New Lotuspike release – I AM HERE by Paul Ellis
Ancient and modern come together on I Am Here, as veteran musician/ composer Paul Ellis creates an electronic music portrait inspired by the mysterious rock carvings of the Chinook Tribe of Native Americans who lived in the Columbia River Gorge 15,000 years ago. The three long form compositions on the album, two in the 20 minute range, and one almost 30 minutes in length, have a spellbinding quality that is constantly evolving, and draws favorable comparison to the electronic music
New O3E Release – Desatero by Northcore
Some of the most original, intriguing, and experimental electronica being produced today can be found in the music of the UK-based duo Northcore. Desatero is Northcore’s premiere release on Spotted Peccary’s O3E imprint. This compelling collection of exquisitely recorded sound paintings combines electronic ambient, ethno-inspired, acoustic, and sometimes upbeat sources into a mystical and intriguing whole that should appeal to fans of Biosphere, Bat for Lashes, Pete Namlook, Peter Gabriel, and Air. Listen & more info...
April 2012 releases now shipping
The new releases have just hit the streets! Craig Padilla is back with The Heart Of The Soul, and Shane Morris and Mystified offer up some prehistoric drone zones on Epoch!
MUSIC IS ART – Podcast #37
Peccary Podcast #37 March 2012 Spring is here once again. The trees and flowers are budding, and the birds and bees are out doing their thing. However, here at the podcast, we're always a few months behind the rest of the world, so we're going to explore two releases that came out a few months back...during the deep chill of winter. This episode features nearly an hour of music from "Dream In Blue" by Darshan Ambient, and "Synthetic Memories" by
The return of three Erik Wøllo classics
Erik Wøllo TRACES • IMAGES OF LIGHT • SOLSTICE Special Remastered Editions Originally released between 1985 and 1992, these albums have long been out of print and difficult to find on CD. This set presents all three classic albums, along with eight previously unreleased tracks from the era, all remastered with depth and clarity that far surpass the original releases. Each CD is housed in a dual gatefold vinyl record style jacket, and features elegant, updated artwork based on the
Echoes CD of the Month
"Darshan Ambient's latest album, Dream In Blue is the Echoes Radio CD of the month for December. Echoes is a daily two-hour music soundscape, distributed by Public Radio International and broadcast on 130 radio stations from Maine to California. Congratulations to Darshan Ambient and THANK YOU to the wonderful people at Echoes!
MUSIC IS ART – Podcast 36 is online
Falling leaves and falling rain have us deeply inspired by the turning of the season. This episode features epic electronics from Paul Ellis' latest release on the Lotuspike label, From Out Of The Vast Comes Nearness, with interludes from Erik Wollo's new double live CD on Projekt Records, Silent Currents.
New SPM Release – SYNTHETIC MEMORIES by Justin Vanderberg
Eight deeply moving and contemplative tracks of pure wonder, where pulsing electronics, billowing synth textures and rich ambient spaces create a heartfelt and profoundly introspective musical experience with much to offer fans of electronic ambient music. From the title track which pays homage to the Masters of the sequencer, to the deeper ambient spaces of tracks like "67" "Dusk"" and "Cold Brightness," to the perfectly placed piano of "The Path" and "Drops," to the driving and powerful opening track, a
Ambient Visions Interviews Paul Ellis
"Ambient Visions talks to Paul Ellis about his new release and the creative process behind the music. Read the interview..."
New Lotuspike release by PAUL ELLIS
August is here and with it comes our fourth release of 2011, new music from synth master Paul Ellis, and it's a real treat for all you electronic music lovers out there. Five long-form pieces that blend ambient sound design with rhythmic electronics, recalling the classic works of genre masters like Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze or Vangelis; but with a restrained modern air. listen & order...
New Lotuspike release by TIME BEING
On their first collaborative release, A Dimension Reflected, Jourdan Laik and Phillip Wilkerson, operating under the moniker "Time Being," present eight thought-bending, deep drifting tracks of pure ambient spaces, where electronic yet organic, expansive washes of sound, drifting chords and swirling synthesizer textures communicate the resonant beauty of time and timelessness. more...
Helpling & Jenkins’ THE CROSSING wins three ZMR Music Awards
"Congratulations to David Helpling & Jon Jenkins! Their latest collaboration, The Crossing, has won ZMR Music Awards for "Best Electronic Album," "Best Ambient Album" and "Best Cover Art." , Click here for the press release...
New Lotuspike release by JOHAN AGEBJORN
The Mountain Lake, Johan Agebjörn's second release on the Lotuspike Label, is a masterful blend of ambience and compelling spaced-out electronica filled with futuristic audio imagery, smooth cinematic scenery and blissful, floatational reverie. Audio Clips & More Info here...