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Facta & K-LONE's Wisdom Teeth imprint continues its busy schedule of 10 year celebrations with the debut LP by H TO O: a new collaborative project by Japanese ambient artists H. Takahashi and Kohei Oyamada. Set across six distinct movements, the LP maps the different stages of the cosmic cycle through a series of dynamic ambient set pieces: from the exponential expansion of the universe in its infancy - here invoked by the bright, chiming album opener 'Inflation' - through to it's inevitable collapse and rebirth, captured by the record's driving, ominous closer, 'Ever'. The record started life in Takahashi's hands, initially intended as a solo follow-up to his acclaimed 2018 LP, Escapism. The Kankyō Records founder shared his early sketches with friend and collaborator Oyamada, who began to play with the arrangements, taking the work in an experimental new direction. Naturally the project evolved into a cooperative effort, and its final form is the result of an honest and fluid back-and-forth between the two artists. The collaboration marks a considerable shift in energy to the artists' previous works - most of all in its foregrounded use of rhythm. Where Escapism was built from a series of gently lilting, dream-like vignettes, each movement of Cycle has a clear sense of forward momentum and purpose. Each composition builds from a set of sparse, meandering elements into something dense, cinematic and, at points, discordant. Although Cycle is at heart an ambient record, there is a club-informed feeling of forward motion running through the record, placing it in a similar sonic world to the beatless-but-rhythmic ambient techno of artists like Barker, Lorenzo Senni and Sunareht. Delicate and dramatic in equal measure, Cycle is a vital and exciting debut dedicated to the building of worlds - and to their eventual and inevitable dissolution.
Experimental Japanese operator Lemna returns to Mantis with another five intricately sculpted cuts that toy with tension, release and the mysterious atmosphere of the forest at dawn. Lemna adopts a considered, patient approach to her music practice, creating interlocking rhythms which take cues from Autonomic fragmentation as much as techno hypnosis, but its the spatial pressure and textural sound design which makes her music truly fly. Taking predawn walks in woods at the foot of the mountain she calls home, she drew inspiration from five different organisms within the vibrant ecosystem around her to create a collection of tracks she aptly refers to as Nocturnal Assembly.
Facta & K-LONE's Wisdom Teeth imprint continues its busy schedule of 10 year celebrations with the debut LP by H TO O: a new collaborative project by Japanese ambient artists H. Takahashi and Kohei Oyamada. Set across six distinct movements, the LP maps the different stages of the cosmic cycle through a series of dynamic ambient set pieces: from the exponential expansion of the universe in its infancy - here invoked by the bright, chiming album opener 'Inflation' - through to it's inevitable collapse and rebirth, captured by the record's driving, ominous closer, 'Ever'. The record started life in Takahashi's hands, initially intended as a solo follow-up to his acclaimed 2018 LP, Escapism. The Kankyō Records founder shared his early sketches with friend and collaborator Oyamada, who began to play with the arrangements, taking the work in an experimental new direction. Naturally the project evolved into a cooperative effort, and its final form is the result of an honest and fluid back-and-forth between the two artists. The collaboration marks a considerable shift in energy to the artists' previous works - most of all in its foregrounded use of rhythm. Where Escapism was built from a series of gently lilting, dream-like vignettes, each movement of Cycle has a clear sense of forward momentum and purpose. Each composition builds from a set of sparse, meandering elements into something dense, cinematic and, at points, discordant. Although Cycle is at heart an ambient record, there is a club-informed feeling of forward motion running through the record, placing it in a similar sonic world to the beatless-but-rhythmic ambient techno of artists like Barker, Lorenzo Senni and Sunareht. Delicate and dramatic in equal measure, Cycle is a vital and exciting debut dedicated to the building of worlds - and to their eventual and inevitable dissolution.
Nuron continues to make his mark on De:tuned with the long-awaited new 3-track EP Blanchimont. Nurmad Jusat aka Nuron, one of the key figures from the golden era of 90s electronic music and UK techno, extends his legacy by swinging back into gear. On Blanchimont Nuron combines his signature drum programming with uniquely lush and highly emotional synth arrangements. Futuristic aesthetics and mystic sounds to take over your senses. New and essential material! Ian Anderson at The Designers Republic created all the graphic work. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. A separate digital release will also be available at the usual digital shops. Stay tuned!
On Board Music returns for its sixth installment of the Various Artists EP series, but this time with a different approach. Five fresh remixes breathe new life into Point C, originally released in 2021 and consisting of tracks from Foreign Material, Hironori Takahashi, Hiver, Sylve and Alan Backdrop. For the 2024 update, On Board enlists five of the finest deep techno practitioners to twist the originals into bold new forms. US artist Patrick Russell dives deep into his signature, tripped-out zone, with dub and half-time sensibilities grounding the remix in an eyes-down headspace. Estrato Aurora, who remixes Hiver's cut, goes equally subterranean, perfectly setting up the nimble drumming and bright melodies of Polygonia's contribution. On the B-side, Forest On Stasys melts the synths of Alan Backdrop's "Oelo" into an ever-evolving slice of dance floor psychedelia, before Detroit luminary Erika focuses on a syncopated, shuffling rhythm. Together, the five tracks cover extensive ground, all bound by the uniquely hypnotic sound that On Board is well known for. Mastered at Enisslab Studio in Rome Visual by Natascha Mankowski Designed by Sophie Vaillant
Foreign Material, Hiver, Sylve, Alan Backdrop, Hironori Takahashi
Nuron continues to make his mark on De:tuned with the long-awaited new 3-track EP Blanchimont. Nurmad Jusat aka Nuron, one of the key figures from the golden era of 90s electronic music and UK techno, extends his legacy by swinging back into gear. On Blanchimont Nuron combines his signature drum programming with uniquely lush and highly emotional synth arrangements. Futuristic aesthetics and mystic sounds to take over your senses. New and essential material! Ian Anderson at The Designers Republic created all the graphic work. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. A separate digital release will also be available at the usual digital shops. Stay tuned!
2024-04-16 Acid Camp
agraybé, JDB, U-SRD, MAYUDEPTH, Peter Sheppard, Richard Holhburn, Otodojo, Scotia, Shingo Suwa, Akumen, Bézier, Bill Converse, Endash, Jasen Loveland, Abby Echiverri, Force Placement, Jing Lekker, Eric Cloutier, Olin, SPRKLBB, Masha Mar, Cooper Saver, undercurrent, Deep Dark Blue, Glo Phase, Jeremiah Chiu, M Parent, Nark, One Child Policy, Tim Xavier, Pediment, athleisure999, Carrington EFX, Damon Eliza Palermo, Omptu, John Barera
Merin is back with its 8th volume, showcasing a mighty nine (count 'em) artists from around the world across four tracks, showcasing the very best of the deeper genres within the electronic music spectrum.
Mariano Mellino, Gio Santi, Orkun Bozdemir, Black Batu, Ambear, Johnny Chief, B'IDA, All That Matter, Le Prèsident
The epochal energy of "Ascension" captivated us from the very first moment, making it an ideal intro track. With its cinematic soundtrack reminiscent of "Vangelis", Italian producer Riccardo De Polo has crafted a sublimely ethereal experience that transports listeners into the vast expanse of space. As stars and planets drift by, the music beckons us to explore further, to surrender ourselves to the moment. The low strings serve as a booster until the rocket engine roars to life and the spaceship disappears into another galaxy. Subsequently the polyrhythmic sequence of "Wahnstimmung" spirals abstractly far below the cerebral cortex. The driving bass drum, paired with shakers and percussion, propels the composition forward at a steady pace. The tension intensifies, painting a picture of liquid metal pouring into a melting pot. Pure, stripped-down techno as we know it from its origins. "Inception" hypnotically takes you into a deep state of trance, engulfing you in a tribe's energy. Its truly a classic Cocoon sound that has its very own place in Sven's sets. The vigor is palpable, the shimmering sequence will make the dust visibly glow above the open-air dance floors while the air begins to shimmer. Noisy snare drums heat the narrowed arrangement to the absolute boiling point. This is the energy we have been looking for!
Social Engineering brings together thirteen text fragments from so-called phishing emails. Using speech synthesis, they are spoken, sung, and/or transformed into abstract textures. The result is a 36-minute language and sound collage devoted to the dark forces of phishing.
Experimental Japanese operator Lemna returns to Mantis with another five intricately sculpted cuts that toy with tension, release and the mysterious atmosphere of the forest at dawn. Lemna adopts a considered, patient approach to her music practice, creating interlocking rhythms which take cues from Autonomic fragmentation as much as techno hypnosis, but its the spatial pressure and textural sound design which makes her music truly fly. Taking predawn walks in woods at the foot of the mountain she calls home, she drew inspiration from five different organisms within the vibrant ecosystem around her to create a collection of tracks she aptly refers to as Nocturnal Assembly.
