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Volker Lankow Presents New Album, Sustained System

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2026 No Comments ambient musicelectronic musicVolker Lankow

German electronic music artist Volker Lankow has just released Sustained System. Lankow shared: “It is Episode 8 of the Ambient Journal Series. Rather than movement,…

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Foundling’s Artemisia Brings Harp-Led Fantasy Ambient

Angel Romero February 2, 2026 No Comments ambient musiccinematic musicFoundlingharp

Foundling – Artemisia (Shadow World SW021, 2026) Artemisia is the new album from Foundling, the project of Canadian-born, Berlin-based vocalist, bassist, and harpist Erin Lang.…

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Two women stand at the center of a forest clearing, wearing long ornate gowns. Trees arch above them and there are distant hills the background. A harp and a synthesizer rest near the path, while small animals watch from the underbrush.
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Harp Spells & Synth Charms: Inside Tragic Magic

Nicky Morningstar January 27, 2026 No Comments ambient musicelectronic musicJulianna BarwickMary Lattimore

Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore – Tragic Magic (Infiné, 2026) Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore have announced Tragic Magic, a collaborative ambient album recorded at…

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Invisible System to Release Ambiences In Mali

World Music Central News Room June 14, 2020 1 Comment African musicambient musicInvisible System

World fusion band Invisible System has announced the release of a new album titled ‘Ambiences In Mali’ on July 1st, 2020. Ambiences In Mali includes…

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Spellbinding Indian Trance Sounds from Moscow

Angel Romero June 19, 2017 No Comments ambient musicglobal electronicaIndian musicRussiaworld musicZaindiveli

Zaindiveli – Sagar (SKMR-134, 2016) Zaindiveli is a remarkable project from Russia. The ensemble combines mesmerizing ambient electronics and trip hop with electric and acoustic…

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Spellbinding Ambient Folk from Devin Townsend

Angel Romero February 22, 2016 No Comments ambient musicAmericanabluescountry music

Casualties of Cool – Casualties of Cool (InsideOut Music, 2016) Casualties of Cool is a fascinating project by Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist and composer Devin Townsend.…

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