Based on the track “Man and Manufacturing” from the album “People & Industry Special Edition” by “Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A thoughtful and emotionally layered ambient journey moving between hope, nostalgia, and darkness. Side A offers gentle optimism and delicate beauty, while Side B drifts into warped nostalgia, hauntological melancholy, and ends in deep, dramatic intensity. Overall mood: Melancholic, reflective, and slightly eerie with moments of warmth and wonder. It has a strong sense of introspection and temporal retreat — perfect for late-night listening or quiet, focused immersion. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Hverheij – Un Minimal, introspective ambient with sparse textures and quiet emotional restraint. Clean and contemplative. 00:06:29 Interstellar Messenger – Sunrise Solitude Warm, glowing ambient capturing the peaceful solitude of dawn in deep space. Hopeful and radiant. 00:14:40 The Music Liberation Front Sweden – I Hope We Will Be Friends One Day Soon Gentle, optimistic electronic with heartfelt warmth and subtle quirky charm. Tender and endearing. 00:18:01 Antonin De Bemels – ReCOMPTINE Une Delicate, re-composed piano and electronic piece with fragile beauty and subtle movement. Poetic and graceful. 00:23:53 Kasia Gawlik – Echo 4 Haunting, reverberant ambient with soft echoing layers and emotional distance. Ethereal and melancholic. Side B 00:28:42 Boards of Canada – You Retreat In Time And Space Classic BoC warped nostalgia with eerie melodies and retreating analogue haze. Dreamlike and unsettling. 00:34:08 Hello Meteor – Species of Special Concern Smooth, cinematic downtempo with ecological undertones and lush textures. Warm and reflective. 00:37:10 Electric Supply Station – The Lander (Reimagination) Atmospheric, exploratory electronic with a sense of landing and discovery. Spacious and immersive. 00:41:02 Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan – Man and Manufacturing Brutalist hauntology with retro-futurist synths and industrial melancholy. Stark and atmospheric. 00:46:34 DOMOTIC – Irisé Iridescent, shimmering electronic with fluid melodic layers and colourful warmth. 00:47:53 Audio Obscura – Is it true we only dream in Black and White? Dreamy, questioning ambient with soft monochrome textures and subtle wonder. 00:53:25 worriedaboutsatan – And You in the Lowest Depths of Hell Dark, powerful post-rock/ambient with heavy emotional weight and brooding intensity. Dramatic closer.
Based on the track “Sabi” from the album “Aware 哀れ” by “Tomotsugu Nakamura & David Cordero”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A refined and introspective ambient journey exploring inner psyche, nature, and cosmic fragility. Side A moves through hypnotic electronics and vast plasma-like spaces into delicate nocturnal atmospheres and crisp winter serenity. Side B deepens into wabi-sabi impermanence, subtle natural textures, whispered intimacy, and restless nocturnal haze before ending on soft luminous veils. Overall mood: Ethereal, melancholic, and quietly mysterious. It balances cosmic scale with tender, personal emotion — thoughtful and slightly haunting. Ideal for late-night listening, meditation, or focused deep immersion. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Saïph – Psyché du figurant (125) Rhythmic, hypnotic electronic with psychological undertones and steady propulsion. Focused and slightly unsettling. 00:06:52 Bluetech – The Plasma Chasm Vast, swirling psybient with cosmic depth and glowing plasma-like textures. Immersive and otherworldly. 00:09:07 Glacis with Henrik Meierkord – Night Breathes On Me Dark, breathing ambient featuring delicate strings and nocturnal melancholy. Intimate and cinematic. 00:13:15 Max Schreiber – Praying Mantis Precise, insectoid electronic ambient with intricate detail and predatory patience. Sharp and fascinating. 00:17:51 Ryu Oshi – Sea of Faces Dreamlike, drifting ambient evoking crowds and emotional distance. Fluid and haunting. 00:23:46 Luis Miehlich – 冬晴 (Fuyubare) Crisp, wintry Japanese-inspired ambient with clear skies and quiet serenity. Beautiful and restrained. Side B 00:27:16 Tomotsugu Nakamura & David Cordero – Sabi Delicate wabi-sabi ambient celebrating imperfection and transience. Fragile and deeply poetic. 00:31:41 Adrian Lane – From Step to Step Patient, minimal ambient with gentle forward movement and subtle emotional layering. 00:35:54 HDRF – Faithful Ghostly, loyal ambient with warm yet eerie electronic textures. Introspective and atmospheric. 00:38:12 Julien Hauspie – Pine Needle Archive Forest-floor ambient with detailed, archival natural textures and quiet intimacy. 00:40:17 Jeff Gburek + Eryk Nowacki – New Found Whispers Subtle field recordings and whispered electronics creating intimate, hidden conversations. Mysterious and close. 00:47:17 Ed Herbers – Insomnia Restless, nocturnal ambient capturing the tension and haze of sleepless nights. 00:50:19 Tides – Light Veils Gentle, flowing ambient with soft luminous layers and calming resolution. Ethereal closer.
Based on the track “Escape to Dream” from the album “Escape to Dream” by “Solace Road”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A tender, atmospheric ambient journey centered on introspection, escape, and emotional depth. Side A drifts through gentle dreamscapes, delicate melodies, and fragile, watery textures — evoking longing, memory, and quiet reflection. Side B expands into luminous, slowed, and alchemical territory before shifting toward vivid cosmic and dark energy realms. Overall mood: Dreamy, melancholic, and emotionally resonant with a strong sense of space and solitude. It feels intimate yet vast — like drifting between inner thoughts and the cosmos. Ideal for deep listening, late-night reflection, meditation, or unwinding. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Solace Road – Escape to Dream – Escape to Dream – 2026 Gentle, flowing ambient with soft pads and dreamy escapism. Warm, hopeful, and soothing. 00:08:30 Arbee & Kilometre Club – Once is not a habit – Once is not a habit – 2025 Minimal, tape-warmed ambient with delicate textures and quiet repetition. Intimate and reflective. 00:09:54 Garda – Likimas – Sąlyga – 2025 Atmospheric Lithuanian ambient with emotional depth and subtle cinematic tension. Melancholic and elegant. 00:14:57 Scyye – outside – 2018 Sparse, drifting electronic ambient with open space and gentle detachment. Calm and airy. 00:18:25 Woo – Celeste Light, whimsical ambient with charming melodies and signature Woo warmth. Playful and dreamy. 00:19:40 Spheruleus – Atlas Days – The Lost Catalogue – 2026 Subtle, weathered ambient with lost-catalogue nostalgia and soft decaying tones. Poignant and nostalgic. 00:23:43 Ekin Fil – bazille-water drop – Bora Boreas – 2025 Delicate, watery ambient with fragile beauty and emotional translucence. Ethereal and touching. Side B 00:26:43 Solar Phasing – Luminescence (432hz) – Electronic Patterns – 2025 Luminous, tuned ambient with soft glowing layers and healing calm. Radiant and meditative. 00:30:44 Willebrant – Emerge (slowed and reverb) – The Pilgrim – Slowed and Reverb – 2025 Deep, slowed ambient with heavy reverb and emotional emergence. Immersive and cinematic. 00:35:57 Paul Beaudoin – Prima Materia – Alchemies – 2025 Alchemical ambient exploring raw sonic matter with rich, evolving textures. Mystical and grounded. 00:40:28 SURVEY CHANNEL – Outside the Coding Region – Triplicate Tapes Vol. 2: Space Invaders – 2021 Glitchy, coded electronic ambient with sci-fi unease and digital drift. Abstract and intriguing. 00:45:03 Loneward – Crimson Canvas – Musings of a Painted Sky – 2025 Vivid, painterly ambient with warm glowing tones and emotional brushstrokes. Beautiful and expressive. 00:52:31 Substak – Dark Energy Singularity – Black Noise Constellation – 2025 Cosmic, low-frequency dark ambient with massive scale and gravitational pull. Deep and powerful.