After his works on Polegroup, Semantica or Warm Up Recordings, S.E.R.E.S. (Kike Pravda) lands in his own label Senoid Recordings. With this new album ' Distance From Earth LP', he shows again his hypnotic and spacey sound.Hardware and software well balanced for achieve his personal style. This is not just a bunch of loops or tools for djs.This is a concept with a tale behind every single track. Mastering by Paul Mac.
Adiel's "Il Significato Delle Parole Remixes" EP Returns with Captivating Remix Package includes Donato Dozzy & Pinch In the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music, where sonic landscapes morph and intertwine, Adiel's "Il Significato Delle Parole" EP stands as a testament to the power of artistic collaboration and sonic exploration. Now, this boundary-pushing release returns with a mesmerizing remix package, featuring reinterpretations by acclaimed artists Donato Dozzy, Pinch and Adihell. Originally conceived as a collaborative effort between Adiel and musician Flavio Accorinti, "Il Significato Delle Parole" delves deep into the intersection of techno and experimental sounds. Its tracks serve as conduits for a journey through fragmented realities, weaving together elements of cyberpunk futurism and introspective dreamscapes. Leading the remix charge is none other than Donato Dozzy, whose masterful touch breathes new life into the EP's ethereal atmospheres. His reimagining of "Nulla Resta" takes listeners on a hypnotic voyage, layering intricate textures over a pulsating rhythm, while maintaining the track's emotive core. Joining him is Pinch, a visionary producer known for his genre-defying approach to bass music. His Remix of "Sospesa" injects the track with a sense of urgency, blending dark trip-hop aesthetics with futuristic sound design to create a truly immersive sonic experience. The EP also includes Adihells' captivating remix of "Nulla Resta," returning after leaving an indelible mark on the original release. This rendition adds another layer of depth and intrigue to the already mesmerizing collection. It's worth noting that Adihells isn't merely an alias but rather a darker iteration of Adiel, embodying a distinct sonic persona. Adiel is a visionary artist whose sonic explorations defy conventions and push boundaries. With a keen ear for intricate soundscapes and a fearless approach to experimentation, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide. With these remixes, Adiel's "Il Significato Delle Parole" EP transcends its original boundaries, inviting listeners to explore new dimensions of sound and emotion. As words continue to shape our understanding of the world, this release serves as a reminder of the transformative power of music to unite and inspire. Embrace the journey and let the music speak for itself.
"Body Snatchers" by A4 is an EP of sci-fi, dancefloor-oriented tracks. The release offers a dynamic spectrum, featuring both powerful groove-infused tracks and ambient experiments. The compositions are characterized by distinctive bleeps and loopy sonorities, crafting diverse sonic atmospheres.
According to the situation, there are times when you must rely on a person for something or other. If this is done repeatedly, it becomes a matter of importuning that person and can be rather rude. If there is something that must be done, it is better not to rely on others. (Yamamoto Tsunetomo - Hagakure: Book Of The Samurai)
Anybody Anytime, REALITYCHECK, Lazarus, Cressida, Serenace, Farron, Giordano, Quiem
French producer and hardware specialist Amandra returns to Nous'klaer with four stoic, minimal club tracks that are so delicate and deftly produced that they beg to heard as loud as possible and as quietly as possible, allowing the listener to inspect every nook and cranny of Amandra's sonic tapestry. Opener "Lavanvilla" rides a simple drum loop that's filled out by gated, beautiful noise that gets punctuated by vibey Rhodes 7th chord and a constantly evolving 16th percussion pattern that gracefully pushes that song forward. "Palette Doree" and "Edition Collector" are Amandra's most swung offerings, lively sampled percussion and lush synths that offer endless breathing space for these beautiful numbers to exhale. "Pana Ondine" is the dance floor workhorse with a soft and punchy kick, rough stabbing bass hook, wispy ride and a mesmerizing arpeggio, the track never calls your attention loudly but instead gently lures you into its grasp.
Meera's journey is an amalgam of deep enthusiasm, an all-embracing soul, and a pure taste. With a passion for crate-digging, a love for cats, and a nerdy streak, she found the calling in producing and DJing at an early age. Despite emerging as a new artist in 2023, Meera has already made Nordic waves in the afro house scene with her darker take and strong personality. Her debut EP on the Keinemusik sub label VOD quickly garnered high praise from DJs like &ME, Black Coffee, Caiiro, Damian Lazarus, Jimi Jules, and Diplo. Her recent collaboration with Tripolism becoming Pete Tong's Essential New Tune underscores her rising prominence and unique talent. Meera's newest EP Blomst on Crib Records, encapsulates her distinct style with slow-burn storytelling that keeps listeners hooked. Drawing on familiar echoes, these two tracks showcase her dynamic talent for crafting immersive musical experiences, solidifying her status as a rising star in the electronic music scene.
A profound musical package from the Dutch-Turkish artist, Okitap - Sis, is a cultural clash between his Turkish roots and his affinity for industrial, techno, gabber and earnest sonic exploration. EP opener Cicek Suyu plays out like Vangelis moved Blade Runner to Istanbul and replaced his Yamaha CS-80 with a Tulum, a traditional bagpipe known to Turkey. Its dense, dark and intimidating. Luring you in to listen closer. Track 2, Batarya haunts and engulfs, breathing down your neck as you press in closer to make out the whispers before Karsiyaka punches you in the face. A virulently potent 90s goth sludge groove featuring the slicing Okitap vocals that challenge you to listen up. The EPs closers Nefes Al and Sis lul you back out as you crawl away, a canvas for Okitaps transporting, cinematic sound design adeptness.
Invisible Inc once again presents another incredible full-length album from the talented Double Geography. Following on from 2020's The Indoor Gardener, the new LP Open Water is bathed in a similar blissful atmosphere...it would be appropriate to describe it as rather sublime. Double Geography aka Duncan Thornley (one half of Weird Weather and studio engineer at MAP Studios), following the success of his debut album The Indoor Gardener (also on Invisible Inc) had sent Invisible Inc label boss GK Machine demos of his second and third album, which the label reluctantly declined on the basis that the music didn't sound quite right for the label. However, this fourth studio album fits the bill perfectly. Leaning towards the label's more ambient and laidback output, the album is themed around water, transition and escape and sounds as unshackled and free-flowing as you'd expect...you can almost feel the breeze in the air and the sun on your skin. The album is a progression from his previous releases, this time featuring several additional musicians to compliment Thornley's electronics with live instrumentation...adding a complexity and depth to each of these compositions and an overall 'organic' quality that makes these new pieces sound like quite a departure from the first album. But departures of another form is what this album is all about. Fretless bass, clarinet and saxophone decorate the music with refrains and melodies that have been enchanting our reveries since first hearing them. _________________________ I wanted to incorporate some live musicians on this release so called upon some of the talent I'd worked with as an engineer at MAP Studios...that was the main drive behind the music for this release. The tracks are named after things that relate to either leaving behind canal boat living, e.g. Goodbye Great Escape (Great Escape was the name of our boat) or memories from a trip to Hydra, Greece. All sorta water related On one of our walks around the island we ended up sharing a beach with Pierluigi Collina hence Famous Italian Referee! That track felt like the weirdest of the bunch so it got designated the weirdest name / memory! (Duncan Thornley, March 2024) Duncan Thornley - synthesizers, programming, percussion Adam Hayes - drum kit, roto-toms (A1, A3, A5) Pike Ogilvy - congas (A2, A3) Jasper Osbourne - fretless bass (A1, A3, A5) Kaidi Akinnibi - tenor and soprano saxophones (A1, A5) Simeon May - bass clarinet (A2, A3, B2, B4) Greg Foat - piano (B1)
Firnis DC lands on Perko's FELT imprint with Firnis der Civilisation, an eponymous collection of 9 tracks that transmit the enigmatic meditations of its author; discordant trudges of twilight romanticism from pastures far beyond. The uncommon threads that bind FELT intersect neatly at Firnis DC. Their previous outings as , for Blackest Ever Black, Climate of Fear and AD93, and a pair of The News Cycle releases, were cult hits of uncanny ambient techno and jungle volleys interpreted through lenses of outsider electronics. A snug fit, in other words, for Perkos unpredictable stable. On Firnis der Civilisation, we find things paired back further than before. Its 9 tracks play out like beatless symphonies of wayward folk music whos basement transmissions have been intercepted from the ether; a stirring limbo of grotty emotions that inspire and conflict in equal measure. Tracks offer brief portals into zones of sampladelic oddities, haunted vocals and scatty euphoria that is collectively driven by an (un)willingness to straddle familiar pastures. By the time you reach its finale gut-punch of Dreifach Fiktierungs twitching breakcore and Innozenz Jahr funk rollage, you are offered a light at the end of a rather odd tunnel that you never quite understood how you got there in the first place.
