Experimental Ambient

Experimental ambient music is characterized by its use of atmospheric soundscapes, often created through electronic manipulation of acoustic instruments, found sounds, and synthesizers. Emerging in the 1970s, this genre evolved from the avant-garde and ambient traditions, with pioneers like Brian Eno pushing the boundaries of sound art. The 2010s saw a resurgence of experimental ambient, with artists incorporating elements of drone, noise, and folk music. This genre's cultural significance lies in its ability to evoke emotions and create immersive environments, often blurring the lines between music, art, and meditation. Experimental ambient draws from various styles, including ambient house, noise, and avant-folk, but is distinct in its emphasis on sonic experimentation and the creation of introspective, otherworldly soundscapes. Notable elements include the use of unconventional instrumentation, extended techniques, and a focus on texture and atmosphere over traditional melody and rhythm.

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Where Soft And Balmy Breezes Blow
Single - Released November 15, 2024

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Arp
Astrid Sonne
Ben Seretan
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CORIN
Caterina Barbieri
Chihei Hatakeyama
Christina Vantzou
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Debit
Delia Derbyshire Appreciation Society
Doomherre
Dustin Wong
Dylan Henner
Earthen Sea
Emily A. Sprague
Felicia Atkinson
Garrett
Grouper
Jake Muir
Jonny Nash
Joseph Shabason
Josiah Steinbrick
K. Leimer
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Kali Malone
Kareem Lotfy
Kate NV
Keith Fullerton Whitman
Khotin
Lucy Railton
M. Geddes Gengras
MEITEI
Maria W Horn
Mary Lattimore
Masayoshi Fujita
Matthewdavid’s Mindflight
Microhm
Microstoria
Mike Shiflet
Motion Sickness Of Time Travel
NEXCYIA
Pulse Emitter
Rafael Anton Irisarri
Robert Fripp
Romance
Roméo Poirier
Roy Montgomery
SUSS
Saloli
Sam Wilkes
Sarah Davachi
Sary Moussa
Shuta Hasunuma
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Ø
Brian Eno
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Grouper
Chihei Hatakeyama
Mary Lattimore
Terekke
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Sam Wilkes
MEITEI
Christina Vantzou
Jonny Nash
Josiah Steinbrick
Lucy Railton
Robert Fripp
Joseph Shabason
Sarah Davachi
Astrid Sonne
Caterina Barbieri
K. Leimer
Kali Malone
Khotin
Dylan Henner
Kate NV
Rafael Anton Irisarri
Roy Montgomery
Shuta Hasunuma
SUSS
Emily A. Sprague
Blithe Field
Kareem Lotfy
Arp
Ben Seretan
Masayoshi Fujita
Felicia Atkinson
TENGGER
Romance
Roméo Poirier
Shuttle358
Microstoria
Saloli
Delia Derbyshire Appreciation Society
Keith Fullerton Whitman
Earthen Sea
Civilistjävel!
Dustin Wong
Cucina Povera
Maria W Horn
NEXCYIA
Debit
M. Geddes Gengras
Garrett
Microhm
Matthewdavid’s Mindflight
Ø
Pulse Emitter
Blues Control
Jake Muir
CORIN
Doomherre
Motion Sickness Of Time Travel
Sary Moussa
Mike Shiflet