Based on the track “Somewhere Right Now In The Future” from the album “Inferno” by “Boards of Canada”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A gentle, introspective, and emotionally nuanced ambient journey with touches of melancholy and warmth. Side A moves from delicate, fragile beauty and shimmering guitar textures into dreamy Balearic atmospheres, dark cyclical tension, and quiet personal reflection. Side B shifts between urban solitude, sparse haunting moments, and organic warmth before landing on pastoral serenity and nostalgic analogue haze. Overall mood: Melancholic yet comforting, dreamy, and subtly nostalgic. It feels intimate and emotionally honest — like late-afternoon light turning into twilight. Perfect for reflective listening, quiet evenings, or focused deep immersion. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Wavefiler – Brief Saga Short, sweeping ambient with gentle melodic arcs and emotional warmth. Poignant and beautifully concise. 00:03:26 The Durutti Column – Beginning Delicate, shimmering guitar-led ambient with Vini Reilly’s signature fragile beauty. Intimate and graceful. 00:04:40 Philippe Brown – Podenca Dreamscape Dreamy, sun-soaked Balearic ambient with light percussion and hazy Mediterranean glow. Blissful and relaxed. 00:07:47 Luke Requena – Metallic Plastic Glossy, synthetic electronic textures with a cool, modern edge. Sleek and slightly surreal. 00:13:38 worriedaboutsatan – Zyklus Dark, cyclical post-rock/ambient with brooding intensity and slow-building tension. Atmospheric and powerful. 00:16:09 Glenn Fallows, Mark Treffel – Remember Empathy Warm, melodic ambient with gentle grooves and heartfelt emotion. Nostalgic and comforting. 00:17:59 Lord Of The Isles – Solo Minimal, introspective house-ambient with soft pads and quiet emotional resonance. Tender and spacious. Side B 00:23:58 Heaton Norris Light Vessel Automatic – Berlin Cold, atmospheric electronic evoking urban isolation and European melancholy. Moody and cinematic. 00:33:53 Surkid – When There Is No One Left to Follow Sparse, haunting ambient with a sense of solitude and quiet desolation. Deeply introspective. 00:38:04 Binaural Space – Where’s My Guitar Playful, slightly eccentric electronic with warm analogue charm and light-hearted quirkiness. 00:38:43 Fabiano do Nascimento – Das Nuvens Gentle Brazilian acoustic ambience with soft guitar and floating, cloud-like serenity. Warm and organic. 00:41:42 The Zenmenn – The Invisible Landscape Lush, pastoral ambient with beautiful melodic layers and dreamlike tranquility. Timeless and soothing. 00:50:33 Adrian Lane – Repent At Leisure Reflective, melancholic ambient with subtle emotional weight and elegant minimalism. 00:53:16 Felbm – Phi Smooth, jazzy downtempo with warm percussion and breezy, golden-hour vibes. Relaxed and groovy. 00:54:47 Boards of Canada – Somewhere Right Now In The Future Classic BoC warped nostalgia with eerie melodies and analogue haze. Mysterious and hypnotic.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A serene and expansive ambient journey blending cosmic exploration, earthly resonance, and gentle mysticism. Side A drifts through peaceful Japanese-inspired skies into warm intimacy and long-form cosmic psychedelia, ending on a melancholic note. Side B grounds the mix with deep naturalistic drones before rising into vertical electronics, subtle conspiracy, tender organic moments, and surreal dreamlike finales. Overall mood: Calm, contemplative, and subtly psychedelic with a warm, wistful glow. It feels exploratory yet intimate — like drifting between inner reflection and outer space. Perfect for deep relaxation, meditation, or golden-hour listening. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Ogle – Japanese Sky Serene, spacious ambient with delicate Far Eastern-inspired melodies and gentle cinematic glow. 00:04:15 Sevensy – Greeting Warm, intimate electronic welcome with soft textures and subtle melodic charm. Gentle and inviting. 00:09:12 American Astro Monkey Project – Selective Mix Part 1 Long-form cosmic psych-electronics with swirling analogue layers and exploratory drift. Trippy and expansive. 00:22:45 Kh3rtis – What Never Came to Be Melancholic, wistful ambient with emotional depth and a sense of lost possibility. Haunting and reflective. Side B 00:26:04 Willebrant – Cowwarr III Deep, earthy Australian ambient with rich drones and natural resonance. Grounded and immersive. 00:35:32 Grosso Gadgetto – Verticalis Vertical, ascending electronic soundscapes with clean lines and spatial elevation. Precise and hypnotic. 00:41:52 The Music Liberation Front Sweden – The Men In Golden Suits Conspiratorial, retro-tinged electronic with mysterious intrigue and subtle tension. Quirky and atmospheric. 00:44:29 Miguel Otero & Raquel Pavón – Apple seed Gentle, organic acoustic-electronic piece with warm, intimate folk-like fragility. Tender and delicate. 00:47:30 Amotken – Prelude to the Amotken O Mystical, ritualistic ambient with deep ceremonial undertones and ancient resonance. Powerful and enigmatic. 00:50:57 Edward Givens – The Impossible Honey Tree Surreal, dreamlike ambient with sweet, impossible textures and whimsical beauty. Enchanting and otherworldly.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A cerebral and atmospheric ambient journey exploring mathematics, time, memory, and retro-futurism. Side A focuses on intricate, conceptual electronics — fractal patterns, phantom signals, and philosophical reflection with a subtle undercurrent of melancholy. Side B expands into hauntological textures, time-warping analogue synths, nostalgic library sounds, and ends with dramatic tension. Overall mood: Mysterious, introspective, and slightly uncanny. It blends intellectual minimalism with warm analogue nostalgia and a touch of unease. Ideal for deep listening, late-night drives, or focused background immersion. The mix has a strong sense of quiet wonder mixed with temporal drift. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Dr. Niccolò Trentini – Sierpiński Gasket Intricate, fractal-inspired ambient with mathematical precision and evolving geometric patterns. Clean and hypnotic. 00:08:07 Mindmeld – Phantom Patterns Ghostly, shifting electronic textures with subtle rhythmic undercurrents. Mysterious and dreamlike. 00:13:07 Mindheal – I Think, Therefore I Feel Reflective, philosophical ambient with warm analogue tones and emotional depth. Thoughtful and immersive. 00:16:19 Pabellón Sintético & Lucas Tripaldi – Chivilcoy 1414 Atmospheric South American, Berlin-tinged electronics with rich textures and urban melancholy. Detailed and cinematic. 00:22:41 The Night Monitor – No Trace of T.R.A.C.E Retro-futurist synth mystery with surveillance-like tension and analogue warmth. Eerie and atmospheric. Side B 00:26:02 concretism – For Concrete and Country Brutalist hauntology with concrete rhythms and pastoral electronic contrast. Nostalgic and grounded. 00:31:54 The Metamorph – Time-Shifting Devices Temporal, warping analogue electronics with fluid time-bending layers. Hypnotic and disorienting. 00:34:54 Suzanne Ciani, Jonathan Fitoussi – Pinwheel Playful, kinetic modular synth work with spinning, mechanical charm. Joyful and precise. 00:38:17 The Twelve Hour Foundation – Time’s Patina Warm, nostalgic library-inspired electronica with gentle ageing textures. Melancholic and charming. 00:41:56 Liam Boyle – Arrival Expansive, hopeful ambient with soft glowing pads and sense of destination. Serene and uplifting. 00:48:03 HDRF – Crash Landing Dramatic, turbulent ambient electronica with descending energy and metallic debris textures. Intense and cinematic.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A contemplative and atmospheric journey blending experimental soundscapes with emotional ambient electronics. Side A offers textural, slightly quirky collage-like pieces with piano abstractions and playful electronica. Side B deepens into introspective, melancholic, and cosmic territory — featuring tender vocal ambient, dreamy downtempo, haunting stillness, and delicate piano-led beauty. Overall mood: Intimate, wistful, and subtly psychedelic with a strong sense of melancholy and quiet wonder. Perfect for focused late-night listening, reflection, or rainy-day immersion. The mix flows gracefully from curious experimentation into deep emotional resonance. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Electric Supply Station – Ear Traffic Busy, textured electronic collage with layered field recordings and urban signal flow. Dynamic and immersive. 00:10:31 tanner menard – timelines and regressions: inventions and fugues Delicate, intricate piano and electronic study with classical-inspired structures. Thoughtful and gently abstract. 00:18:25 Bone Music – Mallard Duck Quirky, playful electronic with organic rhythms and whimsical found-sound charm. Light and characterful. Side B 00:30:55 Lord Of The Isles, Ellen Renton – Don’t You Ache Emotional, heartfelt ambient house with poetic spoken vocals and warm, yearning grooves. Tender and moving. 00:34:22 Felix Laband – Dreaming In Johannesburg Downtempo South African electronic with dusty, jazzy textures and dreamy melancholy. Atmospheric and unique. 