{"id":7029701,"date":"2026-08-06T06:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/ambient-music\/frozen-in-time-this-is-darkness-playlist-april-may-2026-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T06:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:03:09","slug":"frozen-in-time-this-is-darkness-playlist-april-may-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7029701","title":{"rendered":"Frozen In Time: This is Darkness playlist &#8211; April \/ May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are the dark ambient albums that we at <\/span><strong style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is Darkness<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: justify;\"> have been listening to recently \u2013 some are new releases, but a few are older gems we\u2019ve just (re)discovered.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Please check these out by clicking on the Bandcamp link next to each review, and please consider supporting the featured artists.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a Bandcamp release you\u2019d like to be considered for inclusion as one of our picks of the month , please email richdodgin-tid@virginmedia.com. <\/em><em>Bandcamp download <\/em><em>codes for albums to be reviewed are always very welcome, but are not essential.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ris \u2013 <em>The Curse of Leptirica (\u041f\u0440\u043e\u043a\u043b\u0435\u0442\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u041b\u0435\u043f\u0442\u0438\u0440\u0438\u0446\u0435)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7104 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ris-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ris-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ris-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ris-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ris-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ris-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ris-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ris.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=3088148656\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Created as a soundtrack for an unproduced adaptation of Yugoslavian folk horror film Leptirica, <strong><em>The Curse of Leptirica<\/em><\/strong> is a wonderfully dark and eerie album of dark ambient \/ dungeon synth music. If you enjoy atmospheric soundscape ambient with a horror film vibe running through it, then you will love this -I\u2019ve had it on repeat play since I first heard it and will be listening to this for a long time to come yet. Marvellous!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lucusfauni \u2013 <em>Larth Purthne (Laukume, Dictator, Dvx)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7099 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/larth-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/larth-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/larth-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/larth-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/larth-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/larth-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/larth-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/larth.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1659811226\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The latest release from <strong>Lucusfauni<\/strong> is this impressive tribute to Lars Porsenna, Lucumone of Chiusi (late 6th century BC), a mighty figure of the political and priestly caste of ancient Etruria. The music here is atmospheric, broody, with a timeless ancient sensibility running through it from start to finish. The end result is a remarkable album of dark ambient \/ dungeon synth that does an incredible job of transporting the listener to another time and place. Stunning!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>S4\/ \u2013 <em>F\/T\/W<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7096 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ftw-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ftw-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ftw-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ftw-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ftw-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ftw-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ftw-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ftw.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1671859575\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>S4\/<\/strong> is an electronic music project from Cagliari, Sardinia, using elements of drone, dark ambient and glitch to create wonderful music that defies genre tags. <strong><em>F\/T\/W<\/em><\/strong> is a dark album, featuring drone and dark ambient overlaid with glitches and interference \u2013 a perfect encapsulation of the despairing direction the world is heading in right now. It\u2019s not easy listening \u2013 but that\u2019s the point. Highly recommended for those looking for something dark with an electronic twist. Remarkable!<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>NS Bucher \u2013 <em>reverser<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7103 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reverser-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reverser-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reverser-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reverser-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reverser-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reverser-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reverser-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reverser.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1436668027\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now this is very cool \u2013 a debut album from Ohio based <strong>NS Bucher<\/strong> that seamlessly blends together ambient, drone, neo classical, and new age influences, to produce a breath-taking album that is inventive and meditative in equal measure. This is one of those gorgeous multi-layered that offers something new to discover each and every time you listen to it. Very highly recommended for those looking for something a little different from the dark ambient norm. Impressive!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kemlo and the Zones of Silence \u2013 <em>Neurology Bingo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7091 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bingo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bingo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bingo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bingo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bingo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bingo-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bingo-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bingo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=3344369368\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Neurology Bingo<\/strong><\/em> is the debut release from <strong>Kemlo and the Zones of Silence<\/strong>, a collaborative project by <em>Kai Nobuko (Toxic Chicken)<\/em> and <em>Kevin Busby (Carya Amara)<\/em>. There is a delightful space ambient \/ experimental electronic feel to this album, and that combined with the uplifting vibe of the music here means that listening to this is a positive and rewarding experience. Wonderful!<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FossaDelRumore \u2013 <em>Chatting With a Dirty Loom<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7100 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/loom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/loom-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/loom-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/loom-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/loom-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/loom-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/loom-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/loom.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1168201112\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>New on the Hong Kong based <em>Mouhoi<\/em> label, is\u00a0<strong><em>Chatting With a Dirty Loom<\/em><\/strong> by <strong>FossaDelRumore<\/strong> \u2013 a fantastic 8 track album of inventive experimental \/ noise. This is one of those albums that needs to be listened to on headphones \u2013 because there is so much to discover in the deep, multi-layered sounds\u2026 from glitches and field recordings, to distorted whispers, and strange indescribable noises. Delightful!