The hottest Ambient Substack posts right now

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Rosie Carr (Interview)

Flow State • 569 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🎶 Music Ambient Experimental Interview Influences Composition

Rosie Carr combines homemade instruments with field recordings and trip-hop percussion in her music.
Gardening and ambient music can both have a meditative effect.
Rosie Carr draws influences from a variety of musicians in her compositions.

Biosphere

Flow State • 550 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

🎶 Music Electronic Ambient

Biosphere is an electronic/ambient project by Norwegian musician Geir Jenssen.
In his latest LP, Inland Delta, Biosphere plays with synth drones and melodies on stripped-down tracks.
The 1997 record Substrata + Man with a Movie Camera by Biosphere layers field recordings and radio transmissions over synths.

Aphex Twin

Flow State • 452 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🎶 Music Electronic Ambient

Aphex Twin is an electronic music composer from Cornwall, UK.
Enjoy vibrant curation of Richard D. James on YouTube with compilations like 'Music for Sleeping.'
Listen to 'Selected Ambient Works Volume II' by Aphex Twin for a chill weekend vibe.

Benoît Pioulard

Flow State • 452 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24

🎶 Music Ambient Composer Album Collaboration

Benoît Pioulard is an ambient composer from Michigan based in Brooklyn.
His latest album 'Sunder' is a collaboration with Offthesky, filled with staticky synth pads.
The album 'Bloodless' features frosted, drifting chords and some spoken vocals.

Hiroshi Yoshimura

Flow State • 727 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23

🎶 Music Ambient Artist Albums

Hiroshi Yoshimura is a Japanese ambient artist from Yokohama.
His music from the 1980s, like 'Surround', is considered canonical in ambient music.
A recommended album is 'Music for Nine Post Cards' from 1982.

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Jon Hopkins

Flow State • 550 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23

🎶 Music Electronic Ambient Composer

Jon Hopkins is a talented musician from England known for his techno and ambient music
His solo albums Immunity and Singularity are impressive and worth checking out
You can find Jon Hopkins' music on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp

First Floor #202 – Ghosts of the Past

First Floor • 255 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24

🎶 Music Electronic Ambient Experimental

Silent Servant's passing was a devastating blow to the music community.
The author reflects on their interactions with Mendez and the impact he had.
The newsletter also includes information on the electronic music scene, new track recommendations, and a note of a book release.

First Floor #204 – An Unexpected Revival

First Floor • 157 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🎶 Music Electronic Ambient Experimental

Emo music references are unexpectedly appearing in various music genres and discussions.
The First Floor newsletter focuses primarily on electronic music news, articles, and new track recommendations.
The newsletter features insights on music journalism, album releases, and recommendations from artists in the music industry.

September 12 2023

S/FJ • 235 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23

🎶 Music Ambient Music genres Music Production

Hiroshi Yoshimura's album 'Surround' is being reissued and considered a classic ambient album
Memories and experiences tied to 9/11 and Elliott Smith in LA are shared
The author lists types of music they don't want to receive, including vaporwave and certain experimental styles

First Floor #192 – Creeping Corporate Influence

First Floor • 196 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23

🎶 Music Electronic Journalism AI Ambient

NTS Radio accepted a major investment from Universal Music Group, raising questions about corporate influence in the music industry.
The newsletter addresses a plea for help from a freelancer facing payment issues.
The issue covers a variety of electronic music news, release announcements, and track recommendations from different artists.