00:38:22 Austin Potter – Cemetery Haunting, sparse ambient with ghostly tones and quiet graveyard stillness. Eerie and reflective. 00:40:00 Chocolate Hills, The Orb – Leaving Plymouth Dubby, oceanic ambient drift with The Orb’s signature cosmic weirdness. Deep, hazy, and immersive. 00:43:47 Stereo Minus One – Eat Drugs Trippy, acid-tinged electronic soundtrack with raw, psychedelic edge. Surreal and energetic. 00:45:40 Fabien Guiraud – Errant aux alentours Gentle, wandering French ambient with soft textures and peaceful meandering flow. Intimate and serene. 00:48:08 Ryuichi Sakamoto – LIFE, LIFE Poignant, minimalist piano and strings with Sakamoto’s signature emotional depth and fragile beauty. 00:52:11 autumna – mesh Intricate, woven ambient electronics with delicate layers and subtle rhythmic mesh. Refined and hypnotic.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A serene, minimalist, and deeply atmospheric ambient journey focused on introspection, nature, and emotional subtlety. Side A drifts from sparse elegance and remote wilderness sounds into ritualistic mystery, crystalline shimmer, dreamy states, and dramatic natural forces. Side B warms slightly with nostalgic memories, hopeful release, and gentle coastal waters. Overall mood: Calm, contemplative, and quietly melancholic. It has a strong sense of stillness and inner space — like observing vast landscapes, fading memories, or personal reflection in solitude. Perfect for focused listening, meditation, reading, or late-night wind-down. Intimate and immersive with beautiful restraint. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 philippe neau – N Minimal, restrained ambient with delicate tones and quiet introspection. Sparse and elegant. 00:05:02 Drune – Tierra del Fuego Sessions II Vast, windswept ambient capturing remote southern landscapes. Cold, earthy, and immersive. 00:07:40 Teatre – The Call Haunting, ritualistic ambient with subtle urgency and emotional depth. Mysterious and compelling. 00:09:50 Rhucle – Keeper Of Time Gentle, time-suspended ambient with soft evolving layers and patient beauty. Meditative and warm. 00:12:01 Vel Raine – Crystal Vibes Shimmering, crystalline ambient with bright, high-frequency sparkle and luminous clarity. 00:18:04 Audio Obscura – Dream States #1 Soft, floating dreamscape ambient with blurred edges and subconscious drift. Hypnotic and serene. 00:22:37 Tim Stebbing – Osorno Eruption Dramatic, rumbling ambient inspired by volcanic force with deep textures and tension. Side B 00:27:59 Akira Film Script – N8-99 Cinematic, minimalist ambient with subtle narrative tension and filmic restraint. 00:37:11 SanelliX & SpoonBeats – memories together Warm, nostalgic lo-fi ambient with intimate textures and sentimental glow. 00:38:09 Ed Herbers – A Way Out Hopeful, spacious ambient with gentle forward movement and emotional release. 00:43:00 Jo Johnson – Deluded Them All Subtle, slightly uneasy ambient with clever layering and quiet psychological edge. 00:48:58 C-Shape – Brittany Pt. II Coastal, breezy ambient with soft regional character and peaceful fluidity. 00:53:21 Peter Davidson – Waiting Waters Calm, flowing ambient with deep aquatic resonance and patient stillness. Beautiful closer.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A warm, eclectic, and cinematic blend of jazz-infused grooves, Italian library exotica, dreamy ambient, and international sophistication. Side A flows from smooth Latin jazz guitar and immersive oceanic ambient into playful whimsy and breezy Mediterranean funk. Side B continues with glowing minimalism, mysterious library cues, elegant Japanese big band jazz, soulful intimacy, and ends on cosmic, hazy downtempo beauty. Overall mood: Sophisticated, sun-drenched, and gently adventurous with a strong retro-cinematic charm. It feels like a stylish summer evening — starting with golden-hour cocktails on the terrace and slowly drifting into starry, reflective night-time wanderings. Cool, groovy, and pleasantly dreamy. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Gábor Szabó, The California Dreamers – Guantannamera Smooth, groovy jazz guitar take on the classic with warm Latin rhythms and dreamy West Coast cool. Elegant and seductive. 00:03:50 Matt Chamberlain, Viktor Krauss, and Dan Phelps – Ocean Shelf Deep, immersive ambient jazz with rich textures and vast underwater serenity. Expansive and cinematic. 00:12:05 Play Time – Open The Door, Joey Whimsical, playful electronic pop with charming melodies and gentle quirkiness. Light-hearted and colourful. 00:17:42 Piero Umiliani – Orgasmo Seq. 1 (easy-living) Classic Italian library funk with breezy, seductive grooves and effortless cool. Sunny and sensual. 00:19:14 Shakali – Rihmastossa Misty, atmospheric Nordic ambient with soft organic layers and ethereal calm. Dreamy and immersive. Side B 00:27:57 Mason Bee – Lumito Gentle, glowing ambient with luminous textures and delicate beauty. Warm and sparkling. 00:31:16 Augusto Martelli – I Misteri di Pitcairn Mysterious, adventurous Italian library piece with exotic tension and cinematic flair. 00:32:34 Tatsuya Takahashi & Tokyo Union Orchestra – Ga = 雅 Elegant Japanese big band jazz with refined grace and sophisticated swing. Beautifully poised. 00:34:37 Mike Casey – Faith (WPAA TV Session) Soulful, heartfelt jazz with live warmth and emotional sincerity. Intimate and expressive. 00:36:51 Ryu Oshi – Denizen 4 — Terminus Dark, atmospheric electronic with terminal melancholy and subtle sci-fi edge. Haunting and immersive. 00:38:41 Euglossine – Eternal Mouse Surreal, playful electronic with whimsical textures and psychedelic charm. Curious and offbeat. 00:41:03 Oronzo De Filippi – Architettura industriale Industrial-tinged Italian library with mechanical grooves and retro futuristic feel. Bold and rhythmic. 00:43:08 Maston – Jet Lag Dreamy, hazy exotica with warm analogue glow and travel-weary nostalgia. Smooth and atmospheric. 00:45:18 Steve Cobby – It’s Raining Diamonds On Neptune Cosmic, sparkling downtempo with rich textures and otherworldly beauty. Enchanting closer.
A deep, introspective, and emotionally rich ambient journey focused on surrender, melancholy, and cosmic introspection.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 213 of the Virtual Cassette Library. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. This episode is based on the track “Cold Spring Day” by Cells Interlinked from the album “Cold Spring Notes” which dropped on the 22nd of May via the legendary Cyclical Dreams label. Also a massive thank you to Altus Music, 4000 Records, whitelabrecs, Woodford Halse, DRONARIVM, Fonodroom, Cyclical Dreams, Substak, and David Cordero of Noray Records for sponsoring the episode with material. A deep, introspective, and emotionally rich ambient journey focused on surrender, melancholy, and cosmic introspection. Side A drifts from blissful release and hypnotic pulses into raw emotional fragility, quiet nocturnal stillness, and nostalgic longing. Side B expands into airy renewal, majestic astral voyages, fading luminescence, and grounding harmonic weight. Overall mood: Contemplative, melancholic, and spacious with a strong sense of emotional depth and solitude. It feels like drifting through late-night thoughts, faded memories, and vast inner/outer space — perfect for deep listening, meditation, or quiet reflective moments. Intimate yet expansive, with a beautifully somber and serene atmosphere. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Loneward – Exult in Surrender Deep, immersive ambient with rich harmonic layers and a sense of blissful release. Warm and enveloping. 00:09:18 The Black Dog – Sleep Deprivation 43: Somnolent Sofa Pulse Hypnotic, low-slung ambient techno pulse with heavy-lidded warmth and subtle rhythmic sway. Deeply relaxing. 00:13:50 ff8282 – to the skin’s raw edges Raw, textural ambient with exposed emotional edges and delicate digital fragility. Intimate and vulnerable. 00:16:13 Audio Obscura – The Quiet Night Gentle, nocturnal ambient with soft glowing tones and peaceful stillness. Calm and introspective. 00:19:55 HERE – Saudade Melancholic, heartfelt ambient capturing deep longing and nostalgic beauty. Emotionally resonant. 00:23:42 Prism Capture – Track No. VII (Sometime) Subtle, prismatic ambient with shifting light and quiet temporal drift. Delicate and reflective. 00:28:04 Spheruleus – Dust Days Dry, particulate ambient with faded memories and warm, dusty textures. Nostalgic and atmospheric. Side B 00:32:15 anthéne – air signs Light, airy ambient with gentle movement and ethereal transparency. Floating and serene. 00:39:42 Cells Interlinked – Cold Spring Day Crisp, melancholic ambient evoking early spring light and quiet renewal. Fresh and bittersweet. 00:47:18 Erik Wøllo – Astral Travelers Cosmic, flowing ambient with majestic pads and sense of interstellar journey. Expansive and wondrous. 00:52:02 Autumna – Expiry pt. 2 (Halo) Haunting, halo-like ambient with emotional weight and fading luminescence. Poignant and beautiful. 00:55:18 Substak – Gravity Harmonics Deep, resonant ambient with gravitational pull and harmonic richness. Powerful and grounding. 00:56:53 David Cordero – Falsen Sparse, minimalist ambient with subtle Nordic coolness and quiet introspection. Restrained and elegant.
