Sam writes:

Projekt starts 2025 the way we start every year: with a string of wonderful releases in the ambient / electronic / space music genre. Projekt’s albums are Name-Your-Price downloads on our Bandcamp page. People often ask me “Why? Why do you make the music available for free?” The answer is multi-fold. One part is that we appreciate all your interest in the music on the label, and it’s a nice way to give back to those of you who cannot afford to buy every new release for $10 at iTunes. Another part is that free adds up; on average 36% of people who download put in a donation; and even though that donation averages just $2.41, it adds up to some money for the label / artist. And third, quite a few of Projekt’s releases are from newer acts that you might not have heard of. $$$ has always been an obstacle to discovering new music, a barrier. With streaming being the primary way music is heard, I like the idea that some of our listeners are still collecting music and enjoying it more than once when the algorithm throws it their way. Those are some of my reasons.

Stay safe and stay well, Sam

an extremely slow motion explosion by yttriphie at Bandcamp The debut ambient release from yttriphie (Michael Plaster of soulwhirlingsomewhere. Innesti writes: Love the melodies, the atmosphere, and the way that everything feels suspended in time. Outstanding. Dave Aftandilian writes: Tranquil and serene, yet constantly in motion, each track of yttriphie gives the listener a feeling of floating suspended in a perfect bittersweet moment; watching everything change around you, but more with a sense of wonder than fear. Perihelion by Forrest Fang at Bandcamp Also on Limited Edition CD, under 50 left. Veteran Bay Area ambient musician Forrest Fang’s latest takes rewarding risks by incorporating unusual microtonal tunings into his personal blend of electroacoustic minimalism, space music, and world fusion. Andrew Williams writes: Wow, what a beautiful album, really South East Asian in nature, which I adore. I will have to visit Ankor Wat and listen to this <3. Favorite track: Vessels of a Minor Deity. Neon Blue Utopia by deepspace at Bandcamp On Limited Edition CD. KarPeri writes: Strangely fascinating and fascinatingly strange, Neon Blue Utopia is a great way to start into the new year. mysticwolf75 writes: A unique musical journey. It takes you to all kinds of different places. Definitely unlike anything I’ve heard from deepspace thus far. Multifaceted. I also very much like the concept behind this album. “Vertical Automated Parking” and “Upside Down City Traffic” brings to mind images of one of my favorite movies, The Fifth Element. JTH writes: deepspace goes utopian virtual. his best so far. Eight videos for tracks on the new album at YouTube purr24 by Various Artists at Bandcamp $1800 donated to charity, thus far. shoegazekeith writes: I bought this to donate to charity but the music on this album is high quality ambient soundscapes. Played most days since purchase and helping my broken heart since my 19-year old cat passed away this week. Thank you. mahore writes: The idea of donating some money to charity for the purpose of making some old cat’s remaining time a bit happier hit right into the centre of my heart. What a great project!! Dave Aftandilian writes: As a lifelong cat lover, I have long been entranced by the rhythmic, melodic, and hypnotic sounds of cat purrs, each as individual and perfect as their creator. Here a wide variety of Projekt artists use purrs of cats past and present as inspiration for lovely and loving ambient compositions that range from otherworldly, ethereal, and transcendent to grounded, organic, and playful. What a fabulous holiday gift to the universe! Deep gratitude to the composers, both human and feline. Live at the Middle East, Boston, July 21 1998 by Black Tape For A Blue Girl at Bandcamp Back when the band was only 12 years old — in the summer of 1998 — Blacktape performed 15 shows with the three-piece line-up (Julianna, Lisa & Sam). This was the only time Julianna performed with the band. These recordings capture emotional and intense performances ranging from the searing “For you will burn your wings upon the sun” to the ethereal wave of “Given” & “Seireenien lumoama.” The full 63-minute concert video is streaming at YouTube.

Steve Roach performs at the esteemed Big Ears Festival, March 27 + 29 in Knoxville, TN. Headlining 2 nights at the Church Street United Methodist with Age of Reflections’ Eric Epstein, visionary light artist.