out now: Foam And Sand – Circle 10 [Quiet Love Records]

 

Artist:
Foam And Sand

 

Title:
Circle 10

 

Label:
Quiet Love Records

 

Cat#:
QLR011

 

Release Date:
13th July 2020

 

Format:
digital

 

Tracklist:
01.
Circle 10

 

Press Info:
The LA based ambient/electronica artist «Foam and Sand» crafts his hazy and deeply textural music with a variety of sonic sources, including tape loops, modular synths and acoustic instruments.

The project started during the recent quarantine. Confined to his home studio, the artist who releases music under different monikers, started creating self soothing ambient music, for his own peace of mind and as a form of musical therapy first. These new pieces were only shared on Instagram, along with visuals the artist created himself as well: a confluence of colours, shapes and sound. Much like planets circling each other, or cells exchanging molecules, they express the interconnectedness of all things. Soon a following for the project started to grow on social media and after remixing a «Dreaming of Ghosts» track on Robot Koch’s label «Trees and Cyborgs», Foam and Sand now presents his first solo single on «Quiet Love Records».

“Circle 10” is based around a tape loop which goes in and out of phase, revealing its imperfect beauty through the unsteadiness of the old tape. A xylophone, sometimes bowed or hit with a mallet creates a dreamy and film like atmosphere all glued together by analog synth clouds which were also recorded to tape and slowed down, creating a subtle, warm and deeply calming piece of music.

 

Full Track Streaming:
“Circle 10”

 

Recommendations:
Jan Wagner’s “Nummern” on Quiet Love Records
Jan Wagner’s “Kapitel” on Quiet Love Records
Rosa Anschütz’ “Rigid EP” on Quiet Love Records

 

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Foam And Sand @ Bandcamp
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Websites:
Foam And Sand
Quiet Love Records

 

out now: Various – Across The Universe [Space Trax]

 

Artist:
Various

 

Title:
Across The Universe

 

Label:
Space Trax

 

Cat#:
SPTVA01

 

Release Date:
14th August 2020

 

Format:
digital

 

Tracklist:
01.
Changer
Expedition

02.
Zwyrg
Against All Reason

03.
Verschwender
When She Begins To Sway

04.
Vixen
Libra Sun, Aries Moon

05.
CVesth
Artificial

06.
Red Scan & DJ Reiz
Sixteen Guards

07.
Frank Heise
Ixion

08.
Lasse Vind
Pillars Of Creation

09.
Pro Athlete
Corrosive Mind

10.
TreuHand
Fight Back!

11.
I.E.
Fhloston Paradise

12.
Chlär
Monday Morning

13.
Tonni 3000
Stars Are Made For Heaven

 

Press Info:
After three vinyl releases, we would like to present you our first compilation with 13 tracks by various artists – all put into context of a journey across the universe. We hope you enjoy the trip and want to thank all artists for their contributions!

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Specials:
Chlär – “Carnalist Podcast Series #5”

Frank Heise – “Bipølar. Series 030”

Verschwender – “FrenzyPodcast #063”

Vixen – “RAW Escape From Reality II”

DJ Reiz – “Intercell.029”

Pro Athlete – “Ismcast Presents 099”

I.E. – “HRA PODCAST 012”

TreuHand – “Teufelswerk Podcast 020”

 

Recommendations:
DJ Reiz’ “Dance Machine EP” on Union Trance Mission
Tonni 3000’s “Messe Süd” on Union Trance Mission
Verschwender’s “Души EP” on Bipolar Disorder
Verschwender’s “Face Of Silence EP” on Seelen Records
Chlär’s “Artificial Supremacy EP” on Bipolar Disorder
compilation “Various Artists I” w/ Chlär track on selected
compilation “VA02” w/ Vixen & Verschwender on DREPT
all featured stuff released on Space Trax

 

Buy Download:
Space Trax @ Bandcamp
iTunes
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Websites:
Space Trax

 

out now: Ingen – Syrup Plate EP [Prospekt]

