Dirt in the Machine — Hiroki Chiba Joins Hinode Tapes for 'Ita'
Piotr Kaliński explains why the Polish trio's third album required expensive tape, cheap equipment, and a Japanese bassist who could read minds from thousands of miles away.
Ambient Music
A collection of some of the ambient music artists and releases featured on The Tonearm.
'Music Is My Church' — Six Missing's Ambient Refuge
With 'Gentle Breath,' TJ Dumser's ambient project turns improvisation into liturgy, crafting spaces where listeners can step "outside the stream" and find themselves within carefully constructed waveforms.
The New-Age Vibes of Greg Davis's 'Full Spectrum' Series
The experimental musician discusses his long-running ambient project, the beauty hidden in dollar-bin records, and why making peace with a slower creative pace yields his most thoughtful work.
Jeremy Gignoux Finds Music in the Method of Stillness
After a hand injury sidelined his violin playing, the Calgary-based composer created 'Odd Stillness,' an album that challenges traditional notions of performance and recording.
Shawn Mativetsky Grasps the Infinite Art of Tabla with Temporal Waves
Tabla virtuoso Shawn Mativetsky discusses the instrument's complexity, the guru-disciple tradition, and his latest album 'Temporal Waves,' which marries classical Indian percussion with synthesizer soundscapes.
Sitting with Satoshi Ashikawa's Still Way.
Okay. I'm going out on a limb this week, I hope you'll join me.
The Rise of Ambient Music: A Study of a Genre
Pioneered by Brian Eno in the 1970s, ambient music has evolved beyond its minimalist roots to influence multiple genres. Today, its meditative qualities and emphasis on sonic textures resonate with audiences seeking calm in an increasingly chaotic world.
Hiroshi Yoshimura: Wet Land
Damn. Hiroshi Yoshimura gets me chilled the hell out.
Nheap: Clouds Under The Table
Nheap is the nom de guerre of Italian drummer/composer Massimo Discepoli. The projects he puts out as Nheap are ethereal, mostly mellow electronic excursions accompanied by his own live acoustic drum work. 'Clouds Under The Table' marks his third collection as Nheap.
AJ Kluth's ALDRIC: Anvils And Broken Bells
While there are many interesting sounds on Anvils and Broken Bells, this release from Chicago-based improviser AJ Kluth (credited to his ensemble ALDRIC), they do not necessarily add up to an entirely compelling work.