Ambient: From A To Zzzzz

byES Staff
January 18, 2024

A curated snapshot rather than a definitive list, welcome to our alphabetical deep dive into the atmospheric and immersive world of ambient music. From key artists to strange concepts and beyond, prepare to see ambient in a whole new light

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Sparks: Firestarters

byDavid Stubbs

Ever since their extraordinary debut on UK TV in 1974, Sparks have pushed the boundaries of pop and electronic music. Their latest album suggests that the future still belongs to them

LLong Reads

6 minute read

I Speak Machine: Undead or Alive

byStephen Dalton

As if creating a spot-on retro horror flick soundtrack isn’t enough, los Angeles-based I Speak Machine have made the film to go with it. ‘Zombies 1985’ even stars Gary Numan’s kids…

LLong Reads

9 minute read

Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan: Care In The Community

byBob Fischer

As Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan, Gordon Chapman-Fox has explored the utopian dreams of 1970s town planning over the course of five albums. His latest release, ‘Your Community Hub’, completes his transformation from wry hauntologist to strident political commentator

LLong Reads

10 minute read

Banco De Gaia: Banco Account

byStephen Dalton

With the release of his kaleidoscopic new Banco De Gaia album, ‘Trauma’, Toby Marks reflects on years of global sonic experimentation

LLong Reads

8 minute read

onDeadWaves: Waving…Not Drowning

byBethan Cole

OnDeadWaves is a fascinating collaboration between Mute artists Polly Scattergood and MAPS, also known as James Chapman. Their self-titled album is one of the most melancholic records you’ll hear all year, but they insist there are nuggets of hope sparkling in the sadness

LLong Reads

11 minute read

Summer 1978, New York’s New Wave Heatwave: Devo

byMark Roland

“At that point, the city was a shithole, but perfect for the punk scene. The anger and frustration was palpable” – Jerry Casale

Ambient: From A To Zzzzz

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Sparks: Firestarters

I Speak Machine: Undead or Alive

Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan: Care In The Community

Banco De Gaia: Banco Account

onDeadWaves: Waving…Not Drowning

Summer 1978, New York’s New Wave Heatwave: Devo

Orbital, Glastonbury 1994

Alison Moyet

The Go! Team, ‘Thunder, Lightening, Strike’

cumgirl8: Riot Grrrls

Arthur Baker: Quality Baked Goods

Moon Wiring Club: A Kind Of Magic

Alison Cotton: A Northern Soul

Ghost Box: Unearthly Realms

Ambient: From A To Zzzzz

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