Welcome to this Atmospheres episode curated by Bålsam

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Anthony Asher-Yates approached ambient music when he moved to Colombia, being inspired by the diversity of the ecosystems that exist in this region. Known for taking his listeners deep into the tropical rainforest, Bålsam has conjured up a dream world surrounded by nature. Anthony's music is composed by field recordings he does during his walks though the mountains where he now lives with partner Nina Nativa and his daughter.

Enjoy!

Tracklist
1. Bålsam - Stropharia (forthcoming Unknown Tribe)
2. Hitayosara Ojeda - La Siesta
3. Bålsam - Vientos de Verano (forthcoming Nature Tales)
4. Blanket Swimming - Fragment 25
5. @imphepho - remember u told me
6. Hipnotic Earth - Float Gently Dear Mother [@shimmering-moods-records]
7. @amanita-phalloides, Heavenchord @nirgoona - Amazonian Silence [@secretdomainlabel]
8. Bålsam - Las Montañas son Hijas para Alguien tan Mayor
9. @scareymusic - Rothko Fields [@jagjaguwar]
10. Air Shaper - Exit Strategy
11. Frakkur- SFTLB1
12. Tonina @user-590502382 - Pendulum
13. @murkok - Akbara
14. @themonkbythesea - Nature Scene
15. @ecovillage- Lost Trees [@constellationtatsu]
16. @anthony-asher-yates-1 - Aguamonte
17. @lorenzweber - thései (θέσει)
18. @panamericanofficial - LIghts On Water
19. Ecovillage - Spellbound ft. Tonina

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/anthony-asher-yates
Bandcamp: https://balsam.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAKEBALSAM?ref=hl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_asher_yates/

Å Asher-Yates (acoustic guitar project)
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/anthony-asher-yates-1

Dream Seeds (Bålsam and Galaxy's Bachelor)
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dr3ams33ds
Bandcamp: https://asher-yates.bandcamp.com/
Bandcamp: https://dreamseeds.bandcamp.com/releases

Tonina (Anthony and Ninas musical project)
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-590502382

E.M.C. atmospheres - Bålsam

https://soundcloud.com/dyl170 [https://soundcloud.com/uvb76music]

DYL is an experimental music producer from Romania, known for his unique sound that blends ambient, techno, drum & bass, and all sorts of electronic music influences. He has released music on various respected labels such as Alphacut, Minor Label, RE:ST, Nous K’laer and UVB-76. His productions often feature minimalist structures and a spacious, avant-garde style. His creative approach has earned him recognition in mixes, sets and radio sessions across the electronic music landscape.
For E.S.T. 095 DYL delivers a unique sound collage made with his unreleased live recordings only.

• https://dylmusic2.bandcamp.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/dyldnb/
• https://it.ra.co/dj/dyl-ro
• https://www.facebook.com/dyldnb/

E.S.T. 095 • DYL

Audio by Schall/Formen (Album Version)
Artwork by Formen

In Echtzeit

Bandcamp

Performance at the intense listening session "Liegen im Vakuum" at the Anstadt Bern

More info: https://asip.me/asip042

A Strangely Isolated Place proudly presents Mirror EP, the first label release from Hungarian electronic artist https://soundcloud.com/swanasa (A. Abigél Bánházi). Following her 2023 debut, When You Need to Rest, Let the Sounds Hold You, released on Budapest’s EXILES, Abigél’s Mirror EP serves as a captivating follow-up and a purposeful first introduction to the world of ASIP, showcasing her ability to bridge experimental sound design with hypnotic, meditative drones.

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“We begin at the edge, the Sad Sea, where the waves mirror our emotions, a boundary between the conscious and the deep unknown. As we dive, the waters grow wild, swirling in the chaos of our unconscious. But through the storm, we start to see the patterns—guided by the wolf, the soul’s escort through the shadows.

Deeper still, silence falls. In this quiet, the voices of whales, and dolphins become our companions, leading us toward truth. The water washes away the darkness, and in that stillness, the swan rises—a symbol of transformation, of wisdom found.”

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Mirror EP encompasses a diverse range of textures, from deeply immersive soundscapes to intricate rhythmic elements, reflecting swanasa's dedication to pushing the boundaries of ambient music, informed by the interplay of folk culture, Jungian psychology, and digital experimentation. Each composition is a seamless blend of synthetic and organic sounds, influenced by her connection to nature, creating an evocative experience that resonates with themes of ecological awareness and modern technology’s role in artistic expression.