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Substak \u2013 <em>Drone Vapors<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7110 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vapors-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vapors-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vapors-1081x1080.jpg 1081w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vapors-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vapors-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vapors-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vapors-900x899.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vapors.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1776793720\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>New from Athens-based musician, <strong>Substak<\/strong>, is <em><strong>Drone Vapors<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 a gorgeous two track EP that <em>\u201c\u2026deconstructs the steam iron and washing machine into industrial drones through pitch shifting\u2026\u201d<\/em>. It\u2019s wonderfully done, with both tracks having an almost hypnotic feel to them, with evolving drones that are soothing and harsh in equal measure. Definitely a release to check out if you are a fan of drone music. Awesome!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Various Artists \u2013 <em>Anthology Of Electroacoustic Music From Portugal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7102 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portugal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portugal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portugal-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portugal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portugal-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portugal-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portugal-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/portugal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=3911997129\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Italian label, <em>Unexplained Sounds Group<\/em>, continues to release music of the highest standard and their latest album, <strong><em>Anthology Of Electroacoustic Music From Portugal<\/em><\/strong>, is yet another work of beauty. Featuring tracks from 13 different musicians, this impressive album explores <em>\u201c\u2026the tension between the ancestral and the synthetic, inviting the listener to experience Portugal through sound, as a shifting terrain where electronics, Iberian tradition, ritual<\/em><span class=\"bcTruncateMore\"><em> memory, and abstraction converge\u2026\u201d<\/em> and is highly recommended for those looking to discover something wonderful and new. Incredible!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Qutana \u2013 <em>A District for Eternity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7094 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eternity-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eternity-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eternity-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eternity-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eternity-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eternity-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eternity-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eternity.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=2762134866\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>A District for Eternity<\/em><\/strong> is a deliciously dark album of classical guitar based dark ambient \/ ritual ambient from Dallas-based musician <strong>Qutana<\/strong>. The music here is haunting and melancholic, with a neofolk edge to it that results in an album that is quite simply stunning. Very highly recommended for fans of the more melodic elements of Opeth, atmospheric dark ambient soundscapes, and guitar based music. Superb!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nubiferous \u2013 <em>Karroh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7098 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karroh-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karroh-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karroh-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karroh-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karroh-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karroh-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karroh-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/karroh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=2541648472\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>New from Russia-based\u00a0<strong>Nubiferous<\/strong>, is <strong><em>Karroh<\/em><\/strong>, a dark and brooding album of dark ambient \/ ritual ambient \/ drone that is mesmerising and haunting. With a sense of menace running through it, this is an album that should be listened to on headphones, while you lie on your back in the dark and consider the meaning of existence. Amazing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Peur du noir \u2013 <em>A feathered friend<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7095 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/feathered-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/feathered-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/feathered-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/feathered-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/feathered-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/feathered-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/feathered-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/feathered.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=3442256577\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of <strong>Peur du noir<\/strong>\u2018s music, so was delighted when I heard there was a new album coming out. And <strong><em>A feathered friend<\/em><\/strong> is a remarkable album of dark ambient \/ drone \u2013 telling the story of a childhood memory of rescuing an injured crow. The mood and emotion running through these 6 tracks is stunning, providing the listener with a deep and rewarding audio experience that leaves them feeling like they\u2019ve ben touched by something special. Exquisite!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sonora \u2013 <em>Late Precursor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7106 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sonora-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sonora-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sonora-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sonora-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sonora-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sonora-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sonora-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sonora.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=579038439\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Sonora<\/strong> is an electronic improvisation duo from Istanbul (<em>G\u00f6k\u00e7e G\u00f6knel<\/em>: vocals, live processing, and <em>Jashiin<\/em>: synthesizer). The <strong><em>Late Precursor<\/em><\/strong> EP has been released to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of their first album, and\u00a0contains edited soundboard recordings from a performance at Eyl\u00fcl Arnavutk\u00f6y. The music here is wonderful experimental electronica, with a depth and creativity to it that is simply awesome and makes listening to it a complete joy. Sensational!<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>UNDIRHEIMAR \u2013 <em>Utisetur I<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7109 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uti-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uti-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uti-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uti-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uti-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uti-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uti-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uti.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=775335168\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Utisetur I<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0is the sixth album by Canadian ritual project <strong>Undirheimar<\/strong> and marks the beginning of an ambitious trilogy. Building on the project\u2019s uncompromising spiritual and sonic vision, the music has been created entirely from layered overtone singing, resulting in a dense, primal album of trance like ritual ambient. This is quite simply stunning, and I for one am eagerly awaiting the next 2 releases in this trilogy. Brilliant!