2025 saw Jon Tye employ his Ocean Moon moniker for a couple of high quality releases. First, right at the start of the year, there was the Ways To the Deep Meadow long-player for Music From Memory. A set of 3 suites inspired by a diverse, but interconnected collection of ideas, including Ai, the Gaia Hypothesis, Omega Point theory, re-wilding and Angus Maclise’s Universal Solar Calendar. Then, in August, Shimmering States was a long-form deep listen commissioned by Pinchy & Friends. 

In between these 2 musical missives, Jon and his label, Lo Recordings, dropped the boxset Skintone Edition Volume 1, a collection of the celebrated Japanese “techno” pioneer Susumu Yokota’s most personal recordings. An absolutely essential retrospective that rightly topped “best of” lists the world over. 

Here, Jon, very kindly shares some of the music that moved him from the last 12 months. 

Meditative music and enthusiastic words care of Jon Tye aka Ocean Moon.

Lost Coast: Some Visionary Music from California, 1980–1992

An amazing collection of transcendental obscurities. Essential mind expanding listening for anyone looking to explore the world of visionary music. 

Fave track: Terry Garthwaite / Sacred Within 

Aus / Eau（オー）

Sublime tones from the marvellous aus that transport the listener to another dimension.

Fave track: Tsuyu

Cate Francesca Brooks / The Blanket Tapes

Gorgeous celestial landscapes from Cate Brooks. A world of wonder awaits.

Fave track: In Deciduous Woodland

Fabiano Do Nascimento & Eddie Ruscha V / Aquáticos

An aquatic dreamworld that soothes the soul and makes our planet a better place.

Fave track: Rain

Saphileaum / Tamalungma

Fourth world wonders from the irrepressible Saphileaum. A perfect way to spend precious time.

Fave track: Tahitian Pearls

Pino Palladino & Blake Mills / That Wasn’t A Dream

Lush beyond belief music that makes you feel good to be alive.

Fave track: That Was A Dream

Susumu Yokota / Skintone Edition Volume 1

An incredible collection that reveals the true scope and majesty of Susumu Yokota’s work.

Fave track: Melt (Magic Thread)