Album: Nepenthe by Julianna Barwick (2013)
Genre: Ambient | Style: Folk
Format: Album

Artist Background: Louisiana-bred, Brooklyn-based recording artist Julianna Barwick crafts ethereal, largely wordless soundscapes, all of which are built around multiple loops and layers of her angelic voice. Barwick, who credits a rural, church choir upbringing for her unique sound, begins most tracks with a single phrase or refrain, then uses a loop station and the occasional piano or percussive instrument to build the song into a swirling mass of lush, ambient folk. She released her first two collections of ... Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Ambient movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Ambient movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Ambient, Folk, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Nepenthe

Julianna Barwick

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