Pastoral Blend – N Kramer & Magnus Bang Olsen (2025, Music From Memory): fusing ambient, pedal steel & electronic textures
#nkramer #vinyl #indiemusic The best new album showcases the pulsating synthesis of N Kramer & Magnus Bang Olsen’s unique talents: Pastoral Blend. Launched in 2025 through the dynamic platform of Music From Memory, Pastoral Blend is the riveting outcome of blending contemporary production skills, improvisation, manipulation, and the soulful strummi
David Boulter’s ‘St Ann’s’ Album: A Sonic Tribute to Nottingham’s Historic Transformation
#davidboulter #vinyl #indiemusic David Boulter, known for his work as the keyboardist for Tindersticks, returns with a deeply personal and evocative album titled St Ann’s, released under the Clay Pipe label. This album marks his return to solo work after focusing on soundtrack projects since his previous releases, Yarmouth (2020) and Lovers Walk (2021). St
Priori Explores New Sonic Horizons with “This But More” Album Release on NAFF
#priori #vinyl #indiemusic Canadian electronic music producer Francis Latreille, better known as Priori, is set to release his highly anticipated third album This But More on May 24th via NAFF. Known for his innovative approach to electronic music, Priori ventures into new territory with this album, blending electroacoustic compositions with ambient and dubb
Umberto’s Black Bile: An Avant-Ambient Masterpiece
#umberto #vinyl #indiemusic Black Bile showcases some of Umberto’s most exquisite and vibrant compositions to date. The solo project of LA-based composer Matt Hill, Umberto draws deep inspiration from cinematic elements, creating immersive narratives and rich atmospheres purely through sound. Hill is an active film and television composer, recently scoring
Kraftwerk Pays Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto with Cover at Fuji Rock Festival
#kraftwerk #vinyl #indiemusic German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk paid tribute to the late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto during a recent festival appearance. The legendary group performed a cover of Sakamoto’s classic song ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. Sakamoto, known for his influential work in electronic
Paul Nolan’s ‘Dissolve’: A Sonic Journey of Transformation
#paulnolan #vinyl #indiemusic Released by Microdose Music, a pioneering label dedicated to functional music, the album showcases music’s transformative power. The label is the electronic music industry’s first to explicitly focus on enhancing psychedelic therapy and mental well-being, marking a groundbreaking expansion in therapeutic intervention
Brian McBride of Stars Of The Lid: An Ambient Luminary Remembered
#starsofthelid #vinyl #indiemusic The ambient music world is in mourning following the loss of a pioneer. The news regarding Brian McBride’s passing was confirmed earlier by Kranky, the duo’s long-associated record label. A heartfelt statement was shared by Adam Wiltzie, McBride’s bandmate and friend, stating, “I am deeply saddened to tel