For its second release of the year, Veyl welcomes composer, producer and visual artist Laggard to the label with new EP, 'Permanent Daylight'. Constructed from sonics that resemble, either literally or figuratively, the unpredictable and unmanageable creaks, cracks and groans of nature at its most volatile, the release consists of five original compositions guided by an implicit narrative: an unknown, cataclysmic event befalls an Antarctic research station. As a project, Laggard is a space in which the artist owns his restlessness and allows for a continuous evolution of sound and space, deploying the tropes of experimental live music and bass music against one another. Inspired equally by the genre-less excursions of Godspeed!, Liturgy and Coil as the sub-heavy deconstructions of Ben Frost, The Haxan Cloak and Mumdance, we also find traces of Ed Rush and the performatively mutant aspects of early grime instrumentals. While also performing as co-frontman of acclaimed four-piece band, Folly Group (So Young/Communion, Ninja Tune), Laggard operates in a different space, finding the overlap between these areas in terms of mood, when "mood" is considered neither an emotional colouration nor decoration upon a structure, but the structure itself. The result is a powerful EP of electronics which is defined by its breadth but bound by one distinct palette, one hyper-specific vision. A truly immersive experience, 'Permanent Daylight' plunges the listener into the unknown realms deep beneath the surface. A place where soil meets rock meets the unknown, articulating the violent shifts of the earth that is deeper than the earth. Laggard explains: As I finished Permanent Daylight, I found that referring to a loose narrative helped guide me through the maze of perfectionist indecision. This story isn't supposed to be remotely explicit, and I hope listeners draw their own conclusions about the events and their chronology. Implicitly, Permanent Daylight documents some cataclysmic event occurring at an Antarctic research station. I used Unity to create an interactive accompaniment that documents its aftermath. My aims were to embellish the world-building whilst providing a fun opportunity to subvert the linearity of the EP format and allow listeners to experience the release in whatever order they like, in a thematically consistent space. I couldn't shake the notion that this music had to sound "tectonic". Serving as a conceptual knot to bind multiple inspirations and narrative threads, the interactive project depicts a liminal Antarctic desert, devoid of life, where meaning can only be uncovered by contact with symbolic monoliths, each representing and becoming one of the EP's tracks when touched.
Heralding spring in an April shower of effervescent synth flair and crooked beat science, PM+ welcomes the first buds of Ralph Bass Clef Cumbers new project, Myriad Myriads. Anyone who has been keyed into Cumbers sound from his early maverick dubstep cuts through the modular manifestations via love letters to rave and beyond wont need to be sold on checking this release out. Hes got a masterful style which is raw and dexterous in equal measure, not least when it comes to the synth voices he sculpts. Strapped to acutely angled, heaven-sent kicks to maximize the energy in the club, Revelation Waves spirals around the most uplifting of FM synth licks a chrome plated tone which positively commands pure joy without a lick of saccharine on its surface. As a counterpoint, Whos yr imaginary friend? dials back the drums and weaves together more luminescent melodic threads over some positively rude bass spasms. Both cuts guarantee giddy emotional responses and endorphin rushes aplenty, both on and off the floor.
OUR man Quantec is nothing if not versatile. An aficionado of many styles including ambient, deep house, Detroit, dub, dubby electronics, experimental and roots reggae, he can turn his hand adeptly across the musical palette. For this his latest release on Neighbour Recordings it's all about the 'D'; deep ambient, drone and dub techno that's dope with a capital 'D'. Not for nothing is his album titled Journey of Mind. It's a personal and self-assured trip from first note to last - not surprising for a producer with almost 25 years in the game - drifting as it does through contemplative sonic worlds and ethereal soundscapes. And while the label co-owner's handiwork here is from the 'less is more' school of production, it's nonetheless big on atmosphere with an undercurrent of drama or melody never too far away. Notable destinations on this journey include Depth of Immersion, Mind Wandering, Motionless and Perfect Stranger. Bon voyage.
Facta & K-LONE's Wisdom Teeth imprint continues its busy schedule of 10 year celebrations with the debut LP by H TO O: a new collaborative project by Japanese ambient artists H. Takahashi and Kohei Oyamada. Set across six distinct movements, the LP maps the different stages of the cosmic cycle through a series of dynamic ambient set pieces: from the exponential expansion of the universe in its infancy - here invoked by the bright, chiming album opener 'Inflation' - through to it's inevitable collapse and rebirth, captured by the record's driving, ominous closer, 'Ever'. The record started life in Takahashi's hands, initially intended as a solo follow-up to his acclaimed 2018 LP, Escapism. The Kankyō Records founder shared his early sketches with friend and collaborator Oyamada, who began to play with the arrangements, taking the work in an experimental new direction. Naturally the project evolved into a cooperative effort, and its final form is the result of an honest and fluid back-and-forth between the two artists. The collaboration marks a considerable shift in energy to the artists' previous works - most of all in its foregrounded use of rhythm. Where Escapism was built from a series of gently lilting, dream-like vignettes, each movement of Cycle has a clear sense of forward momentum and purpose. Each composition builds from a set of sparse, meandering elements into something dense, cinematic and, at points, discordant. Although Cycle is at heart an ambient record, there is a club-informed feeling of forward motion running through the record, placing it in a similar sonic world to the beatless-but-rhythmic ambient techno of artists like Barker, Lorenzo Senni and Sunareht. Delicate and dramatic in equal measure, Cycle is a vital and exciting debut dedicated to the building of worlds - and to their eventual and inevitable dissolution.
This is to immerse yourself in a sonic journey that fuses the divine with the contemporary. Iscariott takes us through a unique musical landscape, where the sacred chants of the monks intertwine with abstract rhythms ranging from the most pulsating techno to the frenzy of Drum and Bass. "Iter" is more than an EP, it is a transcendental experience that challenges the boundaries of electronic music. Each track is a gateway to the mystical, an invitation to explore the depths of the soul through the power of music. From the first bars to the last echo, Iscariott masterfully guides us through a sonic universe where the sacred and the electronic converge in perfect harmony. This EP is a celebration of spirituality in the digital age, an affirmation that the divine can manifest itself in unexpected and surprising ways.
WRWTFWW Records is flying high as it announces the reissue of the 1997 ambient masterpiece Quiet Logic by electronic music visionaries Mixmaster Morris (The Irresistible Force), Jonah Sharp (Spacetime Continuum), and Haruomi Hosono (Yellow Magic Orchestra). For the first time ever, this iconic album is available digitally. Quiet Logic invites listeners to embark on a captivating sonic odyssey, blending intricate rhythms and celestial environments that push the boundaries of electronic music. Co-crafted at Haruomi Hosono's Tokyo studio in 1997, this album represents a time of rapid transformation in the genre, with these three artists at the forefront of redefining soundscapes. With its unique blend of influences from Hosono's immense contribution to electronic, pop, and experimental music to Morris' worldwide chill out DJ performances and Sharp's pioneering label, Reflective, Quiet Logic remains a timeless piece of ethereal electronica. It was originally only released in Japan in CD format on the Harry Hosono-curated Daisyworld Discs label. Remastered for 2024, this reissue is a must-have for fans of Haruomi Hosono / YMO, The Irresistible Force, Spacetime Continuum, Dreamfish, Tetsu Inoue, FFWD, H.I.A., Fax +49-69/450464, and mind-expanding musics.
Unlocked is the debut album on Pheek's Archipel label by William Jourdain, known under the moniker of Automatisme. He began the project in 2011 and has been publishing since on various labels, such as Constellation, Mille Plateaux, and Outlines, while simultaneously being active as an art historian and curator. His generative ambient dub techno music is continually reshaped in the studio. This album is a compilation of post-produced sound archives, including stems, presets, and templates dating from 2011 to the present day. Jourdain and Pheek met in 2017 and made two albums together via their Viatorism duo. Unlocked was mainly produced during a residency at Pheek's studio in August 2023. William Jourdain was going through a life transition at that time, which marked the end of his use of an artistic moniker and the beginning of creating under his own name. In his day-to-day life, he seeks out the semi-wakeful-sleepy state. A non-conscious transit space of lucid dreaming. It is a fictional location influenced by both the conscious and subconscious minds. For him it can be likened to an improvisation that follows us. This record mainly contains Audialab's artificial intelligence deep sampling tools and K-Devices out-of-the-grid and generative MIDI sequencers and audio modulators. The tracks were exported using a hard drive that was malfunctioning and producing errors when calculating file states. There's also a reference to 'locked groove', minimal house scores plus the addition of constant mutations in the surrounding elements. This creates an interesting dichotomy of two opposing worlds, as the music is both catchy and modulatory. Could this be a way of traveling through our roots? In short, it's a collaboration with the help of his double, an artificial intelligence, which learns by remixing the artist's work. The risk-taking of this project results in the restriction of the extended format of the pieces, following a basic theme that must take three or four directions maximum. This is where worlds merge together as one part ends and another begins. The titles of the pieces entitled Levels symbolize the small steps we climb, one at a time. The album also addresses how to be nuanced in noise, which is a sound source that masks all others. The result is a collection of storms between sublime and chaos. William Jourdain thinks it is the natural context for everything and that we are learning to live in it.
