The Relay Station

In this program we’ll be celebrating Robert Rich and two of his recent transcendent collaborations, demonstrating the prolific nature and vast spectrum of Robert’s ability to dive head-first into the creative space with other artists. The first collab we’ll be featuring is with Barry Cleveland, taking us through an enrapturing musical journey made up of a complexly woven tapestry of sonic ideas th...

In this program I’ve got two vastly different, but emotive tracks that I think you’re going to absolutely love. Eighteen-year-old pianist and composer Alanna Crouch has a moving four-song EP that is somber, delicately ornate, and unconditionally gorgeous. And the duo Chris Wood and Albert Sapsford have a new album out that is quite imaginative, deeply experimental, and sets a liminal atmosphere fo...

Welcome to an all new season of The Relay Station. In this program we’ll be taking a look at new releases from Sebby Kowal and his new album “A Brand New Day” and Tremen & François de Liége’s pensive new release “Shimmer” that is an absolute treat for the ears. Plus up ahead, new music from Shedir, Ghostloop, Hollie Kenniff and Goldmund, Six Missing and more. Strap in and make yourself comfortable...

In this program I’m giving you a taste of what’s in store for the upcoming new season of The Relay Station, a sort of holiday stocking stuffer for your inbox with some delightful sonic treats for this wintry season. I have two featured artists on the program that both defy stylistic boundaries and have tracks that bring a different sentiment for the holiday season. My first featured artist is Clar...

In today's program I’ve got a ton of new outstanding and mind-bending tracks from brand new albums, some new faces to The Relay Station, and of course the new digs over at MixCloud — thanks for coming along for the ride. My two featured albums today are both fantastic expressions of different facets of ambient music. In the first hour the entrancing collaboration between KapTep and Sebby Kowal out...

Before you listen… I’ve a little something to say about YouTube and my pending move to a different platform. Please take a moment to listen and send me your thoughts at therelaystation@stolace.com. Thank you! If you’d much rather just read, I’ll summarize: YouTube’s interrupted and blocked yet another stream despite having written or expressed permission from the artists, their promoters, and or t...

In today's program we’re settling into the flow state, a special mixtape edition of The Relay Station — perfect for inducing that state of mind for creativity, contemplation, and a deep state of relaxation. Hit play, sit back, and prepare to get in the flow. Up ahead, I’ve got new music from The Void Wanderer, Brannan Lane & Billy Denk, Jaffe, The Silent Tide and more. Strap in and make yourself c...

In today's program my two featured albums cover vastly different ends of the ambient spectrum, and I’m totally there for it — one laying the foundation for peace and serenity, and the other stirring you up towards awareness and vigilance. In the first hour, my first featured album comes from the collaboration between Australian artist Uuxe and Canadian ambient artist Gollden, who’ve put together a...

In today's program I’ve got some top shelf ambient music in store for you, including new tracks from these two sets of featured artists. In the first hour, we showcase the outstanding collaboration between Henrik Meierkord, Marco Lucchi, and Pawel Kobak — it’s an album that is both spell-binding and a treat for the senses. And later in the program, Italian electronic composer Abul Mogard treats us...

In today's program we’re taking a week off from the usual format and focusing on a more seamless listening session dubbed Flow State. Sit back and enjoy this special mixtape edition of The Relay Station — featuring back to back mix sets of ambient, atmospheric, and neoclassical tracks — providing you an immersive listening experience from start to finish. I’ve got some fantastic tracks ahead — new...

In today's program, I’ve got two new albums that have both made my essentials list for 2025 and are captivating new albums in the ambient genre. In the first hour, the enigmatic Aiko Takahashi enchants us with their transcendently beautiful album “The Grass Harp” out now on Laaps Records. And later on in the program, Vancouver-based electronic artist Loscil treats us to a spell-binding listening e...

In today's program I have a ton of new tracks from new artists to The Relay Station scene and some pretty fantastic new albums as well. My two featured artists are new to the program but have been around for some time and both have simply remarkable albums that I want you to check out. In the first hour, I’ve got music from Tides who’s got a tremendous release out now on Whitelabrecs that is rumin...

