ambient Archive
03 Aug 2026
Album Review: Midge Ure – Man of Two Worlds
Midge Ure is quite a character in the musical world. With a CV that includes important work in Thin Lizzy, Ultravox and Visage, he also co-wrote “Do They Know It’s […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: Alf Jetzer – Unfolding
Based in Switzerland, Alf Jetzer makes atmospheric music with elements of worldbeat, ambient and trance, all informed by classical and pop textures. His sound paintings are more impressionistic than melodic, […]
25 Jun 2026
Album Reviews: Two from the Hyperspace Communications Label
Next World Sound Vol. 5 Dark ambient: that’s the most succinct distillation Ican come up with to describe this LP. Featuring one side each of works from a pair of […]
21 Jul 2025
Album Review: Sendelica – The Complete Mankind
Here’s something different. A band most have never heard of, based in Wales, with shifting personnel built around two or three main players, and with an extensive catalog. They release […]
20 Jan 2025
The Music of Mary Lattimore: ‘Not Just for Doing Yoga’
Outside of classical and Celtic music, the harp isn’t widely heard. But in the hands of Asheville native Mary Lattimore, the massive, stringed acoustic instrument has become the centerpiece of […]
02 Jan 2025
Album Reviews: Three from Hyperspace Communicaitons
I first encountered David Javelosa while working on my second book, Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave. Javelosa had been a prime mover of Baby […]
02 Nov 2024
Album Review: Greg Lisher – Underwater Detection Method
In my line of work, I listen to a lot of music; if not all different kinds, then at least many different kinds. Increasingly, though, when I listen purely for […]
14 Aug 2024
Album Review: Jack Magnet Science – Future Forecast
Chances are good that when presented with the idea of combining jazz, funk and progressive rock, one’s reaction will be either a cringe at what seems a gruesome prospect, or […]
01 Aug 2024
30 Days Out, Aug. 2024 #1: Jason Isbell, PAKT, Linda Lindas, Jlloyd MashUp
Yes, there’s a homegrown music festival this month that pretty much makes space for every local band. But you already know about that, so instead I present previews of four […]
30 Apr 2024
Capsule Reviews for April 2024 #2
There’s a real assortment of great new music that I’d like you know about. So here I present capsule reviews of five new titles in a variety of styles and […]