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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · 13d

My hat is in the ring this year. Not New Age, Ambient, or Chant, but the other Grammy® categories don't have a convenient slot for me (and probably never will, understandably).

#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #chill #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Aug 22

'Access', from the album "Cup".

#electronicmusic #electronicmusic #ambientmusic #ambient #ambientelectronic #musicisart #idm #techno #electronica #downtempo #atmospheric #musicsky #ambientsky #chill #chillout #soundscape #soundscape

aetopus-spm.bandcamp.com/track/access

Access, by AeTopus

from the album Cup

aetopus-spm.bandcamp.com

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Aug 22

Live presentations are necessarily a little heavier than my studio work, and provide me with an opportunity to mix things up a bit.

#polyrhythmic #idm #techno #electronicmusic #liveelectronicmusic #industrialmusic

@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b83D...

AeTopus (live performance clip) - Live Electronic, IDM, Downtempo, Industrial

YouTube video by AeTopus

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Jul 3

I'll be presenting a 30-minute musical odyssey at this show - If you're in the PNW on 7/30, check it out!

#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #darkambientmusic #electroacoustic #bellinghammusic #bellinghamwa #pnw #seattlemusic

@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Jun 24

'iota', released this February, landed right in the middle of this top 35 list. Thank you, @echoesradio.bsky.social !

@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social

#electronicmusic #idm #ambient #ambientmusic #chillout #chill #techno #polymeter #electronicart #newage #newagemusic

Echoes @echoesradio.bsky.social · Jun 23

The Best Albums of 2025, So Far. We're at the midway point of the year and today, we look back at some of the best recordings so far. Hear the Top 20 tonight and see the complete Top 35 list here. Online subscribers can listen now. wp.me/p4ZE0X-wNv #bestalbums2025sofar

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Apr 20

Each album usually contains one or two tracks that are stylistic outliers compared to the rest of the theme. Very often, it's those songs that get a lot of attention from broadcasters and fans. In 'iota', that song is 'Probe' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vru6...

#idm #oddtimesignature #electronicmusic

Probe

YouTube video by AeTopus - Topic

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Apr 14

Melorman fan here... Please check it!

#idm #electronicmusic #soundscape #moodmusic #ambientmusic

IVDT @ivdt.bsky.social · Apr 12

IVDT alumnus Melorman has just dropped a new single titled "Where Are We Heading To?" As expected, another beautiful piece of music by this amazing artist. Superbly lovely.

melorman.bandcamp.com/track/where-...

#melorman #ambient #ambienthouse #downtempo #electronic #idm #Greece

Where Are We Heading To ?, by Melorman

track by Melorman

melorman.bandcamp.com

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Apr 11

Tonight on Echoes!

echoes.org/2025/04/11/f... @spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social

#electronicmusic #idm #chill #chillout #ambient #ambientmusic #techno #electricacoustic #collegeradio #npr

Friday, Apr 11, 2025 - Echoes Program 2514E

New music by AeTopus from Bellingham, Washington. His latest album takes electronics into off-center rhythms and melodies that begin in abstraction and evolve into quiet grandeur.

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Apr 11

'iota' is still hanging on the NACC Top 30 Chill Charts nearly 8 weeks since release - Thanks for all the spins, college and community radio!

#electronicmusic #idm #chill #chillout #ambient #ambientmusic #techno #electricacoustic #nacc #collegeradio #npr

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Mar 28

Honored, @syndaepodcast.bsky.social ! 🎧🎹🎧

Stefan Schulz @syndaepodcast.bsky.social · Mar 28

Episode 760 having Urs Fuchs, Stefan Erbe, @aetopus.bsky.social, @simonheartfield.bsky.social, AMPTEK, Grosso Gadgetto & @brainquake-music.bsky.social, Feralia Planitia, niteffect, Steve Joy, Tonewulf, B. Ashra & Ricky Deadking
www.syndae.de/episodes/113...

Episode 760

Up next week is April fools' day. Are you in for making fun of people? By definition, it is the day of the year where practical jokes take over and one get

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Mar 19

"This isn’t Berlin School, nor is it your typical floating ambient sound, but elements of both do inform Hughes’ compositions, which tend to steer clear of any easy categorization."

