Stellardrone

Stellardrone has the lunar-gazing side of ambient down to a tee. The kind of music I like to sit and watch the world go by to, stare out the window, or just escape to every now and then.

Amazing to think that Edgaras Žakevičius has only been producing since 2007. Sure the productions aren’t too complex, but Stellardrone is beautiful in its simplicity and ‘A Moment Of Stillness’ is no exception.

Edgaras has also put together the below video for ”Billions and Billions’ which is similar and just as good as the standout track from 2010′s Sublime (Forever).

Download "A Moment Of Stillness" here.  His other albums are also available for free on archive.org.

I don't even know

I found this song randomly whilst searching for Boards of Canada music on myspace.  It is labeled as "Oscar See Through Red Eye", but it very obviously is not.  As far as I can tell this isn't even one of BOC's tracks.

This song is fantastic and calming, One of my favorite tracks of all time and I don't even know anything about it.
Some Song I Found by Midboss

The American Dollar

The American Dollar’s tracks are unbelievably varied and addictive. With so many releases and no vocals to boot, you’d expect there to be some similarity, the same approach or re-used synth-lines, but not with these guys.  Drum solos, gazing guitars, melodic piano’s and glitchy electronic backgrounds make up a stunning discography and set each album apart from the last. Similarities lie with Hammock and Klimt and other post-rock/ambient producers, but I’m finding new and interesting sounds in nearly every other album.

Who Wants Cake?

I'm sure most of you have heard of Venetian Snares, and his outrageous spazztastic music, but you might not know about his recently released album.  Included is this absolutely ridiculous song about cake, which I verily enjoyed.

If you like it (you weirdo), check out the full album.

Chell in the Rain

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Infinite Scale

Very minimal post for a very minimal tune.

Listen to more of Infinite Scale here.

For Japan

After the devastation in Japan, hundreds of artists, labels and individuals came together to support and raise money for the relief effort. It’s humbling to see things like this happen, especially when it’s artists that I have come to love and respect for other reasons, and who then go the extra step to help those unfortunate enough to be affected by such disasters.

Several compilations have stood out for me, number one being the momentous effort from Keith Kenniff (aka Helios) and his wife, Hollie. Their compilation, ‘For Nihon’, is probably the best line up ever.  It’d be hard to talk about this compilation in its entirety because of the crazy amount of artists, so here’s just a few words which will hopefully help paint the picture. I’ve also included a few other great compilations set up specifically for Japan’s relief efforts.

For Nihon
The artists involved and the quality of the music is second to none. Ulrich brings in the shoegaze for this instrumental approach to Ulrich’s sound with more emphasis on the guitars. Rhian Sheehan and ambient veteran Biosphere contributes with a typically stripped back but hugely engrossing ambient number.Jon Hopkins treats us to one of his more ambient/soundtrack styled productions, but still manages to give it an edge.

You can purchase the compilation over on the Unseen website for a donation of $20, with all proceeds going towards the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.  Check here for the full tracklist.

A Collection Box 
If you enjoyed aus’ and Ametsub’s contributions to ‘For Nihon’, then you can also download their dedicated EP set up to support the Japanese Red Cross. They’ve put together a six track release which comes straight from the heart of three of Japan’s best loved experimental producers. Only Light To Clear Away
Compiled between June 2010 and January 2011 ‘Only Light To Clear Away’ is now committed to donating all proceeds to the Japanese Red Cross.  Specta Ciera has contributed, and we’re also lucky enough to see tracks from Loscil and Sons of Magdalene.