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The Kosmische Files Episode 17: Florian Fricke “Die Erde Und Ich Sind Eine”

Chillage. Florian Fricke was a founding member of the German electronic Kosmische band Popal Vuh. He also jammed with Tangerine Dream on “Ziet” and played in the band Gila. Naturally, I got curious and wanted to see if Fricke had … 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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The Pete Namlook and Jonah Sharp Collaborations – an Overview

Jonah Sharp was probably most well known for his work as Spacetime Continuum. His work under that project achieved quite a bit of success and is on many essential ambient playlists. Sharp has collaborated with many other artists including Bill … Continue reading

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Some Spring Electronic Jams

Paneye – Desertism – Provenance After what felt like a long silence after his previous release, Paneye returns with a new cassette/digital LP via Provenance. What’s showcased here is nothing short of what I was hoping for: a blending of … Continue reading

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The Long Awaited Showcase for Saint Marie Records

This’ll be one of many catch-up posts that’ll be coming. You can thank a series of reasons for this, including broken toes, five jobs, being poor and starving, and working on various wildlife education projects for two different research/conservation groups…   … Continue reading

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What’s the Deal with Five Nights at Freddy’s?

So by now, I’m sure everyone on this planet has at least heard of the viral game sensation that is the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, created by Scott Cawthon via his own one-man development company, Scott Games.  So far, … Continue reading

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A New EP by TCE

Keith did most of this.  I did the last track.

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Psychonavigation Records and Other Crazy Fun!

Psychonavigation Records and other Crazy Fun No Mask Effect – Quick Smart Sweet and delicious longform ambient!  Field recordings, phonography, soundscape, atmospheric space and true ambient music come together to make huge, lengthy and engaging sound environments.  The time it … Continue reading

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Terminal Radio, Terminal Interface, Terminal Window – Ambient Bliss

All right, let’s see what we can see… Everybody online… looking good. Stream this while you read. I’ve lost track of time, honestly, so don’t ask me when this started.  As I recall, it started as a group of ambient … Continue reading

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Spring Showcase for Psychonavigation & Offshoot Records

Spring Showcase for Psychonavigation & Offshoot Records Derek Carr – Almost Home EP – Offshoot Detroit styled techno hooks up with drum’n’bass with interesting results.  Carr’s Ep is awash in lush atmospheres, giving a fresh and retro feel that perhaps … Continue reading

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