New music: 'Empire Mines' by Plankton Wat

A haunting instrumental from the forthcoming Plankton Wat album 'Drifter's Temple' (out September 17th on Thrill Jockey records). It's got a bit of a western-soundtrack feel, with added hints of Pink Floyd and even 'Hotel California'. Just over a minute before the end it goes all epic with some great electric guitars thrown in over the top of the acoustic picking.

Listen & download for free below.

New music: 'Drift' by Stygian Stride

From what sounds like being a really interesting album, this track by Jimy SeiTang a.k.a Stygian Stride is a moody, throbbing piece of instrumental music. Recording purely on vintage analogue equipment, with no laptops or midi, it's a bit reminiscent of a John Carpenter soundtrack, all dark corners and menacing turns.



The eponymously-named album from which it's taken will be out later in the year on Thrill Jockey Records, but for now you can download this track.

New music: 'Blue Elvis' by Peals

Imbued with the spirits of Dirty Beaches and David Lynch, this is a gorgeous instrumental that evokes sunsets and beaches and that end of summer feel. The track will be included on the new Peals album called 'Walking Field', which will be out in May on Thrill Jockey Records - you can pre-order it by clicking here.

In the meantime you can listen to this track and grab it for free below.

Track of the Day: 'The Long Shadow' by Barn Owl

This intense piece of music sounds like the soundtrack to an entire film crammed into five and a half minutes. Taken from the forthcoming album 'V', which will be out in April on Thrill Jockey Records, it's a masterclass in how to build a sonic atmosphere. You can download the track above - I'll definitely be marking my calendar for April to buy the album.