A captivating cosmic and atmospheric journey blending space ambient, cinematic electronics, and warm analogue nostalgia.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 211 of the Virtual Cassette Library. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. This episode is based on the track “Ghosted” by Lone Cosmonaut from the name your price EP “Ghosted” which dropped on the 21st of May via The Committee for Sonic Research label. Also a massive thank you to Lone Cosmonaut, Ian Boddy at DiN Records, Pablo Bilbao at Cyclical Dreams and Colin Morrison at Castles in Space for sponsoring the episode with material. A captivating cosmic and atmospheric journey blending space ambient, cinematic electronics, and warm analogue nostalgia. Side A drifts through ethereal astral planes, lonely ghost transmissions, dark hypnotic voids, and stylish Italian evening grooves. Side B expands with bright hopeful radiance, grand orchestral Moog swells, intricate rhythms, and deep philosophical layers before closing on mysterious folkloric darkness. Overall mood: Dreamy, mysterious, and emotionally rich with a strong sense of wonder and solitude. It feels like floating through starlit skies, abandoned satellites, and warm summer nights — equal parts cosmic isolation and comforting analogue warmth. Perfect for late-night listening, stargazing, or immersive headphone sessions. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Claude Lavender – Astral Plane Floating, ethereal ambient with cosmic pads and weightless drift. Dreamy and transcendent. 00:05:59 The Lighthouse – Staring Into Black Light Dark, hypnotic ambient with deep voids and subtle glowing tension. Mysterious and immersive. 00:08:50 Lone Cosmonaut – Ghosted Haunting, lonely space ambient with faded transmissions and emotional isolation. Melancholic and atmospheric. 00:13:53 RIEUX – Ariel Incidents Cinematic, glitch-tinged electronic with subtle sci-fi unease and elegant tension. Intriguing and detailed. 00:19:26 d’Voxx – Julia Warm, melodic synth work with emotional depth and retro-futurist charm. Nostalgic and heartfelt. 00:25:04 Uomo Meccanico – Alle Sette di sera Italian-flavoured electronic with mechanical grooves and golden-hour warmth. Stylish and laid-back. Side B 00:31:04 Home – Sun Bright, radiant bedroom electronic with hopeful melodies and glowing warmth. Uplifting and nostalgic. 00:33:33 Will Gregory Moog Ensemble, BBC National Orchestra Of Wales – Law of the Lever Grand, orchestral Moog hybrid with rich analogue power and majestic sweep. Epic and sophisticated. 00:36:45 Time Rival – Bookworm Intricate, bookish IDM/electronic with clever rhythms and intimate focus. Quirky and absorbing. 00:38:39 Cartas de Japón – Chapadmalal Dreamy, distant ambient with warm South American haze and gentle melancholy. Evocative and peaceful. 00:45:55 Autumn Of Communion – Metacognition Deep, philosophical ambient with expansive layers and thoughtful resonance. Meditative and profound. 00:55:18 Salvatore Mercatante – The Night Battles (Benandanti) Mysterious, folkloric dark ambient with ritualistic undertones and nocturnal magic. Atmospheric and compelling.
Minimal and focused, it unfolds with quiet intensity and subtle structural beauty.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 209 of the Virtual Cassette Library. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. This episode is based on the track “Lectures on Radio Telegraphy” by Andrew Heath from the upcoming album “Airships & Aeronauts” which drops on the 5th of June via the Driftworks label. Also a massive thank you to See Blue Audio, FOLK POLICE RECORDINGS, whitelabrecs, Mystery Circles, Imaginary North and Mahorka for sponsoring the episode with material. This is a gentle, introspective journey through soft melancholy and quiet wonder. It feels like a slow, overcast spring day — hazy light, light rain on umbrellas, fading golden-hour glow, and the comforting solitude of hidden places. There’s a pervasive sense of transition and impermanence (spring haze, last light, aftermath, phantom presence), balanced by moments of serene beauty and meditative calm. The atmosphere is warm yet wistful, organic and slightly ghostly, inviting deep reflection without ever becoming dark or heavy. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 NRV – Harugasumi (Spring Haze) Warm, fuzzy Japanese ambient/drone with elegiac chords and soft, enveloping textures. Like a gentle spring mist that softens the landscape while hinting at renewal and quiet melancholy. 00:08:24 Pulselovers – Three Ravens Atmospheric, folk-tinged ambient/electronic work with a mysterious, narrative edge. Evokes ancient folklore and brooding English countryside through subtle pulses and haunting layers. 00:11:17 IDRA – Arcadia Idyllic, utopian ambient inspired by paradisiacal visions. Lush, flowing textures and serene tones create a sense of lost or imagined perfection—peaceful and glowing. 00:15:03 Spheruleus – Umbrella Days Intimate, reflective piece from The Lost Catalogue. Soft, rainy-day collages of field recordings and warm drones capture sheltered, contemplative moments under grey skies. 00:16:53 Julien Hauspie – Last Light Gentle, fading ambient with cinematic warmth. Delicate layers evoke the final golden rays of daylight—poignant, peaceful, and beautifully transient. 00:20:51 CRSY – Lattermath Minimal, precise ambient with a sense of aftermath and resolution. Clean textures and thoughtful spacing create a calm, post-climax stillness. 00:22:10 Wavefiler – Between Whether Modular synth ambient exploring uncertainty and transition. Fluid, wavering tones drift beautifully in the space between decision and doubt. 00:23:58 Chorchill – A Phantom Thing Ethereal, ghostly ambient with elusive, haunting qualities. Subtle shifts and shadowy textures feel like encountering something half-remembered or barely there. Side B 00:29:21 Lazy Summer Dogs and Dorraa – Secret Garden Long-form, meditative ambient inviting deep relaxation. Lush, verdant textures and gentle evolution create an immersive, hidden sanctuary of calm and wonder. 00:42:37 Jeff Gburek + Eryk Nowacki – Ensnared, Bewildered Organic, free-form improvisation blending acoustic instruments and experimental textures. Tangled, emotive layers evoke confusion, entanglement, and raw emotional immediacy. 00:46:20 The Merricks – bds3 Sparse, introspective ambient/electronic exploration. Minimal and focused, it unfolds with quiet intensity and subtle structural beauty. 00:51:21 Andrew Heath – Lectures on Radio Telegraphy Thoughtful, lower-case ambient built around piano, electronics, and field recordings. Evokes early wireless communication through crackling signals, distance, and historical resonance.
Equal parts cosmic wonder, gentle unease, and deep relaxation. Ideal for late-night listening, focused immersion, or psychedelic headspace sessions.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 208 of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “Night owl dub” by Dubberrookie from the upcoming compilation album “The Mystery of the Night” curated by yours truly. Shout out to all the artists so far to contribute to what’s looking to be a fantastic collection. Also a massive thank you to Rural District Lo-Fi Recording Project, Discus Music, Subexotic Records, Dubberrookie for sponsoring the channel with material. An adventurous, psychedelic, and atmospheric journey through experimental electronics, cosmic jazz, hauntology, and deep dub. Side A moves from playful lo-fi quirkiness and cerebral intensity into vast cosmic expanses, ancient drones, acid-tinged mysticism, and faded derelict nostalgia. Side B drifts into dreamy Japanese psych, precise minimalism, warm organic calm, and closes with smoky late-night dub. Overall mood: Mysterious, expansive, and slightly mind-altering. It has a nocturnal, otherworldly feel — equal parts cosmic wonder, gentle unease, and deep relaxation. Ideal for late-night listening, focused immersion, or psychedelic headspace sessions. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Rural District Lo-Fi Recording Project – What Happens On The Mesericord, Stays On The Mesericord Lo-fi, eccentric ambient with quirky field recordings and warm analogue charm. Playful and intimate. 00:04:53 EKT – CCRU Dark, cerebral electronic with intense cybernetic energy and accelerationist edge. Sharp and hypnotic. 00:08:07 Orchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere – Under The Azure Expansive cosmic jazz/ambient with soaring horns and vast open skies. Majestic and exploratory. 00:17:46 WEALDHAM – Time Haunting, ancient-tinged ambient with deep drones and timeless melancholy. Atmospheric and solemn. 00:20:50 Audio Obscura – Babyloniacid Psychedelic, acid-tinged ambient with swirling layers and mysterious ancient-future vibes. Trippy and immersive. 00:24:58 The British Stereo Collective – Dereliction Eerie, abandoned hauntological soundscapes with faded analogue warmth and quiet decay. Nostalgic and ghostly. Side B 00:29:20 maya ongaku – Maybe Psychic Dreamy, psychedelic Japanese ambient with loose grooves and hypnotic, mind-expanding haze. Blissful and otherworldly. 00:34:04 Barker – Positive Disintegration Minimal techno/ambient with crisp percussion and subtle emotional tension. Precise and cerebral. 00:38:42 Tegu – V Warm, organic ambient with gentle textures and flowing, meditative calm. Soft and nurturing. 00:42:21 Dubberrookie – Night owl dub Deep, smoky dub-ambient with late-night echoes and heavy, relaxed bass weight. Atmospheric and immersive closer.
