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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 5h

"The album is full of Nu-Brazilian delights"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/luizga-...

For more far flung treats check out the Slow World Playlist.
www.submithub.com/link/slow-wo...

#brazilianmusic #nubrazil #slow #music #independent #artist

The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 1d

"choosing to slide into its gaseous ambient constructs out of structural necessity, resulting in a fine slice of wafer thin ambient folk"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/beresfo...

Companion Playlist.
www.submithub.com/link/ambient...

#ambientpop #ambientfolk #slow #music #independent #artist

The cover for Beresford Marsh's Ageless somehow album, It shows an origami butterfly made from graph paper rests near a window. Text: "Beresford Marsh Touching the Butterfly's Wing." Earthy tones.

Joanne Robertson with glasses lying on a pillow, wearing a white shirt. Background has green leaf patterns. Calm and relaxed expression.

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 2d

"Outsider lo-fi ambient pop is the new Taylor Swift, get involved."
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/joanne-...

Find Robertson in the Ambient Pop Playlist.
www.submithub.com/link/ambient...

#ambientpop #dreampop #slow #music #independent #artist #glasgow @ad93rec.bsky.social

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 3d

Hopefully peak capitalism...

The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 4d

Just in case you don't know why your Amazon shopping experience has been getting steadily worse over the years, the ever astute Cory Doctorow lays it out plain and clear.

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?

Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term ‘enshittification’ explains what’s gone wrong with the internet – and ...

www.theguardian.com

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 5d

"It’s a singular slice of intimate, ambient pop meets singer songwriting"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/louis-g...

For more great ethereal vocal vibes check out the Ambient Pop Playlist.:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-ja...

#ambient #singersongwriter #slow #music #independent #artist #london

The cover for Louis Gardner's The Lake release, showing a blurred monochrome image of snowy landscape with a barn and leafless trees. Overcast sky creates a calm, muted atmosphere.

Musician Louis Gardner lounging on a brown leather sofa, holding a violin with his feet on a guitar. Casual setting, candle on side table, relaxed mood.

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 6d

@audiobulb.bsky.social

The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 6d

"The album starts in fine ambient fashion, easy drones rising and falling like a summer tide as waves of static fold into the swell"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/seth-th...

Companion Playlist:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-ja...

#ambient #neoclassical #slow #music #independent #artist #Arizona

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 7d

"a boundary nudging ambient jazz transmission that refreshingly doesn't sound like too much else around"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/harry-c...

Find them in the Slow Jazz Playlist:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-ja...

#jazz #ambient #slow #music #independent #artist #london

Abstract cover art for Harry Christelis' Half Truth EP, with orange and white lines on a dark background. Text: "Harry Christelis Half Truths," and other names. Calm mood.

Harry Christelis plays an electric guitar in a dimly lit room, creating a moody atmosphere. Warm tones highlight his focused expression.

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 8d

"it always amazes me how such cohesive arrangements can be collaged from such shattered sonics"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/f-s-blu...

Ambient playlist companion:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-am...

#microsounds #ambient #slow #music #independent #artist #germany

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 8d

Words are the new videos and pictures. Word of mouth is the new algorithm. Music is as cool as ever. Check the newsletter that just got sent to 3700 subscribers and get next week's social media tips first.
theslowmusicmovement.substack.com/p/all-is-calm

#alternativemusic #independentartists

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 9d

The revolution will have a soundtrack - heartening news and brave souls in the Russian underground and overground music scenes.

www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The Russian singer Monetochka performs in an anti-war concert in Poland in 2022. (Janek Skarzynski / AFP / Getty)

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 10d

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 10d

"There’s the shimmering transcendence of “Lost to Follow”, the Cafe del Mar like mantric looping and politely insistent guitar motifs on “Collapsing the Vanguard”"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/the-lif...

Playlist Companion:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-ba...

#chillout #ambient #music #atlanta

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 12d

"The synth pads are familiar but rather than sounding generic the main refrain just sounds blissful and balmy."
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/light-g...

