Three tracks for this podcast, two from the release entitled “Rarified” by Beyond Absence, recently made available on the excellent Webbed Hand label. The two-man team comprising Beyond Absence (Gustavo Caldas and Mauro Longordo) describe themselves as having a traditional musical background including, amongst others, jazz and bossa nova. These influences are clear in tracks [...]

The World has gone completely mad this week. What better then, than to forget about it all for just a few minutes. Special thanks to Dominique Jacquinet who dropped me a line to tell me about his new EP “Echoscapes”, a track from which we feature on this very podcast. Track 1 Artist Country: Italy Netlabel: Phantom Channel Artist: [...]

I’m delighted to present a compilation from our friend Harry, a.k.a Audio Gourmet. What we have is a beautifully calm half hour ambient/drone mix consisting of hand-picked and edited tracks, interspersed with field recordings and even a previously unreleased track from Audio Gourmet himself. Harry explains the thinking behind the mix: Transient Universe refers to the universe [...]

Melodic, glitchy, minimal. A short podcast this time around, but as I’m sure you’ll agree, perfectly formed. Track1 Artist Country: Russia Netlabel: Materializm Artist: D-Noise & Mr.Pips Release: Viaje En Barco Track: 5/Firmament URL: http://materializm.webs.com/releasesfreemp3sart.htm Track 2 Artist Country: USA Netlabel: Camomille Music Artist: Transient Release: Feel Good Inside Track: 16/Love Story URL: http://camomille.genshimedia.com/cam102.htm Track 3 Artist Country: Spain Netlabel: Miniatura Records Artist: Cesar Chamero Release: Comienza la funcion Track: 4/Titiritero (Alex Medina remix) URL: [...]

This episode grows to a gentle crescendo, starting off with acoustic melodies, piano and guitar. These relaxed ambient sounds finally give way to a more intense, hypnotic conclusion. Brief but joyful. Track 1 © Copyright The Sundog Project 2008. Download for free at www.vorbic.com Artist Country: England Netlabel: Vorbic Artist: The Sundog Project Release: At Night EP Track: When You [...]

Another eclectic mix encompassing everything from downtempo ambient through to “antique beat” jazz electronica and Kraftwerk inspired electro pop.  Many thanks to JonTeknik for track 2 “Radio Station” - you can find out more about JonTeknik on iTunes here, or at his web site here. Track 1 Artist Country: USA Netlabel: Peppermill Records Artist: Wisp Release: 52 Weeks Track: Out Of [...]

Dreamy drones, even some vocals to add a little variety. Lots of strings and sounds from summer. Track 1 Artist Country: UK Netlabel: Phantom Channel Artist: Konntinent Release: PHCH001-2 Track:11/Anurik 2 URL: http://www.phantomchannel.co.uk/releases.html Track 2 Artist Country: unknown Netlabel: ccMixter web site Artist: Lasswell Release: n/a Track: Pink Clouds Reprise Mix URL: http://ccmixter.org/files/lazztunes07/14888 Track 3 © Copyright Nemanja Lazic 2007-2008. Download for free at www.vorbic.com Artist Country: Serbia Netlabel: Vorbic Artist: Nemanja Lazic Release: [...]

A beat-free episode perfect for helping you discover fifteen short minutes of solitude. Field recordings and soothing drones, skilfully layered. Thanks to Harry from Audio Gourmet for letting us know about his new release “Defying Science”, a track from which we’re delighted to featured here. Track 1 Artist Country: USA Netlabel: Archaic Horizon Artist: David Tagg Release: Skin Diagram Track: 1/Sunscape URL: [...]

Special thanks to The Nature Of Light for the exclusive first track “About Ruin”. Their work sets the scene for Still Audio #20 - downtempo, ambient with a hint of drone here and there. Track 1 Artist Country: USA Artist: The Nature Of Light Track: About Ruin URL: http://www.myspace.com/thenatureoflight Track 2 Artist Country: Sweden Artist: Motionfield Release: Northern Lights Track: 1/Nordic Lights URL: [...]

A spacey theme this time round, with special thanks to our first artist IsaVis, with a track from her new album “Cosmico Divino”. For details of how to buy Cosmico Divino on CD, check out her web site at http://www.isavis.com. This track also features Eugene on the venerable theremin, one of the earliest electronic instruments. Track [...]

Minimal clicks, field recordings and lush ambience all round. Rhythmic, but not overly dancy. Also includes not one but two tracks from the excellent Insectorama label. Why? Because I simply couldn’t decide which one to include. It’s all good. Track 1 Artist Country: Russia Artist: Ivity Release: Blur EP Track: 1/Blur URL: http://www.insectorama.de/index.php?m=3 Track 2 Artist Country: Greece Artist: dimonib (Nikolis Dimosthenis) Release: [...]