Open-hearted, wistful, and emotionally rich with a strong cinematic feel.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 207 of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the tracks “At One With The Woods” by CommsBreakdown and “A Moonlit Crop Circle Timelapse” from the upcoming compilation album “The Mystery of the Night” curated by yours truly. Shout out to John, Steve and all the artists so far to contribute to what’s looking to be a fantastic collection. Also a massive thank you to Audio Obscura for sharing his upcoming album “Dream States”. Labels Mystery Circles, Machine Records, Castles In Space, and See Blue Audio for sponsoring the channel with material. A dreamy, atmospheric journey through cosmic ambient, gentle electronica, and cinematic textures with a strong sense of wonder and introspection. Side A moves from vast space-castle dreams and delicate minimalism into warm dub bliss, rain-streaked melancholy, and nostalgic instrumental storytelling. Side B expands into brainwave cosmic pulses, forest immersion, mysterious moonlit visions, and intricate winding electronics. Overall mood: Ethereal, contemplative, and subtly adventurous. It feels like drifting between inner worlds, rainy windows, starry skies, and hidden forest clearings — perfect for late-night listening, focused work, or quiet escapism. Warm, immersive, and pleasantly hypnotic throughout. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Audio Obscura – I Once Dreamt of Building Castles in Space Expansive, dreamy ambient with soaring cosmic textures and wide-eyed wonder. Beautifully spacious and uplifting. 00:05:21 david rothbaum – four Minimal, delicate ambient with gentle piano-like tones and quiet introspection. Sparse and luminous. 00:06:54 Subordinate Clause – Only Mine Radio Edit Smooth, melodic electronic pop with warm grooves and subtle emotional pull. Catchy and atmospheric. 00:11:45 Dubberrookie – Dub-bliss Warm, rolling dub-ambient with blissful basslines and echoing textures. Deeply relaxed and immersive. 00:19:11 Ryan J Raffa & Sam Prekop / Wavefiler – Ryan J Raffa & Sam Prekop – Rain Windows Gentle, rain-streaked ambient with soft pulsing layers and melancholic beauty. Intimate and soothing. 00:21:37 Time Rival – Adapter Precise, rhythmic electronic minimalism with clever sequencing and subtle drive. Focused and hypnotic. 00:24:21 Stereo Minus One – Lifetimes In-Between (instrumental) Cinematic, nostalgic instrumental with warm analogue tones and emotional storytelling. Reflective and heartfelt. Side B 00:28:28 Danalogue – Theta Wave Convergence Cosmic, brainwave-inspired ambient with deep pulsing drones and transcendent flow. Hypnotic and expansive. 00:34:59 CommsBreakdown – At One With The Woods Organic, forest-immersed ambient with rich natural textures and peaceful grounding. Lush and meditative. with a dash of sax 00:39:25 f5point6 – La femme au port Atmospheric, cinematic electronic with French elegance and misty harbour melancholy. Stylish and evocative. 00:45:03 Masefield Labs – A Moonlit Crop Circle Timelapse Mysterious, nocturnal ambient with shimmering otherworldly tones and subtle wonder. Enchanting and eerie. 00:49:08 Planet Boelex – Rabbitholes Intricate, winding IDM/electronic with playful complexity and deep listening reward. Quirky and absorbing. 00:52:24 Rhombus Index – Digital Anemone (NRV Remix) Flowing, organic electronic remix with pulsing rhythms and sea-creature fluidity. Dynamic and elegant closer.
Open-hearted, wistful, and emotionally rich with a strong cinematic feel.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 206 of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “Unbegun” by Hverheij from the album “R-Un”. Shout out to Harry Verheij for sending me the album and a bunch of codes which you can find on the substack episode article or the episode page on trevor.se. Also shoutouts to Waxing Crescent Records, DRONARIVM, Third Kind Records, Woodford Halse and Clay Pipe Music for sponsoring the channel with material. This episode puts the acoustic guitar in focus. A warm, nostalgic, and gently psychedelic ambient journey blending sun-drenched summer haze, intimate minimalism, and wistful hauntology. Side A drifts from breezy cycling melodies and hazy environmental sounds into playful psychedelic explorations and tender, emotional minimalism. Side B shifts between theatrical quirkiness, magical nocturnal spells, live organic warmth, and ends with lonely cosmic melancholy and quiet railway nostalgia. Overall mood: Sunny yet melancholic, intimate, and emotionally rich. It feels like a golden late-summer afternoon slowly fading into a dreamy, reflective evening — perfect for relaxed listening, daydreaming, or quiet contemplation. Strong analogue warmth with a touch of magic and gentle sadness. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 tadoma – Red Raleigh Warm, nostalgic ambient with gentle cycling melodies and sun-faded charm. Breezy and reflective. 00:04:28 Hverheij – Unbegun Delicate, minimal ambient with soft unfolding textures and quiet emotional space. Intimate and contemplative. 00:07:10 Ernest Hood – August Haze Classic lo-fi environmental sounds with hazy summer warmth, zither and field recordings. Dreamy and nostalgic. 00:13:33 Amorphous Androgynous – Go Tell It To The Trees Egghead Psychedelic, whimsical electronic odyssey with lush layers and playful surrealism. Trippy and expansive. 00:17:09 Kacey Johansing – Whales of Agate Gentle, flowing folk-ambient with dreamy vocals and crystalline beauty. Ethereal and soothing. 00:21:02 La French – For Casey Tender, minimalist piano-led piece with intimate warmth and quiet emotion. Touching and personal. 00:22:58 Dalton Alexander – At Some Point it Stopped Sparse, drifting ambient with subtle tension and graceful resignation. Still and poignant. Side B 00:27:50 The Foot & Leg Clinic – Intro – Showtime Playful, theatrical intro with quirky charm and vintage broadcast feel. Fun and characterful. 00:29:07 Fallen – This Night is a Magic Spell Enchanting, nocturnal ambient with soft glowing textures and magical atmosphere. Hypnotic and spellbinding. 00:33:27 Willebrant – musings (live at the Brunswick Green) – Live Warm, immersive live ambient with rich resonance and gentle emotional flow. Organic and heartfelt. 00:38:59 The Music Liberation Front Sweden – Life Around The Sailing Club Sunny, melodic electronic with breezy seaside nostalgia and gentle grooves. Warm and carefree. 00:45:05 Andrea Castiglioni – For Annabelle Delicate, romantic ambient with soft classical elegance and tender melancholy. Beautiful and intimate. 00:48:37 Aural Design – The Dead Astronaut Spacious, cinematic ambient with lonely cosmic drift and subtle sci-fi melancholy. Haunting and vast. 00:49:44 Vic Mars – End Of The Branch Line Wistful, hauntological farewell with warm analogue tones and gentle railway nostalgia. Poignant closer.
