Hours Lost

Mombi Yuleman's 2022 album, Hours Lost, represents a significant entry in the Italian sound designer's catalog of cinematic dark ambient. Comprising nine tracks, this self-released project continues the artist's exploration of industrial textures and eerie, drone-based soundscapes. Yuleman, recognized for a discography that often bridges the gap between horror scores and abstract noise, utilizes dense layering to evoke themes of temporal displacement. The album appeared during a prolific period for the artist, following established works that solidified his position within the European experimental scene. Sonically, the release is characterized by its heavy use of field recordings and processed synthesizers, creating a sense of isolation consistent with the industrial ambient genre. As a wishlist pick for the LØWERK journal, Hours Lost highlights the intersection of modern sound design and traditional drone aesthetics.