Name: Arigato, Kiss Kiss (VHSの冒険ランド) by A-Merk
Duration: 3 min 42 s
Description: It's been a while since I've uploaded to SC, so here, enjoy this practice beat I made. I wanted to challenge myself to work in another genre so here's my first attempt at a LoFi study chill beat. It's not exactly there, kinda crazy alien shit, but I tried and I like it anyway! Enjoy!

Not many producers can create new aliases after 10+ years and still manage to drop something completely unexpected and refreshing. 

Peter Rogers’ Wardown project did just that in 2020, debuted on the respected Blu Mar Ten label, the self-titled album found admirers from a cross-section of music styles; spanning Jungle, Drum’n Bass and a strong atmospheric element. Wardown / Wardown was consequently one of my most played and admired albums of the year (finding a sweet spot in my Reflection on 2020 mix of course). I found it near impossible to stop the album once it started, as it flowed easily between stories, styles, and sentimental reflection. 

Peter is now set to drop his second album under the Wardown alias, simply titled Wardown II, but those who absorbed the nostalgia from his first, will undoubtedly be confident that despite its modest title, the conceptual approach is as strong as ever, and the music will once again be left to do the storytelling. 

Continuing with this brilliant reflective approach from the first album, Wardown II can be considered another vivid capture of one of Peter’s undoubtedly many memories he has begun to create with this alias. And just like his productions, his isolatedmix is a natural extension of this approach. As is the case with many producers in this genre, DJ’ing is integral to the culture, so it’s of no surprise for us to be treated to a little bit of a masterclass with this latest installment…

Tracklist:
01. Soft Robot ‘Point Nemo’
02. Kerguelen ‘Proxemics’
03. Sycamore Investments ‘Cherry Bomb’
04. Wardown ‘Stimulus Progression Pattern’
05. LTJ Bukem ‘Rainfall’
06. Offthesky ‘Insofar, In So Far’
07. Freedive ‘Watering A Flower On The Moon’
08. Photek ‘Complex’
09. Ki One ‘Life At The End Of The World’
10. Micronation ’Photographs of Clouds’
11. Wardown ‘The Ideal City’
12. Advanced Sound & Vision ‘The Engineered Yes’
13. Wardown ‘Lifespan’
14. Fisher Associates ‘Scorched Earth’
15. Wardown ‘Graphite and Glitter’
16. The Architex ‘Altitude’
17. Creative Innovations Inc. ‘Stone Tape Theory’
18. r beny ‘Eistla’
19. Jefre Cantu-Ledesma ‘Song Of Forgiveness Pt. 1’

ASIP - isolatedmix 119 Wardown

Interview

isolatedmix 119 - Wardown

The Cassini Probe was a vehicle designed and launched by nasa in 1997. Reaching its target destination Saturn in 2004. Cassini operated for 20 years before ending its mission. During its 20 years in space and around saturn, it sent back important details of our second largest planet, helping unlock its hidden secrets. These are those messages.

Arrival

In anticipation of a new release here on ASIP set for the end of the month, Australian producer, label-head and DJ, Alex Albrecht https://soundcloud.com/melquiadesmusic dives into his archives for a classic sounding isolatedmix, including a track from his upcoming album.

Also available via the ASIP Podcast or the (new!) www.9128.live iOS and Android app

Tracklist:

01. IMPS - Heaven and Bagpipes
02. O.S.S - Bianga
03. Sense - Rain 5
04. Marow - Tsih
05. Jesse Somfay - Tomorrow's Yesterday is Today
06. Cyan341 - Pattern4
07. Alex Albrecht - Forest Dance
08. Castel - Estrel
09. Remote - Public Service
10. John Beltran - Gutaris Breeze
11. HOLOVR - Outer Time
12. The Phantasy - Love Will See Us Through
13. Ariet - Shaman's Heart (Polygonia Remix)
14. Boards of Canada - Amo Bishop Roden
15. Dousk - Sidewalk Lovin

Isolatedmix 123 - Alex Albrecht

More

isolatedmix 123 - Alex Albrecht

Utterly drenched.

Games we played this week include: 
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (8:30)
Sonic Superstars (18:30)
Amanda the Adventurer (37:15)
Spider-Man 2 (39:50)
Lords of the Fallen (47:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft acquisition closed, Kotick expected to leave by end of year (1:17:05)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/10/13/activision-blizzard-ceo-bobby-kotick-set-to-leave-in-december-heres-what-to-know-about-his-controversies/
Microsoft promises not to interfere with union organizing for a couple months (1:21:30)
https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/06/02/employee-organizing-engagement-labor-economy/
PS5 Slim needs a $30 stand to go vertical (57:55)
https://www.thegamer.com/sony-playstation-5-slim-vertical-stand-sold-seperately/
Modders have already made Mario Wonder flower say naughty words (1:27:15)
https://www.ign.com/articles/super-mario-bros-wonder-mod-turns-talking-flowers-foul-mouthed-nintendo-quickly-takes-action
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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at mercenarycreative.com.

