the electroscape’s eight favorite 2025 albums

Bunches of great albums were released in 2025. the electroscape tries to feature an album a day to highlight the remarkable artistry in the independent music scene. We settled on eight albums to feature in this end-of-the-year piece. Why eight, you might ask? Eight is a favorite number around here, and it’s a fun challenge … Read more

survey of the electroscape – Issue 9

A diverse collection of albums. Never the exception. Always the norm. Explore. Discover. Albums are in alphabetical order. Airports and Ports by Hunter Complex Airports and Ports is the latest release by Hunter Complex, following the highly acclaimed, Dead Calm and Zero Degrees. An ambient electronic album where piano, flute, trumpet, and guitar create a … Read more

survey of the electroscape – Issue 7

The scope the electroscape continues to widen, and this issue of survey of the electroscape is no exception. You’ll stumble upon 8-bit crunchiness,  undertones of nature and spirit, and children’s voices used to create rhythms, melodies, and emotions.  Explore. Discover.  Albums are listed in alphabetical order. Echoes by Marie Wilhelmine Anders Echoes by Marie Wilhelmine … Read more

Becoming Alpha Chrome Yayo

Oh, damn! You’re lookin’ dirty! I think it’s time you had a bath!, Alpha Chrome Yayo rapped on “Funky Bath,” the opener to his November 2021 LP, Soaking, a concept album about the luxury and necessity of soaking in the tub.   Alpha Chrome Yayo – also known simply as ACY ­– creates smooth electro … Read more

survey of the electroscape – Issue 2

the electroscape has published deep dives into albums, artists, and people in the scene. In March 2021, a piece entitled, You’re Invited: Eight Early 2021 Electronic Albums to Dig Into was published. This piece sparked interest in a series of issues that features a collection of electronic music releases – a survey of the electroscape, … Read more