey – forest by gengVr.

Hop on board the next train out of the city and deep into the countryside – take your Walkman or your Panasonic for a long walk through the forest. YOUR forest! You will wander for 24 hours, the soundtrack following faithfully along. As you microdose the atmosphere around you via the hourly tracks, you are presented with quite a diverse array of sounds and influences – lo-fi hip hop churned together with mysterious plunderphonics makes for quite the unique and experimental flavor of vapor. Quite a satisfying journey indeed…

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