New Risen Throne (Gabriele Panci) does not release albums often, but when he does, it is an event. His work represents a quintessential sound in dark ambient music over the last two decades – the synths, the drones, and the atmosphere – that others have taken in new directions, such as leaning toward industrial or techno variations. But Panci continues to perfect his art, of which the double album Journey to Reach the Fathers is the latest instantiation.
Here, he combines sustained tonal layers, sweeping yet breathy effects, odd vocalizations (throat singing and chant), electroacoustic elements, and distant booming percussion to create echoing subterranean soundscapes. This produces a full, rich listening environment that…
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Ukrainian composer 
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We were first drawn to frank dean and andrew by the fantastic art of Ez Goomi; as it turns out, all of 
Drummer and composer 
2025 mix by Jon Altschiller.
Kansas City, Missouri native, 
…remastered & with 5 bonus tracks.
Over the past 15 years Devin McKnight has been building his musical path in bands like Grass Is Green, Speedy Ortiz, Philadelphia Collins, and his own three “solo” releases as 
Egyptian-born oud player and composer Mustafa Said is one of the most illustrious names in Arabic music today. Born blind, he learned music through Braille. He’s led the Asil Ensemble since 2003, a fine band of traditional players on various sizes of oud, qanun zither, nai flute, tanbur, violin, viola, cello and various percussion. Said was awarded an Aga Khan Music Award in 2019.
When Eraserhead premiered in 1977, it didn’t just mark the beginning of 
Twenty-five years is a geologic age in terms of pop culture. For electronic music, it’s an eon, with whole genres, subgenres and movements living and dying faster than mayflies. For an electronic label to simply exist for a quarter century is a major accomplishment, worthy of accolades and great celebration. For an electronic label to be releasing some of their best, most exciting so far along is nothing short of miraculous.
It’s been clear since she first emerged that German pianist 
Composer and arranger 
Smoke Shifter leans toward tradition, which is perhaps a bit surprising given the exploratory, cutting-edge music previously produced by everyone in this quintet. Led by master percussionist 
It takes a lot of time, money, and dedication, to restore anything of historical importance. And the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California was just the type of venue that required these three key ingredients. Opened to the public for the first time in 1936, this classic Art Deco building was the site of many grand events over the past 100 years.
Nashville bluegrass banjo stalwart 
Steve Hammond stayed plenty busy in 2025. First, he released an album with his thrash metal band Ice Queen. Last, he put out an album of charming lo-fi recordings under his own name. And in between, he and his country band