For the 26th year, Kompakt’s »Pop Ambient« series returns—ever-evolving yet true to its meditative essence. The new edition welcomes familiar contributors and fresh voices alike, including Micå, who appears with two delicate pieces, and debutants Richard Ojijo and Oskø. Other highlights come from Sebastian Mullaert & Sebastian Lilja, Dirk Leyers, Mikkel Metal, and Tetsuo Sakae aka Pass Into Silence, whose return continues after last year’s reappearance. Across 18 tracks, the compilation culminates in Segensklang’s »Erlösung«, an ambient bolero extending into infinity—framed once again by Veronika Unland’s poetic digital artwork.