The Recycling Bin

Defender (Blockhead Remix)

Talk Talk EP

Rotary Telephone

Chamber Music 2

The Return (feat. Aesop Rock, Slug of Atmosphere, Illogic & The Orphanage)

MYSTERIOUS
by Brent James Schoning
(aka Brent Schön AI)
www.schon.one www.everygoddess.click www.father.autos 

Mysterious is an album that lives in the space between knowing and not knowing. It does not rush to explain itself. It does not resolve every tension. Instead, it embraces ambiguity as a creative force, inviting the listener into a world where meaning unfolds slowly, intuitively, and differently for each person.

At its core, Mysterious is about presence without full disclosure. It explores the idea that some truths are felt rather than spoken, sensed rather than defined. The album treats mystery not as something to be solved, but as something to be respected. In a culture obsessed with clarity, labels, and instant answers, this work chooses patience and depth.

Sonically, Mysterious is atmospheric, layered, and immersive. Deep, subtle basslines move beneath the surface, grounding the music while remaining partially hidden. Rhythms are restrained and deliberate, often emerging slowly, as if revealing themselves over time. Melodies drift in and out of focus, sometimes clear, sometimes fragmented, creating a sense of constant motion beneath stillness.

The album unfolds like a series of veiled rooms. Early tracks establish quiet intrigue—soft textures, distant echoes, and minimal structures that encourage close listening. There is a feeling of entering unknown territory, guided more by intuition than direction. Mid-album compositions become denser and more complex, with overlapping layers and shifting patterns that suggest depth without chaos. Nothing is fully exposed, yet nothing is closed off. Later tracks thin out again, returning to space, breath, and reflection, leaving impressions rather than conclusions.

Production throughout Mysterious emphasizes shadow and space. Silence plays an active role, allowing sounds to linger and meanings to form naturally. Transitions are fluid and often understated, reinforcing the idea that mystery does not arrive with announcements—it reveals itself gradually. The music rewards attention, but never demands it.

Brent James Schoning’s work as Brent Schön AI blends digital precision with human intuition. Technology is used to sculpt detail, texture, and balance, while emotional pacing remains guided by instinct rather than formula. The result is music that feels intentional without being rigid—crafted, yet open-ended.

Symbolically, Mysterious reflects inner complexity. The parts of ourselves that cannot be easily summarized. The thoughts we circle without naming. The feelings that shift depending on light, time, and memory. This album honors uncertainty as a valid and fertile state, suggesting that identity and meaning are not fixed points, but evolving experiences.

Mysterious does not impose a narrative. There are no characters, no explanations, no instructions. Each listener brings their own context, and the music adapts accordingly. One person may find calm, another curiosity, another quiet tension. All responses are valid.

This album is well suited for night listening, focused work, introspection, or moments when overstimulation gives way to inward attention. It does not compete with the world—it offers an alternative to it. A slower tempo. A deeper layer.

Mysterious does not answer questions.
It invites them.

Music as atmosphere.
Music as uncertainty.
Music as depth without demand.

This is Mysterious—
not a puzzle to be solved,
but a presence to sit with,
allowing meaning to emerge
in its own time.

Paradox Peace

Skelethon

Dokken Rules (feat. Rob Sonic) (Bonus Track)

Southsiders

Star Shaped Heart

By The Throat

Smile

A Healthy Distrust

Bridle

Fishing Blues

The Shit That We've Been Through

Perfect

"SEASON 1" EP available for free NOW at www.tinyurl.com/Season1EBM

Physical versions of the EP on Galactic Blue-and-Orange Colored Vinyl, limited edition Phaser Beam Glitter Cassette, or Autographed CD NOW at www.StrangeFamous.com

EBM is on the road all through 2018! Upcoming tour dates can be found at
www.strangefamousrecords.com/events/

PLAY the EPIC BEARD MEN WEB GAME at http://EpicBeardMen.com!

After a decade of sharing stages and crafting collaborations in the studio, real-life rap BFFs SAGE FRANCIS and B. DOLAN have finally caved to years of fan pressure to form an official group: EPIC BEARD MEN. The super-duo embraced the absurd name as a reminder to themselves that, while they tackle a lot of difficult subject matter in their solo work, this group’s mission boils down to one thing: “This is supposed to be fun, for fuck’s sake.”

The “SEASON 1” EP is stacked with a signature blend of dusty breaks and absurdist lyrics, infectious grooves and slapping snares, plus the effortless rapport of two of indie rap’s best passing the baton back and forth with the only other emcee capable of running this rap race at such a breakneck pace. EBM’s full-length debut album is slated to drop in October. In the interim, fans can expect videos, remixes, social media meltdowns, and lots...’o...touring.

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Season 1

"TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS" - Epic Beard Men [Season 1 EP]

For over two decades, Atmosphere has maintained a course of rigorous output, releasing over two dozen studio albums, EP’s and collaborative side projects in as many years. In that time, the venerated duo have built a legacy out of bringing honesty, humility and vulnerability to the forefront of their music, continually challenging themselves to evolve without straying too far from their roots. Slug has proven masterful at storytelling and writing compelling narratives, leaving a trail of his own influence while paying homage to the rappers and songwriters that helped shape him. Ant has skillfully molded the soundtracks with inspiration from soul, funk, rock, reggae, and the wizardry of hip-hop’s pioneering DJ’s and producers, creating his own trademark sounds while providing the pulse for songs about life, love, stress and setbacks. At its essence, Atmosphere has been a musical shepherd, and with each new album comes a new journey as they guide generations of listeners through this thing called life.

The Shit That We've Been Through

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