“Cryo Chamber” Archives

César Alexandre’s final recordings contain some of his most otherworldly material.

The Russian composer creates a serene, otherworldly space that provides a welcome refuge in troubled times.

This Cryo Chamber debut expands the dark ambient label’s sonic palette in captivating ways.

The prolific dark ambient composer releases his latest album on Cryo Chamber later this month.

Cesar Alexandre’s (RIP) Mount Hibiki project was characterized by expertly crafted drone-work.

This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode highlights my favorite songs from 2024 (so far).

This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode explores the Cryo Chamber label’s dark ambience.

The Russian composer’s slowly unfurling drones and sonic drift evoke a sense of mystery and wonder.

Alistair Rennie’s latest album of dark ambience avoids the genre’s clichés thanks to its diverse sonic shades and forlorn musicality.

Xenoplanetary does have a slightly different tenor than previous “Planetary” albums

Interplanetary’s overarching theme concerns the strangeness of deep space travel and its effects on the human mind.

Narratively, Archeoplanetary unfolds like a classic H. P. Lovecraft story.

While there are moments of awe and even beauty, the prevailing sense is one of doom and ruin.

The Scottish author interweaves ominous soundscapes with broadcasts and audio journals to create a disquieting cosmic horror narrative.