In a convergence of two of the most celebrated names in contemporary electronic music, Karsten Pflum steps out on Central Processing Unit with the Liars EP. As anyone who has followed either Pflum's work for labels such as Worm Interface/Furthur Electronix or the Sheffield imprint's recent run of top-quality electro joints will have expected, this coming together proves to be a match made in heaven. What we have here is a tour de force of modern machine music. With Liars, Pflum achieves that rare feat of making something that is at once boundary-pushing yet also thrillingly immediate, his attention to detail shining through with each well-placed snare hit or leftfield structural choice. Equally apt for home listening or dancefloor deployment, Liars is a delight for heads and hedonists alike. Constantly evolving while also cleaving to a relentless groove throughout, opener 'WAN1' is a brilliant scene-setter for Liars. The track slinks between sections of seething post-Drexciyan acid and eerie vignettes which balance out haunted house synth licks with the sort of punishing bass blasts that recall early grime classics like Youngstar's 'Pulse X'. A sly shift of key halfway through the track only serves to redouble 'WAN1's restless brilliance. After 'WAN1', 'LOLA' represents something of a gear-switch. The track's wiggly opening bassline is a red herring - make no mistake that we're fully into braindance territory on this one, the drums skittering across the mix as Pflum fills the track out with jungle-adjacent delays and softly insistent synth pads. As 'LOLA' goes on, blurts of synth and some stiffening in the drum work pushes the track into pure rhythm workout territory. First B-side 'MOUSFOLK' somewhat splits the difference between Liars' A-sides. This track has 'WAN1's unyielding stomp and prominent acid bass line, but the helter-skelter drum breaks and wandering keyboard lines are very much pulling from 'LOLA's zanier energy. As with the other joints here, 'MOUSFOLK' is elevated by Pflum's composerly touch, the Dane frequently throwing in new sonic tidbits - a skippy snare tattoo, a single-note synth loop which sounds like a hovering spaceship - that reinvigorate the mix. Pflum's musicality is at the fore once more on closer 'BALM'. For the first section of 'BALM', a rich and sombre keyboard fugue, you'd be hard pressed to say whether you're listening to a producer of club music or a contemporary classical maestro. The way Pflum builds this central motif up with deft broken-beat drum programming, a wheezing synth countermelody and distant vocal sighs is equally delightful, the whole track coming off like a kindred spirit of the electronica-infused experiments on Radiohead's 2000 masterwork Kid A. A brilliantly unorthodox collection of electro-braindance hybrids, Liars is a barnstorming Central Processing Unit debut from the seasoned Karsten Pflum. RIYL: AFX, Silicon Scally, DMX Krew, Matmos
"Gameplay" by Von Neumann Effect, a musical odyssey that transcends boundaries and immerses listeners in a distinctive fusion of electronic experimentation and collaborative artistry. This second chapter in their journey, crafted in collaboration with the renowned Los Angeles-based label, The Content Label, builds upon their previous release, "Screenplay." "Gameplay" offers a mesmerizing blend of Electronic 8-bit and 16-bit retro gaming rhythms intertwined with serene elements, inviting listeners on a voyage through pixelated realms that seamlessly connect the past and the future. The track "Escape Theme" has earned acclaim, securing a coveted spot on the YouTube series "Dream's Minecraft Speedrunner VS 3 Hunters GRAND FINALE." This recognition underscores the project's ability to resonate with diverse audiences and capture the essence of gaming experiences. Highlights of the project include "AI Assisted Climax," previously featured on a Content Label Sampler, which showcases a flawless fusion of cutting-edge beats and forward-thinking soundscapes. "All Systems Go" crafts a laid-back and mellow ambiance, skillfully blending soulful elements into a futuristic musical palette. "Pheromone Tsunami" captivates with its charming and enchanting composition, effortlessly drawing listeners in with alluring melodies and irresistible grooves. Additionally, "Synthesizers & Drum Machines," featuring additional production from beatmaker Dday One, bewitches with its poly-rhythmic synth symphony, enhancing the overall experience of this beat-tape. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com
We are excited to bring you our first artist album of 2024 which comes from Soul Code entitled "Revival" and is the brainchild of Justin Steel a British born producer / dj who resides in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This album is 10- track musical journey and an eclectic one at that covers a cross genre blend of electronica, breaks, drum and bass, melodic house & techno. The album was produced and mixed entirely in his home studio before being delivered to the UK for mastering by the label long time engineer Rob Small who gave the project it's final coat perfectly. Now ready for consumption Soul Code "Revival" is here. Mastered by Rob Small Mastering. Leeds. England
Over the moon to present this album by babyxxan to you. In-Tran-Situ was conceived during an extensive time of travel. The artist was on a journey to explore mountains, lands & monuments of the world. On this road that led through water, air and over earth - music was a constant companion. Alike the elements the sounds presented on the album are very much alive, with many textures at times dense and vibrant, than again full of space with lots of room to breathe - always in some sort of trance, following a natural flow. We found the music to be deep, enriching and full of surprises, just like life itself. Enjoy!
Nous'klaer Audio and Sound & Vision's RE:VIVE initiative have teamed up for the third and final ALBUM in their film scoring trilogy. The collaboration invites two musicians to compose for these archival films from the collection of Sound & Vision, the national media archive of the Netherlands. This final instalment features through and through Rotterdammer, Kems Kriol and the Amsterdam based Turkish composer, pianist and DJ Loradeniz. Kems Kriol accompanies the amateur documentary collage film ''Rotterdam in de Jaren 90'', a dark period of strife, economic and social crisis for the now booming metropolis, with the compassion and empathy of someone who experienced those years first-hand but with enough time removed to reflect with heart. Loradeniz angularly and precisely moves her way through the delicate film ''Tegenlicht'', a surprisingly colorful and fluid educational film about painting, a bold juxtaposition that propels the film into the 2020s.
Join us as we delve into the sonic world of Tom Ellis - a core member and revered resident of the iconic Freerotation Festival with a prolific discography that includes releases on esteemed labels such as Logistic Records, Minibar Music and Yoyaku. The Midnight Scientist EP exemplify his signature style once more with two originals tunes and one version by Leif Knowles - one of his longtime collaborator and friends. The first track 'Breakout', adorned with the warmth of live instrumentation, features Ellis himself on bass guitar, injecting a microhouse groove with a soulful and organic feel. Renowned for his innovative approach to electronic music, Leif, now part of the AD93 label has transitioned from house and minimal into producing ambient compositions. However, for this project he returns to the roots, delivering a remix that strips away the bass drum yet still serves as a sensitive shaker for the dancefloor, offering a delicate balance of rhythm and melody. 'Paper Tigers' as closing track unveils a departure from the deep house, characterized by a broken beat and enveloping dub chords. Enhanced by ethereal pads, it invites listeners on a journey of introspection and immersion into its hypnotic groove.
Layered asymmetry: With Alluvium, Stefan Goldmann explores new structural paths for machine rhythm in irregular metres. Throughout the album, different non-binary patterns run simultaneously, interlocking into twelve offerings of jagged polyrhythmic magic. Such a framework may juxtapose 11 on one axis, against 7 on another and 5 on a third - building stunningly iridescent edifices of multidimensional time. This is the third album in a series of "first principles" research of metric asymmetry. Veiki (2019) laid the foundation for "real broken beat". Then, Vector Rituals (2022) explored the bending of grids in order to yield idiosyncratic forms of organising time. Alluvium takes these two approaches and expands them beyond their initial reach: Irregular patterns moving along parallel timelines within one unifying grid.
Following Mattr's remixes for Max Cooper and Grammy award winner Steven Weston comes a slice of melancholy electronica on his own imprint - Loft & Sound. Fusing his signature granular synthesis with syncopated rhythms and warm pads 'Cholia' has a sombre tone and continues his exploration of broken beats and lush soundscapes.
In Post-Heretic Dracula X Chronicles II the Dracula figure functions as a part fictive and part autobiographical metaphor. Dracula mirrors certain systematic (therefore also internal) conditionings and attributes in its whole ambivalent fluctuations. This character represents the complex relationships of a loving/living person in a neo-liberal capitalist system while oscillating between melancholia & rage, facing the preservation or loss of his love and standing in an alienated position towards the ruling order. The eleven featured compositions and their respective song names (both of them are riddled with references) playfully touch on conflicts between love, life and system-critique, without being too upfront about the subject-matter.
