{"id":7062943,"date":"2026-09-21T09:50:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/ambient-music\/frozen-in-time-this-is-darkness-playlist-january-2026-2\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:50:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:50:31","slug":"frozen-in-time-this-is-darkness-playlist-january-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7062943","title":{"rendered":"Frozen In Time: This is Darkness playlist &#8211; January 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;\">\u00a0have been listening to this month \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<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>insectarium \u2013 <em>with wings removed<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7014 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2322968118_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2322968118_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2322968118_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2322968118_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2322968118_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2322968118_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2322968118_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2322968118_10.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=601853017\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The latest release from the ever awesome <strong>insectarium <\/strong>is <strong><em>with wings removed<\/em><\/strong>, an album of deliciously dark drone and dark ambient, with perfectly balanced post-industrial elements added to the mix. This is one of those albums best listed to one headphones, as you lie in a darkened room \u2013 losing yourself in the multi-layered soundscape as it unfolds and develops, dragging you down to hell with it. Absolutely divine!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Poena Sensus \u2013 <em>A Cold Furnace<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7013 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1972087827_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1972087827_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1972087827_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1972087827_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1972087827_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1972087827_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1972087827_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1972087827_10.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=2842206025\/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 the Ontario based <em>Dark Odyssey Records<\/em> label, and their latest release \u2013 <strong><em>A Cold Furnace <\/em><\/strong>by <strong><em>Poena Sensus<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 is another cracker, featuring 9 tracks of wonderfully executed winter ambient \/ drone. The sounds of decaying machinery and haunting echoes compliment the music to create a breath-taking audio experience. I\u2019ve had this on repeat play since I first heard it, and each time I listen I discover something new and wonderful. Superb!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Music Analysis Discussions Records \u2013 <em>M\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bA\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bD. VI<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7020 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3850918246_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3850918246_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3850918246_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3850918246_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3850918246_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3850918246_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3850918246_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3850918246_10.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=2496611540\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Oh wow! New from the <em>Music Analysis Discussions Records<\/em> label is this incredible 104 track compilation album of tracks by artists linked to their community. Featuring a wide mix of genres (noise, post-industrial, dark ambient, drone to name a few) this is an absolute masterpiece that reflect the love and attention to detail that the label and the involved musicians have. With so many high quality tracks, this album is a must-have. Stunning!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Esmam La Crowned \u2013 <em>Trance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7019 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3711029113_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3711029113_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3711029113_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3711029113_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3711029113_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3711029113_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3711029113_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3711029113_10.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=2811294770\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The latest release from Bangladesh based <strong>Esmam La Crowned<\/strong> is a heartfelt album of emotive music, with gentle soothing tracks and darker more abrasive ones working together to create a remarkable and rewarding listening experience. There is a melancholic undertone running throughout this album, and it adds a feeling of genuine depth and meaning to the music. This is a fabulous album and highly recommended if you are looking for something introspective. Wonderful!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Substak \u2013 <em>Glass Whispers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7018 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3547402882_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3547402882_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3547402882_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3547402882_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3547402882_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3547402882_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3547402882_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a3547402882_10.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=2782016208\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m a huge fan of both <strong>Substak<\/strong> and the <em>Inner Demons Records<\/em> label, so I\u2019m always thrilled when the two collaborate! <strong><em>Glass Whispers<\/em><\/strong> is a fantastic 19 minute long track of ambient drone, that features \u201c<em>pitch-shifted grains and infinite shadows<\/em>\u201c. It\u2019s a wonderful, dark piece with a distorted machine-like sound and a meditative feel to it that keeps pulling me in for listen after listen. Incredible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mark Hjorthoy \u2013 <em>The Future That Never Existed<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7007 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a0049092016_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a0049092016_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a0049092016_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a0049092016_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a0049092016_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a0049092016_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a0049092016_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a0049092016_10.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=699949611\/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>Zero K<\/em> label is this delightful release from <strong>Mark Hjorthoy<\/strong>. Inspired by Mark Fisher\u2019s concept of \u2018hauntology\u2019, the album explores \u201cfutures that never existed\u201d, featuring dark ambient, drone, and synth work, the end result is a remarkable collection of tracks that take the journey on a real journey of discovery. I\u2019ve had this on repeat play since I first got my hands on it, and I cannot recommend this highly enough. Magical!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dead Angel Ensemble \u2013 <em>Spiritus Immundus<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7012 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1407492643_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1407492643_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1407492643_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1407492643_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1407492643_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1407492643_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1407492643_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1407492643_10.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=3788492952\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The latest release on the excellent <em>Befalling Silence Productions<\/em> label is <strong><em>Spiritus Immundus<\/em><\/strong> by <strong><em>Dead Angel Ensemble<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 a haunting album of ritual dark ambient, featuring eerie soundscapes and unnerving whispered vocals. \u201cSpiritus Immundus\u201d or \u201cUnclean Spirit\u201d in English, is a phrase usually associated with Catholic exorcisms, and the tracks here do an amazing job of invoking the brooding essence of those rituals. Outstanding!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ugasanie \u2013 <em>Endless Cold, Endless Darkness<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7016 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2606418555_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2606418555_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2606418555_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2606418555_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2606418555_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2606418555_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2606418555_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a2606418555_10.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=3657975613\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Cryo Chamber label continues to deliver the goods, with their latest release \u2013<strong><em>Endless Cold, Endless Darkness<\/em><\/strong> by <strong><em>Ugasanie<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 being another first class album, with music that is harsh and cold, conjuring up images of blizzards in frozen wastes. With an eerie, melancholic undertone, evolving drones, and a growing sense of dread, this is an album that is wonderfully dark and atmospheric, and is a must buy for those who like artic ambient and dark ambient. Phenomenal!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hiemis \u2013 <em>Compendium<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7009 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1146829846_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1146829846_10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1146829846_10-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1146829846_10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1146829846_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1146829846_10-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1146829846_10-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a1146829846_10.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=1914305199\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m a huge fan of <strong>Hiemis<\/strong> \u2013 their music always dark and brooding, and always leaving a powerful impression. <strong><em>Compendium<\/em><\/strong>, as the title suggests, is a compilation album, featuring tracks from 2018 to 2025 that were released on official albums on compilations, as well as a previously unreleased song. With brooding dark ambient soundscapes, haunting ethereal vocals, and an almost hypnotic feel to it, this album is very highly recommended for anyone who likes dark ambient. Stupendous!<\/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 class=\"sharedaddy sd-block sd-like jetpack-likes-widget-wrapper jetpack-likes-widget-unloaded\" id=\"like-post-wrapper-125987714-7000-6ab0fde6d1ecf\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.wp.com\/likes\/#blog_id=125987714&amp;post_id=7000&amp;origin=www.thisisdarkness.com&amp;obj_id=125987714-7000-6ab0fde6d1ecf\" data-name=\"like-post-frame-125987714-7000-6ab0fde6d1ecf\" data-title=\"Like or Reblog\">\n<h3 class=\"sd-title\">Like this:<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"button\"><span>Like<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"loading\">Loading&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"sd-text-color\"\/><a class=\"sd-link-color\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the dark ambient albums that we at This is Darkness\u00a0have been listening to this month \u2013 some are new releases, but a few are older gems we\u2019ve just (re)discovered. 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