AeTopus
@aetopus.bsky.social
Electronic composer, producer, performer
Timeless, placeless, seeking sublimity
#idm | #musicisart | #electroacoustic | #ambient | #ambientmusic
Timeless, placeless, seeking sublimity
#idm | #musicisart | #electroacoustic | #ambient | #ambientmusic
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AeTopus
@aetopus.bsky.social
· Feb 27
AeTopus - A Holistic Approach to Creating Ambient IDM Chillout in the Pacific Northwest
YouTube video by AeTopus
www.youtube.com
A quick exposé of my hybrid approach to making electronic music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwhW...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social #electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica #soundartist
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social #electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica #soundartist
My hat is in the ring this year. Not New Age, Ambient, or Chant, but the other Grammy® categories don't have a convenient slot for me (and probably never will, understandably).
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #chill #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #chill #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica
September 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
My hat is in the ring this year. Not New Age, Ambient, or Chant, but the other Grammy® categories don't have a convenient slot for me (and probably never will, understandably).
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #chill #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #chill #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica
'Access', from the album "Cup".
#electronicmusic #electronicmusic #ambientmusic #ambient #ambientelectronic #musicisart #idm #techno #electronica #downtempo #atmospheric #musicsky #ambientsky #chill #chillout #soundscape #soundscape
aetopus-spm.bandcamp.com/track/access
#electronicmusic #electronicmusic #ambientmusic #ambient #ambientelectronic #musicisart #idm #techno #electronica #downtempo #atmospheric #musicsky #ambientsky #chill #chillout #soundscape #soundscape
aetopus-spm.bandcamp.com/track/access
Access, by AeTopus
from the album Cup
aetopus-spm.bandcamp.com
August 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Live presentations are necessarily a little heavier than my studio work, and provide me with an opportunity to mix things up a bit.
#polyrhythmic #idm #techno #electronicmusic #liveelectronicmusic #industrialmusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b83D...
#polyrhythmic #idm #techno #electronicmusic #liveelectronicmusic #industrialmusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b83D...
AeTopus (live performance clip) - Live Electronic, IDM, Downtempo, Industrial
YouTube video by AeTopus
www.youtube.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Live presentations are necessarily a little heavier than my studio work, and provide me with an opportunity to mix things up a bit.
#polyrhythmic #idm #techno #electronicmusic #liveelectronicmusic #industrialmusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b83D...
#polyrhythmic #idm #techno #electronicmusic #liveelectronicmusic #industrialmusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b83D...
I'll be presenting a 30-minute musical odyssey at this show - If you're in the PNW on 7/30, check it out!
#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #darkambientmusic #electroacoustic #bellinghammusic #bellinghamwa #pnw #seattlemusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #darkambientmusic #electroacoustic #bellinghammusic #bellinghamwa #pnw #seattlemusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I'll be presenting a 30-minute musical odyssey at this show - If you're in the PNW on 7/30, check it out!
#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #darkambientmusic #electroacoustic #bellinghammusic #bellinghamwa #pnw #seattlemusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #darkambientmusic #electroacoustic #bellinghammusic #bellinghamwa #pnw #seattlemusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
'iota', released this February, landed right in the middle of this top 35 list. Thank you, @echoesradio.bsky.social !
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #idm #ambient #ambientmusic #chillout #chill #techno #polymeter #electronicart #newage #newagemusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #idm #ambient #ambientmusic #chillout #chill #techno #polymeter #electronicart #newage #newagemusic
The Best Albums of 2025, So Far. We're at the midway point of the year and today, we look back at some of the best recordings so far. Hear the Top 20 tonight and see the complete Top 35 list here. Online subscribers can listen now. wp.me/p4ZE0X-wNv #bestalbums2025sofar
June 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
'iota', released this February, landed right in the middle of this top 35 list. Thank you, @echoesradio.bsky.social !
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #idm #ambient #ambientmusic #chillout #chill #techno #polymeter #electronicart #newage #newagemusic
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #idm #ambient #ambientmusic #chillout #chill #techno #polymeter #electronicart #newage #newagemusic
Each album usually contains one or two tracks that are stylistic outliers compared to the rest of the theme. Very often, it's those songs that get a lot of attention from broadcasters and fans. In 'iota', that song is 'Probe' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vru6...
#idm #oddtimesignature #electronicmusic
#idm #oddtimesignature #electronicmusic
Probe
YouTube video by AeTopus - Topic
www.youtube.com
April 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Each album usually contains one or two tracks that are stylistic outliers compared to the rest of the theme. Very often, it's those songs that get a lot of attention from broadcasters and fans. In 'iota', that song is 'Probe' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vru6...
