Papa M – Ballads of Harry Houdini
Style: Psych Rock, Post-Rock, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibes: Confident, Triumphant, Warm, Reflective, Eclectic, Therapeutic, Hypnotic, Passionate, Patient, Psychedelic
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Kosmische-Influenced
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Anna Butterss, Jeremiah Chiu, Joshua Johnson, Gregory Uhlmann, Booker Stardrum
Style: Abstract Groove, Cyber-Jazz, Post-Minimalism, Organic Beat Music
Vibes: Hypnotic, Warm, Colorful, Squiggly, Intertwined, Exploratory, Playful, Groovy, Soothing, Uplifting, Surreal, Aquatic, Futuristic
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Beak> – >>>>
Style: Space Rock, Krautrock-Influenced, Neo-Psychedelia, Minimal Wave
Vibes: Motorik, Sci-Fi, Retro-Futuristic, Cryptic, Hypnotic, Menacing, Dystopian, Brooding, Psychedelic, Playful, Restrained, Gloomy, Focused, Eerie
Musical Qualities: Analogue Recording, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Riffs, Droney, Bass Lines
Kieran Hebden & William Tyler – Darkness, Darkness
Style: Psychedelic Electronic, Post-Rock, Trip-Hop, Ambient, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibes: Hypnotic, Uplifting, Warm, Soothing, Summer, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Improvisation, Progressive, Rhythmic
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Broadcast – Haha Sound
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Space Age Pop, Dream Pop
Vibes: Cryptic, Spacey, Retro-Futuristic, Occult, Hypnotic, Ethereal, Existential Mellow, Bittersweet, Dreamy, Romantic, Surreal, Playful, Deadpan, Tender, Lullaby
Musical Qualities: Lush, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Catchy, Motorik, Melodic, Noisy
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Craig Leon – Anthology of Interplanetary Folk Music Vol. 2: The Canon
Styles: Cosmic Folk, Fourth World, Tribal Ambient
Vibes: Ethereal, Meditative, Exploratory, Ancient-Futuristic, Hypnotic, Mysterious
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Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool
Style: Art Rock, Orchestral-Rock, Electronic-Influenced, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibe: Lonely, Sterile, Cold, Depressive, Breakup, Introspective, Sad, Sombre, Reflective, Hypnotic, Motorik
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Polished, Orchestral, Pulse, Melodic, Studio-as-an-Instrument
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Natalie Rose LeBrecht – Holy Prana Open Game
eaturing Mick Turner, Jim White & David Hackner
Style: Neoclassical New Age
Vibe: Celestial, Flowing, Cosmic, Healing, Ethereal, Heartfelt, Sombre, Spiritual, Longing, Meditative
Instrumentation: Vocals, Synthesizers, Piano, Electric Guitar, Drums, Woodwinds, EWI
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Nicholas Jaar – Sirens
Style: Ambient Pop, Progressive Electronic, Sound Sculpture, Downtempo
Moods: Urban, Surreal, Nocturnal, Cryptic, Mysterious, Retro-Futuristic, Hypnotic, Introspective, Motorik, Ethereal
Musical Qualities: Vocal Manipulation, Studio-as-an-Instrument. Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Lush, Sampling
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Yo La Tengo – I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One
Style: Noise Pop, Shoegaze, Dream Pop
Moods: Autumnal, Warm, Twee, Heartfelt, Tender, Eclectic, Hypnotic, Romantic, Soothing, Lethargic, Melancholy
Musical Qualities: Melodic, Noisy, Catchy, Soft, Washy, Lush, Motorik
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Broadcast – The Noise Made By People
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Space Age Pop, Dream Pop
Moods: Surreal, Cryptic, Hauntological, Occult, Spacey, Retro-Futuristic, Deadpan, Cold, Restrained, Dreamy, Ethereal, Hypnotic, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Studio-as-an-Instrument, Lush, Melodic, Slow, Atmospheric
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Bitchin Bajas – Bajascillators
Styles: Psychedelic Minimalism, Kosmische, New Age, Progressive Electronic
Moods: Cosmic, Meditative, Hypnotic, Colorful, Psychedelic, Spiritual, Focused
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Pulse, Polyrhythmic, Minimalistic, Instrumental
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Oren Ambarchi / Johan Berthling / Andres Werliin – Ghosted
Style: Atmospheric Jazz, Post-Minimalism
Moods: Nocturnal, Suspenseful, Motorik, Western, Desert, Cinematic, Hypnotic
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Electroacoustic, Rhythmic, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums
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Sunburned Circle – The Blaze Game
Style: Ritual-Psych, Free Rock, Krautrock
Vibe: Witchy, Ritualistic, Fiery, Tribal, Cathartic, Free, Hypnotic, Mysterious, Mystical, Primal, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Suite, Repetitive, Live, Collective Improvisation, Lo-fi, Percussive, Growling Vocals
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Avec le Soleil sortant de sa bouche – Zubberdust!
