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Across the Horizon

Bob Holmes
Ambient Music
Ambient Country
Instrumental Music
Experimental Music
SUSS
Jazz
Ambient Americana
Hammock
William Tyler
Balmorhea
Across the Horizon
Big Ears Festival
Cowboy Sadness
Chuck Johnson
Daniel Bachman
Kraut Rock
Psychedelic Music
Soundscapes
New Folk
South By Southwest

Bob Holmes of SUSS hosts Across the Horizon (formerly Ambient Country). Each month he and a special monthly guest explore the wide open country of ambient and experimental instrumental music, featuring performances that evoke open skies, endless roads, and a sense of drifting between worlds, taking listeners across the horizon. www.flowstate.fm

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On today’s episode of Across the Horizon, host Bob Holmes of the band SUSS is joined by Canadian composer Sarah Davachi, who brings a playlist of her prog rock favorites including Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, and more. If you have wondered about the c... more

In the first show of his 6th season, Bob Holmes of the band SUSS dedicates a whole episode to one of his favorite labels, Centripetal Force Records. Home to many of the artists that listeners hear on his podcast and radio show, Centripetal has one of... more

Bob Holmes of SUSS invites co-host Brad Rose on to the show to play the inaugural edition of music "Jeopardy" – where Bob plays a musical segment and his co-host is asked to provide the correct question in response. Brad is a man of many talents, inc... more

Host Bob Holmes of SUSS sits down with Animal Collective members Geologist (Brian Weitz) and Avey Tare (David Portner) to discuss their new instrumental electronic/acoustic duo Croz Boyce. Brian and David also bring along a playlist of music that ins... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Davachi
Canadian composer known for neoclassical minimalism and keyboard-centric work
Late Music (recent release The Will of Tongues)
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 69: Sarah Davachi
Michael Hix
Nashville Ambient Ensemble member and Centripetal Force artist
Centripetal Force Records
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 68: Centripetal Force Records
Tacoma Park
North Carolina band featured on the show, discussed by host
Centripetal Force Records
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 68: Centripetal Force Records
Aaron Dooley
Bass player with International Disassociation (Colorado)
Centripetal Force Records
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 68: Centripetal Force Records
Kevin Coleman
Guitarist and composer, KC Blues
Centripetal Force Records
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 68: Centripetal Force Records
Tambourinen (Grant Basho)
One-person psych rock project from Tucson
Centripetal Force Records
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 68: Centripetal Force Records
Johnny Bell
Musician living near Santa Fe, Mountain States album
Centripetal Force Records
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 68: Centripetal Force Records
Brad Rose
Musician, visual artist, label owner, music journalist for Foxy Digitalis, podcaster on Songs of Our Lives
Foxy Digitalis; Songs of Our Lives; Jewel Garden
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 67: "Jeopardy" Edition with Brad Rose
Brian Weitz
Member of Animal Collective, co-creator of Croz Boyce
Croz Boyce / Animal Collective
Episode: Across the Horizon Ep. 66: Croz Boyce

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Bob Holmes
Host of Across the Horizon; active facilitator of ambient/experimental music conversations and curator of the Across the Horizon series.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Great source for new music, a bit too much talking

    I love the type of music played here. I’ve learned about a lot of great artists I wouldn’t have known about otherwise. I do wish there was more music and less talking. But I’m still a fan and enjoy every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeMac7345
    United States9 months ago
  • Great source for new music

    I love the type of music Ambient Music highlights, but it’s hard to find. I’ve learned about a lot of great artists I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeMac7345
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Cherry on Top

    This podcast is just great, love it… Note: I don’t know if it’s there already, but on the episodes notes would be great to add the playlist of songs from each episode. Keep the good work 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JG7474
    Finland2 years ago
  • Keep it up!

    Loving this podcast! Bob’s enthusiasm for all types of “ambient” music is blowing my mind. Every episode sounds me down a rabbit hole of new music and makes me appreciate this wide ranging genre more and more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pupusa Dave
    United States2 years ago
  • Much more than the title implies

    An amazing trip through all sorts of musical styles, with engaging guests and a kaleidoscope of topics. Well worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jcbilbro
    United States2 years ago

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Some desire more music playback within episodes, but consistently highlight engaging conversations and strong host energy.
Fans appreciate guest diversity and live performance elements.
Listeners praise deep, curated exploration of ambient scenes and collaborative networks.

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Across the Horizon Ep. 69: Sarah Davachi
Q: Sarah, tell me how you got into prog rock.
She describes growing up with classical piano, rejecting virtuosity, discovering the genre through bands like Harmonium, and finding a gateway in the English pastoral and keyboard-driven textures that shaped her approach to music today.
Across the Horizon x Songs of Our Lives (Deluxe Edition)
Q: What is the first song you remember hearing that made a lasting impact?
Doris Day's Sirah Sirah, sung by my mother as a lullaby, anchored in me a sense of memory and family narrative that shaped my later approach to music and storytelling.
Across the Horizon Ep. 57: David Moore (Pt. 1)
Q: Were you classically trained?
Yes, I was.
Across the Horizon Ep. 52: Marc Byrd of Hammock (Pt. 2)
Q: What is the significance of the album title, Nevertheless?
It reflects the idea of facing life's challenges while still finding beauty and moving forward despite grief.
Across the Horizon Ep. 52: Marc Byrd of Hammock (Pt. 2)
Q: Would you say that this latest album, Nevertheless, is your sweet spot?
Yes, this album is a return to a more minimal approach that comes naturally to us, and it felt effortless to create.

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A vocal showcase of ambient and experimental instrumental music, anchored by long-running host discussions and guest-led explorations. Episodes mix intimate storytelling, track-by-track sound examples, and live performances to illuminate a broad constellation of cross-genre influences, from ambient country to experimental folk and soundtrack-inspired works. A standout trait is the strong curatorial emphasis—connecting artists, labels, and scenes through collaborative projects and festival contexts—often including live sets and playlist-style deep-dives that reveal both lineage and innovation in the scene.

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Recent guests on Across the Horizon include:

1. Sarah Davachi
2. Michael Hix
3. Tacoma Park
4. Aaron Dooley
5. Kevin Coleman
6. Tambourinen (Grant Basho)
7. Johnny Bell
8. Brad Rose

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