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low light mixesBerlin School Electronic Music 2025 Spring Update
More Berlin School goodness from Erwin Broers. There's not much I can say about this mix, other than being totally psyched for it, so I'll let Erwin give you…
low light mixesThe Open Blue
Seascape mixes are some of my favorite ambient mixes. The genre seems to perfectly suited to floating and drifting on an endless sea. Two of my favorite…
low light mixesElectronic Gems From The Lowlands by Erwin Broers
Another electronic gem from Erwin Broers. He has become my go to guy for berlin-school music and I'm totally here for it. I've said many times that I like…
low light mixesPiano Day 2025
It's World Piano Day! I've made several mixes over the years for Piano Day and each time I wonder if I'll find enough tracks for an interesting mix. And every…
low light mixesThe Spirit of Talk Talk
Talk Talk is an interesting band. Their musical style evolved significantly over time, moving from synth-pop to a more experimental art rock and post-rock…
low light mixesMetallic Memories
Another stellar guest mix comes our way with this excellent set from longtime listener, Daniel Hawkins. He reached with an idea for a mix and once I heard the…
low light mixesFresh Ambient March 2025
This is one of those mixes without a theme. It's just a way to highlight some new ambient tracks from the first two months of the year, although I cheated and…
low light mixesthis lonely path
I like it when a mix discovers itself. I started grabbing a few tracks for a new ambient mix and two of the tunes I pulled had the word "lonely" in the title…
low light mixesBerlin School Electronic Music 2024
I have continued my recent bingeing of berlin-school electronic music. Devouring old and new music. So I was very excited when guest mixer Erwin Broers reached…
low light mixesWinter Songs
This is the perfect time for a winter mix because we finally got a substantial snowfall today. I was worried that my snowblower wouldn't get a workout this…
low light mixesQuiet Fusion
Back in the 70s I was a huge prog rock fan and an offshoot of that fandom was discovering jazz fusion. I think Jean-Luc Ponty was the first proper fusion…
low light mixesTHE BOTTNA MIX by Dött ljus
We have a special treat for this mix - an upbeat collection with an ambient house music vibe. I have a folder on my hard drive that is labeled "gentle house…
low light mixesSunday Morning Music Vol. 24 - Dream State
I did not do a Sunday Morning Music mix at all last year 😮 That's probably the first year since the series started in 2011 that I didn't post a Sunday mix. The…
low light mixesGossamer by Robert Farrugia
I've said many times that I love guest mixes. And I especially love getting mixes from artists that I've been listening to for years. Such is the case with…
low light mixesMorning Sun in Winter
This is one of those mixes where there's not much to say about it because there is no theme. It's just a nice collection of wonderful ambient tunes. Most of…
low light mixesWe Did It Again by Andy McNeill(Maple Mountain Sunburst)
What a great way to start off the new year! Jumping right in with this excellent mix from friend of the show, Andy McNeill. Andy records as Maple Mountain…
low light mixesJazz Trax 2024
This year, like last year, I listened to more jazz than I have in a long time. It should come as no surprise that a lot of my listening tends towards…
low light mixes2024 Favorite Ambient Albums Part 2
I like making these favorites mixes because it reminds me of why I liked certain albums in the first place. The perfect example is Abandoned Spaces by OdNu &…
low light mixes2024 Favorite Ambient Albums Part 1
Another year, another ton of releases to sift through. I could keep adding and subtracting albums for weeks and still not be entirely satisfied with the final…
low light mixesInner Landscapes by Hollie Kenniff
I have hosted more guest mixes than ever this year, which I love because it exposes me to new artists and new mix concepts. Many of these mixes have come…
low light mixesBack To The Roots Of Berlin School by Erwin Broers
At the beginning of September when I posted my "Sequencer City" mix, I said I'd been on a berlin school bender. Well, now three months later I'm still on that…
low light mixesGifts at Dinner - an Ambient Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Just hanging out all day with family, eating and drinking. Perfect. The songs in this mix were all chosen for the titles…
low light mixesJazz-ish
I'm not exactly sure how this mix started. I think I was listening to the track, Outlook Remains Untouched, by |||||||||||||||||||| , yes that's the actual…
low light mixesMeditative Music To Get You Thru Election Night 2024
Thanks goodness election season is almost over. Election night can be a stressful time so here's a mix of new ambient tunes to help us all get through the…
low light mixesCapturing The Voice Of A Galaxy
Another stellar guest mix comes our way courtesy of loyal listener, Erwin Broers. He asked if I was interested in a mix of electronic music from Innovative…
low light mixesWind and Wandering
This mix is a continuation of a trend I noticed several years ago - the use of sax or other wind instruments in ambient music. I think I've done 3 other mixes…
low light mixesA Moon Full Of Stars and Astral Cars by Andy McNeill/Maple Mountain Sunburst
I fell in love with the music of Andy McNeill, who records as Maple Mountain Sunburst, back in 2010 with the release of the album The Maple Mountain Sunburst…
low light mixesFall Colors
I have a whiteboard on the wall outside my office at work where we compile random lists of things - "Best Pizza Topping", "Favorite Kitchen Utensil", "Best…
low light mixesEnd of Summer Noise by Black Brunswicker
This mix is another great example of why I enjoy guest mixes so much. This collection of tunes starts off rather noisy, hence the title. It's a style of music…
low light mixesPrimordial Dreams
This is a collection of tribal ambient tunes. Think frame drums and synth washes. Think Steve Roach & Robert Rich - "Strata." Think Byron Metcalf. There's…