Podquisition 460: Let's Get Wet

Somebody is going to need to step up.

Games we played this week include: 
Alan Wake II (6:10)
Dave the Diver (47:22)
Robocop (54:14)
Spin Rhythm XD (1:07:50)
Lords of the Fallen (1:09:25)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Bungie lays off a hundred employees, delays projects (1:15:55)
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/30/23938990/bungie-sony-layoffs-delays-destiny-final-shape-marathon
Microsoft warns it will soon disable unlicensed peripherals on Xbox (1:03:20)
https://variablemag.com/games/microsoft-banning-unauthorized-xbox-controllers-and-accessories/
Nintendo announces new restrictions on events involving their products (1:22:45)
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Legal-information/Community-Tournament-Guidelines-2467744.html
Ubisoft Chief People Officer announces her departure (1:24:10)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/zen-studios-reportedly-has-more-than-30-redundancies
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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at mercenarycreative.com.

Podquisition 462: Looking for Daddy

Oasis

Sometimes problems give reason a reason to be

Oasis Ruff

What a lovely surprise.

Games we played this week include: 
Balatro (5:15)
Pullfrog (13:40)
Mars After Midnight (15:05)
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (18:50)
The Thaumaturge (31:15)
Princess Peach Showtime (48:40)
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (51:25)
Rise of the Ronin (54:40)

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News things talked about in this episode:
SAG-AFTRA’s video game voice actors might be next to strike over AI (1:01:30)
https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/ai-duncan-crabtree-ireland-sxsw-1235936090/

Bobby Kotick can’t stop, won’t stop, wants TikTok (1:03:05)
https://www.businessinsider.com/ex-activision-ceo-bobby-kotick-wants-to-buy-tiktok-report-2024-3

600 QA employees unionize at Microsoft companies (1:05:30)
https://www.polygon.com/24093254/activision-qa-600-workers-union-microsoft


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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Podquisition 480: Unexpected Moomin

Anyone who says otherwise is probably an even bigger criminal.

Games we played this week include: 
Botany Manor (9:25)
Little Big Adventure (17:45)
Virtual Springfield (20:20)
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (31:40)
Final Fantasy X (47:10)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Management at Life is Strange developer Deck Nine seems pretty awful (49:10)
https://www.ign.com/articles/how-hidden-nazi-symbols-were-the-tip-of-a-toxic-iceberg-at-life-is-strange-developer-deck-nine

Roblox studio chief basically admits their business is supported by child labor (54:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-studio-boss-children-making-money-on-the-platform-isnt-exploitation-its-a-gift

Yuji Naka claims Dragon Quest producer perjured themselves, provides no evidence (1:09:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/sonic-co-creator-yuji-naka-accuses-dragon-quest-producer-of-lying-during-insider-trading-trial

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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Podquisition 484: Crime Pays

Podquisition 488: Bump on the Noggin

It’s harder than you’d think.

Games we played this week include: 
Hades II (3:45)
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel (23:35)
Puppet Master (30:45)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft shuts down studios, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin (44:10)
https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-closes-redfall-developer-arkane-austin-hifi-rush-developer-tango-gameworks-and-more-in-devastating-cuts-at-bethesda

A drunk Microsoft rep forgot to make their pitch to buy Media Molecule (52:45)
https://kotaku.com/xbox-little-big-planet-steal-away-buy-playstation-sony-1851462178

Sony gets slammed, then backpedals, over Helldivers 2 PSN requirement on Steam (57:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-overturns-helldivers-2-psn-requirement-following-backlash

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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Podquisition 488: Bump on the Noggin

Fast making a name as one of the Anjunabeats stars of the future, Italian producer 7 Skies follows up his classy 'Caffeine' from earlier in the year with 'Sushi'.

Already featuring on Above & Beyond's 'Anjunabeats Volume 8', 'Sushi' will be well known to fans of 7 Skies distinctive and richly textured sound. A sunny groove-fuelled track with subtle, climbing builds, but strong excursion in quality modern trance and has been consistently crowd-pleasing in the sets of Above & Beyond. 

Sushi (Original Mix)

7 Skies Sushi

It's been a while since I've uploaded to SC, so here, enjoy this practice beat I made. I wanted to challenge myself to work in another genre so here's my first attempt at a LoFi study chill beat. It's not exactly there, kinda crazy alien shit, but I tried and I like it anyway! Enjoy!

Arigato, Kiss Kiss (VHSの冒険ランド)

I update soundcloud infrequently, so if you like what you heard, head on over to my bandcamp for all the newest tunes ^_^
https://a-merk.bandcamp.com
Or my YouTube page to see all my crazy Fractal Adventures!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZHQgcJcJUrqq9VLuCaKsw

Maker of dreams. Composer of soundtracks to life. Weaver of magic spells. My music is likely unlike anything you have ever heard before... come, dream with me.

Arigato, Kiss Kiss (VHSの冒険ランド)

A-Merk

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