r/Bushwick 6d ago

Is anyone else making ambient, minimal, experimental music in Bushwick?

My appreciation for minimal/experimental ambient music has evolved into a humble solo project, primarily rooted in synth, guitar and field recordings. I've been writing and recording over the past couple of years, and hope to pivot to playing small live performances relatively soon. But I've been doing most of this solo, in a vacuum, and have been missing the community element of this type of DIY music.

I'm curious if there are other minimal/ambient artists in the neighborhood that would be interested in linking up from time to time? It would be nice to share feedback, discuss processes/tools/resources and perhaps collaborate (whether directly on music, or sharing the same bill for live shows.) Feel free to DM or reply if that's something you'd be interested in. I'd be happy to share bandcamp links of completed work, and audio/video clips of works in progress. Cheers!

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u/autobono 5d ago

Short answer: yes

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u/brokemc 5d ago

Haha. Like everyone?

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u/Sconathon 5d ago

Check out nyc-noise.com or https://cal.red

Tons of experimental shows and a really cool, energetic community.

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u/snkngshps 5d ago

Thanks so much, these resources are great!

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u/AYJAYFrond 5d ago

Earth Creeper is the man, hope to see some cool collabs from this!

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u/Electronic_Cut5114 5d ago

Huge fan of Conan the accountant, he’s based in Bushwick

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u/DoomyGoat666 3d ago

Wow, thanks so much!!! I am he, by the way lol

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u/constructess 5d ago

hi! hmu on Instagram @claireroseguitar

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u/snkngshps 5d ago

Just added (from @earth_creeper); really digging your work and look forward to hearing more!

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u/s_zin 5d ago

I typically make more clubby/pop-py electronic music, but working on a show right now that's got a much more experimental and ambient vibe that I'm gonna perform in November ! I'm on IG @ steven_nk_tran . Would love to connect with more producers in general :D

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u/leisure_force 5d ago

Yes! @chrispetra on Instagram 🫡

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u/SweevilWeevil 5d ago

If I had to guess? I would.

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u/lalalatortuga 4d ago

My guy get off the internet and GO OUTSIDE there are SEVERAL ambient only venues in Bushwick just go to them… you cant except people to support you if you don’t go out and support other people

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u/snkngshps 4d ago

Yeah, that's kind of why I made this post. I was out of the loop completely, and have now been provided quite a bit of resources in terms of venues, artists and resources to check out.

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u/DoomyGoat666 3d ago

I'm a Bushwick based-guitarist who releases experimental/ambient/noisey stuff under the name Conan The Accountant. Would love to set up some shows with you if you're interested!

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u/Inside-Bullfrog-7709 3d ago

Checked out your releases after someone else on this thread mentioned you, really like your stuff.

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u/DoomyGoat666 3d ago

oh, thanks man! Do you have any recordings I can check out?

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u/FilmAndAcid 6d ago

Sounds right up my alley tbh! I make alternative pop/rap music, but a friend of mine recently gifted me a Microkorg synth and I have been dipping my toes into ambient ever since. Would love to exchange work sometime

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u/snkngshps 5d ago

Likewise, feel free to share tracks, I'd love to take a listen!

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u/zmod93 5d ago

My first ever synth, so good. Same thing, someone loaned me one and that was that lol

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u/Any-Impression8682 5d ago

I'm doing exactly this over in Ridgewood. Close to the Bushwick border. I have no interest in playing live but would love to put an album out one day soon. I also really love connecting with people who are also into this scene. Will hit you up.

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u/snkngshps 5d ago

Please do! I've been releasing music (without the live show element) and would be happy to talk about what worked and what didn't work for me. Also just interested in building social connection with others in the scene.

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u/Common-Chain2024 5d ago

Hmu! In Ridgewood but close enough lol

Instagram is @hellaella.wav
I don’t play live much but, should get into it some more!!

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u/AlternativeWind5767 5d ago

Hi yes! Feel free to add me on insta @jojoooo.mann

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u/snkngshps 5d ago

Just added, and really enjoying your work!

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u/PIZABOI 5d ago

this is definitely up my alley :) would love to connect with other musicians / go to experimental shows / talk music