Swedish composer Johan Fotmeijer (Narouua) has built a career exploring the boundaries of sound and storytelling, weaving deeply personal narratives into his ambient compositions. From his early days as the enigmatic Claudia Bonarelli to his work with Thet Liturgiske Owäsendet, Fotmeijer has always approached music as a space for experimentation and reflection.  Fotmeijer’s Sylvan Library #1 feels like flipping through someone else’s photo album, one where the images are blurred yet oddly familiar.The EP blurs the line between memory and sound, constructing a landscape of ambient ..read more

Hildegard Westerkamp, a German-Canadian composer and pioneer in acoustic ecology, has spent decades weaving intricate tapestries of sound, creating works that invite us to rethink how we listen to the world. Her compositions are not just auditory experiences; they are deeply immersive journeys into the heart of natural and urban environments. Through soundscapes and soundwalks, she has redefined music as a bridge between the personal and the ecological, a call to reconnect with our surroundings. The Soundscapes of Listening Westerkamp’s career began with a fascination for sound as more than ..read more

The Museum for the United Nations' initiative, Sounds Right, redefines the intersection of music and environmental activism by officially recognizing Nature as an artist. This innovative approach allows natural sounds to generate royalties on streaming platforms, directing funds toward conservation efforts. A standout contribution to this project is Brian Eno's remix of David Bowie's "Get Real," which integrates the cries of hyenas, rooks, and wild pigs, creating a visceral connection between music and the natural world. This collaboration exemplifies how artists can embed environmental elem ..read more

When I received ALLNOISE's Light Flicker Where No One Stands for review, I approached it with fresh ears and little context, save for the intriguingly mysterious Spotify bio mentioning tape recorders, field recordings, and a penchant for blending the familiar with the peculiar.  After a few listens, I found myself drawn into its unique sonic world, with some tracks quickly finding their way into my playlists—a testament to its subtle impact. I can't say why... The album feels like it was plucked from an old VHS tape left to hum quietly in a forgotten corner, its crackles and distan ..read more

In recent years, the auditory landscape of our daily lives has undergone a significant transformation. The rise of noise music, ambient drones, and natural soundscapes has shifted from niche subcultures to mainstream streaming platforms, reflecting a broader evolution in our collective listening habits. The Emergence of Noise in Everyday Life Traditionally, music has been defined by melody, harmony, and rhythm. However, genres like noise music challenge these conventions, embracing dissonance, atonality, and unconventional structures. Once relegated to the fringes, these sounds are now perm ..read more

I put on Landers by 3HZ with curiosity about what this recording deep in the Southern California desert, would deliver. The album kicks in with abrasive drones and a slow-building texture that feels like stepping onto a desert trail. Each sound is deliberate, pulling you further into a landscape that’s stark, endless, and slightly disorienting. Landers is instrumental but punctuated by haunting, distant vocal elements that occasionally drift in and out, like intrusive thoughts you’re not sure are even real. This touch gives the album a surprising edge—it’s subtle but effective, making the ..read more

I first listened to Formations by Lake Night early in the morning. My office window was open, letting in the sounds of birds and the rustling of leaves from a large tree outside. The album’s first track filled the room with lush guitar tones and deep reverb, blending perfectly with the outdoor sounds. Right away, it felt like the music was made for this kind of setting—quiet, natural, and immersive. Lake Night, a UK-born artist based in Tokyo, recorded Formations over the summer of 2024. The album combines guitars, modular synths, and electronic layers, all filtered through pedals and effe ..read more

  Hiram's "Yucca Music" is an innovative project that turns the natural vibrations of Southern California's desert plants into a meditative soundscape. Recorded in Joshua Tree National Park and Yucca Valley, the album captures the subtle electrical fluctuations in yucca plants and Joshua trees, transforming them into a unique musical experience. Using data-sonification technology, Hiram connects electrodes to the plant leaves, converting their signals into MIDI data that drives a small analog synthesizer. The resulting soundscapes are gentle and calming, with stereo signal processing ..read more

"SUBTERRA," by brazilian sound artist Guerra (aka ALLNOISE) is an immersive journey into the shadowy depths of Minas Gerais, Brazil. With 7 tracks totaling 1 hour and 16 minutes, the album delivers a gripping dark ambient experience that reflects the raw and metallic essence of its underground inspirations. The tracklist, with titles like "Aurum," "Ferrum," "Aluminium," and "Zincum," suggests an exploration of the mining history and Brazilian geological secrets. Each track unfolds with a unique texture and atmosphere, reminiscent of the hollowed mountains and abandoned mines that define the ..read more

 "Dark Ocean Waves," set to release across all platforms on December 9th by Andersen Productions, signifies Kjærleik's latest exploration into the ambient sphere. This EP, distinct from their previous works, delves deeply into melancholic drones and atmospheric layers, illustrating moments of ethereal eternity and profound emptiness. Crafted by Espen Andersen and Andreas Wallevik, known for their eclectic music contributions, this release contrasts sharply with their vibrant past projects. The EP's technical prowess shines through its sound engineering—each drone and soundscape meticulo ..read more