When it comes to Dark Ambient music, the name Onasander should come up when discussing the modern chieftains of the genre. With a consistent amount of captivating releases as a stand-alone producer, as well as a consistent contributor to many other releases, this is an artist that must not go overlooked (or unheard). With a ..read more

It’s that time of year again, our favorite holiday is upon us. Of course, I’m talking about Halloween, and The Dungeon In Deep Space is back for the sixth installment of the All Hallows’ Eve Extravaganza. In a continued effort to bring you a few summary reviews of this years’ audial frights, I have selected ..read more

It still amazes me to this day how immersive the Ambient and Dark Ambient genres are. Although these genres typically expand upon minimalistic soundscapes, the fact that they deliver such a variety of unique expressions can be attributed to the plethora of well-versed artists and their ability to produce an insurmountable amount of audial visions ..read more

In 2021, I reviewed the amazing album by Logan Mccurter called, ‘Primitive Baptist & The Oldest Time Traveler In The World’ and what I discovered was an alluring blend of Dungeon Synth and Ambient music. This album brought a fresh prospective to both synth-based genres and I was eager to hear more. Fast forward to 2024, and we have the same compelling music but now under the moniker, Wøzard. Curious to find out more about this artist and the motivation behind the music, I reached out to Wøzard for an interview opportunity, which was quickly obliged. What I found was a down-to-earth musicia ..read more

Almost two hundred and seventy years ago, Earth experienced the rise of the Industrial Revolution. This was a time when hand made goods gave way to much faster and efficient machinery. As this dynamic became more large scale, so did the exponential use of factories, broadening the scope of expansion and a necessity for expedient reliability. However, a looming downfall became present in the form of perpetual harsh noise, the release of deadly chemicals in the air and the rise of healthcare concerns due to smog and pollution. Although the Industrial Revolution has come and gone, lingering devel ..read more

One of the bleakest forms of Dark Ambient music is known as Dark Industrial. Combining an esoteric blend of Dark Ambience, terrifying ritualistic undertones and a mechanized form of harrowing drones, Dark Industrial is definitely not for the faint of heart. One of the most consistent producers of this form of music is Pavor Nocturnus. With a stint of terrifying full-length albums, dismal split albums and a handful of singles, Pavor Nocturnus is one of the premier acts the genre has to offer. I had the honor of interviewing the dark entity behind the project and received some great insight on t ..read more

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re already familiar with the music and fantastical tales of Guild of Lore, but if not, you’re missing out on one of the most revered acts in the genre. Not only is the music consistently outstanding, but the conceptual worlds and landscapes paint a picture of Medieval admiration and enchantment. As if that was not enough, Lamp & Dagger was created and offers a assortment of hand crafted candles, with mystical scents to match a variety of darkened realms. I recently had an opportunity to interview the mastermind behind Guild of Lore to discuss the ma ..read more

Even though 2023 has come to a close and 2024 will most likely bring another hearty dose of Dungeon Synth releases, I’m still enjoying a vast amount of Dungeon Synth albums from last year. There are so many great albums that I didn’t get a chance to review and one of them is ‘Awaiting The Dawn’ by Tir. I figured, what better opportunity to discuss this album than to make it my first official review of 2024. Ever since the release of ‘Mountains’ in 2016, Tir has consistently released top-quality albums that transcend any single musical genre. Fast forward to 2023, we find the release of ‘Awaiti ..read more

This was a very interesting year for Dungeon Synth. There were many fantastic releases from some of my favorite artists, surprising releases from new projects, while other artists fell silent for some reason or another. However, I found solace in a plethora of albums that made an impact on me in various ways. Many of those albums are listed below, in my Top 10 Dungeon Synth releases for 2023. I hope you enjoy this list as much as I do and if you’ve not heard of some of these artists, please check them out and support them in any way possible. Happy readings, Happy New Year and I’m looking forw ..read more

As I continue to explore the depths of Ambient music, I often find myself amazed at the talent that is out there. Daily, I dig through the trenches of Bandcamp, in search of something new and innovative. Other times, it’s chance encounters on social media that brings in the amazement. My introduction to Anser Flare was the latter. Where as a lot of Ambient and Dark Ambient music slowly builds in layers, creating songs of epic lengths, Anser Flare takes a more modest approach, creating celestial incantations that are shorter and often times more lively. I recently had the opportunity to have a ..read more