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Substak and Veiled \u2013 <em>Resonant Route<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7105 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=653404952\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now this is very cool \u2013 a split EP, with a track from <strong>Substak<\/strong> and a track from <strong>Veiled<\/strong>, both featuring music created from manipulated sounds: <strong>Substak<\/strong> using recordings from a moving bus, and <strong>Veiled<\/strong> using the sounds of sea vessels with minimal synthesizer drones. Both tracks are doing their own thing, but they compliment each other perfectly, and the resulting listening experience is delightful. Highly recommended for fans of audio manipulation and drone. Wow!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ANSIKTSL\u00d8S \u2013 <em>Crushing Earthly Semblance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7093 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crushing-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crushing-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crushing-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crushing-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crushing-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crushing-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crushing-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/crushing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=2971932959\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>New on the ever-awesome <em>Dark Odyssey Records<\/em> label is <em><strong>Crushing Earthly Semblance<\/strong><\/em>, the debut album from <strong>Ansiktsl\u00f8s<\/strong>. The music here is atmospheric dark \/ black ambient, with subtle elements of industrial also added to the mix. It is dark, brooding, unnerving stuff, but it\u2019s incredibly well done and listening to this album is an incredibly rewarding experience. With hidden depths and multi-layered textures, this is definitely one to listen to on your headphones. Phenomenal!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Patasonus \u2013 <em>IGNIS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7097 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ignis-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ignis-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ignis-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ignis-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ignis-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ignis-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ignis-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ignis.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=3690953896\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>IGNIS<\/strong><\/em> is the fourth album from London-based musician <strong>Patasonus<\/strong> (<em>Mario Guarnieri<\/em>) and is another impressive release of electronic ambient soundscape. Featuring creative sound manipulation and processing, this is original and inventive and gorgeously different. Highly recommended for fans of experimental electronica and ambient soundscapes. Magnificent!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>OID \u2013 <em>Friends Of Paradox<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7101 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paradox-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paradox-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paradox-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paradox-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paradox-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paradox-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paradox-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/paradox.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1780124650\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Friends Of Paradox<\/em><\/strong> is a\u00a0brand new compilation by Russian electronic producer\/composer <strong>OID<\/strong>, spanning 25 years of music that ranges in style from dub techno to ambient, vaporwave, space gamelan, electronica and beyond. No, it\u2019s not strictly speaking dark ambient, but it is wonderfully done, and for those who like music on the edge of the genre will find plenty here to thoroughly enjoy. Splendid!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Vyormouth \u2013 <em>Cartographies of the Unseen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7108 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unseen-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unseen-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unseen-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unseen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unseen-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unseen-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unseen-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unseen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=4048597097\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>New on the <em>Zero K<\/em> label is <strong><em>Cartographies of the Unseen<\/em><\/strong> by American musician <strong>Vyormouth<\/strong>. This impressive album <em>\u201c\u2026 explores a sonic terrain defined by cold, abstract electronic structures and extended temporal development\u2026\u201d<\/em> and features slowly evolving drones and synth work, and a fluid-like ambiance that means the listener is drawn into the music and into an almost hypnotic state. Recommended for those looking for meditative, introspective and evolving music. Sensational!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>E.U.E.R.P.I. \u2013 <em>Undertones<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7107 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/undertones-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/undertones-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/undertones-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/undertones-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/undertones-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/undertones-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/undertones-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/undertones.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1707338722\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The latest album from <strong>E.U.E.R.P.I<\/strong> is as inventive and wonderful as last year\u2019s <em><strong>Warm Waves<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 this time featuring underwater field recordings made with a hydrophone in Yantra River in the Veliko Tarnovo region, Bulgaria. This is meditative music of the highest standard, with the relaxing natural river sounds and the subtly added sound atmospheres working together to create an incredible listening experience. Highly recommended for those looking for something soothing and relaxing. Splended!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Toby James Music \u2013 <em>9 circles<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7052 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/circles-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/circles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/circles-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/circles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/circles-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/circles-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/circles-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/circles.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=4180168678\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>New from\u00a0UK-based composer, saxophonist, producer, and creator of cinematic and ambient music, <strong>Toby James Music<\/strong><em>, is <\/em><strong><em>9 circles<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 a stunning cinematic drone and ambient composition, exploring the concept of the 9 Circles of Hell from Dante\u2019s Inferno, featuring orchestral elements, granular textures, found sounds, and the spaces between. This is one of those beautiful albums that stays with you long after it\u2019s finished playing \u2013 and draws you back to it again and again. 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