paszka — estoy chillando
LOM23

paszka's debut on LOM, estoy chillando, is a non-ambient album for ambient listening in its original sense—meant to be heard in the periphery of awareness. Moving through an atmosphere that oscillates from safety and relaxation to anxiety-inducing loops, the tracks offer brief glimpses into fleeting sonic-tastings that leave the listener craving for more.

Katov Syn(th) — Tu, kde žijem, žiješ, žijeme
LOM24

Katov Syn(th) is the project of Dominik Novák, a Slovak ambient musician also known from the bands Blackwood Incident and Kúpel Mysle, who primarily works with modular synthesizers. His first solo album, „Tu, kde žijem, žiješ, žijeme“, is an ode to change, nostalgia, and the quiet fear of forgetting as our connections with home, surroundings, and loved ones shift over time.



Following his live set „Skrz hory melanchólie“, which explored the transformations of his hometown—Bratislava—this release immerses listeners in dreamy analog textures and patterns, crafted from Eurorack synths, occasional tape loops, and local field recordings. It’s a journey through altered space-time, holding space for memories and hope for a vibrant, possibly more colourful future.

Izabela Dłużyk — The Amazon​—​where the moon wept
LOMF12

"The Amazon — Where the Moon Wept" is Izabela Dłużyk's third release on LOM, following her local soundscape explorations of "Soundscapes of Spring" and "Soundscapes of Summer." This time, we're taken to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, specifically the Tambopata National Reserve. The album invites you to dive into the rich sonic landscape of the rainforest, capturing the sounds of countless species of insects, birds, frogs, monkeys, and the Tambopata River. Split into two parts — "Encounters at Daylight" and "Whispers from the Dark" — these recordings offer an intimate glimpse into the daily rhythms of jungle life. Tracks are carefully described with timestamps of specific species or events in an attached booklet.

Izabela's expedition to the Peruvian rainforest was made possible thanks to the generous support of her 2016 crowdfunding campaign. LOM played a key role in this effort, raising awareness and additional funds through a special series of field-recording t-shirts designed by Martina Pauková.

Shakali — Nivoin Viivoin
LOM22

Shakali is a project of Finnish, Brno-based musician Simo Hakalisto. Simo uses phonography, environmental interplay, and deep listening as an alternative way of documenting his encounters and environments. He calls it "technology-extended attention practice", to be more sensitive, present, open, and responsive through the act of listening.



The tracks on this album were recorded as in situ improvisations/observations, using multiple microphones to capture the situation simultaneously. This playful exploration delves into the sonic qualities of various materials, natural rhythms, and synchronicity—observing the interaction between the recordist, objects, and their environments.

Stanislav Abrahám — Důl Lazy
LOMF11

Nahrávky z hlubinného uhelného dolu Lazy vznikly v roce 2010 jako materiál pro připravovanou audiovizuální instalaci v Expozici hornictví Národního technického muzea v Praze. K realizaci tohoto projektu nakonec nedošlo a nahrávky zůstaly přes deset let bez povšimnutí. Mezitím byl důl v roce 2019 uzavřen, takže zvukový záznam prostředí dolu získal i archivní hodnotu.



Z celkem 8 hodin zvukových nahrávek jsem poskládal 43 minutový výběr, který jsem rozdělil do sedmi částí, podle charakteru zvuků a dramaturgického členění koláže. Někdy se zvuky vrství přes sebe, z 80 procent jde však jen o jednu stereo stopu. Kromě težké důlní mechaniky můžeme slyšet rázovitý ostravský dialekt horníků, cvrčka v tunelu hluboko pod zemí, úryvek z 2 km dlouhé jízdy podzemním vláčkem, nebo meditativní plochy syčení pneumatických potrubí. — Stanislav Abrahám