Chillout Archiv

Chillout Archiv is the real deal if you're into pure ambient. No vocals, no beats, just slowly evolving soundscapes. It's based in Germany but the music is universal. Think Brian Eno's 'Music for Airports' stretched over an entire broadcast. The station avoids the trap of mixing in chillout or downtempo: it's strictly ambient, and that's its strength. You'll hear works from Harold Budd, Stars of the Lid, and lesser-known sound artists. The 128kbps stream is adequate for this genre, and the hiss almost adds to the texture. 'Chillout Archiv live' delivers exactly what the name promises: an archi…