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/mu/ challenge #59

On his debut album, James takes inspiration from future garage and ambient music to create minimalistic and fragile soundscapes that feel empty in many songs.

From the first seconds, we’re thrown into this album’s unstable sound. The synths never quite settle, the drums are unconventional, and omnipresent glitches make the album feel like it’s about to completely let loose at any second, creating an anxious, unsettling atmosphere.

James’s soft, ... read more

/mu/ challenge #58

Hypnotic and mellow, Eureka by Jim O'Rourke is a very peaceful album that creates a hazy journey through repeating, calming melodies and rich, yet laid-back instrumentation.

This album doesn’t have any highs, but rather flows through its length completely undisturbed, which creates a soothing, domestic vibe. With its eclectic instruments and restrained yet lush arrangements, Eureka builds a beautiful ambiance and lures the listener into a dreamlike ... read more

/mu/ challenge #57

With Beck’s soothing voice and those lush, beautiful instrumentals, Sea Change’s sound is as melancholic as it is comforting.

Through the expansive arrangements and stripped-down, intimate ones, this album never seems to lose its emotional resonance. Its sound feels spaced-out and fragile, but at the same time grounded and honest.

With its violin crescendos that build a soft but powerful sound, guitars that either carry out the song’s backbone or make ... read more

/mu/ challenge #56

Full of charm and playfulness, caP’n Jazz displays a frenetic and youthful energy that’s definitely undeniable.

Fusing melodic indie rock, math rock’s intricate rhythms, and pushing the 90s post-hardcore DIY aesthetic to its limits, the sound showcased on this compilation stands as one of the pioneering forces in Midwest emo and second-wave post-hardcore.

Throughout its 34 tracks, the band presents some really interesting and, at times, quirky ideas. The ... read more