My new EP “Dō” is done. It features ambient drones and tape loops.
Release: tbd., probably Spring 2026
Tracklist:
1. Dō - The Path 05:56
2. Mado - The Window 04:02
3. Shitsunen - Oblivion 03:02
4. Kūkyō - Void 02:44
5. Hontō - The Truth 07:36
6. Ma - The End 02:38
Genre: #droneambient, #ambientdrone, #dronemusic, #tapeloop
FFO: Fennesz, Celer, William Basinski
Wave Mutation by Kaede
Now available for streaming + download
Kaede's debut album “Wave Mutation” draws inspiration from the pioneering works of minimalist composers such as La Monte Young, Eliane Radigue and Phill Niblock. Like the meditative drones of the Dream House or Radigue's introspective compositions, Kaede's music challenges the traditional notions of time and form, inviting the listener to surrender to the pure, all-encompassing nature of sound.
For Kaede, the creation and experience of drone music serves a deeply personal purpose. "It drowns out the world around me and helps me to prevent sensory overload, yet the crunchy distortion adds some texture that feels comforting," the artist explains. By forgetting the syntax of music and allowing oneself to be enveloped by the sustained tones, the listener is transported to a state of transcendence, akin to "taking a long therapeutic bath in pure sound and all music ever created."
“Wave Mutation” encourages the listener to let go of preconceptions and expectations, and instead, "paddle out to sea until the shore disappears." The long, sustained notes and evolving textures create a sense of timelessness, allowing the audience to become fully immersed in the sonic experience. It is in this state of surrender that the true power of Kaede's music is revealed, offering a profound and transformative listening journey.
Through their minimalist, drone-based compositions, Kaede invites the listener to embark on a meditative exploration of sound and self. By drawing inspiration from the masters of the genre, the artist has crafted a debut release that challenges the boundaries of traditional music, offering a deeply immersive and therapeutic listening experience listening experience that transcends the constraints of time and form.
Written & produced by Kaede.
Mixed and mastered by Kaede.
Cover art by Kaede.
#minimalism #drone #noise #experimental #experimentalmusic #dronemusic
