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Let’s talk about Bing & Ruth, the musical collective that proves once and for all that a piano, a tape delay, and an existential crisis can absolutely throw a party. A very slow, contemplative, slightly melancholy party with a dress code of all beige and a strict “no sudden movements” policy. If you haven’t heard Bing & Ruth, imagine if Erik Satie and Brian Eno had a child who was […]

If ambient music were a forest, then Loscil would be the cryptid quietly sipping artisanal tea under a moss-covered fern, occasionally releasing sound waves that make your spine feel like it's melting—pleasantly. Born Scott Morgan (but definitely more powerful when called Loscil), this Canadian composer has made a career of sneaking into your brain, laying down a futon of reverb, and whispering, “Shhh, just vibe.” Now, most musicians say they’re […]

Imagine a man who: Owned seven identical gray velvet suits Signed letters as “a phonometrician” Composed piano pieces with directions like “Play like a nightingale with a toothache” Once formed his own church (where he was the only member) You’re picturing Erik Satie, the French composer who strolled into music history with an umbrella, a monocle, and absolutely zero patience for musical pomposity. 🧼 The Cleanest Eccentric in Paris Born […]