Vibe: Visceral, Driving, Muscular, Hypnotic, Cathartic, Angular
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Rhythmic, Noisy, Dynamic
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Avec le Soleil sortant de sa bouche – Pas pire pop [I ? You So Much]??
Style: Art Rock, Progressive Pop, Post-Punk
Influences: Krautrock, No Wave, Afrobeat, Funk
Vibe: Driving, Muscular, Motorik, Mechanical, Hypnotic, Cathartic, Primal, Epic, Messy
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Repetitive, Noisy, Progressive
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Grails – Burning Off Impurities
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Post-Rock
Influences: Arabic Folk, Horror Soundtracks, Kosmisch, Library Music, Spaghetti Westerns, Prog, Stoner Rock, American Primitive Guitar, Raga
Vibe: Adventure, Driving, Cinematic, Exploratory, Epic, Ominous, Nocturnal
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Dynamic, Fuzzy, Riffs, Progressive, Atmospheric
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Six Organs of Admittance – The Veiled Sea
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Post-Minimalism, Kosmische, Ambient, Progressive Electronic
Vibe: Cosmic, Hypnotic, Eclectic, Psychedelic, Focused
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Shredding, Droney, Improvisation, Minimalistic, Repetitive, Riffs
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Fly Pan Am – Frontera
Style: Post-Rock, Dance Score, Experimental Rock
Influences: Krautrock, IDM, Industrial, Drone
Vibe: Dystopian, Motorik, Mechanical, Ominous, Paranoid, Gloomy, Cold, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Driving, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Droney
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Fly Pan Am – Sédatifs en fréquences et sillons
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock, Tape Music, Drone
Vibe: Deconstructed, Hypnotic, Meandering, Stark, Motorik, Abstract, Urban
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Pulse, Loops, Minimalistic, Repetitive, Drone, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Field Recordings, Noise
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Rob Frye – Exoplanet
Style: Kosmische Jazz, Analogue Electronic
Vibe: Exploratory, Hypnotic, Adventurous, Mystical, Focused, Spacey
Musical Qualities: Pulse, Improvisation, Instrumental, Headphone Album, Odd Time Signatures, Polyphonic, Progressive
Instrumentation: Flute, Cornet, Organ, Wurlitzer, Synthesizers, Woodwinds, Double Drummers
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Feu Thérèse – Ça Va Cogner
Style: Experimental Rock, Krautrock, French Pop, Punk-Funk, 80’s Glam
Vibe: Motorik, Surreal, Playful, Confident, Triumphant, Determined, Juxtapositions, Catchy, Hypnotic, Retro-Futuristic
Musical Attributes: Dense, Rhythmic, Melodic, Noisy, Repetitive
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Mogwai – Rave Tapes
Style: Post-Rock, Space Rock, Electronic-Rock, Kosmische-Influenced
Vibe: Futuristic, Nocturnal, Mechanical, Focused, Cinematic, Restrained
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Dynamic, Pulse, Studio-as-an-Instrument
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Laetitia Sadier – Something Shines
Style: Space Pop, Art Pop, Kosmische Lounge
Vibe: Retro-Futuristic, Spacey, Political (Communist), Breezy, Mellow, Elegant
Musical Qualities: Sleek, Groovy, Lush, Melodic, Catchy
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Stereolab – The Free Design
Musical Qualities: Polished, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Percussive, Rhythmic, Catchy
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Beak> – >>>
Style: Kosmische-Influenced Experimental Rock, Space Rock
Vibe: Motorik, Ominous, Spacey, Futuristic, Cinematic
Musical Qualities: Progressive, Rhythmic, Atmospheric
75 Dollar Bill – Live at Tubby’s
Style: Psychedelic Jazz, Jam Band, Post-Minimalism, Free Rock
Influences: Tishoumaren, Free Jazz, Kosmische Musik, Minimalism
Vibe: Hypnotic, Communal, Psychedelic, Earthy
