A.r.t. Wilson - Overworld
This LP/cassette was released in 2014 and its a dreamy/airy collection of new age dance music made with just with drum machine and synths, I've taken many of drive and solo walks listening to this great record.
https://andras.bandcamp.com/album/overworld
Cindy - Free Advice
Cindy is from San Francisco, they play a minimal version of dream pop, thats set in a dark basement that punks play shows in, not some rich kids ACed trust fund aparment, its lonely, cold and subtle psychedlia in the way Broadcast, Mazzy Star and Velvet Underground are. Cool production, and lovely melodies.
https://paisleyshirtrecords.bandcamp.com/album/free-advice
All Hits - Men and Their Work
Full disclosure, the drummer of this band is one of my best friends in the world but it comes from the always dependable Iron Lung records, so you know its goooood. All Hits is a PDX, post-PUNK band, filled with combustible energy. Jagged guitar lines, propulsive rhythm section all coalesce into a thrilling debut LP.
https://ironlungpv.bandcamp.com/album/men-and-their-work-lp-lungs-160
Shop Regulars - Permanent Regulars
I dont know much about Shop Regulars, the band Mope Grooves posted about em on IG and I checked it out, and was pleasantly surprised to really dig it. Imagine if Elephant 6 was influenced by Velvet Underground and not the Beach Boys. Its ramshackled in the best ways.
https://shopregulars.bandcamp.com/album/permanent-regulars
Tomaga - Extended Play 1
I found out about Tomaga because they open for Stereolab in UK, they play a more experimental side of krautrock. Synths and percussion collide together to create a great flow, its similar to the first 2 Tangerine Dream LPS, which are my favorite of theirs.
https://tomaga.bandcamp.com/album/extended-play-1
MIKE - Weight of the World
Mike is imo, one of the most exciting rappers/producers right now and this is the follow up to his last project "Tears of Joy". He continues to mine the depths of his soul, exploring depression, death of his mother and once again makes great use of loops/productionto match his lyrical content. Its deeply experimental hiphop that doesn't fold to being accessible to the current trends.
https://mikelikesrap.bandcamp.com/album/weight-of-the-world
Gum Country - Somewhere
Harsh twee is a perfect descriptor for Gum Country debut LP. Consisting of 1/3 of The Courtneys, Gum Country explore a more meditative side of Flying Nunish indie pop. This record is all about catchy hooks, plain spoken lyrics about daily mundaneness and guitarrrrrrrs. With a steady groove and synths popping in and out to add textures, its perfect for a sunny day reading on the couch.
https://gumcountry.bandcamp.com/
Laraaji - Om Namah Shivayha
Reissues or newly released material by Laraaji is a treasure trove of magnificent new age/meditation music, and this LP out on Leaving Records is no exception. With the light drum machine, zither and Laraajis hypnotic vocals is perfect for these soul crushing times.
https://leavingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/om-namah-shivayah-be-still-and-glow
Telephone Exchange - Maschinelles Leenen
Just recently learned about this band via my bandmate, who heard it on LA'S Part Time Punks radio show. They hail from Mexico City and play a truly chaotic combo of VU drone rock, NZ indie pop with hints of bendy MBV guitars and krautrock. Its a lofi downcast banger of an LP.
https://telephoneexchange.bandcamp.com/album/maschinelles-lernen
Peel Dream Magazine - Surprise EP
PDM are my buds, and I love them and they are releasing a new EP Friday. Its a more chill release, dreamy and bouncey texture with Joe's mantra like melodies AND it features one of my favs he's ever written.
https://peeldreammagazine.bandcamp.com/
J.D. Emmanuel - Wizards
Hopefully soon I am gonna write about my favorite and basically my introduction to new age music but for my last suggestion, I am pointing you in the direction of J.D. Emmanuel's "Wizards". Its definitely on the new ageist side of krautrock, cuz its very meditative and does not ROCK ever. Released in 1982, its a very trancey album thats perfect to zone out or read to it. And its my last suggestion! Enjoy
https://jdemmanuel.bandcamp.com/album/wizards
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