 

Artist:
Ingen

 

Title:
Syrup Plate EP

 

Label:
Prospekt

 

Cat#:
PROSPEKT001

 

Release Date:
07th August 2020

 

Format:
digital

 

Tracklist:
01.
Syrup Plate

02.
Bark Of Dog

03.
Syrup Plate
(JoeFarr Remix)

04.
Bark Of Dog
(Ike Dusk Remix)

 

Press Info:
Irish techno collective Prospekt launches its first release with a heavy-hitting EP by Scottish-born producer and live artist Ingen. The four-track collection includes two original productions by the man himself, a gnarly mutation from JoeFarr and a chilling remix supplied by Ike Dusk.

Staying true to the aesthetic of Prospekt, Ingen has managed to pull off an unforgiving mix of blistering techno for the collective’s first foray into running a record label. ‘Syrup Plate’ mirrors the title of the EP and marks the opening track. Do not expect to be eased in here; it’s a concoction of clattering drums that fall into a menacing breakdown, adding to the bubbling tension throughout the track. With an unwavering whack of distortion, ‘Syrup Plate’ is a nightmarish amalgam of noise and showcases Ingen’s brutal approach to producing.

‘Bark of Dog’ follows suit with a chugger of an intro. It’s a far cry from the chaos of the previous track but conjures up some much-needed breathing space. Crisp hi-hats, a broken drum pattern and overall gritty texture, ‘Bark of Dog’ leans towards the leftfield side of Ingen’s aesthetic.

UX founder JoeFarr brings the pace back up again with his take on ‘Syrup Plate’. Joe’s interpretation maintains a sense of unease and transports the listener out of their comfort zone and into the void. Laced with an abrasive lead that builds up to a heavy residual atmosphere, the remix fits in well and complements the overall tone of the EP.

German producer Ike Dusk completes the release with a stripped-back remix of ‘Bark of Dog’. It’s a swirler of a track that balances out the urgency of the previous productions. With a 4/4 structure, Ike’s version ends the EP on a storming dance-floor orientated note.

As a team which supports artists who go full pelt in music production, Prospekt has set the bar high for what is to come, further down the line. A wealth of support from Manni Dee, Umwelt, Swarm Intelligence, Lag, Jamie Behan, Nico Moreno, The Brvtalist, New Frames, Sept, Twan and Felicie has already come through for the collective’s first release.

written by Niamh O´Connor

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Special:
“Prospekt Podkast #008”

 

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Websites:
Ingen
Prospekt

 

out now: Various – Collaborations Vol. I [Ascetic Limited]

 

Artist:
Various

 

Title:
Collaborations Vol. I

 

Label:
Ascetic Limited

 

Cat#:
ASCETIC00C

 

Release Date:
31st July 2020

 

Format:
12" & digital

 

Tracklist:
01.
Altrd Being & Pareal
Rigel

02.
Altrd Being & Saphileaum
Rising Sun

03.
Altrd Being & Ruhig
La Bombonera

04.
Altrd Being & Ruhig
Temporale

05.
Altrd Being & Ruhig
Grandine

06.
Altrd Being & r²π
Pompei Live Session

07.
Altrd Being & Luca Synesthezia
Blackout Blinds

08.
Altrd Being & Luca Synesthezia
Changing Dub

 

Press Info:
We are happy to present Collaborations Vol. I, an eight track album from our co-founder Altrd Being and friends over the past few years. This is the first Long Play release on the label and the concept is focused on strengthening friendships through music. The album for the most part was done throughout the last three years in multiple locations around the world. The collaborators are people who are dear to Altrd Being and have shared moments both in this production and outside of it. Altrd Being would like to say thanks to Ruhig, Luca Synesthezia, Areal, r²π, & Saphileum for the special moments, support, music, but most of all their friendship.

