Towards the end of June, Virtual Dream Plaza released a triple-threat of longform vapor ambience. The 3 tracks were released individually via Bandcamp, each one measuring in just above half an hour in length. “I Need You”, “Girls Dream Of” and “You and I Forever” each float their way through emotional vaporscapes, wandering around for what seems like ages.
You can visit the bandcamp pages to stream the projects, or alternatively they are available to download via external links.
One of my favorite ambient-producers Inner Travels brings us this beautiful 5-track project of soothing sonic atmosphere.
released 25 June 2015
Music & art by S. Targo
All music recorded in The Corner Room, Lake Geneva, WI:
– During the “Garden Music” sessions (1)
– Between October 2013-January 2014 (2 & 3)
– During the “First Light” sessions (4 & 5)
Cover photo taken 6/12/15 near the Roosen Dam, Lake Como, WI
Some gorgeous washed-out melodies from The Always People, Mirage meanders through 6 tracks of fuzzy bliss.
Favorite Track: 3. Depreciation
Recently had this one submitted to the blog, boy am I glad it found its way here too! Aeon is a 6 track project from New York based producer Michael Hix. Both enchanting and melancholy, the tracks curl their way around your heartstrings with ease. Some truly relaxing modern classical ambience, highly recommended….
Favorite Track: 4. III
Recorded in Brooklyn, NY 2012-2014.
Painting and film still by Emily Weiner.
Mastered by Taylor Deupree at 12k Mastering.
released 16 June 2015
With this album, Chemical Tapes introduces a new series of releases, the Solid Hex series, focusing on beat-heavy music and grooves. Still commanding the signature melodic softness I come to expect from Chemical Tapes, this is an exciting development to see them offering a more broad selection of great music. I am very excited to see what is next for this label.
Favorite Track: 3. Seeds
First in the Solid Hex series of more beat focused releases. Boliden’s debut album entitled Meta. 10 tracks exploring hypnotic lo-fi techno aesthetics.
Orange Milk Records of Columbus Ohio never fails to bring some supreme goodies to the table, and this time around is no dissapointment. Ramifications is a phenomenal 8-track project from Gora Sou, soaring to melodic heights and churning depths. Sit back and close your eyes, let the inspiration flow into you…
Favorite Track: 3. Fregata
Cool little release from the folks over at Commercial Dreams LTD, 909 is experienced then re-imagined through the eyes and hearts of 3 other producers. Wistful and deep, though short this release is a wonder to behold.
NEWCOMER
Welcome Beauty Sounds hits us with another twisted masterpiece in the form of Claymation Playstation. Otherworldly melodies are the backbone of this diverse album, which is a relaxing journey perfect for any afternoon session.
Favorite Track: 12. Water Room
Marijuana-midi-mixtape. Non-sample blunt vapor island escape for your wildest dreams to blaze up in. Claymation Playstation is a plastic beat tape consisting of original weed midi funks to listen to on shuffle and repeat. Peace.
Dark Pursuits (Washington D.C.) presents us with this great work of dark-ambience, Death Dances. Harsh, obtuse and experimental as hell, this one is a ride from beginning to finish that is sure to leave you coming back for more.
Favorite Track: 5. Laury
released 09 June 2015
Eternity Tree 