Reviews of Self-Released Titles

The Scottish ambient composer employs haunting drones and delicate arrangements to explore memory and the passage of time.

The Kansas-based songwriter delivers a too-short EP that’s nonetheless filled with lush, poignant indie-pop.

The enigmatic Québéc-based artist evokes the same grey-tinted atmospherics heard on classic 4AD and Projekt releases.

The Moscow-based post-punk/shoegaze outfit exits the stage in fine style with their final album.

Though rough around the edges, these Christian goth/alternative demos hint at a promising what might have been.

A rich and intriguing listen that bridges the spaces between jazz, hip-hop, downtempo, ambient, and spoken word.

The latest from the former Cocteau Twins guitarist is another welcome batch of his trademark dream pop.

Daygraves expands his blackgaze sound with a battery of intriguing sounds and styles.

The new solo project from Writ on Water’s frontman is an abundance of darkly atmospheric dream pop and post-punk.

The quintet return with yet another album of raucous, bracing, and poignant indie-rock.

These lovely piano-based instrumentals are the perfect soundtrack for settling in and hunkering down during the coldest winter days.

Kintsugi transform the grief over losing several beloved family members into lovely instrumental arrangements.

For a single ambient piece that runs over 90 minutes, there’s always something going on… should you choose to listen close enough.

The dream pop duo’s latest is the first in a series of semi-autobiographical EPs about star-crossed lovers making their way in a cruel, capitalist society.

This instrumental EP from Luxury’s Lee Bozeman contains one of the prettiest songs I’ve heard in awhile.

Darkwave outfit Creux Lies aren’t afraid to wear their influences or emotions on their sleeves, which is a very good thing.

These remnants from the upcoming Luxury album are subdued, synth-heavy compositions exploring spiritual matters.

Inspired by Navajo culture and spirituality, these six ambient pieces are filled with otherworldly drones recorded in the Utah desert.

The Chicago-based ambient/shoegaze duo pay tribute to Low’s Mimi Parker with a pair of covers.

The Foundation revisits four of their classic songs with predictably strong results.