Luka Sambe, from Sydney, Australia, is a prominent figure in underground dance music. However, his singles, compilation appearances, and a solo easy-listening album, 'The Fundamental Transience of Everything' on Armadillo Records, showcased his remarkable skills in Electronica. His new 3-track release is a deep dive into the artist's psyche, delving into the depths of the subconscious mind. The opening track, 'Water In A Wineglass,' is the perfect introduction, delivering drama and abstraction. Exciting elements of the structure sound like a tape played in reverse, contrasting the light-hearted melody and proving that there are no limits in the genre and that innovations in electronic music are always possible. The second piece, 'Vincentia,' presents a larger-than-life theme, exposing modern composition with timeless components that could serve as a movie soundtrack.Unlike the compressed sound, appearing in his dance tracks, Luka opts for the full dynamic range, delivering an incredible crescendo in the third part of the arrangement. The final piece, 'Tucked In,' provides a brilliant conclusion to this conceptually rich material, leaving thoughts to ponder while still leaving enough space for the listener to desire more. In conclusion, Luka Sambe offers a mesmerizing journey showcasing his unparalleled skills and pushing the boundaries of the genre with each track!
"Awkward Attraction" captures Monstera Blacks exploration of both embracing and deconstructing pop music. The EP starts off with system, a piece that echoes a classic song structure while anticipating an unconventional sonic palette, setting the stage for the impending unraveling process that reaches its culmination in the final track, whos a hoe?. As the journey unfolds, traditional structures progressively give way to a stream of consciousness, where motif-driven improvisation and softly sung melodies collide with a darker club and experimental soundscape masterfully crafted by alys(alys)alys. The lyrics, infused with provocation and sarcasm, delve into themes of existence and vulnerability, presented through warped vocals and repetitive hooks. "Awkward Attraction" crafts a taunting atmosphere, challenging listeners to embark on a reflective journey.
Composed between 2020 and 2021, these three pieces have lain in waiting ever since, maturing like a fine wine, and now ready for consumption by musical connoisseurs the world over. Triptych as the title suggests features three tracks, the opening title track being a Triptych in itself; a musical journey that flows continuously through three interconnected sections that elicit three distinct atmospheres as we weave our way through the full 13 minute of its length. Touch Air, is a rhythmic odyssey, a trance-like production masterpiece for spiritual enrichment. Pythagoras in Japan is an ambient trip to the far east. Drifting on a tanpura-like drone the piece floats off to infinity as waves of sound enmesh one another while spoken-word poetry transports us to Pythagoras' final destination.
Introducing the vinyl debut of Matteo Mazreku's Soul Data Transfer project. When it comes to music, each track possesses a truly magical and elusive quality. It's the indescribable essence that captivates our hearts and stirs our souls. Recommended for fans of Autechre, Gescom, Ital Tek and Lanark Artefax.
Gerry Franke lands on iideo with three signature cuts of rhythmic wisdom. Concise in length while expansive in spirit, these songs pull the listener into Gerrys unique world of motive abstraction. A gift to home listeners and adventurous selectors alike.
Monika Enterprise welcomes a new act to her roster with Berlin based experimental pop duo Post Neo releasing their new EP. Individually known as Nicole Luján and Pauline Weh, both musicians pursued their own solo projects before forming the duo Post Neo. On "Alles Immer Wieder" they combine as more than the sum of their parts to produce 5 songs of dark and powerful experimental avant- pop which is released as an exclusive 10" vinyl. Pauline and Nicole met making music in Berlin during the summer of 2019 and kept collaborating online, until Nicole moved to Berlin in 2022. The musicians' different musical backgrounds result in diverse intuitions which complement each other perfectly when producing tracks together - Nicole was more into synthesis and electronic music production in Mexico City while Pauline received a classical piano education in Munich before she started doing electronic music. In 2022 they released their first EP, «do you?», which consists of five tracks that were composed and produced as an inter-continental project between Berlin and Mexico City. In autumn of that year Post Neo received a residency at Sternhagen Gut from Musicboard Berlin where they caught the ear of monika head Gudrun Gut who was so taken with their compelling mix of techno beats and dreamy melancholic atmospheres she immediately signed them to her label. The EP's opening and title track "Alles Immer Wieder" (trans. Everything again and again) is a reflection on repetition and monotony as transcendence in the form of sleep, dreams, work and other daily cycles. The rhythmic juxtapositions and tempo shifts make for a captivating opening track. "Ganz Schön Was Los" (trans. A lot happening) has a proper synthwave electro pop vibe while the vocals lend a little light hearted humanity to the otherwise calculated computer music aesthetic. With its fusion of synthesizers and drum machines track B1 "Die Verwirrung" (trans. The confusion) brings a sense of melancholic doom. The flow of B2 "Wenn Wir Wüssten" (trans. If we knew what would happen) is a future-focused reflection on the unidirectional movement of time's arrow. Sampled harmonies and instrumental breakdowns make it possibly the most emotive track on the EP. And the record comes to a close with "Dreh dich" (trans. Turn around) which lures us in with delicate vocals before menacing synthesizer sounds blast us into oblivion. It is an invitation to turn the record over and start listening from the beginning again. Post Neo's music is steeped in minimalism: at once managing to be hugely expressive and evocative while still retaining a sense of privacy and mystery for the listener to decrypt. Like all great pop music their songs are musically captivating while also conveying a strong message. As their band name suggests, Post Neo are essentially futuristic and with live shows at some of Berlin's hottest underground venues under their belt as well as in their hometowns of Munich and Mexico City, plus the release of „Alles Immer Wieder" in 2024, great things are in store for the electronic pop duo.
Nous'klaer Audio and Sound & Vision's RE:VIVE initiative have teamed up for the third and final ALBUM in their film scoring trilogy. The collaboration invites two musicians to compose for these archival films from the collection of Sound & Vision, the national media archive of the Netherlands. This final instalment features through and through Rotterdammer, Kems Kriol and the Amsterdam based Turkish composer, pianist and DJ Loradeniz. Kems Kriol accompanies the amateur documentary collage film ''Rotterdam in de Jaren 90'', a dark period of strife, economic and social crisis for the now booming metropolis, with the compassion and empathy of someone who experienced those years first-hand but with enough time removed to reflect with heart. Loradeniz angularly and precisely moves her way through the delicate film ''Tegenlicht'', a surprisingly colorful and fluid educational film about painting, a bold juxtaposition that propels the film into the 2020s.
Utilising a mammoth bank of saxophone samples, Shmuel Hatchwellpresents his new alias hoyah with an engrossing album captured in tape and digital form on Bruk. The process leading to Set + Setting started out with a need for limitations to provide some focus for long-serving sound engineer and producer Hatchwell. He set out the following guidelines to accompany the overarching idea of 'set + setting': No 'beats' Saxophones are the voice Stay away from the computer for as long as possible Hatchwell took a deep dive in search of every saxophone sample he could find, threw them all into his MPC and then proceeded to weave together a variety of pieces. The focus on a particular instrument brings cohesion to the album, but equally the limited sound inspired freedom to experiment with other techniques and tools. At times one or two sax voices sound naked and undisturbed, while elsewhere you might only hear jagged shards or distant ghosts as they pass through aggravated processing. Beyond the sound itself, the name hoyah was born with the flippancy of the 21st Century and ratified by ancient tradition. After the music had been made, After the music had been made, Hatchwell plucked the name out of thin air as a play on the TikTok meme 'can I get a hoya,' and subsequently discovered on a dive into his Jewish heritage that in old Hebrew hoyah means, 'to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out.' This distinction between Jewish concepts and modern political conflations is important to Hatchwell, who finds himself consistently having to separate Judaism from the situation in the Middle East and its ongoing genocide. Subtly calling to mind the understated cosiness of real-life sax players like Sam Gendel as well as the fragmented sample manipulation of Matmos and Tim Hecker's approach to processed noise, hoyah's debut album absolutely manifests an idea and musical practice as something new and intentional
Fernie dives deep to present an ambient space voyage interstellar in scale. Mu Cephei is a live improvised performance from Fernie created to allow listeners minds to wander into the realms of universe unknown. All works written, produced and performed live by Fernie Mastering - Recording mastered by Motion Symmetry Artwork - AI generated pastel canvas Distributed by Pressology - www.pressology.net
"Listening to Ship Sket feels like being dragged to hell and back." - DAZED You cannot separate pleasure from pain. Grotesque drums hiss and boom inside drill's stricture, voices utter shattered phrases to each other in a darkening chain of whispers, synthetic violins mourn their last and rush towards singularity. Drawing upon the 'self indulgent, purple prose' of Angela Carter, the staggering works of composers Villa Lobos and Xennakis, the fissure between pagan mysticism of England past and its feckless, soul consuming present; 'England as a Succubus' is a lustful spirit that writhes and vibrates against a backdrop of lurid sonic pressure.
