In ambient music's crowded landscape, Huerco S. commands your attention
On the electronic producer's first album as Huerco S. in six years, Plonk, Brian Leeds delivers a challenging collection that begs to be heard straight through.
Ambient music is everywhere in 2022, which makes it difficult for any single artist to stand out. There's so much recorded sound that conceivably falls under this broad umbrella — ambient is atmospheric, usually instrumental. It often works in the background, with moods ranging from warm and healing, to sinister and unsettling. And these styles are conducive to home recording environments where one needs only a computer and software to get started. On top of that, the aesthetics and presentation of ambient music, where cryptic aliases and scant personal details are the norm, tend to render creators invisible. Add it all up, and it's
