What Critics are Saying:
Matthew Hiram’s music has captivated listeners with its innovative blending of natural soundscapes, eco-conscious themes, and emotional resonance. His work has been described as evocative, meditative, and timeless, garnering praise from leading publications worldwide. Below is a curated selection of reviews highlighting the depth and impact of Hiram’s soundscapes.
“… the perfect antidote to the chaos of 2025" — Pop Matters
”… at the forefront of environmental sound design… borderless and soothing” — Sun 13
” Rooted in the ecology of reality ”
— Happening Again
” … a spectrum of natural light ”
— Monolith Cocktail
“… like a flower slowly opening toward the sun.” — WL//WH
” … will quickly transform any space into an autumn meadow in the wilderness of the American Midwest.” — Zen Sounds
” a tiny droplet of Summer joy’" — Obladada
” proper Eno-like vibes… nods on the direction of ‘Another Green World’.”
— Moonbuilding Weekly
“A work of art that converts the breath of nature into sound. .”
— Waltz Tapes“
… nothing short of revelatory … an aural artefact of significance for future generations..” — Beats Per Minute
“… relaxing and mesmerizing.”
— Ambient Audiophile
“Hiram reaches crystaline drones, rich pads and sun-seeking upward ascension.”
— Tome to the Weather Machine
“gorgeous tranquil soundscapes.”
— Fog Songs
“… It cleanses and lifts us back into the early kisses of morning aloft on dust clouds.”
— Foxy Digitalis
"... a great project, expertly realized"
— The Wire, Byron Coley
“… a welcome addition to the canon of botanical ambient” — Zen Sounds
“… like a love letter to Mother Nature.
— Mostly Minnesota
“Rich soundworlds bloom from every corner… giving us a space to exhale before we make our next step.”
— Foxy Digitalis
“… evokes eerie landscapes of the inner mind as much as the external world… If David Lynch is looking for someone to score one of his films… he could start his search here.
— Shindig Magazine #139
“Hiram has a heart filled with true warmth… channels timeless energies into sonic delight.” — Lost in Sea of Sound
… a fresh brand of hope" — Sun 13
’ both organic and expansive”
— Frequency State
”It is slow, minimal, warm… Panta rei!”
—Vital Weekly
“… an extraordinary sonic journey.”
— Boulimique De Musique
“Really sublime… intimate and melancholic… pure expansive psychedelia”
— Plastic Crimewave
“… a completely peerless artist.”
— Record Crates United
“Minneapolis musician Matthew Himes has created something understated but possessing of a great emotional gravity.”
— Beats Per Minute
