Tag: Ambient
August 1, 2017
It has been a couple lengthy years since indie-pop outfit Gdansk released any new music. However, singer/multi-instrumentalist Timothy Mann is back with a new EP that diverges from the airy, electronic pop sound of Gdansk, favoring a brooding, weighty post-rock/drone ambience. Check out “Beatitudes” below:
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July 22, 2017
Medic Returns With Ethereal New Single "Smoke"
Medic has unveiled “Smoke”, a hazy indie pop track, that you can check out below. For fans of Copeland, Author, Polyenso, and The Weeknd.
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July 5, 2017
Little Image Debut Single, Announce Album
In preparation of their upcoming album “Musings”, Dallas ambient indie quintet Little Image have debuted a new single, Cardboard Box Spaceship, available now on all major streaming outlets. Recommended for fans of SONS, The Rocketboys, Least of These, My Epic, and Come Wind.
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June 14, 2017
REVIEW : Cool Hand Luke - Cora
Cool Hand Luke emerges from the dead with an amazing blend of alternative, ambient, and indie that may serve as their strongest album to date.
May 20, 2017
REVIEW : Least of These - Wolves
Least of These' Wolves EP is a progressive powerhouse, showcasing a variety of new musical elements and thought-provoking lyrics.
May 5, 2017
Monarch Unleashes Dreamy 80s Vibes on New Single
Dream-pop outfit Monarch has released Sea & Sky, an ethereal electronic ballad that certainly builds anticipation for their upcoming album
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May 3, 2017
K. Gautier Releases Epic New Song, "Bound"
Solo post-rock/experimental/worship artist, K. Gautier, just released his epic new song titled “Bound” that you can listen to below. Prepared to be blown away by the sonic ambiance of a spiritual awakening and be transported to another spectrum of musical contentment. I loved the last K. Gautier release and I already know that this next release will be something you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned.
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April 18, 2017
Tiger Drive (ex OceanSpeak) Release Debut Single
It has been a few years since OceanSpeak’s eponymous EP, sea the same. It was certainly a great step forward for gritty progressive indie, but the band unfortunately didn’t last too long.
Tiger Drive stands as the rebellious stepchild of OceanSpeak. Though the groups share several members, the diverging style Tiger Drive displays on their first single is more akin to what we’ve grown to expect from Polyenso and Author – intelligent, ambient pop with groove sensibilities.
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February 19, 2017
REVIEW : Bjéar - Bjéar
You don't need to know how to pronounce Bjéar to enjoy their atmospheric folk debut. For fans of Bon Iver and The National.
February 16, 2017
Throwback Review 2: (New Breath + New Heartbeat) = Change - This Armistice
Hey everyone. In case you missed last week’s introductory review (about Good Luck Varsity, which you should definitely read), I’m doing a throwback review series – mostly pertaining to bands who new made it into the spotlight before breaking up but who I think deserve a listen. If you have any examples who fit the mold, let me know! This week’s feature is the excessively-titled EP (or LP? I’m not really sure) (New Breath + New Heartbeat) = Change by This Armistice.
History
This Armistice was a short-lived ambient and post-hardcore band whose discography was a paltry two releases.… Continued →
January 22, 2017
REVIEW : You Remain - Foreverlin
Foreverlin proves some risks are meant to be taken with an EP showcasing their renditions of some of the biggest songs in worship.
December 17, 2016
Author Teases New Music
Ambient-indie outfit Author has been teasing new music on Facebook. While it’s unclear whether this will be a single, EP, of full album, it surely serve as a nice follow up to 2015’s Of Brighter Days, which you can check out below.
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November 9, 2016
Introducing: The Eagle and Child
A fellow reader alerted me to this talented independent post-rock band called The Eagle and Child. I checked out their 2016 album and just had to introduce them to all of you. Make sure you give this new release titled “All Moments” a listen, below. It is available for purchase here or on all digital networks. Fans of My Epic, Citizens & Saints, Brand New, Watashi Wa/Eager Seas, Anathallo, and Attalus will find something to enjoy here.… Continued →
August 25, 2014
REVIEW : This Patch of Sky - S/T
As a fan of instrumental post-rock, this is the kind of album I will keep coming back to. Read on for the full review.
June 17, 2014
REVIEW : This Is The Giant - Speak Every Word
New to the Come and Live roster, This Is The Giant deliver an ambient full-length that is subtle, reflective, and avoids being dark or moody. Read on for the full review.
June 5, 2014
Jon Guerra - I Will Follow
Jon Guerra released his brand new EP, titled Glass, this week. The folk artist also put up a lyric video for the track “I Will Follow” which you can check out below.… Continued →
January 20, 2014
REVIEW : Falling Up - Hours
Falling Up's 2nd half of the Machine de Ella Project - Hours is a fantastic album.
November 1, 2013
Papertowns. - Resonance
Check out the brand new Papertowns. song, “Resonance”, below. This is a band we’ve featured on our site recently and posted quite a bit about. We think you’ll like them.… Continued →
September 24, 2013
REVIEW : Papertowns. - Passion/Aggression
The bottom line is that Papertowns. is a young band with a massive amount of talent. If they are able to accomplish this much in just a few songs, their debut full length record should get them places.
August 7, 2013
Norma Jean - If You Got It At Five, You Got It At Fifty
Check out the new Norma Jean music video for their song “If You Got It At Five, You Got It At Fifty” from their latest album “Wrongdoers”, out now through Razor & Tie Records.… Continued →
July 23, 2013
Silent Planet - Darkstrand (Hibakusha)
Silent Planet have debuted a new song titled “Darkstrand (Hibakusha) that you can listen to below. Thoughts?… Continued →
July 12, 2013
REVIEW : The Western Den - Battle Hymns
The Western Den's EP Battle Hymns is one of my favourite discoveries of 2013, check out the review.
June 4, 2013
REVIEW : Beta State - #Friendship
Simple and straightforward lyrics, great melody, and creative flow really pull this album together, remixes included.
February 13, 2013
Colours (Ex-Burden of a Day) - A Machine
Check out this cool music video from the new band, Colours, featuring ex-Burden of a Day singer Kyle. I think all fans of ambient indie rock will dig this. Thanks to Keith Settles for shooting me over a link to this fine project!… Continued →
February 3, 2013
REVIEW : My Mantle - You Only Live Forever
You can't judge a book by its cover...or can you?
December 17, 2012
REVIEW : Young Oceans - Advent
Independent ambient acoustic band Young Oceans have released their Christmas EP 'Advent' in early December, complete with just original tunes. Check out the review.
November 27, 2012
REVIEW : Blank Page Empire - Sleeping Sound EP
Read the review of Blank Page Empire's debut on Red Cord Records, "Sleeping Sound"
June 17, 2012
REVIEW : This Patch of Sky - Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine
Check out the review for This Patch of Sky's second EP, Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine.
December 2, 2011
REVIEW : A Hope For Home - In Abstraction
Pick up A Hope For Home's new album In Abstraction December 6th!
July 19, 2011
REVIEW : Behold the Branch - Oh To Love You More
Genuine folks blessed with the ability to craft songs rooted in Scripture and tweak existing singles to fit their own unique style.