#idm #oddtimesignature #electronicmusic
#idm #oddtimesignature #electronicmusic
IVDT alumnus Melorman has just dropped a new single titled "Where Are We Heading To?" As expected, another beautiful piece of music by this amazing artist. Superbly lovely.
melorman.bandcamp.com/track/where-...
#melorman #ambient #ambienthouse #downtempo #electronic #idm #Greece
melorman.bandcamp.com/track/where-...
#melorman #ambient #ambienthouse #downtempo #electronic #idm #Greece
Where Are We Heading To ?, by Melorman
track by Melorman
melorman.bandcamp.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Tonight on Echoes!
echoes.org/2025/04/11/f... @spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #idm #chill #chillout #ambient #ambientmusic #techno #electricacoustic #collegeradio #npr
echoes.org/2025/04/11/f... @spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #idm #chill #chillout #ambient #ambientmusic #techno #electricacoustic #collegeradio #npr
Friday, Apr 11, 2025 - Echoes Program 2514E
New music by AeTopus from Bellingham, Washington. His latest album takes electronics into off-center rhythms and melodies that begin in abstraction and evolve into quiet grandeur.
echoes.org
April 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
'iota' is still hanging on the NACC Top 30 Chill Charts nearly 8 weeks since release - Thanks for all the spins, college and community radio!
#electronicmusic #idm #chill #chillout #ambient #ambientmusic #techno #electricacoustic #nacc #collegeradio #npr
#electronicmusic #idm #chill #chillout #ambient #ambientmusic #techno #electricacoustic #nacc #collegeradio #npr
April 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
'iota' is still hanging on the NACC Top 30 Chill Charts nearly 8 weeks since release - Thanks for all the spins, college and community radio!
#electronicmusic #idm #chill #chillout #ambient #ambientmusic #techno #electricacoustic #nacc #collegeradio #npr
#electronicmusic #idm #chill #chillout #ambient #ambientmusic #techno #electricacoustic #nacc #collegeradio #npr
Honored, @syndaepodcast.bsky.social ! 🎧🎹🎧
Episode 760 having Urs Fuchs, Stefan Erbe, @aetopus.bsky.social, @simonheartfield.bsky.social, AMPTEK, Grosso Gadgetto & @brainquake-music.bsky.social, Feralia Planitia, niteffect, Steve Joy, Tonewulf, B. Ashra & Ricky Deadking
www.syndae.de/episodes/113...
www.syndae.de/episodes/113...
Episode 760
Up next week is April fools' day. Are you in for making fun of people? By definition, it is the day of the year where practical jokes take over and one get
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March 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Honored, @syndaepodcast.bsky.social ! 🎧🎹🎧
"This isn’t Berlin School, nor is it your typical floating ambient sound, but elements of both do inform Hughes’ compositions, which tend to steer clear of any easy categorization."
expose.org/index.php/ar...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #idm
expose.org/index.php/ar...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #idm
March 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"This isn’t Berlin School, nor is it your typical floating ambient sound, but elements of both do inform Hughes’ compositions, which tend to steer clear of any easy categorization."
expose.org/index.php/ar...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #idm
expose.org/index.php/ar...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#chillout #ambientmusic #ambient #idm
From a new Brainvoyager review:
"Wordless electronic music is one of the purest and most beautiful representations of abstract art. The act of listening should always involve an element of mystery. This is AeTopus."
www.brainvoyagermusic.com/review/iota/
#abstractart #ambientmusic #techno #idm
"Wordless electronic music is one of the purest and most beautiful representations of abstract art. The act of listening should always involve an element of mystery. This is AeTopus."
www.brainvoyagermusic.com/review/iota/
#abstractart #ambientmusic #techno #idm
iota - Electronic Music of Brainvoyager
An iota is thought of as something very small. It is also the name of the new album of AeTopus, released by Spotted Peccary Music.
www.brainvoyagermusic.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
From a new Brainvoyager review:
"Wordless electronic music is one of the purest and most beautiful representations of abstract art. The act of listening should always involve an element of mystery. This is AeTopus."
www.brainvoyagermusic.com/review/iota/
#abstractart #ambientmusic #techno #idm
"Wordless electronic music is one of the purest and most beautiful representations of abstract art. The act of listening should always involve an element of mystery. This is AeTopus."
www.brainvoyagermusic.com/review/iota/
#abstractart #ambientmusic #techno #idm
French masterworks (Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse) at Bellingham's Whatcom Museum. Equally noteworthy was the top-notch security at the museum - an unusual scenario in our little community.
#matisse #renoir #cezanne #cézanne #frenchart #frenchartist #impressionism #impressionist #bellinghamwashington
#matisse #renoir #cezanne #cézanne #frenchart #frenchartist #impressionism #impressionist #bellinghamwashington
March 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
French masterworks (Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse) at Bellingham's Whatcom Museum. Equally noteworthy was the top-notch security at the museum - an unusual scenario in our little community.
