Waldemar

Eau Claire ambient folk artist Waldemar – the project of Gabe Larson – just released a video for a brand new song called “Visions” via music magazine Impose. The video, shot by Scott Kunkel, mixes idyllic nature shots with dark images of a bride being haunted by a shadowy spirit. The writeup alongside the video premiere had this to say about the song: “ 'Visions' is a transcendental, ethereal treat, creating an atmosphere of tension and emotion.” The song comes with the announcement of the Visions EP, the debut effort of Waldemar, which drops Jan. 13. To learn more, head to www.facebook.com/waldemarmusic

You can hear two brand new songs by electronic pop artists Two Castles and Sniffle Party which dropped on Soundcloud in mid-December. The Two Castles cut “Survive” is a startling, arpeggiating synth gem drenched in reverb with an undeniable hook, while the Sniffle Party track is one of her darkest tracks to date with a swaggering bassline and ghostly vocal harmonies. Check out soundcloud.com/twocastles and soundcloud.com/sniffleparty respectively to check ’em out.

Phil Cook

Eau Claire native Phil Cook is brushing off his guitar and setting up an awesome show at Pine Hollow Studios in Eau Claire. Cook spreads the gospel of Wisconsin wherever his musical journeys take him, and he’ll be bring an intimate vibe to this one-of-a-kind show in his old stomping ground at the popular Eau Claire studio. To reserve tickets, go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2729340

Minneapolis-based indie roots band The Pines are bringing their ambient folk sounds to the gallery at The Oxbow Hotel for an intimate and breathtaking set on Jan. 6. The Pines craft their tunes with earthly acoustic instruments while summoning celestial atmospherics to complement the tunes in otherworldly ways. The show is $8 and kicks off at 9pm.