Ayjay Nils doesn't really know what he wants to hear. As a classical musician (practically since birth) who writes experimental electro beats on the side, it's hard for him to decide on one kind of sound: Viola, synth, harpsichord, bird sounds, synth again, piano, vintage drum breaks, wait, maybe no drums, electronic, acoustic.Without being able to commit to anything for more than 2 minutes, Ayjay Nils presents 6 microdoses of what's going on in his head and ears, none overstaying their welcome, everything coming to an end in a flash.
Following Mattr's remixes for Max Cooper and Grammy award winner Steven Weston comes a slice of melancholy electronica on his own imprint - Loft & Sound. Fusing his signature granular synthesis with syncopated rhythms and warm pads 'Cholia' has a sombre tone and continues his exploration of broken beats and lush soundscapes.
Acid Reflux is an EP compiled by Acid Adams that focuses on acid sounds from different times, genres and genders. The journey starts with the deep and melodic excursions by Nihilist and softcoresoft before we enter a sweaty basement to get lost to rough and punchy tracks by ADSX and Ida Bux. Each of the new productions is inspired by one of the older tracks, not in the sense of a remix or edit, but as a kind of homage to that particular squawking analog sound we all know and love. Since the 90s-tracks are exclusively by male producers, the concept tries to balance this era-inherent state of affairs with the fact that the new tracks are solely by finta* artists. On a meta-level, this release is about connecting times, genres and genders, beyond forms of binary thinking.
Sound artist and designer Mattia Onori steps into the spotlight, illuminating the expanse with his debut solo album, "Tra Vento E Oscurità" ("Between Wind and Darkness") on Naarm's Southern Lights. "Tra Vento E Oscurità" guides us through the interplay of sound and silence, inviting listeners on an odyssey that pushes the boundaries of music's significance in the contemporary world and marking a moment of full-circle for Onori: A harmonious balance between experimentation and sound art, deeply rooted in an expansive understanding of sound engineering.
Wolfgang Tillmans' latest album, Build from Here, is driven by a desire to explore and to expose. It navigates joy and heartbreak amid ruin and rebuilding, embodying hopeful defiance in uncertain futures. The songs vary in style, from propulsive and catchy to contemplative, featuring lush instrumentals transitioning into danceable beats. Tillmans' voice, whether growling and confrontational or tender and stripped down, maintains its prominence throughout, serving as the album's core.
Khurki is a testament to the ethereal nature of beauty. It shows us that things which look distorted or imperfect at first sight, may in fact hold shades of perfection. Music is no exception to this rule, it transforms, evolves and can leave behind unexpected feelings of wonder. _URTS & Arslan Elbar, working in collaboration to produce their own form of perfection, dive into sounds riddled with blemishes and glitches. The duo deliver their vision of balance which, despite unforseen beats and unpredictable pace, leave you feeling that everything is in its place.
Our chillout imprint is delighted to present a truly beautiful release by the amazing Danish producer Maratone, which includes two wonderful pieces, 'Finding Folux' and 'Voices Of Sommaroey'! 'Finding Folux' delivers warm pads merged with some ambient effects alongside a lovely piano symphony, rippling waves of calmness, and an echoic pure choir to create a harmonic journey of peaceful vibes. 'Voices Of Sommaroey' is characterized by a reverberant atmosphere and soft pads that create some dawning vibes. In addition, it features cuddling piano notes and a throbbing pluck melody that delivers a nostalgic atmosphere and a feeling of new beginnings. Add these magical tracks to your playlist and be prepared to enter a world of pure relaxation! --------------------- Keys: Finding Folux: B Maj (1B) Voices Of Sommaroey: G min (6A) Follow Maratone: https://twitter.com/maratonedj https://www.instagram.com/maratone/ https://soundcloud.com/maratonedj
Oolong: Ambient Works is the 17th studio album from multi disciplinary artist Ran Slavin. A 74 min drone-ambient-minimal-symphonic infused LP that takes after various tea's in the far east. Each track is accompanied by a slow and atmospheric visual journey shot by RS in East Asia and the total can be experienced in total and joined as an immersive 74 minute journey. It is the second release of Ran Slavin on Mille Plateaux after his CD/DVD Insomniac City in 2006 where the city is continuously alive, in an animalistic-inorganic way, as Guattari puts it. Oolong (Wu-lung) tea originates from China and is actually transliterated from two words meaning black and dragon in English. Besides its inherent meaning, the two words describe the shape of the oolong leaves in their novel state. Oolong tea goes through a unique semi-oxidization process that ranges from 1%% - 99%%. The immersive tea-walk in Zen radiates an infinity. It is an art of the path. The tea path is first and foremost a drama of water, but each place in Slavins journey represents a whole in itself. Everything in the cosmos is like the cosmos itself. Slavin's tea path functions by adopting processes of neighboring art genres such as video, painting photography and sound. Slavin's Oolong dissolves the environment into a blend of ambiences. The music integrates synthetic textures into a patch-worked concrete soundscape brimming with sonic harmonics, micro-sounds, interferences and designed noise. Slavins music is about catching the world's alienness while reinventing the relation between materiality and the immaterial, the concrete and the abstract, and also between the terrestrial and the extra-terrestrial dimension, what sounds to be here and what seems to be there. The formal restriction to the audiovisual means of expression is similar to the minimalist concept of tea architecture. As an overall work of art, the tea path correlates to and anticipates the cinematic processes of shot, slow motion and montage. The tea path is the art of matter, body and spirit. Its not only about the glitchy ambient sound, but also about the dimension of cinematic production, in which one works with tools such as film material, camera, microphone, lighting, editing equipment and so on. The visibility leads to a comparative discourse with the sound of the movie. It is easy to recognize that the film and the tea path operate with a similar system of selective sounds. The ambient works in Oolong are not merely a signal but represent an ambiguous flow of signs with rich qualities. It is impossible to know exactly what the individual sounds signify. Sometimes it might be the intention to hear the sounds of nature. But its not a question of identifying its source and its effect. These acoustic phenomena have their subtle gradations and nuances that correspond to the vitality of the visual texture of things. Sometimes the sound refers to a traceable source, sometimes it refers to no definable source. The film acoustics, which are virtually generated have a metaphorical character comparable to the soundscape of the tea path. Not only the centripetal, but also the centrifugal orientation of the sound is imaginary. Slavins journey creates an artificial, abstract soundscape that deviates from the everyday perception of the sound environment. A microcosm and the cosmos opens up and reverses the relationship between the finite and the infinite. (Achim Szepanski)
Feels as if we're stepping outside the known universe of Nigga Fox but simultaneously being invited in. It's not about being hermetic, shutting out followers of his trademark dance beats or making an experimental statement per se. All this music comes effortlessly during sessions such as any other, so don't throw away valuable time searching for a concept. "Chá Preto" sounds revolutionary but not so much in his discography, accustomed as we are to game-changing compositional solutions in the afro musical continuum but - never forget - also in Dance Music taken as a broad genre. But is it Dance? Certainly a fair amount of suffering and introspection comes clear throughout the album, namely in the sequence made up of "Má Rotina" and "Mutadoree Leonor". "Mutadoree" is a free, alternative spelling of "much pain" and each listener can process the info as s(h)e pleases. The music is also strikingly beautiful, so there's really no final word on this. Beats come sparse, a very personal phraseology, the dancefloor a memory. Or just something to keep in mind for a future night out. Presently there's no lack of adventure or excitement in these grooves, a uniquely themed one-person show of musical skills and bare emotion. It ends in a snap, not a trace of embellishment. Pragmatic and out of the loop. Rewind and feel it all over again. Any comparison in mind? Flip through History books and you won't find this chapter.
Even though he lived in the Netherlands for a while, Japanese producer and sound sculpturer So Oishi first discovered SoHaSo on his return to Tokyo, where he now resides. The Lithospere EP is his impressive debut for the Utrecht-based label. So Oishi's music has a unique soothing sensation while its psychedelic undertone resonates on various levels. The four tracks on this EP are simply phenomenal, whether you are into deep ambient soundscapes (Lithosphere, Rays), wonky break beats (BLOSC Figure One) or seeking a decisive Japanese answer to early Autechre-records (Nighthawk). While in The Hague, So Oishi studied algorithmic composition and sound synthesis at the Royal Conservatory. "I was doing geeky programming and developed my own software synthesizer and a composition program when I was there", he looks back on his Dutch years. He still uses both elements in his compositions from time to time. And it shows, because So Oishi has carved out his very own unique sound on the Lithospere EP.