Musical Attributes: Collective Thematic Improvisation, Live, Loose, Microtonal, Odd Time Signatures, Repetitive, Percussive
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Josh Abrams & Natural Information Society – Representing
Style: Psychedelic Jazz, Creative Music, Post-Minimalism
Influences: Gnawa, Kosmische Music, Spiritual Jazz, Minimalism
Vibe: Earthy, Hypnotic, Exploratory, Mysterious, Ritualistic, Psychedelic
Musical Attributes: Acoustic, Improvisation, Minimalistic, Percussive, Polyrhythmic
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Tortoise – TNT
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
Influences: Dub, Kosmische Musik, Bossa Nova, Lounge, Minimalism, Jazz, Electronic
Vibe: Contemplative, Eclectic, Focused, Futuristic, Impressionistic, Lush, Meditative, Peaceful, Soothing
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Complex, Digital Production, Percussive, Polyphonic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Loops, Headphone Album, Rhythmic, Pulse, Instrumental, Progressive, Polished
Ezra Feinberg – Recumbent Speech
Style: Post-Rock, Post-Minimalism, Progressive Folk
Influences: Kosmische Musik, American Primitive Guitar, Minimalism
Vibe: Airy, Nocturnal, Pastoral, Peaceful, Focused, Imaginative, Impressionistic, Contemplative, Warm
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Instrumental, Progressive, Pulse, Odd Time Signatures, Pulse, Dynamic, Headphone Album, Minimalistic
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Deradoorian – Find the Sun
Style: Psych Rock, Kosmische-Influenced
Vibe: Introspective, Mystical, Spiritual, Confident, Conscious, Existential, Hypnotic, Motorik, Psychedelic, Uplifting
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Tarentel – We Move Through Weather
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock?Vibe: Exploratory, Hypnotic, Meandering, Murky, Mysterious, Nature, Abstract, Aquatic, Driving, Droney, Psychedelic?Musical Attributes: Instrumental, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Loops, Innovative, Dynamic
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Stereolab – Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night
Style: Progressive Pop, Space Age Pop
Influences: Kosmische Musik, Bossa Nova, French Pop, Lounge
Vibe: Spacey, Lush, Retro-Futuristic, Catchy, Groovy, Motorik, Nocturnal, Uplifting
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Headphone Album, Odd Time Signatures, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Progressive, Lyrical
Lyrics: Philosophical, Political, Communist, Bi-Lingual (English and French)
Instrumentation: Synthesizers, Vibraphone, Drums, Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Brass, Strings, Keys (Organ, Clavinet, Harpsichord, Wurlitzer)
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Le Fly Pan Am – Ceux qui Inventent n’ont Jamais Vécu(?)
Style: Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Noise Rock
Influences: Kosmische Musik, No Wave, Musique Concrète
Vibe: Noisy, Groovy, Spacey, Raw
Musical Attributes: Rhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Repetitive
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James Holden & the Animal Spirits – The Animal Spirits
These communal sound rituals express a digital-era longing to reconnect to the Earth. The grooves here are circular and ceremonial, not rooted to any specific musical traditions but borrowing from many, including cosmic jazz, kosmische musik and undoubtedly inspired by Holden’s collaboration with legendary Gnawa musician Maleem Mahmoud Ghania. Drums and percussion ground the proceedings while muscular sequencer and fiery saxophone arpeggiations hypnotically intertwine. The sounds of fluttering recorder and modular synthesizer swirl through the air like offerings to the cosmos.
Recommended for fans of The Comet is Coming, Tonto’s Exploding Head Band, Maleem Mahmoud Ghania & Pharoah Sander’s Trance of Seven Colors, Natural Information Society, Colin Stetson
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Mogwai – Hardcore Will Never Die, but You Will.
