welcome to cloud collecting, this is the instagram page connected to my new @substack newsletter!
i’ll be sharing 3 question interviews on creativity with women + gender expansive artists, ‘women of ambient’ archive mixes plus links to @marineeyes related updates.
i’ve named this newsletter cloud collecting after a song from my first solo album which is about connecting to our childlike creativity by becoming immersed in the present moment, and i hope these bite-sized posts/emails will inspire you to find that in your own creative life as well.
head to the link in bio to subscribe ⛅️ thanks for joining me on these first steps!
#womenartists #creativeprocess #newsletter #creativity #ambient #womenofambient #nonbinaryartist #cloudcollecting
~ cloud collecting no. 49 with melbourne-based @clariloops ~
// on just seeing what happens and being in love with the outcome no matter what //
// on being a creative mom //
// on asking ourselves what we want //
hope you enjoy getting to know ruby a bit more with this thoughtful interview and find some time to drift away to her beautiful new album via @whitelabrecs . head over to @cloud__collecting to hang with us ☁️☁️☁️
#ambient #creativity #creativemom #clarinet
SO EXCITED that in just a few weeks my dear friend (and collaboration partner) @iksre and i have a special event happening in LA. the amazing people at @livingearth.la put on a monthly moonlight hike series at @treepeople_org (and many other outdoor events) and they are always magical. i will be DJing some @cloud__collecting selections and phoebe will be bringing her live set to california for the first time (the day after arriving in town from austrailia)!! more details + tickets via @livingearth.la 🌳🌳🌈🌈☁️☁️ hope to see you there!
#ambient #treepeople #iksre #cloudcollecting #livingearth
cloud collecting no. 47: Anita Tatlow
with the release of gentle voices last week, i am happy to finally spotlight @anita_tatlow , artist and co-founder of @echoesblue who i had the pleasure of curating this new project with! anita brings incredible care, passion, and intention to both her music and her label, and this interview offers a small glimpse into the thoughtful work behind everything she does.
head to @cloud__collecting to get to know her more ☁️
#anitatatlow #womeninmusic #echoesblue #gentlevoices #ambient
We have a special edition of the all:ambient podcast this week. Anita Tatlow (ambient artist and co-founder of Echoes Blue Music) and Cynthia Bernard (aka marine eyes, and founder of cloud collecting) join Mike as they discuss the making of, and stories behind their new label collaboration compilation album - gentle voices, vol. 1.
Released in celebration of International Women’s Day, the album brings together 20 different women artists and producers (from 15+ countries around the world) who are creating music in the in ambient, and ambient adjacent spaces.
Listen to gentle voices, vol. 1 wherever music is, and join the conversation in the comments below, or join our discord (link in bio)
mist field & gentle showers - Aisha Vaughan x Dream Crease
Born from a series of visceral ideas stemming from a shared love for flowing natural elements, this collaboration has birthed a beautiful nature-infused ambient piece, full of synth layers, textures and stunning vocals from both Aisha Vaughan & Dream Crease.
Marina Aguerre, aka Dream Crease (Argentinian, based in the USA) and Aisha Vaughan (Wales, UK) built the piece from initial synth ideas, some of which were then re-created as vocal layers before extra synth layers, textures, sub bass. and additional vocals were added
Released as part of gentle voices, vol. 1 - a collaborative project that brings together 20 different women artists and producers from around the world, who are creating music in ambient (and ambient adjacent) spaces, in celebration of International Women’s Day on Sunday March 8.
#internationalwomensday #womenofambient
gentle voices, vol.1 compilation curated by @anita_tatlow & @marineeyes
Released on @echoesblue & @cloud__collecting
Mastered by @emilymagpiemastering
Distributed by @identitymusic
traces of tomorrow • Líom x Applefish
Stunning ambient vocals meet soothing ambient soundscapes, combining the musical worlds of British-based Applefish (Nik Davies) and Dutch artist Líom (Anouk Hendriks).
The seed for ‘traces of tomorrow’ was planted by Anouk, who captured the first ideas in voice and synth textures. In the spirit of gentle voices, this collaboration was about deep listening and mutual trust. There’s a sense of spaciousness in the piece, but also intimacy: layered harmonies, reverberant guitar, and soft atmospheres that carry both the artists’ fingerprints.
Released as part of gentle voices, vol. 1 - a collaborative project that brings together 20 different women artists and producers from around the world, who are creating music in ambient (and ambient adjacent) spaces, in celebration of International Women’s Day on Sunday March 8.
#internationalwomensday #womenofambient
gentle voices, vol.1 compilation curated by @anita_tatlow & @marineeyes
Released on @echoesblue & @cloud__collecting
Mastered by @emilymagpiemastering
Distributed by @identitymusic
