Short, rhythmic ambient track with melodic fragments caught in a web of delay and reverb.

Lunae Lumin will be the latest ambient record to be released by Wicked Cities from a Distance (February 20th). Lunae Lumin is a concept album for the short story, A Perch Made of Moonlight. This music was recorded and edited to a 432hz standard, which to some ears sounds way better than the perfectly tuned 440hz.

Extremely influenced by Tim Hecker, Tomasz Bednarczyk, and Abul Mogard, the newest from Wicked Cities From A Distance focuses deeply upon a moving organ drone expressly synthesized through a Eurorack granular synthesis patch. It’s available for members of Fire, Fire, Red Star Down only.

Kaffir Piano employs a variety of unconventional production techniques to make its less-than-two-minute track stand out. It is bass-focused, but not to the point of overshadowing the other elements. The atmosphere it creates lingers over the guitar and bass, perfectly capturing that moment when you come home from work at 6 PM, and it's already dark. You're home, but the day has slipped away.

Yellowish is a hip Hop beat from 2004. Recently discovered and remastered. For a behind the scenes look at KidShy, click here.

When the tree branches hold a great deal of weight with ice and snow, when the air seems almost too still for breathing, and when driving anywhere horrifies you, "Music For Ice Storms" is the remedy. This is music that serves you well if you'd just rather... not.

No.

Think.

For.

Me.

Part of the joy of Eurorack synthesizers comes from their melodic generative algorhythms. AfterLater Pachinko, a clone of the epic Mutable Marbles module, serves as a random chance machine, allowing musicians to set the guidelines for melodic construction. In other words, I specify the notes I want, the range I desire, and the rhythm I envision.

Director Maurice Moore challenged composer Dave Wirth to create a score for Finding Solace that could stand alone from the film. Drawing from America's cinematic legacy, Wirth crafted a 65-minute orchestral soundtrack blending drama and horror, using piano and guitar to evoke tension and intensity, achieving a remarkable feat in independent cinema.

Back in 2004, during a stint with Americorps in Austin, I created about two dozen hip-hop beats under the moniker KidShy. My friends in the program basically made up a ragtag crew building trails and chopping down invasive trees, making $42 a day, and surviving on whatever hustle we had.

Greatly influenced by both Abul Mogard and Tim Hecker, Dual Portamento evolves relentlessly into a bold, undiluted intensity.

Explore the depths of experimental music with Evil Gima's Elements. Experience intentional sounds that challenge and invite.

Play Artful by The Double Headed Seagulls invites listeners on a journey through vibrant lo-fi electronica and jazz guitar chords, showcasing dreamy synths and an energetic playfulness.

Slowcore Christmas by Grande Valley Auction Incident. I recently stumbled upon a couple of Christmas songs in my back catalog. They’re quite slow and reminiscent of "The Red House Painters," of the most incredible slowcore bands ever.

Archive Volume Three by Grande Valley Auction Incident

Lodern (coming from the old German verb “to blaze”) by Wicked Cities From A Distance, is music of transformation. Inspired by the relentless change in the modern era, Lodern invites you to suspend time, enter the liminal space, and exit a little wiser. 

Fractal Magic is the fourth track off of Ambient 2022, Vol. 2.

Teleporter is the first track off of Ambient 2022, Vol. 2.

Ambient 2022 Vol.2: One hour listening experience for work, mental engagement, and concentration. Perfect for study, cooking dinner, drawing, light vice expression, and interesting love-making.

Stereotactic is the third track off of Ambient 2022, Vol. 1.

Memories of Rain is the first track off of Ambient 2022, Vol. 1.

Ambient 2022 Vol.1: One hour listening experience for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Perfect for reading, watering plants, small repetitive tasks that need to be finished only by you, and psychedelica.

The Place She Dwells is a full-length feature film from Motivate Pictures, starring Sarah Niarkos and directed by Maurice Moore.

New Music Video and Single from Evil Gima: IT\AM. IT\AM is the first single from the upcoming release Alluvion by Evil Gima. Alluvion comprises 8 dark-cinematic experimental songs.

In 2021, I purchased my first Eurorack synthesizer. The obsession with the quality of analog sound took hold very quickly. This album of sketches and tests came directly from experimenting with the synthesizers on the Eurorack. I doubt I'll ever buy another digital synth plugin again...