2024 so far has been great for New Age music, showcasing an impressive array of creativity! “Our” artists are still pushing the boundaries of sound and expression, resulting in a rich tapestry of high quality releases to enjoy this summer.
It will be exciting to see how these and other artists continue to shape the landscape of New Age music in the “other half” of 2024. The below list is exclusively compiled based on web traffic and votes by you, our dear readers! Releases from May and June will usually not show before the numbers for all of this year is ready. Notable Summer releases are 2002 and Michael Whalen‘s latest.
1. Diane Arkenstone – Aquaria II Ascension
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2. Medwyn Goodall – Rhythm of the Ancients 2
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3. Curtis Macdonald – Spring’s Redeeming Rain
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4. Timothy Wenzel – Immerse
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5. Peter Calandra – Spirit
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6. James Asher – Creative Journal
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7. Paul Adams & Elizabeth Geyer – A Journey of Dreams
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8. Michelle Qureshi – A Day on Venus
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9. Michelle Qureshi – Zindagi
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10. David Wahler – Blue Rose
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Congratulations to all! 😊
Take my word for it: You don’t have to listen long to the above releases to sense the always evolving nature of this genre. Its message of peace and tranquility is what this world needs, right now. New Age music is, after all, a genre that is always “new”…
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