#matisse #renoir #cezanne #cézanne #frenchart #frenchartist #impressionism #impressionist #bellinghamwashington
#matisse #renoir #cezanne #cézanne #frenchart #frenchartist #impressionism #impressionist #bellinghamwashington
It's not for me to decide, of course. But based on listener and reviewer comments since its release two weeks ago, it's possible that 'iota' may be one of those stand-out, pivotal albums many musicians hope for. Time will tell.
orcd.co/iota
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic
orcd.co/iota
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic
AeTopus - iota
Choose a music service below...
orcd.co
March 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It's not for me to decide, of course. But based on listener and reviewer comments since its release two weeks ago, it's possible that 'iota' may be one of those stand-out, pivotal albums many musicians hope for. Time will tell.
orcd.co/iota
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic
orcd.co/iota
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic
The NACC charts indicate broadcaster interest and listenership in the college, NPR, and community space - This morning, I was very pleased to learn that 'iota' has edged into the top 10 in the Chill universe. Thanks! orcd.co/iota
#chillout #chill #idm #ambientmusic #nacc #musicsky #ambientsky
#chillout #chill #idm #ambientmusic #nacc #musicsky #ambientsky
March 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The NACC charts indicate broadcaster interest and listenership in the college, NPR, and community space - This morning, I was very pleased to learn that 'iota' has edged into the top 10 in the Chill universe. Thanks! orcd.co/iota
#chillout #chill #idm #ambientmusic #nacc #musicsky #ambientsky
#chillout #chill #idm #ambientmusic #nacc #musicsky #ambientsky
In this podcast, we discuss the origins of AeTopus, the creative process, and go off on a few tangents that are decidedly *not* New Age-y... www.newagemusicreviews.net/2025/03/AeTo...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#musicsky #ambientsky #idm #chillout #creativeprocess
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#musicsky #ambientsky #idm #chillout #creativeprocess
Ambient Electronic Review and Interview: AeTopus-iota
New Age Music Reviews, Music Reviews, New Age, Indie Music Reviews
www.newagemusicreviews.net
March 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In this podcast, we discuss the origins of AeTopus, the creative process, and go off on a few tangents that are decidedly *not* New Age-y... www.newagemusicreviews.net/2025/03/AeTo...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#musicsky #ambientsky #idm #chillout #creativeprocess
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#musicsky #ambientsky #idm #chillout #creativeprocess
A quick exposé of my hybrid approach to making electronic music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwhW...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social #electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica #soundartist
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social #electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica #soundartist
AeTopus - A Holistic Approach to Creating Ambient IDM Chillout in the Pacific Northwest
YouTube video by AeTopus
www.youtube.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A quick exposé of my hybrid approach to making electronic music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwhW...
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social #electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica #soundartist
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social #electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #musicsky #ambientsky #electronicmusician #electronica #soundartist
Relaxed, textured, and atmospheric, with tasteful glitch elements and plenty of air. And the cover art's color palette is a nice touch - I might have to get the vinyl if there are any left.
MC096: arc rae - 'New Moon' is OUT NOW. Vinyl edition / digital on Bandcamp: arcrae.bandcamp.com/album/new-moon File under: #IDM #Downtempo #Glitch #Ambient #Synthmusic
New Moon, by arc rae
9 track album
arcrae.bandcamp.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Relaxed, textured, and atmospheric, with tasteful glitch elements and plenty of air. And the cover art's color palette is a nice touch - I might have to get the vinyl if there are any left.
A great review of 'iota', and an awesome breakdown of my creative approach, in @igloomag.bsky.social 🎹🙌🎹
#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
AeTopus : iota (Spotted Peccary Music) igloomag.com/features/aet...
AeTopus : iota (Spotted Peccary Music)
iota was created to be received on several levels, both conceptually and sonically. Various instruments and features of the mix represent spatial locations in an imaginary landscape: ground, horizon, ...
igloomag.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A great review of 'iota', and an awesome breakdown of my creative approach, in @igloomag.bsky.social 🎹🙌🎹
#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease
@spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
Thank you, @nighttides.bsky.social , for including 'iota' in tonight's show 🙌🎧🙌
#soundscape #ambientmusic #chill #chillout #electronicmusic #bellinghamwa #idm #ambient #downtempo #musicisart #berlinschool #berlinschoolofmusic #techno #electronica
#soundscape #ambientmusic #chill #chillout #electronicmusic #bellinghamwa #idm #ambient #downtempo #musicisart #berlinschool #berlinschoolofmusic #techno #electronica
A collective sigh of relief can be heard across the land as the grip of Jack Frost has finally loosened. Cheers to the big thaw and to the music of Night Tides headed your way at 8pm CST on KCUR 89.3, www.kcur.org/show/night-t... & tunein.com/radio/Night-...