Get ready to embark on a sonic journey as we unveil this anticipated three-track digital record, "Shelford Treehouse" by the talented producer Milan93. Scheduled for release on the 5th of April 2024, this EP promises to captivate your senses with a blend of modern House music that is as elegant as it is groovy. Lucas Feigenbaum, the musical mastermind behind the moniker Milan93, hails from Brooklyn, with a passion for crafting sophisticated and infectious House beats. Apparel Music is delighted to host his debut EP on its catalogues, being "Shelford Treehouse" a testament to his artistic prowess and diverse musical influences. The single "Teddy's Dream" (Bonus Track) drops on the 22nd of March 2024. This bonus track, with its distinct cover, serves as a prelude to the EP, offering a taste of the sonic richness that Milan93 has in store. The true essence of the EP lies in the mystery of the other two tracks, "Nelson's String" and "Georgie Gets Jazzy", which will be revealed only on the official release date, the 5th of April 2024. "Shelford Treehouse" embodies the spirit of modern house music, pushing boundaries and creating a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. Lucas' collaboration with Apparel Music is a proof of the label's dedication to finding new talents and offering them the right platform to express their skills. As we eagerly await the arrival of "Shelford Treehouse", mark your calendars for the 5th of April 2024, when Milan93 invites you to experience his very personal brand of sonic experience. The bonus track "Teddy's Dream" on the 22nd of March serves as the perfect prelude to what promises to be a groundbreaking EP.
Jung/King's debut album. SL Jung and Sam King met on a party when they both lived in Tokyo in 2019. SL Jung just started releasing his first 12"es on his labels Inner Spaces and Seafoam Fiction. Sam was playing all over Japan with his Electronica / Ambient band Hanegi Koen. They soon started to meet regularely in SL Jung's basement studio. Some productive sessions. More releases will come soon. But this album came to live when SL Jung had left Japan allready. Internet age made it possible. Inspired by some of their favorite electronica albums from the 90s like The Bionaut's - "Lush Life Electronica" they wrote the whole album in April 2022. Editing and mixing took some months longer of course. SL Jung also got some mixing hints from his Berlin friend Daniel Paul (Cabinet Records). Mastering was also done in Berlin by Kassian Troyer at Dubplates & Mastering. Expect a soulful dive-in Electronica, Ambient, Deep House journey. The artists just love albums that you can listen through and feel enlightened and lively afterwards. I think they made a good job on this one.
Arvid Wretman, AKA Your Planet Is Next, has assumed the role of musical storyteller with a serious mean streak of DIY electro. Wretman's latest album tells its tale through the eyes of an imagined anti-hero. He conjures up the gritty underbelly of an over-populated megalopolis; a world of dilapidation, ruin and sin, where stiletto knives are a dime a dozen and our titular protagonist, the FOG MAN, stalks the streets. In an oddball tradition, there's an absurdist, left-of-centre flex coursing throughout. This is the Stockholm native at his strangest, radiating fuck-off attitude and an embrace of imperfection as he maximises the potential of a limited studio setup. Bleak spoken word lyrics only serving to bolster the narrative storytelling, 'Sad Fog' paints a vivid picture of hardships endured, while 'Fog Power' resembles the inner dialogue of a man teetering at the edge of sanity. Think corrosive, industrial fug and rugged, tape-damaged torque. Through 'No Fog's menacing machine funk to the visceral, downbeat sleaze of 'Freaks' and queasy, Wolfenstein-sampling 'Eisenfaust', the FOG MAN deals that dystopian gear in spades.
"Jlin's detailed and meticulous exploration of rhythm's inner and outer reaches has made her one of the most distinctive and recognisable voices within both the electronic and classical music worlds. Her compositions are consistently appealing and have an accessibility to them, yet often defy expectations. She exists within her own locus solus - no matter the collaborator, no matter where sounds ultimately lead her. Whatever the situation – from composing the Pulitzer Prize shortlisted 'Perspective' for Third Coast Percussion, to 'Godmother' her AI-powered collaboration with Holly Herndon, Jlin always expresses her outlook to the fullest. Her new album 'Akoma' sets a new benchmark in her personal road map, not only since the album features guest appearances from Björk, Philip Glass and Kronos Quartet but for her continued sonic persistence and resistance. Jlin does what Jlin does and it's beloved across genres, across scenes and across generations. 'Akoma' is a new entry point into her sound and a new approach for both those who have been following diligently and those who are just now entering her world. So how did she get here? Here's a rundown for those looking for the facts. She was both a math nerd and a steel factory worker. She got inspired by Footwork and started making tracks with mentorship assistance from RP Boo and DJ Rashad, but her music was far from typical for footwork from the get-go. In 2011, she released her first track 'Erotic Heat' on the Planet Mu anthology 'Bangs & Works Vol.2.' Fashion designer Rick Owens heard it and invited her to soundtrack his Paris Fashion Week show. Already before an EP or an album Jlin was in new cutting-edge territory. And it hasn't stopped since. Everyday Jlin wakes up early and clocks into her home studio working hard on new music. Her discipline and craft-like approach means that those who would try to copy her sound simply can't get to the level she is at. Since 'Erotic Heat' she has released two bold albums, 2015's 'Dark Energy' and 2017's 'Black Origami.' She has also released her soundtrack to Company Wayne McGregor's dance piece 'Autobiography' (2018) and most recently (2023) the mini-album 'Perspective.' She's remixed µ-Ziq, Factory Floor, Ben Frost, Max Richter, Björk, Martin Gore and others. She's collaborated with Holly Herndon and the late SOPHIE. She's worked with visual artists Kevin Beasley and Nick Cave. She composed a string quartet for Kronos Quartet and performed with them live in a tribute to Philip Glass. She also recently completed a tribute to Sun Ra with Kronos. 'Perspective', her very well received percussion work for Third Coast Percussion has further opened doors for her in classical music. She's even thinking of one day writing an opera. She had a residency at MassMoca Museum earlier this year (2023). She's performed live at Pitchfork Festival, Unsound Festival and too many others to mention. She's also worked with Indian dancers, Company Wayne McGregor and renowned choreographer/MacArthur Fellow Kyle Abraham. There's more but you get the picture - she's working in contexts and in ways that few of her peers are able to. 'Akoma' is the next step - all these paths have led to this. We encourage you to tune in. "
In a formidable display of freeform techno from two masters of the art, STOOR present the first recorded work from Speedy J and Surgeon as Multiples. Spirit is the first single of the forthcoming album named Two Hours Or Something.
On March 5th 2024, it was 30 years since Patashnik topped NME's Independent chart. To mark this, Biophon is releasing 4 previously unreleased remixes from 1995 by the Norwegian duo Sketch. Sketch consists of Kai Mikalsen and Tor J?rgensen. Their first album "Reasons To Sway" was released on R&S/Apollo in 1994.
Following last years 'Theta State' EP, Oliver Way continues his take on different states of mind with the Gamma State EP. First of all we have the deep bass and breaks driven electronica of The Fabulous Mr. Baker, a track dedicated to the sadly departed techno and house producer, Tim Baker. Building upon layered pads and heart-felt keys, Oliver evokes the sound of early 90s Artificial Intelligence era techno, drawing warmth and emotion from his machines. This is backed by the jacking foot stomp of no non-sense floor banger Rubberband. Fused with bassy rave stabs, the tracks linear groove propels ever onwards into a dark, sweat-soaked cavern. Dancefloor techno, pure and simple. Both tracks are taken from Olivers second studio album due at the end of the year.