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@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social

#chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #idm

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Mar 17

From a new Brainvoyager review:

"Wordless electronic music is one of the purest and most beautiful representations of abstract art. The act of listening should always involve an element of mystery. This is AeTopus."

www.brainvoyagermusic.com/review/iota/

#abstractart #ambientmusic #techno #idm

iota - Electronic Music of Brainvoyager

An iota is thought of as something very small. It is also the name of the new album of AeTopus, released by Spotted Peccary Music.

www.brainvoyagermusic.com

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Mar 14

French masterworks (Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse) at Bellingham's Whatcom Museum. Equally noteworthy was the top-notch security at the museum - an unusual scenario in our little community.

#matisse #renoir #cezanne #cézanne #frenchart #frenchartist #impressionism #impressionist #bellinghamwashington

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Mar 10

Thank you for listening, J. C.!

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Mar 10

It's not for me to decide, of course. But based on listener and reviewer comments since its release two weeks ago, it's possible that 'iota' may be one of those stand-out, pivotal albums many musicians hope for. Time will tell.

orcd.co/iota

#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic

AeTopus - iota

Choose a music service below...

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Mar 6

The NACC charts indicate broadcaster interest and listenership in the college, NPR, and community space - This morning, I was very pleased to learn that 'iota' has edged into the top 10 in the Chill universe. Thanks! orcd.co/iota

#chillout #chill #idm #ambientmusic #nacc #musicsky #ambientsky

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Mar 5

In this podcast, we discuss the origins of AeTopus, the creative process, and go off on a few tangents that are decidedly *not* New Age-y... www.newagemusicreviews.net/2025/03/AeTo...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social

#musicsky #ambientsky #idm #chillout #creativeprocess

Ambient Electronic Review and Interview: AeTopus-iota

New Age Music Reviews, Music Reviews, New Age, Indie Music Reviews

www.newagemusicreviews.net

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Feb 27

A quick exposé of my hybrid approach to making electronic music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwhW...

@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social #electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica #soundartist

AeTopus - A Holistic Approach to Creating Ambient IDM Chillout in the Pacific Northwest

YouTube video by AeTopus

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Feb 26

Glad it caught your attention, @accesstoarasaka.com - Thank you very much indeed 🎧🎹🎧

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Feb 26

Relaxed, textured, and atmospheric, with tasteful glitch elements and plenty of air. And the cover art's color palette is a nice touch - I might have to get the vinyl if there are any left.

Mystery Circles @mysterycircles.bsky.social · Feb 25

MC096: arc rae - 'New Moon' is OUT NOW. Vinyl edition / digital on Bandcamp: arcrae.bandcamp.com/album/new-moon File under: #IDM #Downtempo #Glitch #Ambient #Synthmusic

New Moon, by arc rae

9 track album

arcrae.bandcamp.com

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Feb 25

A great review of 'iota', and an awesome breakdown of my creative approach, in @igloomag.bsky.social 🎹🙌🎹

#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease

@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social

igloomag @igloomag.bsky.social · Feb 25

AeTopus : iota (Spotted Peccary Music) igloomag.com/features/aet...

AeTopus : iota (Spotted Peccary Music)

iota was created to be received on several levels, both conceptually and sonically. Various instruments and features of the mix represent spatial locations in an imaginary landscape: ground, horizon, ...

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Feb 24

I'm happy to hear this, and thanks! Also, it's been awhile since I reviewed my young Bluesky account, and I remember following you early on... Now, I'm re-realizing what an amazing visual artist you are. Time to dig deeper and peruse the work!

AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Feb 24

Thank you, @nighttides.bsky.social , for including 'iota' in tonight's show 🙌🎧🙌

#soundscape #ambientmusic #chill #chillout #electronicmusic #bellinghamwa #idm #ambient #downtempo #musicisart #berlinschool #berlinschoolofmusic #techno #electronica

Renée Blanche @nighttides.bsky.social · Feb 24

A collective sigh of relief can be heard across the land as the grip of Jack Frost has finally loosened. Cheers to the big thaw and to the music of Night Tides headed your way at 8pm CST on KCUR 89.3, www.kcur.org/show/night-t... & tunein.com/radio/Night-...
Thx for listening! 🎧🎶

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Feb 21

Release day for 'iota'.

My latest fusion of ambient, active electronic, and IDM is now available everywhere - compact disc, digital download, streaming... Many thanks!

#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease orcd.co/iota

AeTopus - iota

Choose your preferred music service

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AeTopus @aetopus.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thank you, @damonpla.bsky.social - It's comments like this that urge me to keep creating.

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