Ambient Composer Rafael Anton Irisarri’s Dispersion of Belief
For a record conceived of following the 2016 US election and a global pandemic, ambient maestro Rafael Anton Irisarri is ready to soundtrack our downfall.
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The Nuanced History Eluvium’s Many Clockwork Fables
Ambient maestro Matthew Robert Cooper (Eluvium) is two decades into his career, and on his latest LP, overcomes surprising obstacles physical and geographical.
Eluvium’s ‘Virga II’ Is a Droning Calm for Anxious Times
Matthew Robert Cooper’s latest instrumental excursion under the Eluvium moniker, Virga II emits an alien warmth that is both haunting and calming.
The 60 Best Albums of 2007
From tech house to Radiohead and Americana to indie and everything in between, the 60 best albums of 2007 included many of the 2000s' best albums.
Eluvium’s ‘Pianoworks’ Is a Welcoming and Reflective Collection of Compositions
With his second collection of solo piano pieces, Eluvium offers the most accessible presentation of his musical persona yet.
Eluvium: Shuffle Drones (album review)
Ambient composer Eluvium's Shuffle Drones reimagines a common feature in any modern music player.
Readings on Eluvium: Putting Matthew Cooper into Perspective
In this interview, Eluvium describes the cognitive dissonance that birthed his new album and opens up about his perceived identity in the modern compositional landscape.
Inventions: Blanket Waves
While Eluvium's sound used to have a cathartic bent to it, Matthew Cooper has been increasingly pushing his sound into intellectual territory.
Inventions: Inventions
Inventions places Eluvium’s lush, electronic ambience alongside Explosions in the Sky’s sense of space and tension.