In today's program we’re deviating ever so slightly from the typical format and taking a week off from the usual featured album segments, less talking, and focusing on a more seamless listening session. Our program today, dubbed Flow State, is a special mixtape edition of The Relay Station — featuring back to back mix sets of ambient, atmospheric, and neoclassical tracks — providing you an immersi...

In today's program, my two featured artists have delightful new albums that are contemplative in their own right and invite you along for a reflective listening session. In the first hour, we feature the new release from Arrival in Eden on Ambient Cat Records that is ruminative and tastefully somber, and later on in the program, The Bird’s Companion treats us to a stunningly beautiful neoclassical...

In today's program, I’ve got a whole slew of new artists and ambient tracks for you that you’re sure to love. My two featured albums on the program are worthy of your time and attention and come highly recommended. First up, I’ve got new music from First Snow of the Year with a new release out on Whitelabrecs that I absolutely enjoyed from start to finish; and ILUITEQ is back with another collabor...

Happy May the Fourth! In today's program, we’re going to be celebrating the spaciousness created in ambient music. Yes, May the Fourth may have influenced today’s choice in music, but you won’t find any John Williams anthems here — just fantastic new ambient music. My two featured artists have some pretty fantastic music in their own right, creating a spaciousness of their own: M. Cross Dougherty...

In today's program I’ve got some off-the-charts gorgeous ambient, neoclassical, and atmospheric gems in store for you — a little bit of ambient guitar, a set showcasing gorgeous piano work, and some other compositions that have become new favorites of mine. My two featured artists on the program deserve this moment in the spotlight — my first featured artist hails from Sardinia, Italy — Federica D...

PRELUDE /// Before I type up anything here and fire off the episode to be published, I wanted to take a brief moment to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has supported The Relay Station and my efforts here to promote all this fantastic ambient music and cultivate a community of amazing musicians and deeply appreciative listeners. Your support in the wake of last week’s tech debacle was encou...

In today's program my two featured artists both hail from the country of France and have new albums that have an allure to them that make for a pleasing, relaxed listening experience. Today I’m featuring Alexis Delozanne who has a new release out on WhiteLabRecs, along with French film composer Philippe Deschamps who has a new EP out that is pure meditative bliss. Also in the chat, our conversatio...

In today's program we’ll be exploring a few themes in some of the sets later on, including exploring the influence of jazz in ambient music, drone-based ambient music, and calming or meditative music. Also on the show, my featured artists both have great new releases that explore other facets of the genre. Ambient artist HolyKindOf takes us on an experimental ride with their new album out now on L...

In today's program I’ve got a special treat in store for you in addition to the two fantastic artists that we’ll be featuring on the program, both of which have created absolutely gorgeous music in the ambient genre. My first featured artist KapTep has a brand new release on Chitra Records that makes for an impressive listening experience; and Italian ambient artist Morning Haze has a new independ...

In today's program I’ve got some transcendent ambient music that is off the charts beautiful — helping set the stage are my two featured artists who both have albums that are well worth adding to your ambient queue. Wayfarer artist Billy Denk has a new album that bridges the gap between classic new age music and the ambient genre, an album that will leave you basking in the glow of twilight; and A...

In today's program we’re going to be exploring the vast width and depth of emotions expressed through ambient, atmospheric, and neoclassical music from artists around the world. My two featured albums bring different sets of emotions to the table with their brand new releases. My featured artists include Vermont-based ambient artist Thorny who has a great new album that explores the transitional e...

In today's program I’ve got a great blend of different facets of the ambient music continuum — from minimalist ambient piano, to cinematic, to even a few long-form ambient pieces as well. My two featured albums on the program also represent the diversity in ambient music — I’ve got music from the prolific Henrik Meierkord with a new release on Imaginary North Records; and for a little something di...

Every week, I typically process up to three or four dozen press releases and direct music submissions from musicians and labels — mostly in the ambient, atmospheric, and neoclassical genres. Though it’s not uncommon to also get new age, noise, avant garde, and other various styles and sub-genres of sub-genres submitted to me from record labels, promoters, and the artists themselves. But every now...