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Open-hearted, wistful, and emotionally rich with a strong cinematic feel.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 205 of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “mabel” by Linear North from the album “We Thought It Was Normal”. Shout out to Linear North for sending me the album. Also shoutouts to Mystery Circles, Mahorka, Cyclical Dreams, Imaginary North and Rupert Lally for sponsoring the channel with material. Also thanks to CommsBreakdown for being the latest artists to appear on the upcoming compilation The Mystery of the Night. There’s still time to get yours in. June 24th is the deadline. This is a flowing mix of expansive ambient, emotional introspection, and gentle cinematic storytelling. Side A opens with wide-open airy landscapes and healing warmth before moving through melancholic waltzes, intricate rhythms, and reflective urban tones. Side B brings playful quirkiness, hazy nostalgia, romantic filmic moments, and closes with darker, ritualistic depth. Overall mood: Open-hearted, wistful, and emotionally rich with a strong cinematic feel. It shifts from bright, spacious hopefulness into warmer nostalgia and subtle darkness — ideal for thoughtful listening, road trips, or evening reflection. Intimate yet expansive with lovely emotional range. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Ryan J Raffa & Sam Prekop / Wavefiler – Ryan J Raffa & Sam Prekop – Wide Open Spaces Expansive, breezy ambient with wide cinematic pads and airy openness. Light, hopeful, and spacious. 00:05:16 Tom Bragl – Exposed to be healed Gentle, healing ambient with warm evolving textures and soft emotional release. Tender and restorative. 00:10:41 Fallen – Our Neverending Waltz Melancholic, looping ambient waltz with graceful sadness and infinite repetition. Poignant and hypnotic. 00:15:03 Time Rival – Four in Hand Intricate, rhythmic electronic minimalism with subtle drive and clean layering. Precise and engaging. 00:18:14 Linear North – mabel Warm, melodic ambient with gentle northern light and nostalgic softness. Intimate and comforting. 00:18:59 MiDi BiTCH – Barbican Centre [London] Atmospheric, urban-inspired ambient with concrete resonance and subtle architectural depth. Cool and reflective. Side B 00:24:31 SUUB – Straight In No Kissin’ Playful, quirky electronic groove with cheeky energy and offbeat charm. Fun and characterful. 00:28:16 CRSY – Reminiscence Nostalgic, hazy ambient with warm reminiscing tones and soft emotional glow. Dreamy and heartfelt. 00:33:07 Zerfranzt – Edward Darkly elegant electronic with mysterious undertones and subtle cinematic tension. Atmospheric and refined. 00:38:21 Kilometre Club – Open Roads (with Raphah) [Splinter Forceps Remix] Road-trip ambient with expansive horizons, warm textures, and gentle forward motion. Open and liberating. 00:46:05 Rupert Lally – If This Was A Movie (We’d Be Together) Romantic, filmic ambient with wistful beauty and emotional storytelling quality. Tender and cinematic. 00:49:28 Stewart Keller – Blood Stained Cauldron Dark, ritualistic ambient with occult warmth and simmering intensity. Mysterious and immersive closer.
Fragile, emotive ambient with lingering tones and a sense of hopeful suspension. Touching and vulnerable.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 204 of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “Please Hold On” by Exit chamber out on the amazing Passed Recordings who are also featured with an Ed Herbers entry. Also shout outs to whitelab recs, Lo Recordings and 4000 records as well as free album codes for being awesome. A deeply meditative and emotionally resonant ambient journey focused on introspection, space, and gentle melancholy. Side A flows from soft, hazy summer drifts and weightless cosmic reductions into sun-baked road imagery and warm organic minimalism. Side B expands into vast harmonic depths, shadowy intimacy, fragile emotion, and powerful cosmic gravity. Calm, spacious, contemplative, and quietly moving. Perfect for deep listening, late-night reflection, or moments of solitude. Intimate yet expansive, with a beautiful balance of warmth and ethereal distance. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:02:10 zerosummer – Perchance Soft, drifting ambient with delicate textures and gentle summer haze. Intimate and wistful. 00:07:25 Suseti/Willebrant – electro buoy (space walk reduction) Weightless ambient reduction with floating pads and subtle cosmic motion. Serene and spacious. 00:10:02 Francis Morning – Inner Warm, introspective ambient with tender melodies and quiet emotional glow. Deeply personal. 00:11:31 Moray Newlands – The wide road shimmered in the hot sun Dreamy, sun-baked ambient with shimmering heat-haze drones and road-trip melancholy. Evocative and cinematic. 00:13:17 encym, Wodwo – Mello Mellow, organic electronic collaboration with soft layers and gentle psychedelic warmth. Laid-back and immersive. 00:19:46 Akira Film Script – D Minimal, filmic ambient with sparse textures and subtle narrative tension. Elegant and restrained. Side B 00:29:02 36 – Principle Dilution Deep, expansive ambient with rich harmonic layers and slow-dissolving atmosphere. Majestic and meditative. 00:33:22 Dunya – I Noticed You in the Dark Intimate, shadowy ambient with emotional warmth and quiet nocturnal beauty. Haunting and tender. 00:37:29 ff8282 – absence of violence Clean, minimalist electronic ambient with peaceful clarity and soft digital serenity. Calm and reflective. 00:41:10 Exit Chamber – Please Hold On Fragile, emotive ambient with lingering tones and a sense of hopeful suspension. Touching and vulnerable. 00:47:17 Ed Herbers – Gravity Well Cosmic, gravity-pulling drones with deep spatial pull and celestial weight. Immersive and powerful closer.
Pastoral, folk-tinged hauntology with warm analogue tones and gentle countryside feel.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 203 of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is a continuation of my library mood at the moment. Warm, intimate, slightly surreal, and gently psychedelic. Think golden-hour light, quiet wonder, and analogue comfort — perfect for relaxed listening, daydreaming, or late afternoon/evening wind-down. Soft, charming, and emotionally tender with a strong sense of nostalgic beauty.
If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Golden Brown – Milton Banana Playful, summery electronic funk with bright grooves and tropical whimsy. Light and joyful. 00:03:22 D. Lord – Osmo Warm, flowing ambient electronics with gentle organic textures and soft movement. Calm and immersive. 00:06:27 Musette – How to Behave in Elevators Quirky, jazzy library-inspired piece with charming melodies and subtle humour. Delightful and offbeat. 00:08:18 Vic Mars – Mountain Centre Pastoral, folk-tinged hauntology with warm analogue tones and gentle countryside feel. 00:11:07 Under Allt – Heimlich / Bananas Playful, slightly surreal electronic with quirky rhythms and warm Swedish charm. 00:12:14 Omni Gardens – Nectar Grass Lush, botanical ambient with soft synths and dreamy, growing organic layers. Serene and verdant. 00:13:51 Foam and Sand – Circle 21 (ft. Circadian Delays) Deep, hypnotic ambient with slow-circling textures and meditative warmth. 00:16:31 Dean Honer – Ambient Dogfight Whimsical, cinematic ambient with playful tension and retro electronic flair. 00:17:33 Swansither – Flying Spoons Light, surreal electronic with floating melodies and gentle psychedelic lift. 00:23:18 Heron & Crane – Darq Qrystals Mysterious, crystalline ambient with dark sparkling textures and nocturnal beauty. 00:26:03 Sven Wunder – Natura Morta (Reprise) Elegant, cinematic exotica with rich analogue warmth and still-life serenity. Side B 00:28:19 Correlations – SEARCH SIGNAL Retro-futurist electronic with scanning synths and subtle broadcast nostalgia. 00:32:55 SiP/Prezzano – Pygmalion Smooth, melodic electronic groove with warm Mediterranean undertones and subtle swing. 00:39:49 Synthetic Villains – Susurrus Whispering, shadowy ambient electronics with intimate, slightly sinister textures. 00:40:34 Mark Ellery Griffiths – Cloud at a Stone’s heart Gentle, contemplative ambient with soft clouds of sound and emotional depth. 00:46:20 Sinj Clarke – I Still See Your Face Melancholic, dreamy electronic with nostalgic haze and tender emotion. 00:49:17 Piero Umiliani – Penombra Classic Italian library beauty — soft, shadowy exotica with elegant twilight mood. 00:51:59 Polypores – Moonhole Deep, cavernous ambient with lunar textures and hypnotic, otherworldly drift. Beautiful closer.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 201 of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “The Poison Garden” by Electric Pentacle. Available on the amazing upcoming compilation album “The Silent Harvest Volume One”. Dropping June 25 on the amazing FOLK POLICE RECORDINGS. Which features amongst others HDRF, Field Lines Cartographer, Twilight Sequence, Hawksmoor, Pulselovers and many more legends of the scene. If you make music and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please, if you can, subscribe — even if it’s just for a month, it makes a real difference. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Rural Tapes – Lucid Dreaming Gentle, hazy ambient with soft-focus electronics and dream-state fluidity. Warm, immersive, and quietly hypnotic. 00:06:31 Young Marco – Kalapa Garden Balearic-tinged electronic with lush tropical vegetation and sun-dappled grooves. Breezy, organic, and blissfully relaxed. 00:11:44 Chris Paladin – Epsilon Zone Sparse, zoned-out electronic minimalism with clean lines and subtle cosmic drift. Focused and atmospheric. 00:18:14 Bernard Grancher – Risible Mention Playful, slightly absurdist electronic with quirky rhythms and light-hearted experimentation. Witty and charming. 00:21:12 Belbury Poly – Star Jelly Haunting Ghost Box-style hauntology with nostalgic analogue synths and eerie pastoral mystery. Dreamlike and nostalgic. 00:25:40 Electric Pentacle – The Poison Garden Dark, occult-tinged folk-electronic with poisonous beauty and shadowy atmosphere. Mysterious and seductive. Side B 00:29:10 Christian Kleine – Serene Salt Mines Crystalline, minimalist ambient with shimmering textures and deep calm. Cool, spacious, and meditative. 00:33:11 Salvatore Mercatante – How Many Hands Intricate, tactile electronic with mysterious layers and subtle rhythmic undertow. Detailed and enigmatic. 00:38:45 Vanilla – Moonlight Smooth, jazzy downtempo beats with warm nocturnal glow and mellow grooves. Silky and atmospheric. 00:42:18 Simon Mills – Cathaleen Power (2021) Deep, rolling Balearic house with oceanic warmth and gentle propulsion. Sunny and hypnotic. 00:44:02 Al Lover – Stockhausen Soundsystem Psychedelic, experimental electronics with krautrock influence and cosmic weirdness. Trippy and energetic. 00:47:18 Will Gregory Moog Ensemble – Buoyancy Theory (feat. BBC National Orchestra Of Wales) Majestic Moog-orchestral hybrid with rich analogue warmth and elegant lift. Grand yet intimate. 00:50:05 Frequency Control Centre – National Sound Division Retro-futurist electronic with broadcast-like textures and vintage institutional charm. Nostalgic and precise. 00:56:21 The Twelve Hour Foundation – Stepping Stones Quirky, melodic library-inspired electronica with playful charm and gentle stepping rhythms. Warm and whimsical.
