"homework - year 8" is the eighth volume in an ongoing series of compilations which are released at the end of each year and gather unreleased tracks composed/recorded/tweaked/finalized during the year by as much taâlem artists as possible.

so once again, we've asked every artist who had a release on taâlem during these 22 past years to contribute a 2023 track.

we've received 71 tracks for this eighth edition. most of the contributing artists were already present on the previous editions (even on all of them for a few!) while others could unfortunately not make it.

as always, taâlem wishes to thank all the artists involved for their generosity, patience, trust and support during all these years.
and of course big thanks to our ever loyal customers too! we couldn't go on without you.

photography: kaeru-chan

homework - year 8

Abyss gazes into you (tomonari nozaki / 2023)

Working on a new project where I think the music should be heard only via earbuds/headphones.   Experimental, drone, noise, unclassifiable.
Not ambient.   Not industrial.   But 100% me.

music for headphones (as yet untitled)

A collection of ambient soundtracks that set the perfect atmosphere for a tropical thunderstorm with heavy rain and winds


9 - Phat Phrog Studios - Thunderstorms Ambience

Jacob Newman And Devin Underwood - Day Stretch

The third volume of 'Ambient Archives' comes with music by Robert Farrugia, Alonefold, Stabilo (Speaker Gain Teardrop) and Warmth. From subtle distorted synth lines to heavenly guitars, intense drones and misty field recordings, in a new collection.
 
 Mastering by Zzzzra. 

 Archives15 
 Archives / 2015 

Warmth - Time As a Reward

AMONE 002 
https://amone.bandcamp.com/album/earth-and-beyond

Music by Christopher Landin and Ludvig Cimbrelius 
Mastered by Ludvig Cimbrelius 
Cover photo by Simone Alexandra Ærsøe
Designed by Studio Mycel

LAV & PURL - EARTH AND BEYOND [AMONE 002] PREVIEW // Out now!

'Glimmers' is the first collaborative album by japanese artist Joe Fujinoki and russian Ilya Glebov, well known by ambient music fans as Murkok.

Written and Produced by llya Glebov and Joe Fujinoki . 
Mastering by Rob Small. 
Archives32 // ArchivesCD013 
Archives / 2017

Buy CD/Digital

Ilya Glebov & Joe Fujinoki - Glimmer III

This track is quoted from the album 'Losing Today'. This album is dedicated to Brian Young, known to many of us as Losing Today, who died earlier this year. Brian was a brilliant photographer whose work was used for many album covers. He was a real fan who supported our music, a friend to many in the scene and a lovely guy. He is already missed. 

All proceeds from this album will go directly to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 

Special thanks to Porya Hatami for his time and the great mastering job.

Cover Photo : Brian Young
Mastering : Porya Hatami
Released from : Dronarivm

Losing Today

Yasuragi

Commemorate Brian

Yasuragi - dedicated to Brian Young

opening track from "Uncoded Winds" the debut album by Gri | Gutman | Mosconi. Release date 13.12.2019

Uncoded Winds

Gri | Gutman | Mosconi - Grecale

From full-length Pearls & Smoke.

Now available as digital and CD Digipak, both currently available to purchase from the bandcamp store:

http://glossata.bandcamp.com/

Swallowed Up in an Unalterable Dream

The debut studio album from London based Robin Schlochtermeier is yet another example of introducing a new mighty voice that stands out among a populated modern classical, ambient, and minimal scenes, even as that voice is not exactly new to music. Although Spectral is the very first solo release from this Anglo-German composer, Schlochtermeier has scored numerous award-winning documentaries, television series, and films. And once you hear the beautiful soundscaping of his music, you’ll understand how this experience has played into this brand new work. But it does feel that Robin has retained something a lot more special to create the soundtrack for the film behind his eyelids, as the pieces on his upcoming album for Denovali unequivocally demonstrate. This is more than cinematic music, as the slow and growing tension throughout the progression of his music, melds with melancholy, doubt and beauty, which immediately stops the listener for a pause to hear more. There are many gorgeous arrangements on this 9-track release, which features an upright piano from the 50s and only a few extra layers of textural sounds to keep the palette very limited to explore the available space, but I have picked my favourite piece, titled “Foghorn”, for an exclusive premiere on Headphone Commute, as its particular atmospheric quality captures the feelings I get from his sound.

"My inspiration for the album is tied up in having become a father recently. As my daughter’s consciousness was forming, I would often catch an amazed look on her face or notice that she stopped and stared at some small detail in her environment. This would frequently evoke a profound sense of mystery in me, and I grew curious as to what was causing her to react in such ways. Seeing the world through my daughter’s eyes reminded me of the experiences the world can produce in our minds when we are open, receptive and boundary-less."
— Robin Schlochtermeier

I am excited about the upcoming release on July 31st and happy that Denovali continues to curate their ever-amazing catalogue with some of the essential voices of our generation in music. I recommend that you go for the limited edition of 150 clear 180g vinyl, especially since its price is the same as black wax 12″. And you’ll definitely want to turn up that bass! Oh, and make sure you check out Schlochtermeier’s numerous soundtracks, which you can find on your favourite streaming platform, or buy directly in digital from the label.

Spectral

TRACK PREMIERE : Robin Schlochtermeier - Foghorn

Making music as Warmth and SVLBRD.
Label owner of Archives and Faint.

12" Vinyl, CD and Digital on Archives.
https://archivesdubmusic.bandcamp.com

Warmth - Time As a Reward

Warmth | SVLBRD