What is “Japanese Ambient Music”? A Primer
There’s an intriguing (and far richer) backstory to that music you might hear in your local yoga studio. A new compilation sheds light on the complex influences rooted in Japan.
Roxy Music: Britain’s Ultimate Art School Band
Bryan Ferry’s smooth vocals for Roxy Music were a powerful counterweight to the era’s screechier hard-rock sound.
Soundtracks That Rock: “Trainspotting”
Brian Eno, Pulp, and Underworld are a few of the musical artists behind the vibe of Danny Boyle’s heroin-and-hustle film set in working-class Scotland. Oh, and Ewan McGregor helped some, too!
Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”: A Decade Later
Coldplay tapped Brian Eno to help them channel the changing “alt-rock” landscape. “Viva La Vida” combined ambient sound with fervid hooks, and resulted in one of the biggest albums of the ‘00s. And turned Coldplay into one of the biggest bands of the era.