GHEIST has announced the release of their upcoming single "Lose Control" on their own imprint "Radau". Pre-safe Link The Berlin-based trio has collaborated with the Los Angeles-based singer SOFI for this release. The single will be released in two different versions, one on March 14th and the other on March 28th. This release offers us another glimpse into the unique musical universe of GHEIST and the addition of SOFI's vocals is sure to make it even more exciting. The first version is breakbeat-driven and truly underlines the musicality and beauty of the harmonies and melodies. It allows you to dive deep into a unique musical landscape of perfectly crafted synthesizers, topped by Sofi's mesmerizing and haunting vocals that take you on a journey within. The second version is made for the club and comes naturally as a four-to-the-floor driven track. Besides the obvious change of the beat, GHEIST initiated a number of little modifications and adjustments that make a huge difference and allow this song to shine once more in a different light. The Berlin-based trio never ceases to surprise and keeps on showing, with every release, that they are a force to be reckoned with. Inviting their friend Sofi on their musical journey and splitting a release into two versions is just another example of the playfulness with which GHEIST approaches this scene. If you are a true music lover, you should go and see them playing Life whenever you get the chance
"Jlin's detailed and meticulous exploration of rhythm's inner and outer reaches has made her one of the most distinctive and recognisable voices within both the electronic and classical music worlds. Her compositions are consistently appealing and have an accessibility to them, yet often defy expectations. She exists within her own locus solus - no matter the collaborator, no matter where sounds ultimately lead her. Whatever the situation – from composing the Pulitzer Prize shortlisted 'Perspective' for Third Coast Percussion, to 'Godmother' her AI-powered collaboration with Holly Herndon, Jlin always expresses her outlook to the fullest. Her new album 'Akoma' sets a new benchmark in her personal road map, not only since the album features guest appearances from Björk, Philip Glass and Kronos Quartet but for her continued sonic persistence and resistance. Jlin does what Jlin does and it's beloved across genres, across scenes and across generations. 'Akoma' is a new entry point into her sound and a new approach for both those who have been following diligently and those who are just now entering her world. So how did she get here? Here's a rundown for those looking for the facts. She was both a math nerd and a steel factory worker. She got inspired by Footwork and started making tracks with mentorship assistance from RP Boo and DJ Rashad, but her music was far from typical for footwork from the get-go. In 2011, she released her first track 'Erotic Heat' on the Planet Mu anthology 'Bangs & Works Vol.2.' Fashion designer Rick Owens heard it and invited her to soundtrack his Paris Fashion Week show. Already before an EP or an album Jlin was in new cutting-edge territory. And it hasn't stopped since. Everyday Jlin wakes up early and clocks into her home studio working hard on new music. Her discipline and craft-like approach means that those who would try to copy her sound simply can't get to the level she is at. Since 'Erotic Heat' she has released two bold albums, 2015's 'Dark Energy' and 2017's 'Black Origami.' She has also released her soundtrack to Company Wayne McGregor's dance piece 'Autobiography' (2018) and most recently (2023) the mini-album 'Perspective.' She's remixed µ-Ziq, Factory Floor, Ben Frost, Max Richter, Björk, Martin Gore and others. She's collaborated with Holly Herndon and the late SOPHIE. She's worked with visual artists Kevin Beasley and Nick Cave. She composed a string quartet for Kronos Quartet and performed with them live in a tribute to Philip Glass. She also recently completed a tribute to Sun Ra with Kronos. 'Perspective', her very well received percussion work for Third Coast Percussion has further opened doors for her in classical music. She's even thinking of one day writing an opera. She had a residency at MassMoca Museum earlier this year (2023). She's performed live at Pitchfork Festival, Unsound Festival and too many others to mention. She's also worked with Indian dancers, Company Wayne McGregor and renowned choreographer/MacArthur Fellow Kyle Abraham. There's more but you get the picture - she's working in contexts and in ways that few of her peers are able to. 'Akoma' is the next step - all these paths have led to this. We encourage you to tune in. "
2024-03-01 TYME
Slone, Shackleton, Hidden Function, Nastya Vogan, Koloah, Ennio, Knish Knash, Pavel Milyakov, Rhomb, Poly Chain, Schacke, Isabel Soto, Valentino Mora, In Half Light, MzR, James Harbrecht, Nobel Cortex, Cressida, Splinter (UA), Louwave, Compact-Disorder, Egotot, Csilla, Shifty, dxrvo, ezzeo
Outerwordly collaboration between two great artists at the forefront of their scene, a release that was sparked by a commission from the BBC! Dali de Saint Paul is known for her vast amount of collaborations, most notably with Moor Mother & Valentina Magaletti. Maxwell Sterling's previous work includes sublime & diverse albums on The Death Of Rave & AD93. When they met to create an improvised session for the famous experimental music radio show Late Junction on BBC Radio 3. Their encounter was so prolific that day that a lot of their music was not played on the show, so they have decided to give their audience the chance to listen to the fragile, brilliant and dark composition they have produced together.
For his second album on the label, Adhémar has composed an ensemble of intimate and evanescent tracks. "The Birth of Mist" is set at the beginning of a water steam, in the morning of the world. The artist continues to draw attention to living beings, using a luminous vocabulary. The listener is bathed in colorful sounds and rhythms, contemplating a liquid, shifting landscape that the mist reveals in bits over the course of the 9 compositions. The story is written and told as you listen, the sounds appear and disappear, each composition inhabits you. The progression of the album is formed of blurred contours, inviting us to tirelessly follow these misty sonic paths. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com
Facta and K-LONE's Wisdom Teeth imprint kicks off a busy year of 10 year celebrations with the release of a new LP: 'Club Moss' - a collaborative project that draws on the label's existing roster and beyond to build out a uniquely lush and psychedelic take on uptempo club music. The record follows loosely on from the label's 2022 release 'To Illustrate' - another collaborative project that brought together a collection of producers writing forward-thinking, genre-fluid music at 100bpm. Here, on 'Club Moss', the focus is shifted up towards higher tempos - this time looking to join the dots between a global spread of producers exploring exciting new territories within the 150-170 bpm bracket. Drum and bass, footwork and techno are key points of inspiration across the record, but rarely are they presented in their traditional forms. Rather than recreating or imitating these sounds, they are refracted, reduced or repurposed into exciting new sonic shapes, drawing in added influence from dub, ambient, downtempo, pop, experimental electronics, hip-hop and more along the way. As is always the case with Wisdom Teeth's output, the results fit somewhere between the club and a more contemplative, home-listening headspace, with texture, melody and emotion afforded as much significance as rhythm and functionality. The collaboration calls on a number of Wisdom Teeth alumni (Yushh, Sputnik One and label heads Facta & K-LONE) while also introducing a number of exciting new names to the roster. NYC trio Purelink and Sydney resident Cousin contribute the record's opening tracks - each contributing deep, contemplative cuts that join the dots between jungle, ambient and dubby downtempo. Maya Q and LUXE also make their debut appearances on the label, representing a vital new school of London producers - between them contributing two of the record's most upbeat and jaw-locked moments. Meanwhile, club favourites Tammo Hesselink, Ehua and Jay Carder jointly provide the record's heavier moments, coming closest to the label's roots in broken techno and bass music. Amongst the new faces, the record proudly welcomes a selection of verified legends to the label: Leif - whose stunning ambient 170bpm techno cut 'Kallt' marks his first new music in over two years; Airhead, who continues to hone the razor-sharp, atmospheric take on drum and bass first presented on his 2023 EP 'Lightness' (Hemlock Recordings); and, to close, RAMZi - who breaks the mould and bends the tempo down to a slo-mo 110bpm stomp, reframing the record's tripped out, sub-low sonics into a stoned hip-hop framework.
Purelink, Cousin, K-Lone, Maya Q, Yushh, Sputnik One, Tammo Hesselink, Ehua, LUXE, Jay Carder, Facta, Airhead, Leif, Ramzi
Facta and K-LONE's Wisdom Teeth imprint kicks off a busy year of 10 year celebrations with the release of a new LP: 'Club Moss' - a collaborative project that draws on the label's existing roster and beyond to build out a uniquely lush and psychedelic take on uptempo club music. The record follows loosely on from the label's 2022 release 'To Illustrate' - another collaborative project that brought together a collection of producers writing forward-thinking, genre-fluid music at 100bpm. Here, on 'Club Moss', the focus is shifted up towards higher tempos - this time looking to join the dots between a global spread of producers exploring exciting new territories within the 150-170 bpm bracket. Drum and bass, footwork and techno are key points of inspiration across the record, but rarely are they presented in their traditional forms. Rather than recreating or imitating these sounds, they are refracted, reduced or repurposed into exciting new sonic shapes, drawing in added influence from dub, ambient, downtempo, pop, experimental electronics, hip-hop and more along the way. As is always the case with Wisdom Teeth's output, the results fit somewhere between the club and a more contemplative, home-listening headspace, with texture, melody and emotion afforded as much significance as rhythm and functionality. The collaboration calls on a number of Wisdom Teeth alumni (Yushh, Sputnik One and label heads Facta & K-LONE) while also introducing a number of exciting new names to the roster. NYC trio Purelink and Sydney resident Cousin contribute the record's opening tracks - each contributing deep, contemplative cuts that join the dots between jungle, ambient and dubby downtempo. Maya Q and LUXE also make their debut appearances on the label, representing a vital new school of London producers - between them contributing two of the record's most upbeat and jaw-locked moments. Meanwhile, club favourites Tammo Hesselink, Ehua and Jay Carder jointly provide the record's heavier moments, coming closest to the label's roots in broken techno and bass music. Amongst the new faces, the record proudly welcomes a selection of verified legends to the label: Leif - whose stunning ambient 170bpm techno cut 'Kallt' marks his first new music in over two years; Airhead, who continues to hone the razor-sharp, atmospheric take on drum and bass first presented on his 2023 EP 'Lightness' (Hemlock Recordings); and, to close, RAMZi - who breaks the mould and bends the tempo down to a slo-mo 110bpm stomp, reframing the record's tripped out, sub-low sonics into a stoned hip-hop framework.