Saturday 15 December 2018

Albums of interest 2018


A selection of recommendations for albums released in 2018 that you may not want to miss out on.




Kaya Project

Up from the Dust

Comprising 20 musicians and four years in the making global chill at it's finest.


Woob

新 プログラム

Taking a step back from the 80's horror soundtracks with a more ambient approach, futuristic and Bladerunner'esque.


Pan Electric

Step Out

Comprising new material with re-works of old drawing on prog-rock and folk and fusing with ambient electronica.


Experiments in Silence

Escape to the Skyline

Laid back and beatless electronic soundscapes that take you on a journey from your armchair.


Various Artists

Zero Gravity

Interchill have always been a good bet with their releases and this compilation doesn't fail to return that stake.



Crystal Nada 

Awa uta - あわ歌

Comprising Indian ragas with Japanese mantras a go to album for quiet reflection and meditation.


Laraaji

Sun Transformations

American ambient pioneer Laraaji's compositions are given the re-mix treatment and it works a treat.



DF Tram

Serenitay Infinitay

Dubby, strange and packed to the hilt with samples there's no one quite like DF Tram.



Andrew Heath

Evenfall

Beatless ambience with strong focus on the piano. Perhaps his best work to date.


Rameses B

Spacewalk

Putting on the brakes for this release comprising mellow electronica and chilled out drum & bass.


Various Artists

Strange-Eyed Constellations 2

A selection of beatless ambience, dark drones and more experimental than the first in the series.



No comments: