*Through the eye of a needle, I peer into a vivid green forest. 
The world twists in psychedelic hues. 
Each leaf pulses with light, every bird's song intertwining with the rustling trees. 
Brightness surrounds, a living symphony.*

Produced by @notjolly & @egr3g0re
Mastered by CTRLS
Cover art by Ruslan Golovko aka iwhiteplant
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Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland-based producer Eli Høff releases his highly anticipated full-length record, 'Raraku'. The artist, becoming increasingly known across Aotearoa/New Zealand as a local visionary for forward-thinking techno, delivers a striking debut across the record, a comfortable footing atop his wealth of experience thus far.

'Crone', premiered here, is a perfect encapsulation of what 'Raraku' offers: a powerful and hypnotic ritual. 

A sparse, echoing atmosphere sits beneath a pulsating kick, regularly drawing the listener in & out of 'Crone's sonic terrain with a shifting focus across percussion, texture and space.

Of the release, Eli Høff shared:

"This album is the culmination and manifestation of my years of experimentation within the electronic world, and I think it is, so far, the best representation and expression of my artistic intent to date.



My ethos here was to step back and think more about the purpose I want to fulfill, what I want my music to provide, and then, moving deeper, what I myself gain from this kind of music. The need to escape, I think, is deeply set within us, and electronic music is incredibly effective at providing and aiding that escape. A dark room, a dark field, a massive wall of sound, and a crowd of people all there for the same reason. To me, this has always felt ceremonial, with the DJ taking on an almost shamanic role. I’ve explored a lot about how to lean into this properly, but I don’t think I’ve fully captured it until now.



Minimalism is an interesting thing and, in my opinion, the key to the whole question. Creating a track that is stripped back and empty, yet sonically interesting and atmospherically potent. This is the hardest challenge I’ve faced as a producer and is what I’ve spent years trying to achieve. I’m a dissociative partier, meaning I like to get enveloped by the music and lose myself within its worlds, and Raraku is my take on creating one of these worlds to get lost in. Through the run time, you can find yourself in ancient forests, arid deserts, or part of rituals from epochs past. It’s something that won’t fit everywhere, but when played at the right time, in the right environment, it’ll be a special experience.



All these sensibilities are what I want to capture with Abyssal Soundworks. Aotearoa has an incredibly special scene, but our voice and visibility globally is very small. We have a whole bunch of world-class artists who don’t get seen, or don’t release music because they feel as though they won’t be. Or they feel alienated by local scenes because their music might be a bit too forward-thinking, or just slightly outside the ordinary. Ideally, ABSW could be an outlet for these artists to connect with the international scene, and more importantly, for the international scene to connect with us."

'Raraku' releases in full via Abyssal Soundworks' Bandcamp next Tuesday, August 26.

PREMIERE: Eli Høff - 'Crone' [Abyssal Soundworks]

Cat No: EVOC079
Artist: @TaskHorizonAudio
Title: Title: Respawned: Forbidden Planet (@EdRush Remix)
Release Date: 19.12.2025 (Worldwide)
Record Label: Evolution Chamber

Task Horizon proudly unveils the seventh instalment of the acclaimed “Respawned” Remix Series, a project that has already delivered powerful reinterpretations from the likes of Phace, Burr Oak, Joe Ford, Malux and Ekwols. This time, the spotlight turns to a true Drum & Bass icon and pioneer of Neurofunk, as Ed Rush steps forward with his monumental rework of Task Horizon’s classic, “Forbidden Planet”.

The intro opens with the signature pads and core elements of the original track, paying homage to its central narrative while weaving in subtle Ed Rush alterations that signal his presence from the outset. Each 16-bar section grows in intensity, layering additional tension while staying true to the source material’s progression. The remix then drops into an onslaught of call-and-response sections, with Ed Rush honouring the structure of the original while injecting his own flair and precision into every movement.

The breakdown returns to the signature pads before Ed Rush shifts direction for the second drop, diving straight back into the roots of the Virus sound. Steppy basses and that unmistakable Pacman/Chubrub-esque energy tear through the arrangement, elevating the remix to an even more intense and explosive level.

With just one instalment left before the full Respawned project is revealed, the Ed Rush remix stands as one of the most defining moments in the series, and a powerful reminder of how legacy, innovation and respect for the craft can coexist in perfect balance.

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Two shadows from a place where sound never die, it just thickened, darkened, and left traces in the void. They carry a groove that cuts deep, with no room for compromise. There's a rawness you remember. A structure that feels familiar, yet pushes you forward. Like a return to places that never stopped existing, they were just left untouched. Voidwalkers are opening the door again. And the sound leaking through is everything you thought you'd never hear again.

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