Melancholic layers glow with hope and impending shadow—profoundly atmospheric.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the 200th episode of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “People Say I’m a Dreamer” by friend of the channel Neil Stringfellow, also known as Audio Obscura. Available on the upcoming album “Dream States”. Dropping June 12. Neil also just entered a track for my upcoming compilation “The Mystery of the Night” Applications are still open. Get your piece in by June 24. All info on the album page on Bandcamp. If you make music and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please, if you can, subscribe — even if it’s just for a month, it makes a real difference. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Phexioenesystems – Poringland Extract Subtle, textural field-recording ambient drawn from the Norfolk countryside. Gentle rustles, distant horizons, and organic drones create a beautifully restrained, place-specific immersion. 00:05:35 The Metamorph – The Unlimited Dream Company Expansive, psychedelic-tinged ambient inspired by J.G. Ballard. Dreamy, shape-shifting layers and cosmic warmth evoke boundless imagination and surreal inner worlds. 00:07:35 Rival Consoles – If Not Now Driving, emotionally charged electronic ambient from Ryan Lee West. Pulsing rhythms and luminous synths build a sense of urgency and beautiful tension—now or never. 00:10:17 Mikael Lind, Johanna Sjunnesson – Remnants Unveiled Delicate, haunting ambient that slowly reveals hidden layers. Fragile textures and soft resonances feel like uncovering forgotten memories in dust and light. 00:15:45 Felipe Ayres – Turmoil Turbulent yet controlled ambient exploring inner unrest. Swirling drones and restless movement capture emotional chaos while maintaining an elegant undercurrent. 00:20:44 Wil Bolton – Quiet Sunlight Gentle, luminous ambient bathed in soft, filtered light. Warm tones and peaceful stillness evoke a perfect moment of tranquil, golden-hour calm. 00:28:09 Paulina Fae – The Space Inbetween (Instrumental) Ethereal, floating ambient focused on the liminal. Airy pads and crystalline details create a weightless sense of existing in the beautiful gap between moments. Side B 00:32:14 Christian Wittman – The Light Before the Dark (Edit. From the album “The Light Before the Dark” Poignant, cinematic ambient exploring the fragile transition of dusk. Rich, melancholic layers glow with hope and impending shadow—profoundly atmospheric. 00:37:34 Ludovico Einaudi – Primavera Graceful, flowing piano-led neoclassical piece. Delicate melodies and gentle swells capture the fresh energy and blossoming beauty of spring with quiet emotional depth. 00:44:08 The British Stereo Collective – Silicon Street (From the Yesterday Children) Retro-futuristic synth ambient with a hazy 80s cinematic feel. Warm analogue tones and nostalgic melancholy paint a portrait of memory-drenched digital streets. 00:46:59 Audio Obscura – People Say I’m a Dreamer Drifting, introspective ambient with a soft, wistful character. Cloud-like textures and piano voices create a beautiful, slightly detached dream-state. 00:49:42 Dr Atmo – Hunted Rain Moody, atmospheric ambient capturing rain as both pursuer and refuge. Wet, pulsing textures and dark elegance evoke being chased through a storm. 00:55:38 Cate Brooks – The Frame Meticulous, minimal ambient centered on structure and restraint. Clean lines and thoughtful silence create a contemplative, almost architectural listening experience. 00:58:29 Luke Howard Trio – Self Preservation Intimate, heartfelt modern classical/jazz-tinged ambient. Thoughtful piano, subtle brushes, and warm resonance explore protection, vulnerability, and inner strength.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the new Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “Tenebris” by friend of the channel Gareth Evans, also known as own as HDRF. Available on the upcoming compilation “The Mystery of the Night”. Dropping June 26 on my own Bandcamp page. There is still time for you to get your entries in. If you make music and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. And if you’re enjoying the channel, please consider subscribing — even if it’s just for a month, it makes a real difference. So settle in, turn it up a bit if you can, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Edward Givens – Somber Meditation A deeply introspective and solemn ambient piece with minimalist piano and subtle atmospheric layers. It creates a contemplative, almost sacred space for quiet reflection. 00:06:04 Talkdemonic – Two Weeks Cinematic ambient/post-rock from Kevin O’Connor. Driving yet melodic rhythms and evocative textures build a sense of emotional urgency and forward motion. 00:07:32 Ghostloop – Wired dialogue Minimal, melodic drone ambient with gentle, interconnected layers. It feels like a quiet conversation between electronic voices—intimate, thoughtful, and unfolding in real time. 00:11:37 Spheruleus – Olympus Days Warm, mythic ambient from The Lost Catalogue. Glowing drones and celestial textures evoke sunlit marble ruins and timeless, god-like serenity. 00:14:30 Silence & The Unwinking Minds – Conjure Textural, immersive ambient blending lush electronics with gritty, tape-saturated edges. A slow invocation that conjures unexpected beauty from tension and shadow. 00:17:45 36 – Symmetry Systems (Indigo) Elegant, crystalline ambient from Dennis Huddleston. Perfectly balanced harmonic layers in deep indigo hues create a sense of infinite symmetry and emotional clarity. 00:20:04 HDRF – Tenebris Dark, mysterious ambient exploring the enigma of night. Rich, shadowy drones and subtle nocturnal details draw you into the unknown. 00:23:43 Bahrambient, Retland, Kilometre Club – Cumulonimbus (Lauge Rework) Expansive, cloud-like ambient with soaring, stormy grandeur. Lauge’s rework adds depth and movement to these towering, atmospheric formations. Side B 00:26:48 OID – Rodn Intriguing, paradox-laden ambient with unique sonic character. Dense yet spacious, it rewards deep listening with hidden details and shifting perspectives. 00:34:50 Binaural Space – Artificial Storm Immersive, spatial ambient simulating a manufactured tempest. Binaural recording techniques place you inside swirling winds and electric tension. 00:37:15 Oberlin – (It Is A) Taboo Raw, underground ambient/electronic exploration. Bold and slightly transgressive textures push boundaries in a hypnotic, session-style recording. 00:46:51 Ed Herbers – Calculated Risk Cinematic, narrative-driven ambient with a sense of quiet peril. Tense yet beautiful layers evoke high-stakes decisions in unknown territory.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the new Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “They Are Coming Back! (Possibly Maybe)” by friend of the channel Uncle Fido. Available through his alter ego Binaural Space. Dropped May 1. If you make music and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. And if you’re enjoying the channel, please consider subscribing — even if it’s just for a month, it makes a real difference. So settle in, turn it up a bit if you can, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Graham Reznick – Mulwray Drive Atmospheric, filmic ambient with noir-ish tension and subtle cinematic movement. Moody and immersive. 00:04:29 Uncle Fido – They Are Coming Back! (Possibly Maybe) Playful, slightly paranoid electronic whimsy with quirky synths and light-hearted unease. Fun and offbeat. 00:06:27 Binaural Space – Contentment Warm, spacious ambient drift focused on calm and gentle resonance. Soothing and centred. 00:07:20 Furio Di Castri, Paolo Fresu – Brooklyn Intimate, smoky jazz ballad with lyrical trumpet and warm bass. Reflective and beautifully understated. 00:09:08 Marc Codsi – The Wait Sparse, emotionally charged ambient with patient tension and minimalist beauty. Haunting and poignant. 00:12:04 Omni Gardens – Grassland Gentle, sun-dappled ambient with soft synths and organic, pastoral calm. Lush and serene. 00:14:13 TALsounds – Slides Dreamy, fluid vocal-electronic layers with shifting, slippery textures. Hypnotic and otherworldly. 00:20:34 4T Thieves – The Empty Quarter Vast, desolate ambient desert soundscapes with warm drones and subtle wind-like motion. Expansive and isolating. 00:24:39 Sven Wunder – Deep Sea Lush, cinematic exotica/jazz with rich percussion and underwater mystique. Groovy and immersive. 00:27:17 Syrinx – Hollywood Dream Trip Psychedelic 70s library-inspired trip with swirling analogue warmth and dreamy haze. Nostalgic and hypnotic. 00:32:05 Elijah Fox – Never Let Me Go Tender, melancholic piano-led piece with intimate emotion and soft jazz warmth. Heartfelt and delicate. Side B 00:34:41 Paul Ellis – Internal External Expansive, flowing ambient with rich harmonic layers and profound spatial depth. Meditative and majestic. 00:39:30 Oscar Rocchi, Franco Godi – Pseudomistica Mysterious Italian library music with occult-tinged melodies and vintage charm. Enigmatic and atmospheric. 00:41:17 Moon Mullins – The Slip Loose, slippery ambient jazz with gentle grooves and hazy, nocturnal feel. Relaxed and smoky. 00:42:49 Alexis Delozanne – trig Precise, minimalist electronic study with clean lines and subtle rhythmic intrigue. Elegant and focused. 00:45:46 The New Honey Shade – Taaffeite Crystalline, gem-like ambient with shimmering textures and quiet luminosity. Delicate and precious. 00:46:12 Green-House – Lichen Maps Organic, botanical ambient with soft synths and earthy, growing warmth. Nurturing and detailed. 00:49:22 Mark Ellery Griffiths – The Meadow Peaceful, sunlit pastoral ambient with gentle field-like openness. Calm and verdant. 00:53:49 Gilroy Mere – The Downs Evocative English landscape ambient with nostalgic, rolling countryside warmth. Pastoral and wistful. 00:57:14 Michael J. York – And They Shall Have Stars Celestial, ritualistic ambient with cosmic drones and transcendent beauty. Majestic and starlit.
