Gaia: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works (1996-2003)' is a new in-depth compilation of works by Japanese musician Dream Dolphin. Co-compiled by Eiji Taniguchi, it draws from a vast discography of music oscillating between IDM, Pop and Electronic Dance Music. First appearing on Eiji's compilation 'Heisei No Oto - Japanese Left-field Pop From The CD Age (1989-1996)', this selection of rediscoveries, further shines a light on the singular musician known as Dream Dolphin and her place in Japan's rich electronic music legacy. Dream Dolphin was originally an Ambient and Electronic project by the Japanese artist referred to simply as Noriko, who moved from studying classic Italian songs as a child, to increasingly being inspired by artists such as PIL, Yellow Magic Orchestra, KLF and movies such as '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Le Grand Bleu'. The music she released under the name Dream Dolphin, from the age of sixteen, is unique and versatile in style, encompassing Ambient, IDM, Techno, Trance and Drum & Bass, whilst fusing natural sounds with her own spoken word lyrics. Dream Dolphin released an incredible twenty albums in just eight years. In addition to her own projects, she has also put together a number of fascinating compilations herself, as well as composing ambient music to be used in hospitals and other caring contexts. 'Gaia: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works (1996-2003)' contains 15 tracks thoughtfully selected from various albums that until now were only released on CD format.
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Michael Clifford Sidequest (Ultra Clear)
Hopeless Records
July 25, 2025 -
Sunniva Hypostasis
Svart Records
September 26, 2025 -
Cwfen Sorrows (Translucent Red)
New Heavy Sounds
August 8, 2025 -
Pan American & Kramer Interior of an Edifice Under the Sea
Shimmy Disc
July 25, 2025 -
Osees Abomination Revealed At Last
Deathgod Corp
August 8, 2025 -
Ada Lea when i paint my masterpiece (Ice Ice Baby Blue)
Saddle Creek
August 8, 2025 -
Buscabulla Se Amaba Así
Domino Record Co
September 12, 2025 -
Myles Smith Minute A Moment
Rca Victor Europe
July 25, 2025 -
Mike Polizze Around Sound
Paradise Bachelors
July 25, 2025 -
Incite Savage New Times
Reigning Phoenix Music America, LLC
August 15, 2025 -
Russell Dickerson Famous Back Home
Triple Tigers/Kimberly Perry LP1
August 22, 2025 -
Oasis (What's The Story) MORNING GLORY? (30Th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) [3xLP]
Big Brother Recordings Limited
October 3, 2025 -
FLETCHER Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?
Fletcher/Snapback
July 18, 2025 -
Bad Suns Accelerator
Epitaph
August 8, 2025