The Green Kingdom

Ambient drone project the Green Kingdom, the work of Detroit's Michael Cottone, creates deep, soothing soundscapes incorporating electronics, samples, and field recordings. Since the mid-2000s, he has released a slew of albums across numerous labels, with his highest-profile releases coming on Home Normal and Dronarivm. After a childhood spent casually playing guitar in bands with friends, Cottone began working on his own music in the year 2000. Inspired by classic ambient and Detroit techno, and by the calming power of nature, he combined a variety of instruments -- most pro...