In 2025, the rave was not defined by a cohesive trend. Over my first complete year writing a column for Stereogum, the mood was noticeably scattered. Dubstep shifted in smart directions; soundscapes f...

In 2025, the rave was not defined by a cohesive trend. Over my first complete year writing a column for Stereogum, the mood was noticeably scattered. Dubstep shifted in smart directions; soundscapes f...

Our guide to the year’s crucial ambient LPs.

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New York's DJ Stepdad lands on Image Research Records with his debut album, mike. DJ Stepdad is the moniker of music journalist and radio host Ted Davis who has become synonymous with ambient music f

Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient LPs.

Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient LPs.

The ambient darling wows with futuristic sonic design, colorful production and commanding vocals.

The ambient darling wows with futuristic sonic design, colorful production and commanding vocals.

Patricia Wolf details the making of her soundtrack to the film Hrafnamynd. Plus, she shares a free download of field recordings made in Iceland, urban ravens, synth textures and more.

The TraTraTrax co-founder on his debut XL EP 'Basic Maneuvers.' Plus: the best electronic tracks of the month.

Five tape labels from around the world to know this month.

On their latest, Mondo Lava infuses Pynchonesque absurdity with beachy charm.

Five tape labels from around the world to know this month.

On their latest, Mondo Lava infuses Pynchonesque absurdity with beachy charm.

On their latest, Mondo Lava infuses Pynchonesque absurdity with beachy charm.

The Ghanian musician bridges contemporary indie rock and 20th-century West African folk.

The Ghanian musician bridges contemporary indie rock and 20th-century West African folk.

Inspired by the experience of early parenthood, the latest on Not Not Fun exudes celestial warmth.

Inspired by the experience of early parenthood, the latest on Not Not Fun exudes celestial warmth.

Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient LPs.

Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient LPs.

Canadian ambient veteran Loscil expounds on the environmental, sonic and visual inspiration for his latest album Lake Fire. He also shares the custom Max for Live devices he uses to play and process v...

Regis, Surgeon, Sandwell District and more all inject electronic music with palpable menace.

Regis, Surgeon, Sandwell District and more all inject electronic music with palpable menace.

On his latest LP, Alex Koenig zooms past any “vaporwave” pigeonholing, proving himself a master of his craft.

An interview with Facta about his kinetic new album. Plus: the best new electronic tracks of the month.

An interview with Facta about his kinetic new album. Plus: the best new electronic tracks of the month.

On his latest LP, Alex Koenig zooms past any “vaporwave” pigeonholing, proving himself a master of his craft.

Keep starting tape labels, we'll keep rounding them up every month. Here are five recent favorites.

Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient releases.

Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient releases.

Felix Manuel on his brilliant new album. Plus: the best new electronic tracks of the month.

Felix Manuel on his brilliant new album. Plus: the best new electronic tracks of the month.

This collab with members of Nihiloxica turns tropical sounds upside-down.

This collab with members of Nihiloxica turns tropical sounds upside-down.

Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient releases.

Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient releases.

We’ve Got A File On You features interviews in which artists share the stories behind the extracurricular activities that dot their careers: acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, e...

We’ve Got A File On You features interviews in which artists share the stories behind the extracurricular activities that dot their careers: acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, e...

An interview with Sam Barker on his new album. Plus: the best electronic tracks of the month.

An interview with Sam Barker on his new album. Plus: the best electronic tracks of the month.

Five tape labels to know and love and buy one of everything from.