Inspired by a rare and beautiful song emanating deep from the Pacific ocean. A limited run of the 52-hertz whale on vinyl.

Loneliest is an audio project by Mike Ambs to share the beautiful and rare song of a last-known hybrid blue whale (known by the name the Loneliest Whale). The unique song of 52 Hz was captured thanks to a vast network of Cold War-era sonar equipment scatted about the floor of the Pacific.

Most other cetaceans sing roughly 30 Hz higher. As a matter of fact, nothing in the entire ocean comes anywhere near 52 Hz. Meaning, one, its voice and location were easy to track; and two, its song was unrecognizable to other whales. This — combined with an unusual migration pattern — left the 52 Hz whale wandering alone in the open ocean since, at least, 1989, when its unique song was first picked up.

I'm running a limited pressing of Loneliest on vinyl alongside newly designed zines. What better way to help ensure this unique story finds a lasting place in people's lives.