Drone Islands - Stellar

Drone Islands - Stellar
Label: Eighth Tower Records ‎– ETR031
Series: Drone Islands – 3
Format: CD, Compilation, Stereo
Country: Italy
Released: 02 Apr 2021
Style: Drone, Dark Ambient, Experimental

Third volume of the series Drone Islands, "Drone Islands - Stellar" continues Eighth Tower Records' deep explorations into the realm of "drone music". The volume mainly focuses on drones inspired by astronomical events, and were originated through various musical approaches, from the well established synthesizer sounds and onto orchestral arrangements sounding like drones; furthermore, it showcases many young and talented musicians involved in the latest "drone dreamers" wave.

REVIEWS

AVANT MUSIC NEWS
avantmusicnews.com/2021/04/03/amn-reviews-various-artists-drone-islands-stellar-2021-eighth-tower-records

THE PROGRESSIVE ASPECT
Drone Islands: Stellar is somewhat of an International Space Station of talent, featuring artists from across the world (including, to name just three, India, Hungary, and Mexico), creating drones of an astronomical nature, and showcasing their particular talents. The various approaches the contributors take to create a piece that fits the concept firmly dismisses the argument that drone music is all the same – just a series of minimalist, sustained notes.
theprogressiveaspect.net/blog/2021/06/04/a-different-aspect-59