Find Light Gestalt in the Slowtronic Playlist:
www.submithub.com/link/slowtro...

#chillout #electronicmusic #music #independent #sweden

The cover for Light Gestalt's Light Year Grave album, showing an abstract image with vibrant pink, purple, and blue lines crossing in various directions against a dark background, creating an energetic, dynamic feel.

The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 12d

"a philosophical finger picked approach to the dissolution of decency, tolerance, understanding, truth and democracy"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/nathan-...

Playlist Companion:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-fo...

#acousticguitar #folk #slow #music #independent #artist

The cover for Nathan Salsburg's, Ipsa Corpora album, showing drawn scales with figures balancing, on a beige background. Text reads "Ipsa Corpora" and "Nathan Salsburg" in handwritten style.

Nathan Salsburg playing guitar in a cozy room with dim lighting. String lights and framed photos on walls create a relaxed, reflective mood.

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 12d

@solkyri.bsky.social @holliekenniff.bsky.social

The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 13d

"the track has been reincarnated and is having a more serene existence this time round, and when it sounds this nice that's OK."
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/solkyri...

Find the crew in the Slow Alt-Pop Playlist: www.submithub.com/link/slow-po...

#dreampop #chillvibes #music #independent

The cover for Solkyri remixed by rhubiqs and Hollie Kenniff - This Is Where We Ended Up, showing a colourful apartment building with balconies forms the backdrop for a basketball court. A person runs past palm trees. "This is where we ended up" text below.

Solkyric sitting on a rug on the floor staring straight ahead

Hollie Keenif sitting crossed legged in red skirt and white top in front of some synthesizers.

rhubiqs in waterproff jacket staring intently whilst standing in a field surrounded by shoulder height vegetation.

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 13d

"a simple yet supremely satisfying bed of low frequency adjacent drones, sound elongations & minor sonic detailing that radiates a low lit warmth"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/lawrenc...

Find them also here: www.submithub.com/link/slow-am...

#ambient #electroacoustic #music #alternative

The cover for Lawrence English & Stephen Vitiello's Trinity album, showing a wooden chair with a curved back, dimly lit in a shadowy corner, creating a moody and mysterious atmosphere with warm brown tones.

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 13d

He's always interesting and the singles so far are great, I'm looking forward to it...

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 15d

@shareitmusic.bsky.social

The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 15d

"the increasingly psychedelic sounds, and probably a few pheromone's, swirling around the room"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/packagi...

Find Packaging in the Slow Alt-Pop Playlist Playlist: www.submithub.com/link/slow-po...

#altpop #synthpop #slow #music #independent #artist #seattle

The cover for Packaging's self titled album, showing the two band members in yellow raincoats rowing a small boat on a dark, cling film covered body water. The word "PACKAGING" is visible in the top right corner.

Daniel Lyon and Daniel “Connor” Birch aka Packaging, in yellow jackets stand in an underpass with blurry lights. One faces away, the other looks forward. Mood is mysterious.

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 15d

"I’ve had so many WTF moments from the label over the years it would be remiss not to bring the imprint to your attention."
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/2015-20...

Find a track from the comp here:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-wo...

#worldmusic #globalmusic #music #independent #artist #geneva

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 16d

"there's an uncompromising tone and serious intent to the soft edged delivery and you suspect you're going to be in for a treat, confirmed by the downtempo, post punkish dub bassline"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/lucy-kr...

Also here:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-po...

#alternative #pop

The cover for Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys', Anchor single, showing Lucy Kruger with long hair holding a white rose, eyes closed. Soft lighting and muted colors create a serene, introspective mood.

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The Slow Music Movement @theslowmusicmovement.org · 16d

"there is an unpolished candour throughout the album, the antithesis of LA’s studio botox, photoshopped press shots & social media neediness"
www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/jens-ku...

Find Kuross in the Slow Folk Playlist:
www.submithub.com/link/slow-fo...

#singersongwriter #alternative #idaho

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