A Genre Lost in Time Few genres have had as curious a trajectory as new age music. Rising to prominence in the late 20th century, it once dominated wellness centers, bookstores, and meditation retreats. Yet today, it largely exists in the background,…
Best Practices for Writing a Music Review
Tips for writing a serious music review. Writing a serious review of a song or album is an art that requires a balance of objectivity, personal insight, and technical knowledge. Whether you’re a music journalist, a blogger, or simply a passionate listener,…
A New Musical Evolution
The Evolution of Intelligent Dance Music Intelligent Dance Music, or IDM, is a genre that defies convention, existing at the intersection of electronic experimentation and rhythmic complexity. Unlike mainstream electronic dance music (EDM), which is often designed for dance floors and mass…
Pure Electronic Nostalgia
Exploring the Enigmatic World of Boards of Canada Few electronic music artists have captured the imagination and nostalgia of listeners quite like Boards of Canada. The Scottish duo, composed of brothers Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin, has crafted a signature sound that…
Ambient vs. New Age
A Journey Through Soundscapes Music has an incredible ability to transport us to different emotional and mental states, and among the most immersive genres are ambient and new age music. While often grouped together due to their atmospheric nature, these genres have…
Exploring New Soundscapes
Trentemøller, Boards of Canada, Plaid, and Deepchord Electronic music is a vast and diverse landscape, encompassing a wide range of styles, moods, and sonic textures. Among the many influential artists in the genre, Trentemøller, Boards of Canada, Plaid, and Deepchord each bring…
The Newest Playlist on the Block
Introducing Neural Flow Neural Flow is a weekly blog / playlist focusing on many of my favorite electronic, EDM, IDM, ambient, house, deep house and new age artists. Every week I’ll publish a playlist of a dozen songs which I find unique…
Chill, IDM, Ambient and More
Weekly Music Playlists Introducing Weekly Music Playlists: A Journey Through Electronic, Ambient, IDM, Deep House & New Age. Starting tomorrow—and every Friday moving forward—I’ll be sharing a curated Spotify playlist featuring some of my latest music discoveries. If you’re into electronic, ambient,…