We are thrilled to announce the release of W-berg's latest track, "Hypnotic Haunting," which will be released on July 19th. Known for his unique blend of ambient, downtempo, dub, and electronica, W-berg once again demonstrates his mastery in…
Hanna-Mari Ojala, also known as H-M O, is a multi-talented Finnish musician whose soundscape is accurately described in the liner notes as “spanning experimental music, dance, video poetry—and painting worlds with sounds and translating energies into tunes.” The…
As if going into another realm, musical atmospheres that might be able to assimilate the mystic to the common, the unseen to the seen, the unknown to the known. I think that each track contains a voice study, each composition…
Out on February 23rd on Labile Records, Winters Past from Drifting in Silence sees multi-instrumentalist Derrick Stembridgetacklingthe moody and dark elements of winter and triumphly flourishing. The six tracks on Winters Pastbeautifully showcase an ambient yet emotional…
Derrick Stembridge and Mike Petruna’s Cryptic Logic is an easily-digested industrial album with atmospheric aspects. It is mindful of Front Line Assembly’s more atmospheric works, with dystopian and futuristic elements. My favorite piece is “False Idols.” It begins on a…
The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and composer Derrick Stembridge, Away is his 6th album as Drifting In Silence, as he deftly manipulates minimalism with cascading beauty and plenty of organic tones across the adventurous landscape.
Metal music and ambient music share a lot in common. In the same way that non-metal listeners think, “Gee, what is that hellish noise?” when they hear metal music, many consider ambient music to simply be noise reserved for elevators…
Drifting In Silence is the name of a longstanding ambient project undertaken by multi-instrumentalist and composer Derrick Stembridge. Stembridge chose the name as “a description of the feeling evoked by the music,”. He intended to create the sensation of movement…
Artificial marks a return to purely ambient music from Derrick Stembridge, the composer behind the Drifting in Silence moniker. His work, self-released on Labile Records Inc. have ranged from brightly melodic IDM, to grinding electro of the EBM variety, to…
Featured off of Drifting in Silence’s album Dawn, we present a look at the Francesco Brunotti video for the title track that was captured along Bombay Beach, California with a camera & drone assist from Nino Buzz. The music of…
Derrick Stembridge (aka Drifting In Silence) continues to engage low-lying ambient spectra of sound with six windswept pieces that pass through unlit corridors. While predominately beatless on the exterior, Place In Time encapsulates a heartbeat composed of strands—often microscopic in…
The follow up to 2012’s Lifesounds, Drifting in Silence returns with a spacey EP, Place in Time, that shows a much more focused approach than its predecessor. Creating a warm and uplifting sound heavy on droning synth and retro-futurist soundscapes…
New Releases
Neutrino Effect
Vapored Angels
VAPORED ANGELS, the latest instrumental album from Neutrino Effect, the musical project of Omaha-based composer Jon Sanford.
The album "All of My Faults Laid Bare" represents a seamless collaboration between Chris George of Brighten The Corner and Derrick Stembridge, known for his work with Drifting In Silence.
"The Lamenting Window" stands as Ojala's most raw and revealing work, embodying the essence of a singer-songwriter album unlike any she has produced. It navigates the emotional landscape from heartbreak to hope, encapsulating a poetic journey that resonates with the transformative power of healing.
"Shadows Of Discretion And Unspoken Truths," the second album by Long The Night, marks another milestone in Derrick Stembridge's dark ambient journey. Known for his profound work with Drifting in Silence, Stembridge continues to expand his musical horizons with this captivating release.
"Past Present Future: Archive II" is a remarkable album that transcends the conventional boundaries of music genres, offering a unique and immersive auditory experience. Including artists like Jaki Nelson, Eileen Jaime, and Mike Petruna adds depth and texture to Derrick Stembridge's visionary compositions, enriching the album's emotional resonance and narrative depth.
The Essence Of Control marks the highly anticipated second album from Derrick Stembridge and Mike Petruna, released under Labile Records. Following the success of their debut, this album showcases the duo's continued evolution in blending ambient soundscapes with intricate electronic elements. Each track invites listeners into a meticulously crafted sonic journey, exploring the boundaries of control and chaos through evocative melodies and textured rhythms.