Altrd Being & Pareal – Rigel was created both in Los Angeles and in Berlin remotely and was the first of the collaborations done in 2016 showing that both friendship and music knows no borders. The track starts the LP with bright, refreshing hypnotic vibes portrayed through the luscious pads and ever changing percussion.

Altrd Being & Saphileum – Rising Sun was the product of an afternoon of sound exploration done in Tbilisi in the summer of 2019. It provides interesting drones supported by a driving beat to bring you into another dimension.

Altrd Being & Ruhig – La Bombonera, Granadine, & Temporale, were made in Caserta, Italy at Ruhig‘s studio during a week where Altrd Being shortly after initially meeting him in Portugal and becoming friends. There were forces of nature, summer storms with hail and thunder, that required them to stay in the studio for three days ironically during the mid-summer of 2018. This led to the Italian titled tracks. La Bombonera is a versatile track driven by massive soft chords with a powerful 4/4 beat, surely to fit into any peak or closing times. Granadine takes the listener into a deep, psychedelic trip, surely to get the dance floor moving. Temporale brings up the energy with an exciting acid lead along and strong breakbeat, showcasing both Altrd Being and Ruhig‘s sounds.

Altrd Being & r²π – Live Session in Pompeii – On that same trip Ruhig and Altrd Being traveled to Pompeii, to visit r²π‘s studio on the foot of the Vesuvius. This led to a jam session that was recorded at their studio and later edited and mixed by Altrd Being. Altrd Being & r²π‘s session is filled with hypnotic atmospheric sounds led by an aggressive distorted bass, showcasing their live creativity and exciting direction.

Altrd Being & Luca Synesthezia – Black Out Blinds & the Changing Dub were the products of recording sessions done in Madrid Spain in 2019 at Luca‘s Malasaña studio. Heavily influenced by both Luca‘s Drum and Bass production and Altrd‘s Techno production, led to tracks with a fusion of both their styles. Black Out Blinds is a deep, dark track led by breakbeats and interesting strong bass leads. To end the LP, Changing Dub is a mellow, experimental track filled with atmospheric pads providing cinematic yet danceable vibes.

 

Listen:
soon

 

Full Track Streaming:
Altrd Being & Ruhig – “Temporale”

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Specials:
Altrd Being – “The Blacklight Special”

r²π – “Suburban Mix 080”

Ruhig – “MondayOff Podcast Series 035”

Saphileaum – “Mutant Radio 03.07.2020”

 

Recommendations:
Saphileaum’s “Sleeping Prophet” on Norite
Saphileaum’s “Nav” on Norite
Altrd Being’s “Quasar 3C 273 EP” on Lanthan.Audio
all featured stuff released on Ascetic Limited

 

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Websites:
Ascetic Limited

 

out now: FAF2 | Patrick Dre – NullDreizehn [Drec]

 

Artist:
FAF2 | Patrick Dre

 

Title:
NullDreizehn

 

Label:
Drec

 

Cat#:
DREC013

 

Release Date:
24th July 2020

 

Format:
vinyl & digital

 

Tracklist:
A1.
FAF2
Under Silent Water

A2.
FAF2
Under Silent Water
(Georg Bigalke Verdorben Remix)

B1.
FAF2
Under Silent Water
(Lucinee Remix)

B2.
Patrick Dre
Moonshine

 

Press Info (German Only):
Glimmende Ferne unter den rohen Dächern der Zuversicht – Leise und weit. Wenn es uns treibt, dann wird es zu einem Stachel. Seicht verzogen, langsam weichend und in die Tiefe schreiend. Es trotzt das Miteinander, die Sucht nach Einsamkeit verliert sich im Spiegelbild. Ein Blick, dein Blick, kein Blick…

 

Snippets:

 

Special:
Patrick Dre – “Lessons In Subculture – Nr.6”

 

Recommendations:
all stuff on Drec

 

Buy Vinyl:
Drec @ Bandcamp
Deejay
Juno
Decks
Red Eye Records
more soon

 

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Drec @ Bandcamp
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Websites:
Patrick Dre
Drec