V.A. - Amulet Of Tears

The Lithuanian ambient mavericks Amulet of Tears are celebrating their 5-year anniversary with the release of this massive compilation showcasing the talent that has graced the grooves and tapes of their boutique label. Mutant Zones favourites Zhe Pechorin, Night Foundation, BODYXVIII, Script, and Volunteer Coroner all leave their mark, alongside a number of other acts new to me. Honestly, this is a fantastic project that demonstrates impeccable curation and a wholesome community. Happy birthday to the founders, I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next.

Buy the album here, and stream it in full down below.

Volunteer Coroner - Gnawing At The Edge

Volunteer Coroner returns to Trust Collective with "Gnawing At The Edge" - a four-track "exploration of the spirit and consciousness".

Get the tape here, and digital here. Stream the whole thing below.

Volunteer Coroner - Pressure On The Wound

Not gonna lie, Volunteer Coroner took over my speakers since I discovered his work a few weeks ago. Amazing sound design and attention to details, exploring darker corners of the slowly brooding electronic music. "Pressure On The Wound" is his most recent EP, self-released on Bandcamp. Preston's drones slowly glide through various levels of sonic anxiety, giving an impression of a dark ambient-scored walk through a crime scene.

Cop the EP here and check it out below.

Volunteer Coroner - Forever In Blood

Volunteer Coroner is an ambient/drone/noise alias of Denver based musician Preston Weippert, who also runs Trust Collective label. I've literally discovered his music today and I'm obsessed already, incredible, texture-rich and melody-driven soundscapes. "Forever In Blood" is his most recent project, released on TC in February last year. Sounds evoking impending doom and post-apocalyptic calmness blend and mix into a captivating listening exprience. Wonderful stuff.

Get the download here, stream below.