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Big Cypress Swamp – Occult Realm

January 6, 2020January 5, 2020 Vinterd

The world of ambient and its contemporary styles is something that has had my attention for the last while with no signs of me not wanting to stop diving into its reaches for one reason for another. During this time, … Continue reading Big Cypress Swamp – Occult Realm

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Cloudkicker – Unending

December 29, 2019December 30, 2019 Vinterd

 The vast majority of the time when I listen to some progressive metal it is far from an easy listen that I can just fall back into. There’s always so much going on that it can become damn near impossible … Continue reading Cloudkicker – Unending

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Eighth Tower Records – Witchcraft & Black Magic in the United Kingdom

November 27, 2019November 26, 2019 Vinterd

The idea of paganism has not only been around for centuries upon centuries, but it has permeated our very society as we know it. The legends and horror stories of witches, people sacrificing animals, worshipping heathen gods, selling your soul … Continue reading Eighth Tower Records – Witchcraft & Black Magic in the United Kingdom

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Starless Domain – Alma

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 Vinterd

It’s been over the past decade where we’ve seen the idea of black metal taking over space come a long way with so many acts now bringing the vicious sound to the interstellar void that we find ourselves in. I’ve … Continue reading Starless Domain – Alma

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Moloch Conspiracy – Baclou

July 3, 2019July 4, 2019 Vinterd

If there’s any one single thing that I treasure more above anything else in my music it’s undoubtedly novelty. I have always enjoyed hearing new things as much as I enjoy seeing new acts tackle old sounds because even then … Continue reading Moloch Conspiracy – Baclou

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Neraterræ – The Substance of Perception

May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 Vinterd

There are absolutely millions upon millions of examples of music that are meant to mystify the listener in a way that leaves them in awe at the beauty which the band in question weaves out of nothingness. But, it’s every … Continue reading Neraterræ – The Substance of Perception

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Cloudwaters – s/t

April 12, 2019April 8, 2019 Vinterd

There have been many times that I’ve sat down to listen to ambient music or material (whatever you wanna fucking call it) that I’ve sat down and expected to simply be taken. No rhythms – just pure sound that’s a … Continue reading Cloudwaters – s/t

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Sílení- Long Forgotten Bowers

March 6, 2019March 7, 2019 Vinterd

Many times, it feels as though life only ever works in a one-two punch scenario with certain things. Whenever one thing happens, the next is sure to immediately follow, and it’s with the world of ambient that it has constantly … Continue reading Sílení- Long Forgotten Bowers

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Moloch Conspiracy – Kur

March 2, 2019March 3, 2019 Vinterd

I’ve always found it fun and necessary for me to change up my listening habits every now and then. A simple change of pace and breath of fresh air is the sort of thing that can reinvigorate the mind in … Continue reading Moloch Conspiracy – Kur

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Unexplained Sounds Group – Anthology of Contemporary Music from Africa

February 11, 2019 Vinterd

 Should there ever be a study into the very history of music and the very origins of the art, and I’m sure there has been, it would become increasingly clear that many of our modern, Western-influenced works are all derived … Continue reading Unexplained Sounds Group – Anthology of Contemporary Music from Africa

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