Style: Post-Rock, Space Rock, Kosmische-Influenced
Vibe: Driving, Motorik, Nocturnal, Urban, Focused, Energetic, Futuristic
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Fly Pan Am – N’Ecoutez Pas
Released in 2004 on Constellation Records Format: LP Style: Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Noise Rock Influences: Kosmische Musik, Shoegaze, Post-Punk Vibe: Chaotic, Noisy, Anxious, Messy, Spacey, Exploratory, Abstract Musical Attributes: Repetitive, Dense, Rhythmic, Studio-as-an-instrument, Sound Collage
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Radiohead – The King of Limbs
Style: Experimental Rock, Art Rock
Influences: Electronic, Kosmische Musik, Glitch, Afro-Beat
Vibe: Surreal, Psychedelic, Messy, Hypnotic, Warm, Mysterious, Cryptic
Musical Attributes: Sampling, Percussive, Polyrhythmic, Studio-as-an-instrument, Dense, Looping
Themes: Nature
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Beak> – Recordings 05/01/09 > 17/01/09
Originally released in 2009 on Invada Records Temporary Residence Reissue Format: LP
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nonkeen – Oddments of the Gamble
LP, R&S Records, 2016 Recorded 2007-2015
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Fly Pan Am – C’est ça
Released in 2019 on Constellation Records Format: LP
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Trans Am – Surrender to the Night
Originally released in 1997 on Thrill Jockey Records 2012 Reissue on translucent red vinyl Format: LP
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Trans Am – Trans Am
Originally released in 1996 on Thrill Jockey Records 2017 Reissue on clear vinyl Format:: LP
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Zombi – Shape Shift
LPx2, 45rpm, Relapse Records Style: Space Rock, Progressive Electronic Vibe: Sci-Fi, Driving, Futuristic, Spacey, Motorik, Focused, Muscular, Cinematic, Ominous Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Instrumental, Repetitive, Odd Time Signatures, Technical, Dynamic Instrumentation: Analogue Synthesizers, Drums, Electric Bass
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Portishead – Third
Released in 2008 on Mercury Records Format: LPx2, 45rpm
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Loose Fur – Loose Fur
Released in 2003 on Drag City Recorded in 2000 Format: LP
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David Bowie – “Heroes”
Released in 1977 on RCA Records Format: LP
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Holy Fuck – Latin
Released in 201 on Young Turks Format: LP, die cut cover Recommended Tracks A2 – Red Lights (Spacey, Funky, Energetic Grooves ) B1 – Sht Mtn (Spacey, Driving)
Fly Pan Am – Fly Pan Am
Style: Experimental Rock, Post-Rock
Influences: Kosmische Musik, Minimalism
Vibe: Minimalistic, Exploratory, Spacey, Raw, Noisy, Abstract
Musical Attributes: Instrumental, Repetitive, Analogue Recording
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The Flaming Lips – The Terror
Released in 2013 on Bella Union UK Pressing Format: LPx2, Bonus 7″, Holographic Cover Studio album takes up sides A, B, & C. Side D contains “We Don’t Control the Controlled (mashed-the-fuck-up-remix, Dan Deacon and the Electric Worms’ Insight Violence)” 7″ includes “Sun Blows Up Today” b/w “All You Need Is Love (featuring Alex and
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Tortoise – Tortoise
Originally released in 1994 on Thrill Jockey Records 2016 reissue Recorded November 29 thru December 5, 1993
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Yo La Tengo – And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out
Released in 2000 on Matador Records Format: LPx2
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Tortoise – Standards
Released in 2001 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
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Tortoise – Beacons of Ancestorship
Released in 2009 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
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This Heat – Health and Efficiency
Originally released in 1980 on Piano Records 2016 Light in the Attic Repress Format: LP, 45rpm on side A, any speed for side B
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Stereolab – Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements
Originally released in 1993 on Duophonic Records This pressing was released in 2012 on 1972 Records Format: LPx2
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Trans Am – Illegal Ass
Released in 1996 on Happy Go Lucky Format: 12″ EP
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Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society – Simultonality
Over the past decade, Josh Abrams has been using his guimbri to create music inspired by the ceremonial music of the Gnawa in North Africa, infusing it with a wide variety of influences from kosmische to minimalism to the avant-garde jazz of his local scene in Chicago. On this album, the focus is on “pure motion” driven by double drummers hypnotically interlocking with guimbri, guitar, keys and harmonium. Each individual plays unique rhythmic figures that push and pull against each other like polyrhythmic tectonic plates, creating constantly changing, yet circular grooves.
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Oren Ambarchi – Saggitarian Domain
Released in 2012 on Editions Mego Format: LP
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Vinyl Williams – Into
Kaleidoscopic pop driven by round, groovy bass locked in with funky, motorik drumming, all floating through layers of swirling, delayed guitars, shimmering synths, and dreamy vocals. Recommended to anyone looking for a smooth, sugary middle ground between Stereolab, Toro y Moi, and Neu!
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