All articles tagged with #ambient
Boards of Canada have quietly returned with a mysterious three-minute track, Tape 5, released on YouTube and Warp’s channels after a 13-year gap since Tomorrow’s Harvest, following cryptic teasers like VHS tapes and posters. There is no formal confirmation of new material from the duo, heightening intrigue around their comeback.
Pitchfork’s New Music Friday highlights seven notable releases this week: Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore’s ethereal Tragic Magic; A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb with a Tim Burton‑themed visual universe; Peaer’s Doppelgänger, their return after seven years; evilgiane’s Giane 2; Xiu Xiu: Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1, a covers-heavy introduction to the band; Sleaford Mods’ The Demise Of Planet X; and Courtney Marie Andrews’ Valentine. A correction note clarifies that Hijack is not on Rocky’s album.
Tweakbench plug-ins, popular for ambient, chiptune, and experimental music over the past 20 years, have returned with support for AU and VST3 on macOS (including Apple Silicon), Windows, and Linux, thanks to developer Aaron Rutledge using JUCE and C++. They are available for purchase individually or as a full set, with a special 20% discount code for early adopters.
Ethel Cain, a unique and darkly storytelling pop artist known for her Southern Gothic persona and deep themes, is returning to the spotlight after her debut album, an ambient detour, and recent controversy, signaling that her artistic journey will continue to evolve in unexpected ways.
Call Super, the UK musician, has released their fourth album titled "Eulo Cramps," which showcases their unique blend of instrumental electronic music. The album features mysterious track titles and a combination of acoustic and synthetic sounds, including melancholy clarinet melodies and tactile sound design. "Eulo Cramps" is part of a larger multimedia project called "Tell Me I Didn't Choose This" and represents a culmination of ideas that have been present in Call Super's work for years.