Various – Pop Ambient 2026 (CD)

For the 26th time, the most consistent of all ambient compilations, in a constant flux of static change, is released on Kompakt. Joining good friends from the early days and reliable confidants are some new additions to the non-hierarchical charts of contemplative rapture culture. Leading the way isMic, a Japanese electronic musician whose chiseled, graceful musical style has made it onto the new collection with two pieces. Also making his debut isRichard Ojijo, a seasoned sound engineer known, among other things, for his long-standing collaboration with the artistMarcel Odenbachand the Cologne-based labelMagazine.OskakaMax Hytrek, a multi-talented newcomer to Kompakt and the music scene, debuts with his rapturously ecstatic piece “Ar Vag.” He’s followed bySebastian Mullaert, appearing for the second time — this time teamed up withSebastian LiljaakaHush Forever. After his surprise return after a 20 year hiatus, Kompakt are delighted thatTetsuo SakaeakaPass Into Silenceis back again this year with one of his distinctive sound gems. As areDirk Leyers(Closer Musik) andMikkel Metal. “Erlsung” (Redemption) is the title ofSegensklang’s closing track. A kind of ambient bolero into infinity. Or at least until next year… And what would Pop Ambient be without the iconic, artistic cover design ofVeronika Unland, who once again, in her unmistakable way, says through the digital flower:
TRACKLIST1.Mic Echoes Of Blue2. Segensklang Schauer der Musen3. mit Han Eines Tages4. Pass Into Silence Pale Blue Dot5. Wrden* & Schfer – Analysis of Variance IV6. Richard Ojijo – Verzettelung Live@Filmforum7. Sebastian Mullaert & Hush Forever Traces8. Luis Reich Distant Ort9. Morgen Wurde Featuring Tetsuroh Konishi Wusste Lngst10. Dirk Leyers Regolith11. Thore Pfeiffer & Niko Tzoukmanis Impuls