Category Archives: history of ambient in the UK

An Overview of the Excursions in Ambience Series

Far out. Various artist compilations tend to be a dime a dozen; there are so many out there, causing them to often get overlooked. They then tend to be found piled in bargain bins and even selling for pennies on … Continue reading

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An Overly Simple Beginner’s Guide to Ishq

It’s February, 2023, and as I write this, Ishq has released over 60 albums, numerous EPs and singles spanning back to 2001. The project is currently a duo composed of Jacqueline Kersley and Matt Hillier, who had worked together even … Continue reading

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A Brief History of Ambient in the UK Part 1 – Ray Cathode- Time Beat / Waltz in Orbit

Certainly not the earliest “ambient” record in the UK, but we’ll start here for now, I guess Artist: Ray Cathode Title: Time Beat / Waltz in Orbit Released: 1962 (modern reissues) Label: Parlophone, Capital, Trunk, Dublab Genres: ambient, electric waltz, … Continue reading

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