STEPHEN HUMMEL

music production // sound design // visual media // subtractiveLAD

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Landing somewhere between Krautrock, Psych-Rock and Post-Rock, these two tracks were jammed out by cyborgs in a cave on the moon. Synthesizers, guitars, bass and drums forged together in low gravity. The Time After the Time Before is out now on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play and pretty much every other major music service. ❤🤖🎸🎹🥁🎧 . . . #newmusic #subtractivelad #independentmusic #krautrock #postrock #electronicmusic #coverart #design #bandcamp #spotify #applemusic #googleplay #amazon #analoguesynth #synthesizer #guitar #space #music #musicislife https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyJE4_hNGe/?igshid=v4ua6seoo10g

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Thanks to Chuck van Zyl from Star's End Radio for the beautiful and deeply felt review of "Calm". Full review up on the Star's End website. Tune in to the show tonight for some music from the EP. ❤🎧 . . #newmusic #ambient #independentmusic #radio #subtractivelad #peace #synthesizer #review #electronicmusic #ambientguitar #chill #yoga #meditation https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTLhQchGqI/?igshid=bw3wdmkt1xzo

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Surprise! Here is another release from me, following my Calm EP from a month ago. These four tracks are primarily ambient guitar and synth-based tracks and they are from the same sessions as the tracks from Calm. Early on in the writing process it became clear that certain tracks seemed to have a flow together and I decided to break what might have been an album into smaller parts (or EPs) that worked better for me. . The space theme of the titles and artwork came out of the floating feeling that these tracks each give me, although the final track eventually builds into some complex rhythmical layers. Thanks for your support - I hope you like the new music! . Parabola is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play and many others... pretty much all major online music services. . . #newmusic #ambient #bandcamp #electronicmusic #spotify #subtractivelad #soundscape #independentmusic #synthesizer #ambientguitar #applemusic #coverart #space (at Milky Way) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByYE5YShDXd/?igshid=12vj6ahueurr4

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Today my new 3 track EP "Calm" has been released. I created the music on this EP to invoke a meditative and peaceful experience for the listener. The first two tracks are essentially musical reflections of each other, while the third is a hazy, nostalgic trip into memory. The music of "Calm" can work well for meditation, yoga, headphone commutes, bedtime or any time you want to find some peace in your life. The tracks evolve slowly but are not simply drone-based... they each have an emotional arc and invite deep listening. . . Now available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon and all other major online music services. ❤ . . #newmusic #ambient #meditation #yoga #electronicmusic #subtractivelad #bandcamp #spotify #applemusic #independentmusic #peace #synthesizer #music https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPwMUkBpPE/?igshid=1s2gmc6erk7oe

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Igloo Magazine has put up a very kind review of my latest album on their website. 😎 . . #newmusic #musicreview #igloomagazine #independentmusic #electronicmusic #ambient #ambientguitar #postrock #krautrock #analoguesynth #subtractivelad #music #musicislife (at The Interwebs) https://www.instagram.com/p/BswcQ2QlJsK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ikelyxc2n0r

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Sasha from 3 months old to 4 months old. She's been with us for about a month now. ❤ . . #puppy #bernesemountaindog #goldenretriever #mixedbreed #dogsofinstagram #dog #nature #cute #paininthebutt #naughty (at Port Moody, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bstt_PdB2PH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7y2ontrps9vd

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Special thanks to Star's End Radio for naming Within and Without as one of their Top 30 releases for December! 😎❤ . . #radio #top30 #ambient #electronicmusic #independentmusic #subtractivelad #newmusic #gratitude #ingoodcompany #musicislife #music (at Airwaves) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWxVO_l7jx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1beejxea4aznr

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Today is release day for my new album Within and Without. It is available for streaming or download from all major online music services (including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play Music, etc). The album was a labor of love and I hope it finds a place in your world. Since Instagram is primarily a visual media platform, I thought it might be fun to share with you how much I fuss over something like the cover art for my albums (track titles also drive me crazy). Here are some of the castaway cover art ideas that I had as I worked my way towards the cover that I felt fit the vibe of the music best. 😎❤🎶🎹🎸 . . . #newmusic #ambient #bandcamp #electronicmusic #spotify #subtractivelad #soundscape #postrock #krautrock #analoguesynth #ambientguitar #independentmusic #dark #cinematic #coverart https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGKQOdl5Ey/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gl92igr0l4tr

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You listened to my music for 4 thousand hours this year?! Thanks for all the support! I can't wait for you to hear the new album tomorrow.... . . . #spotify #subtractivelad #ambient #ambientguitar #analoguesynth #independentmusic #electronicmusic #drone #cinematic #2018 #gratitude https://www.instagram.com/p/BrE1gGShAuE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bc2o3yvr4ka9

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Out December 7th, 2018. My new dark and cinematic journey of musical exploration. Pre-order album from Bandcamp now (includes 3 tracks immediately). Link to my website in my profile. 🖤 Available on all other major music services on the release date. . . . #newmusic #subtractivelad #ambient #electronicmusic #synthesizer #guitar #independentmusic #bandcamp #industrial #noise #drone #soundscape #postrock #genresaredumb https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLEDqLBwrd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kfaaps2r1r8a

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Finally got to get up close and personal with this one. Wanted to see it ever since reading about it... it is magnificent! #dinosaur #fossil #nature (at Tyrell Museum Drumheller) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm2PZoGBVMG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v0k2pnqtb3ta

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Fun day with the dinosaurs. #neverforget #dinosaur #ridingdirty https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm2OztNh5yn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j2ta9j292gua

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Finally a break from the smoke! #nature #canada #gettingawayfromitall #natureiscrowded (at Lake Louise, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmuMhoXgdLt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qk23cwlwyi6s

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Sea, stars, sand and sun. . . . #oceanside #sunshinecoast #insect #starfish #westcoast #beautifulbc #naturephotography #nature (at Roberts Creek, British Columbia)

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Trees, tangles and trails. . . . #beautifulbc #westcoast #sunshinecoast #arbutus #trees #snake #naturephotography #nature (at Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park)

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Check out the amazing artwork for the new @__proem__ album out tomorrow. He's not only an amazing producer but a very talented painter / designer... #newmusic #ambient #bandcamp #electronicmusic #darkside #musicislife #coverart #bird #painting

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Just put up a quick video on YouTube, more just for fun - this is the first part of it. Managed to get an 80s kind of lead tone on the guitar which sparked the idea in me to combine it with my Poly-61. Full details in video description on my YouTube channel. Features @tcelectronic Fangs with my Red Witch Medusa. #1980s #80s #80smusic #ambientguitar #ambient #synthesizer #nostalgia #youtube #independentmusic #electronicmusic #synthwave #telecaster