Near the Parenthesis

San Francisco-based musician Tim Arndt makes warm, emotive electronic music under the name Near the Parenthesis. His reflective, expressive melodies, usually created by pianos or guitars, are often underpinned by heavily detailed beats and glitches, as well as field recordings and sampled voices. His music impressively achieves a duality between relaxation and excitement, balancing comforting ambience with wistful melodies and intricate production. Arndt began Near the Parenthesis in 2005 after spending several years playing in various rock groups. His debut album, Go Out an...