Good day to you listeners, wherever you are. This is Trevor. Welcome to one of these spontaneous episodes – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that appears somewhere inside the set. This episode titled Lost Karst Dreamers is based on the track “Karst” by “Tewksbury”, from the album “rust/wave”, which comes out on May 22 via channel supporting label Imaginary North. All the other tracks happened to just fit the vibe. If you make music and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. And if you’re enjoying the channel, please consider subscribing — even if it’s just for a month, it makes a real difference. So settle in, turn it up a bit if you can, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
00:00:00 Pageant – Too Far A drifting, melancholic ambient piece with soft, distant swells and a sense of emotional distance. Gentle textures unfold like regretful memories viewed from afar—intimate yet unreachable. 00:04:41 Rhucle – B2. Rew Warm, tape-saturated ambient from Rhucle’s signature hazy style. Lo-fi loops and gentle field recordings create a nostalgic, rewound atmosphere full of quiet introspection and faded light. 00:07:40 Tewksbury – Karst Geological ambient inspired by limestone landscapes. Crystalline tones, subtle cracks, and slow-dissolving textures evoke underground caves, dripping water, and hidden hollow spaces. 00:10:10 dropTable – Wanna ditch class and go to the mall Playful, nostalgic lo-fi ambient with a carefree 90s/early 2000s teenage daydream vibe. Soft synths and muffled mall echoes paint a picture of skipping responsibilities for fluorescent-lit freedom. 00:18:23 Antonio Visual Project – Lost in space Vast, weightless ambient journey through cosmic emptiness. Deep pads and floating melodies create a sense of peaceful disorientation among distant stars and endless void. 00:24:34 Joerg Dankert – What Is That Curious, questioning ambient with shifting, uncertain textures. Subtle unease and wonder blend as unidentified sounds emerge from the shadows—mysterious and slightly surreal. 00:29:21 Pietro Zollo – Upward Ascending, hopeful ambient with rising drones and luminous layers. It feels like gentle elevation—moving from grounded stillness toward light and open sky. 00:36:20 SYMBOL – Street Machines Retro-futuristic synth ambient with mechanical pulse and nocturnal city energy. Neon-lit grooves and sleek textures capture cruising through empty streets at night. 00:38:18 Sacred Seeds – Rustic Memory Earthy, organic ambient rooted in pastoral nostalgia. Warm acoustic elements and crackling textures evoke old wooden barns, soil, and half-remembered rural summers. 00:45:45 Glinca – We Shall Be Like Dreamers Lush, surreal ambient that drifts between reality and reverie. Soft, cloud-like layers and gentle swells create a beautiful, immersive dream-state full of wonder. 00:54:05 Sad Graffiti – L’idiota Poignant, introspective ambient with a touch of melancholy. Sparse and emotionally raw, it feels like the quiet reflection of Dostoevsky’s fool—vulnerable and strangely wise. 01:04:33 Ulises Labaronnie – Part III Deep, evolving drone/ambient from the Argentine composer. Rich harmonic layers slowly unfold with a meditative, almost architectural sense of space and time. 01:11:55 Sulk Rooms – Details Are Important Meticulous, micro-focused ambient highlighting tiny sonic details. Intimate and slightly obsessive, it rewards close listening with hidden textures and quiet emotional depth. 01:16:29 Elise Plans – Cantoo (Everything Lasts Forever…) Bittersweet, expansive ambient exploring permanence and impermanence. Swelling drones and fragile melodies carry a philosophical weight—beautiful, haunting, and ultimately hopeful.
Good day to you listeners, wherever you are. This is Trevor. Welcome to one of these spontaneous episodes – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that appears somewhere inside the set. This episode titled Obsidian Mountain Quest is based on the track “dreamt i was born on a mountain” by “anthéne”, from the album “Air Signs” , which comes out on May 22 via channel supporting label DRONARIVM. All the other tracks happened to just fit the vibe. If you’d like to be featured send file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com If you can, subscribe, even if it’s just for the month it would be a great help. So settle in, turn it up a bit if you can, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
00:00:00 Ali Wade – Xenophyophore Deep, organic ambient exploring the mysterious world of xenophyophores—giant single-celled deep-sea organisms. Subtle, textural layers and slow geological movement create an alien yet immersive underwater atmosphere. 00:05:03 Tom Eaton – Before Obsidian(from Elements-Fire) Warm, glowing ambient with rich, fiery undertones. Slow-burning pads and subtle melodic embers evoke the transformative power of fire and the moments just before intense change. 00:14:05 Martin Allin – Learning Is Remembering Reflective, philosophical ambient built on gentle, evolving textures. A contemplative piece that feels like rediscovering forgotten knowledge through soft, unfolding soundscapes. 00:20:01 OGRE Sound – Insects That Haunted As Well As Fed Atmospheric, narrative-driven ambient with a slightly dark, cinematic edge. Evokes the dual nature of nature—beauty and unease—through intricate, haunting textures. 00:23:33 jarguna – Soul of Ganga (with Lorenzo Squillari) Spiritual, flowing ambient inspired by the sacred Ganges River. Deep drones, watery textures, and meditative atmospheres capture both serenity and ancient power. 00:32:40 arovane – youd Delicate, intricate IDM-tinged ambient from Uwe Zahn. Microscopic details, glitchy fragments, and warm melodic threads create a beautifully fragile, polymer-like sound world. 00:37:07 Christophe Bailleau – Katpur (with Paradise Now) Mysterious, moonlit ambient with subtle rhythmic undercurrents. Ethereal and slightly ritualistic, it drifts through nocturnal, vertical phases of sound. 00:39:05 Roderick Shoolbraid – Nonagon Geometric, hypnotic ambient built around nine-sided symmetry. Clean, precise layers and evolving patterns create a sense of sacred geometry in sound. 00:43:01 Desprecio Nauseabundo – Desperate Loss of Material Things & its Obsessive Consequences Dark, experimental ambient exploring obsession and loss. Dense, unsettling textures and collapsing structures form a psychological, noise-tinged descent. 00:52:07 Coco Francavilla – The Stars Dance in Circles Celestial, dreamy ambient with graceful, orbiting movements. Shimmering synths and cosmic elegance evoke stars in eternal, circular motion. 00:54:48 Everyday Dust – Oblivione X Vast, foghorn-laden landscape ambient. Immersive and cinematic, it paints forgotten valleys and distant, echoing oblivion. 01:03:32 Sebby Kowal – Shinjuku Urban, nocturnal ambient capturing the electric pulse of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. Neon reflections and bustling stillness blend into a moody, atmospheric portrait. 01:07:52 anthéne – dreamt i was born on a mountain Light, airy guitar-based ambient from the Air Signs album. Gentle loops, swells, and natural textures evoke mountain-born freedom and wide-open skies. 01:13:48 Letters From Mouse – Quest Affric Analogue-driven Scottish ambient with bubbling synths and exploratory spirit. A quest-like journey through misty, engrammatic landscapes.