“Music” Archives

Steve Roach’s ambient classic gets the three-disc deluxe treatment, including two discs of new music inspired by the original.

The new album deals with “loss and grief and humanity in the face of technology” and will be accompanied by a short film directed by Joey Ciccoline.

A beautiful mix of minimal piano and electronics, captured live.

I was instantly transfixed the moment I heard the opening strains of “Rutti.”

A collection of poignant solo piano pieces that’s perfect for looking at faded photographs and thumbing through dusty old books.

It’s nice to see one of the genre’s shining jewels reunite and be able to take full advantage of the good will that’s been building for them and their music for the last two decades.

In which I finally write something about GEMS and their intoxicating brand of synth-y dreampop.

Soaring ’80s pop, charming modern classical, brooding indie-rock, atmospheric sludge metal, dreamy R&B, and more.

Tropical dub from Sweden, blistering post-rock, contemplative ambient jazz, emotional drones, an electronic journey through space, and more.

Featuring gloriously mopey ’80s pop, robotic heartbreak, shimmering dreampop, late night ambience, and the return of a music legend.

The brevity of Amir Abbey’s haunting ambient pieces belies their emotional effect.

You’ve listened to, and loved, My Bloody Valentine and Lush. Now it’s time to give this band a try.

If you’re expecting subtlety and restraint from a band calling themselves Infinity Shred, then you’ve got another thing coming.

Pure Bathing Culture’s music does contain that ’80s vibe that’s all the rage thanks to chillwave, etc., but these songs are more than exercises in musical nostalgia.

Sounds Better With Reverb presents their favorite shoegaze and dream pop of 2013 (so far).

Kveikur makes me feel like I’m listening to Sigur Rós for the first thrilling time, and after nearly fifteen years, that’s a true pleasure.

Features music from The Mary Onettes, Club 8, Suburban Kids with Biblical Names, and more.

The enigmatic group returns with a new box set and a one-time concert.

A nearly 30-minute version of the band’s drone masterpiece proved too much for some people.