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Across the Horizon

Bob Holmes 65 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

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.

Episodes

Across the Horizon Ep. 68: Centripetal Force Records
Across the Horizon Ep. 68: Centripetal Force Records Aug 19, 2026 3922 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 the largest rosters of artists performing experimental, ambient, and instrumental music with an Americana bent.In this episode you will hear music an
Across the Horizon Ep. 67: "Jeopardy" Edition with Brad Rose
Across the Horizon Ep. 67: "Jeopardy" Edition with Brad Rose Jul 29, 2026 3596 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, including musician, visual artist, label owner, music journalist for Foxy Digitalis, as well as a fellow music podcaster for a great series called “Songs
Across the Horizon Ep. 66: Croz Boyce
Across the Horizon Ep. 66: Croz Boyce Jul 8, 2026 3590 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 inspired them from their Baltimore high school years, including Wendy Carlos, Apples in Stereo, Climax Golden Twins, Pink Floyd, The Cure, and much more.
Across the Horizon x Songs of Our Lives (Deluxe Edition)
Across the Horizon x Songs of Our Lives (Deluxe Edition) Jul 1, 2026 4677 Recently, Bob Holmes of SUSS was on the Songs of our Lives podcast hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis. Bob had a great time, and it was one of those occasions where over the course of an hour talking about music, complete strangers turned into good friends. They discussed SUSS's latest release, Counting Sunsets, as well as the Across the Horizon podcast and music series. They also talked about
Across the Horizon Ep. 65: Chuck Johnson
Across the Horizon Ep. 65: Chuck Johnson Jun 18, 2026 3681 Host Bob Holmes of SUSS is joined by composer and multi-instrumentalist Chuck Johnson, one of the Curators in Vol. 2 of the Across the Horizon music series. In this episode they discuss his latest music as well as tracks from his guest artists Marielle V. Jakobsons and Cole Pulice. Chuck also features music from his DJ playlist that he performed at this year’s Across the Horizon night at Big Ears
Across the Horizon Ep. 64: Marisa Anderson
Across the Horizon Ep. 64: Marisa Anderson May 28, 2026 3629 On today’s episode of Across the Horizon, host Bob Holmes of SUSS is joined by co-host Marisa Anderson, the Portland-based guitarist who just released The Anthology on UnAmerican Folk Music on Thrill Jockey Records. They discuss the new record, which was inspired by the personal record collection of Harry Smith, American polymath and major figure in the Beat movement. They also discuss a playlist
Across the Horizon Ep. 63: Pan-American
Across the Horizon Ep. 63: Pan-American May 6, 2026 3596 On today’s episode of Ambient Country, host Bob Holmes of SUSS welcomes back Mark Nelson aka Pan-American to discuss his latest album, Fly the Ocean in a Silver Plane. Mark brings a playlist of music he's recently discovered including Hoavi, Sam Wilkes, Dave Easley, and Elori Saxl. They also discuss recent collaborations that Mark has released with Chelsea Bridge and MIchael Grigoni.For Flow State
Across the Horizon Ep. 62: Balmorhea
Across the Horizon Ep. 62: Balmorhea Apr 15, 2026 3596 On today’s episode of Across the Horizon, Bob Holmes of SUSS reconnects with co-hosts Rob Lowe and Michael A. Muller of Balmorhea for a discussion about their latest release in Vol. 2 of the Across the Horizon music series. Rob and Michael also curate a playlist of influences from their early years in Balmorhea, which is on the eve of its twentieth anniversary, including music from Bexar Bexar, Pu
Across the Horizon Ep. 61: Marine Eyes
Across the Horizon Ep. 61: Marine Eyes Mar 25, 2026 3593 On today’s episode of Across the Horizon, host Bob Holmes of SUSS is joined in this episode by co-host Cynthia Bernard aka marine eyes. In addition to her prolific ambient output, Cynthia is also one of the curator artists in Vol. 2 of the Across the Horizon music series. In this episode, she discusses the music and artists that she brought to the series, as well as a playlist of ambient artists t
Across the Horizon Ep. 60: Big Ears 2026
Across the Horizon Ep. 60: Big Ears 2026 Mar 11, 2026 3595 Bob Holmes (of SUSS) speaks with artists featured at this year's Across the Horizon Showcase at Big Ears 2026. Pulled from interviews Bob has had over the last few years, the show features the music and artists who will be performing at this event, including Pan-American, Chuck Johnson, Hayden Pedigo, Gwenifer Raymond, Ken Pomeroy, Dave Harrington, Luke Schneider, Walt McClements and SUSS. This is
Across the Horizon Ep. 59: Clarice Jensen
Across the Horizon Ep. 59: Clarice Jensen Feb 18, 2026 3596 On today’s episode of Across the Horizon, Bob Holmes of SUSS is joined by his co-host, the cellist and composer Clarice Jensen, to discuss the music of her friends and mentors: Max Richter, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Stars of the Lid, and more. She also discusses her latest releases, including her submissions to the new Across the Horizon Vol. 2 series. This is a public episode. If you'd
Across the Horizon Ep. 58: David Moore (Pt. 2)
Across the Horizon Ep. 58: David Moore (Pt. 2) Feb 4, 2026 3584 On today’s episode of Across the Horizon, host Bob Holmes of SUSS is joined once again by David Moore in the second part of his two-part conversation. David’s known for his work with Bing & Ruth and Cowboy Sadness, as well as his collaborations with Steve Gunn and Stephanie Coleman. In part two, he brings along a beautiful set of solo piano pieces from artists including Debussy, Philip Glass, Dr.

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