Deep, dark, ambient sounds from orchestral to wall-shaking soundscapes. Must be listened to with a decent set of headphones/speakers to appreciate at it’s very best. Track 1 Artist Country: USA Artist: The Nature of Light Release: Shores of Jupiter Track: 4/Ocean Deep Eyes URL: http://www.webbedhandrecords.com/wh099-the-nature-of-light-shores-of-jupiter/#more-117 Track 2 Artist Country: Germany Artist: EXurban Release: Leerstand Untergrund Track: 03/Seelenkinder URL: http://www.exurban.de/music%20news/music_releases.html Track 3 Artist Country: Scotland Artist: Mosca Release: PhCH001-1 Track: 8/Brand New Polaroid URL: [...]

Head-filling chords with a little acoustic guitar to keep the pace nice and slow.  Road tested with a nice long run, it worked well. Track 1 Artist Country: Germany Artist: Morgenklang Release: Supafeed 006/Deep Dive Track: 1/Dive Control URL: http://www.supafeed.net/?seite=seite_releases Track 2 Artist Country: Germany Artist: spaceTourist Release: This Year Summer Track: 3/Mareta URL: http://www.digilog.gr/diginet016.htm Track 3 Artist Country: Portugal Artist: Tiago Sousa Release: The Western Lands Track: 3/The Writer URL: http://www.restingbell.net/releases/rb030-the-western-lands Track 4 Artist [...]

An eclectic mix. Free-form nu jazz (think re-assessed Weather Report) followed by simple, downtempo elecronica, rounded off by an un-edited performance on the Tenori-On from Norman Fairbanks. Track 1 Artist Country: Portugal Artist: Platform Release: tube118/Templates Track: 3/Haphapénaway URL: http://www.monocromatica.com/netlabel/releases/tube118.htm Track 2 Artist Country: Italy Artist: Minidudes Release: shift_05/Minidudes The remixes Track: Blastini [...]

Something a bit different this time. I’ve been a long-time fan of the music featured over on Kahvi Collective. When Nik at Kahvi suggested a special podcast with tracks selected by him that truly define the Kahvi sound - how could I refuse? Welcome to Still Audio #14 - The Kahvi Special. Enjoy. Track 1 Artist Country: Finland Artist: [...]

Four downtempo different tracks with a nu jazz feel. Best experienced in the early hours. Track 1 Artist Country: Germany Netlabel: Auflegware Artist: Anneke Laurent Release: The Hip Back EP Track: 3/The Hip Back URL: http://www.auflegware.de/auflegware/releases/alw016.html Track 2 Artist Country: Scotland Netlabel: White In Music Artist: Deep Source Project Release: I Need You EP Track: 4/I Need You (Georg Neufeld remix) URL: http://www.whiteinmusic.net Track 3 Artist Country: Germany Netlabel: Aerotone Artist: My First [...]

A selection of bouncy tracks sharing a similar feel and tempo. Mesmerising, melodic and engaging. Sit, dance or run. Works for them all. Track 1 Artist Country: Italy Netlabel: StirSound Artist: Jon Doe Release: Gutter Lust EP Track: 3/Dimmi Tutto URL: http://www.stirsound.com/Jon_Doe_Gutter_Lust_Ep_stir027.html Track 2 Artist Country: Spain Netlabel: Arteqcue Artist: Zuat-Zu Release: “999″ Track: 2/Nove URL: http://www.arteqcue.de/releases/art016-zuat-zu-999/ Track 3 Artist Country: Germany Netlabel: Pentagonik Artist: Patrick Di Stefano Release: Beautiful Grotesque Track: 1/Fando y Li URL: [...]

An uptempo feel to this episode, representing a look forward to your well deserved weekend break. This is about as danceable as Still Audio gets, but remains true to it’s downtempo, ambient roots. Track 1 Artist Country: Ireland Netlabel: This Side Music Artist: Mick Chillage Release: Eye On The City EP Track: Track 03/Altitude URL: http://www.this-side.net/releases/tup003 Track 2 Artist Country: Germany Netlabel: iD.EOLOGY Artist: Sudio Release: Sheets [...]

Minimal beats and deep ambient drones in this episode. A special thanks to Harry from Audio Gourmet for track 2 - a sneak preview from his forthcoming EP, further details of which will emerge soon. The full release will ultimately be available over on Webbed Hand Records. Track 1: Artist Country: USA Netlabel: Archaic Horizon Artist: Electricwest Release: Divine [...]

Crystalline synth work, laid-back rhythm, clicks and pulsing beats. Turn up the volume. Track 1 Artist Country: Spain Netlabel: StirSound Artist: Carlo Release: Neverland Exists Track: 2/25 & Friends URL: http://www.stirsound.com/Carlo_Neverland_Exists_stir025.html Track 2 Artist Country: Spain Netlabel: Sonetika Artist: Ivan Martin Release: Sound Class E.P Track: City Night Fly URL: http://www.sonetika.com/Releases/son007.htm Track 3 Artist Country: Croatia Netlabel: Groove Caffe Artist: BronZe Release: Dreamer Track: 1/U Bring Life URL: http://groovecaffe.com/releases/view/104/ addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stillaudio.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fstill-audio-9-look-inward%2F'; [...]