Roberto Carlos Lange, aka Helado Negro, has released his 8th album, PHASOR, under 4AD Records. This album features a mix of ambient, soulful, and lo-fi pop sounds, celebrating deep connections and friendships. Standout tracks include “Wish You Could Be Here,” “I Just Want To Wake Up With You,” and “Colores Del Mar.”
Jamie XX’s “In Waves” showcases his signature electronic dance sound, featuring collaborations with The XX, Robyn, and more. The album includes standout tracks like the club-friendly “Baddy on the Floor” and the soulful “Dafodil.” Packed with enjoyable beats and layered samples, it’s a repeat-worthy, vibrant collection.
Loma’s third album, How Can I Live Without a Body, recorded in the UK, blends art pop, dream pop, trip hop, and avant-garde jazz/alt-folk. Emily Cross’s ethereal voice, combined with moody, ambient instrumentals, creates a soothing yet dynamic experience. Highlights include “Pink Sky,” “Affinity,” and “How It Starts.”
Roberto Carlos Lange, aka Helado Negro, has released his 8th album, PHASOR, under 4AD Records. This album features a mix of ambient, soulful, and lo-fi pop sounds, celebrating deep connections and friendships. Standout tracks include “Wish You Could Be Here,” “I Just Want To Wake Up With You,” and “Colores Del Mar.”
Atlanta-based chillwave artist Washed Out, also known as Ernest Greene, releases his fifth album, “Notes from a Quiet Life,” featuring a mellow and introspective sound. The record explores themes of lost love, time, and contentment, with standout tracks including “Wait on You,” “Wondrous Life,” and “Second Sight.”
“Cemetery Classics,” by Moon Diagrams (Moses Archuleta,) explores dark, ambient soundscapes ranging from industrial to lo-fi and chill-wave. Standout tracks include “NRG” with its acoustic vibe, “and “Very Much Promise To You. ”The album’s diverse sound offers impactful, ambient experiences.
Beth Gibbons, famed Portishead vocalist, releases her debut solo album “Lives Outgrown” after a decade of anticipation. The album blends trip-hop, folk, and psych-rock, exploring themes of death, love, and acceptance. Standout tracks include “Floating On A Moment,” “Rewind,” “Reaching Out,” and “Beyond The Sun,” showcasing emotional, innovative sounds.
Emma Anderson continues to shine with an effervescent beauty of soundscapes signaling back to the early shoegaze and dreampop ethos.
Nation of Language have skillfully crafted something new without sounding like they are playing retro 80s tunes.
At times, Land of the Hearth is a buzz of electronica, while other times it is slick guitar driven bedroom pop.