Thx for listening! 🎧🎶
Thx for listening! 🎧🎶
February 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Thank you, @nighttides.bsky.social , for including 'iota' in tonight's show 🙌🎧🙌
#soundscape #ambientmusic #chill #chillout #electronicmusic #bellinghamwa #idm #ambient #downtempo #musicisart #berlinschool #berlinschoolofmusic #techno #electronica
#soundscape #ambientmusic #chill #chillout #electronicmusic #bellinghamwa #idm #ambient #downtempo #musicisart #berlinschool #berlinschoolofmusic #techno #electronica
Release day for 'iota'.
My latest fusion of ambient, active electronic, and IDM is now available everywhere - compact disc, digital download, streaming... Many thanks!
#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease orcd.co/iota
My latest fusion of ambient, active electronic, and IDM is now available everywhere - compact disc, digital download, streaming... Many thanks!
#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease orcd.co/iota
AeTopus - iota
Choose your preferred music service
orcd.co
February 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Release day for 'iota'.
My latest fusion of ambient, active electronic, and IDM is now available everywhere - compact disc, digital download, streaming... Many thanks!
#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease orcd.co/iota
My latest fusion of ambient, active electronic, and IDM is now available everywhere - compact disc, digital download, streaming... Many thanks!
#polyrhythmic #ambientmusic #idm #chillout #techno #ambient #electronicmusic #newmusic #newrelease orcd.co/iota
It's always an honor to be featured on @echoesradio.bsky.social ... @bhilton.bsky.social @spottedpeccary.bsky.social
#ambientmusic #idm #musicisart #electronicmusic #chillout #techno #newmusic #electronicart
#ambientmusic #idm #musicisart #electronicmusic #chillout #techno #newmusic #electronicart
Bellingham-based electronic artist @aetopus.bsky.social arrives with his best and most original album yet, Iota. It is a journey of off-center rhythms and elliptical melodies that entrance. We'll hear two iotas of it tonight on Echoes from PRX. wp.me/p4ZE0X-vlA @spottedpeccary.bsky.social
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 - New Music from AeTopus
New music by AeTopus from Bellingham, Washington. His latest album takes electronics into off-center rhythms and melodies that begin in abstraction and evolve into quiet grandeur.
wp.me
February 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
It's always an honor to be featured on @echoesradio.bsky.social ... @bhilton.bsky.social @spottedpeccary.bsky.social
#ambientmusic #idm #musicisart #electronicmusic #chillout #techno #newmusic #electronicart
#ambientmusic #idm #musicisart #electronicmusic #chillout #techno #newmusic #electronicart
Reposted by AeTopus
Join @aetopus.bsky.social for a listening party for his new album, iota! Hear the full album+live chat! Begins at 1pm EST / 10am PST, (chat opens 30 mins before). RSVP: cutt.ly/iotalp #Ambient #ambientelectronic #electronica #electronicmusic @bandcamp.com @bhilton.bsky.social @spopecnw.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Join @aetopus.bsky.social for a listening party for his new album, iota! Hear the full album+live chat! Begins at 1pm EST / 10am PST, (chat opens 30 mins before). RSVP: cutt.ly/iotalp #Ambient #ambientelectronic #electronica #electronicmusic @bandcamp.com @bhilton.bsky.social @spopecnw.bsky.social
My sincere thanks goes out to everyone who has come along for the ride, whether for one album or for the whole adventure. 'iota' releases on Friday, February 21, and I can't wait to add it to the pile.
#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #electroacoustic #soundartist #musicisart #ambient
#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #electroacoustic #soundartist #musicisart #ambient
February 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My sincere thanks goes out to everyone who has come along for the ride, whether for one album or for the whole adventure. 'iota' releases on Friday, February 21, and I can't wait to add it to the pile.
#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #electroacoustic #soundartist #musicisart #ambient
#electronicmusic #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #electroacoustic #soundartist #musicisart #ambient
The tiny, subtle details of how we communicate with the universe, how the universe connects with us, how nature interacts with itself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDEL... @spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #newmusic #electronica
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #newmusic #electronica
AeTopus - iota - Wave Hello (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Spotted Peccary Music
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The tiny, subtle details of how we communicate with the universe, how the universe connects with us, how nature interacts with itself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDEL... @spottedpeccary.bsky.social @bhilton.bsky.social
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #newmusic #electronica
#electronicmusic #techno #idm #chillout #ambientmusic #newmusic #electronica