low light mixesSequencer City
I have been on a huge sequencer/Berlin-school bender for the last few months. I think it goes back to Paul's train mix back in May. Through that mix I found…
low light mixesStory Time by Paul Asbury Seaman
Sometimes a mix comes along at just the right time. This new mix from Paul comes as summer has ended and the weather, at least around here, has turned a bit…
low light mixesCurrent Ambient Obsessions August 2024
Sometimes I go off on tangents with nostalgia mixes, guest mixes, jazz mixes, etc. and I can lose sight of the fact that this is primarily an ambient mix site…
low light mixesCommuniqué '77 - '86
When I was in college, a million years ago, I worked at the student radio station. There were some cool people there that turned me onto all sorts of new…
low light mixesThe Passing Of Time by Old Amica
The guest mix hits just keep coming! This set come to us courtesy of Old Amica, a two-person band originally from Norrbotten, Sweden. Today they are separated…
low light mixesWe Are Vaporized - The Music of Adam Wiltzie
One of my favorite albums this year is Eleven Fugues For Sodium Pentothal by Adam Wiltzie…
low light mixesA Quiet Way - Mysterioso Vol. 2
This year we've had quite a variety of mixes here at LLM headquarters. From underwater ambient to space rock guitar to alternative soundtracks to Thai…
low light mixesSummer Stargazing '24
After the road trip music of Khruangbin, it's time to get back to some ambient tunes. There's not much to say about this mix other than I was going for a vibe…
low light mixesElectric Highway - Khruangbin Mood Mix Vol. 1
I've been following the rise of Khruangbin since 2018 when they released their album "Con Todo El Mundo." Khruangbin is a musical trio that mixes global…
low light mixesA Letter From Home - 2000s Nostalgia
While playing random tracks from my hard drive full music, I stumbled upon several tunes I hadn't heard in forever. I was filled with feelings of nostalgia…
low light mixesDeep Curents
This mix was an accident. Well, the mix itself wasn't an accident but the vibe and theme was. I was listening to some new music and heard a new track - A Flock…
low light mixesSolstice Prelude, Fading Spring by Rafael Anton Irisarri
I've been listening to the music of Rafael Anton Irisarri for a long time. The oldest album of his that I have is 2007's Daydreaming. I'm listening to it as I…
low light mixesIn Space No One Can Hear Your Guitar Scream
As with many other mixes this one has a specific track that was the inspiration. The tune is called "Franky's Floyd" from the album "An Evening with Friends"…
low light mixesGhosts of the Gardiner Expressway by Kilometre Club
I am fortunate enough to occasionally have labels or artists connect with me about new music they have coming out. Sometimes those discussions result in a…
low light mixesFocus on Tranquility
Time for some fresh ambient tracks. This is a simple, straightforward mix featuring all very new music. These new tracks work very well together to create a…
low light mixesMore Train Tracks by Paul Asbury Seaman
I love getting a sequencer mix from Paul! I don't seek out Berlin school, sequencer based music very much anymore which is strange because I really enjoy it…
low light mixesKhôra - Grammars Of Emanation
We've had more guest mixes than usual the last 6 months and that is a great thing because it means we all get to hear some amazing music and amazing mixes like…
low light mixesTop 20 Electronic Albums of All Time
This was a tough list to compile. What criteria do I use? Influential albums? Ones I play the most? Critics favorites? Do I include ambient albums? Vocal…
low light mixesArboreal Ambient
I am a big fan of the ambient artist Robert Davies. You can find his music here... https://dataobscura.bandcamp.com/ Most of his music is connected to nature…
low light mixesSLOW/FORM by Tewksbury
I occasionally get music submitted for consideration to be used in mixes. I don't seek out submissions but if artists or labels are so kind as to send me some…
low light mixesTransforming Sorrow by Paul Asbury Seaman
It's always a good day when we get a new mix from Paul Asbury Seaman. Not only because it will be a well thought out collection of tunes but also because that…
low light mixesIn The Path Of The Eclipse
I could kick myself for not planning for this eclipse. I should have booked a room in Austin, TX two years ago. But I did not, so I'll be here in Wisconsin…
low light mixesNow That's What I Call Ambient - March 2024
Pretty straightforward ambient mix here. All the tracks in this set are 2024 releases, many within the last few weeks. There are definitely some fine albums in…
low light mixesInfinitely Small by Htennek Niwhsa
Thanks to our good friends at Nettwerk Music we have another wonderful guest mix to share. The mix is called "Infinitely Small", expertly curated by Htennek…
low light mixesElectronic Music of 1973
At last we return to the "Electronic Music of (insert year)" series. That's obviously not the actual title of the series but since I don't have a title that…
low light mixesDUNE - The Storm
Denis Villeneuve's eagerly anticipated continuation of the Dune saga has arrived. I am definitely psyched about seeing it this weekend. So ramp up my…
low light mixesQuiet Days by Ann Annie
I love hosting guest mixes here on LLM and especially love it when they come at the right time. I have been super busy so this curated set comes at the perfect…
low light mixesAPRICITY: the warmth of sunshine in winter
Apricity(a-PRIS-i-tee)(n.) - The warmth of the sun in winter. I stumbled upon this word while doom-scrolling Threads or Instagram last week. I like the idea…
low light mixesCosmic Guitar
I've been thinking about a couple of guitar mixes for a while, collecting tracks as I find them but not really sure of the direction the mix would take. Then…
low light mixesNightwalk by Paul Asbury Seaman
I've had enough of winter. So let's go from the freezing snows of Wisconsin to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia courtesy of this excellent mix from Paul…