The albums that define
space music.
Our picks for where to start with space music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top space music artists
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The space music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Sun Ra
The Nubians of Plutonia
A cosmic journey through avant-garde jazz, blending intricate rhythms with celestial melodies and experimental textures.
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Sun Ra
Nothing Is
A cosmic blend of avant-garde jazz and experimental soundscapes that defies conventional structure and embraces improvisation.
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Oregon
Crossing
A rich tapestry of world music influences interwoven with avant-garde improvisation and lush melodic structures.
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Oregon
Out of the Woods
A serene blend of jazz, folk, and world music infused with improvisational spirit and rich melodic textures.
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Jonn Serrie
And the Stars Go With You
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Complex Numbers
Good Fairy Tales
A surreal blend of trance-inflected covers that reimagine beloved melodies through a cosmic, electronic lens.
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Complex Numbers
Earth's Attraction
Ethereal synths and pulsating rhythms create a cosmic soundscape that transports listeners through time and space.
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