Featuring rhythmic chanting and layered vocal samples that invoke a sense of ritual and deep introspection, washes of abstract sounds manipulated from the recordings of wolves, and mystical sounds straight from nature’s own. The EPs tracks highlight swanasa's exploration of sound as a symbolic language, inviting listeners into a world where the lines between reality and imagination blur.

swanasa's music is brought to life through her live performances, where Mirror EP and her previous material form the foundation for dynamic, meditative sets. Having performed alongside artists such as Abul Mogard, swanasa’s live shows emphasize deep listening and immersive sound environments, drawing audiences into her unique sonic world.

Mirror EP will be released on November 22nd, 2024, available as a digital download, mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri @ Black Knoll Studio, New York. The artwork, an original texture created by Zsuzsi Palman, continues the theme from Abigél’s first EP.

ASIP042 swanasa - Mirror

swanasa / AHO

Blending ambient electronics, field recordings, and subtle downtempo grooves, "Marcescence" crafts textured soundscapes that evoke a dreamlike yet familiar sense of place. Each layer unfolds with quiet intention, fading effortlessly into the next, inviting both movement and introspection. A sonic reflection on seasonal transitions, "Marcescence" finds beauty in the lingering moments where time slows down.

All music by Sean Jacobi
Recorded at Wave Land
Mixed and Mastered by Sean Jacobi
Merganser Recordings - MERG06
Released on December 6th, 2024

https://merganser.bandcamp.com/album/marcescence

Marcescence

Marcescence [Album by Sean Jacobi]

Dear friends,

It has been a long time since we last released a compilation – our previous one was back in 2020. For the 100th release of our label, we felt it was the perfect occasion to celebrate in great company! We invited many musicians who have collaborated with Dronarivm in the past to create joint tracks with an artist of their choice. The result is 24 uniquely diverse tracks that showcase the vast musical spectrum of the genre we generally call "Ambient."

We are proud to present Illuminations III, a compilation created as a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has supported us over the years. This includes musicians, listeners, visual artists, photographers, designers, podcasters, reviewers, and everyone who has helped us grow and move forward.

Illuminations III features over two hours of outstanding music from leading ambient producers, and just like any true gift, it's completely free to download. Of course, if you wish, you can contribute any amount you find appropriate. All proceeds will go toward supporting and further developing our projects.

For those who prefer a physical format, the album is also available as a print-on-demand double CDr.

We hope you enjoy this release – a labor of love that took over six months to create. Thank you for your continued support!

Andrew Heath & Halftribe (feat. Anne Chris Bakker) - Illuminations III (free download) - 05 Garden Leave

Miles Away

So Alive

Fallen

"Echo"

Mysteries of the Deep Podcast, Chapter CX by @wanderwelle
Cover photo courtesy of Candace Price.

Tracklist:
Croatian Amor - Eden 1.1
Djrum - Blood In My Mouth
Varg - En Tulipan Bla som Blod
Alva Noto - Xerrox Monophaser 2
Fennesz + Sakamoto - Haru
Bibio - Capel Celyn
Henry Wolff & Nancy Hennings
Zoviet France - They’re Eating The Passengers
Bobby Krlic - Attestupan
Emily A. Sprague - Water Memory Poem
Joanna Brouk - Chimes And Bell
DJ Richard - Ancestral Helm
Thom Yorke - Volk
Nivhek - After It’s Down Death
Visible Cloaks, Yoshio Ojima & Satsuki Shibano - Anata 
Efdemin - At The Stranger’s House
King Midas Sound - X
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Tri
Thom Yorke - Klemperer Walks
Euphorhythm - Analysed Force
Rezzett - Yunus In Extasi
Objekt - 35
Lucrecia Dalt - Tar
Zoviet France -Dream Hole
Joanna Brouk - Golden Cloud Layers
Visible Cloaks - Screen
Wanderwelle - Amor Fati (Forthcoming)

Wanderwelle's stunning new album for the mighty @semantica-records​ is out October 7!

https://semanticarecords.bandcamp.com/album/victory-over-the-sun-semantica-113

Mysteries of the Deep CX - Wanderwelle

Dutch independent label focused on contemporary ambient / modern classical music.