Blurstem – Silver Fleece (Spotify)
Featured on Sonder House’s Recollections, Vol. 4 compilation, “Silver Fleece” is Blurstem’s first release since the 2019 debut album, Among the Oaks. It was recorded as a one-take improvisation on his friend John Hayes’ piano (who is also on the compilation) - a glimpse of peace and calm in our world’s chaotic times right now.
Stiko, Mononome – Aphrodite’s Son (Spotify)
Chill hip hoppy track, pefect for a coffee in the morning of your next adventure. Featuring Mononome
Selsom – Folge (Spotify)
The Norwegian language has over 100 words for snow. "Folge" (pronounced Foll-ge) is a thin layer of snow on a surface. The composition is a simple piano lead piece with hints of atmospheric, organic sounding synths, and other sonic nuances. Together it creates a landscape for you to relax, focus or sleep. "Folge" is the first piece of Selsom aka Stian Vedøy's journey into neo-classical / minimalist chill electronic music.
Dave Griffiths, Tim Renwick – Dawn Returning (Spotify)
A tribute to the dawn chorus, released at the Spring Equinox. Features birdsong recorded at dawn in north Dorset, England and Tim Renwick on guitar - touring guitarist with Pink Floyd.
Solomon Grey – The Return (Spotify)
The Return is taken from the Music For Picture Vol. I (Parallels) EP releasing on 27th March HERE. The EP is the first of a moving series by Solomon Grey in 2020 presenting a selection of new works, written for and inspired by images. Each release in the series explores a different theme, with the three tracks on Vol. 1 “Parallels” featuring the signature other-worldly, emotional, epic sounds for which Solomon Grey have become known - not least to European cinema-goers from the use of their track ‘The Rift’ in Vue Cinemas’ ‘This Is Not a Cinema’ ident. Music For Picture Vol. (Parallels) showcases the duo’s more euphoric cinematic side, with track one from the EP ‘The Return’ composed for Sony PlayStation’s new dystopian advert for VR, directed by Aoife McArdle (watch here).
Björn Gottschall – Downtime (Spotify)
Björn Gottschall said about this song: "I’m a kind of street musician, more precisely, I play a lot outside but mostly in especially beautiful places, like by the sea, mountains, etc. I have a 6-octave acoustic piano which I pack in the back of my car and take everywhere.
This song, “Downtime” is particularly influenced by Philip Glass - I find his style perfect to describe clouds, landscapes, and moods. "Downtime" is a dreamy memory written in Glass's language but expressed with my words."
Hello1103 – Evergreen (Spotify)
The opening track of 4 track split EP release by Hello1103 and Gargle. The “Angraecum EP” is a collection of “prayer” themed auditory bliss from the two bands. Hello1103 is an electronic music duo composed of Hitomi (Trackmaker) and yukako (VJ). Their organic digital sound and lyrical melodies are accompanied with visuals that depict subconscious imagery, creating an otherworldly space. Based in Tokyo, the duo is active both domestically and internationally. In July 2019, the duo commenced their Hello1103 Ambient Set which includes a collection of tranquil tracks. As with their conventional performances, this new setup is being received positively at various venues.
Strangely Enough – Long Time Coming (Spotify)
Strangely Enough are returning in their genre-bending fashion, comprised of soaring vocals, polyrhythmic synths, rubbery funk bass-lines and solid grooves.
Monica Logani – Birds (Spotify)
Birds is a soft and peaceful song that represents the early part of the day.
Jeremy Cullen – Flooded City (From Doomsday Vault Original Game Soundtrack) (Spotify)
Flooded City' is the main theme from the environmentally-themed science fiction puzzle game Doomsday Vault (available on Apple Arcade): 'Earth’s climate has collapsed and your mission is to collect the precious remaining plant life and return it to the safety of the Doomsday Vault.'
The soundtrack is electronic and ambient (and also incorporates themes from Beethoven's 'Tempest' Piano Sonata!)