"Unter Tieren" is a collection of 13 tracks I made for theatre and film productions in the past years. Now released for the first time, and on TAPE (Pingipung 051). And it's the first release under my real name.
Order a tape: www.pingipung.de/shop
Listen to/ download all 13 tracks here: www.andiotto.bandcamp.com

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Unter Tieren

The room was a decadent delight. Upon entry the smells of radiant sandalwood and oak were almost assertive, yet humble in their welcome. In the corner sat an armchair, it was placed so as to allow for a delicate gaze downward towards the garden below. It was there for watching...

Music echoed softly from vintage speakers which sat in each corner of the room and in the middle of the parlour sat a magazine rack equipped with fine reading for the sophisticated hobbyist. The lighting was dim and glowed with a rich warmth which might lead you to recline or ease one self into the evening with a short cocktail.

This was a total interior - the type one might only dream to indulge within.

A new record on Earthly Measures is beautiful and perfect for the dreamy summer. SidiRum offers up music that entices the senses and leaves you thinking of a better place.

PREMIERE: SidiRum - Total Interior [Earthly Measures]

Two classically trained musicians from vastly different traditions, MD Pallavi and Andi Otto came together to create a jewel of a record in ’Songs for Broken Ships’ and Multi Culti have whipped up a stunning remix package for it featuring Simone de Kunovich, Auntie Flo, Peter Power, Kaleema and more.

Hailing from Bangalore, trained in Hindustani music and poetry since childhood, MD Pallavi’s beautiful voice makes an elegant companion to cellist / composer / producer Andi Otto’s idiosyncratic and unconventional style. Andi’s music has featured on labels such as Shika Shika and Pingipung (which he co-runs and curates) and, of course, Multi Culti, who released his previous album ‘Bow Wave’ which featured his first collaboration with Pallavi.

While the heart of "Songs for Broken Ships" showcased the duo's unique meld of cross-cultural folktronica and acoustic ballads with MD Pallavi's poetic Kannada verses at the core, "Remixes from the Clouds” reframes these elements for a vast spectrum of electronic listeners and club go-ers. 

An ethereal hypnotic techno re-interpretation of ‘Prayer to the Cloud’ from Italian producer Simone de Kunovich. Scottish ambient maestro and mushroom aficionado Auntie Flo's ecstatic reinterpretation of "Clockshop". Multi Culti veteran downtempo wizard Peter Power's organic and earthy rendition of "Prayer to the Cloud." The mystic sounds of Kaleema breathing new percussive life into "Clockshop". The package concludes with a 'prayer-a-pella' version of "Prayer to the Clouds", spotlighting MD Pallavi's vocals in their purest form, for DJs and producers seeking to slather their rhythms with spiritual voice.

The Multi Culti imaginarium also present an expanded digital package that includes mixes from Hannah Lee, Bliz Nochi & Emil Jourjou, Migramara, and Poligra. In the words of Shawn Christopher: "people from all nations, dancing together." Celestial harmony, one 12” at a time.

Remixes From the Clouds

MD Pallavi & Andi Otto - Prayer to the Cloud (Simone de Kunovich Remix)

https://soundcloud.com/da-iguana
https://soundcloud.com/jux-boite
🛒 https://juxlabel.bandcamp.com/album/da-iguana-lm-tal
🔊 https://youtu.be/5R54d3XpB2Y

Newborn Label Jux introduce us the new Da Iguana project
A 2 track EP of mysterious wizardies, by the superactive french producer.

Tracklist: 

Da Iguana - The Moon Forest 
Da Iguana - Lava Surf

PREMIERE: Da Iguana - The Moon Forest [Jux]

Two classically trained musicians from vastly different traditions, MD Pallavi and Andi Otto came together to create a jewel of a record in ’Songs for Broken Ships’ and Multi Culti have whipped up a stunning remix package for it featuring Simone de Kunovich, Auntie Flo, Peter Power, Kaleema and more.

Hailing from Bangalore, trained in Hindustani music and poetry since childhood, MD Pallavi’s beautiful voice makes an elegant companion to cellist / composer / producer Andi Otto’s idiosyncratic and unconventional style. Andi’s music has featured on labels such as Shika Shika and Pingipung (which he co-runs and curates) and, of course, Multi Culti, who released his previous album ‘Bow Wave’ which featured his first collaboration with Pallavi.

While the heart of "Songs for Broken Ships" showcased the duo's unique meld of cross-cultural folktronica and acoustic ballads with MD Pallavi's poetic Kannada verses at the core, "Remixes from the Clouds” reframes these elements for a vast spectrum of electronic listeners and club go-ers.

An ethereal hypnotic techno re-interpretation of ‘Prayer to the Cloud’ from Italian producer Simone de Kunovich. Scottish ambient maestro and mushroom aficionado Auntie Flo's ecstatic reinterpretation of "Clockshop". Multi Culti veteran downtempo wizard Peter Power's organic and earthy rendition of "Prayer to the Cloud." The mystic sounds of Kaleema breathing new percussive life into "Clockshop". The package concludes with a 'prayer-a-pella' version of "Prayer to the Clouds", spotlighting MD Pallavi's vocals in their purest form, for DJs and producers seeking to slather their rhythms with spiritual voice.

The Multi Culti imaginarium also present an expanded digital package that includes mixes from Hannah Lee, Bliz Nochi & Emil Jourjou, Migramara, and Poligra. In the words of Shawn Christopher: "people from all nations, dancing together." Celestial harmony, one 12” at a time.

MD Pallavi & Andi Otto - Puglisi (Poligra Remix)

M.RUX - Kuckuck for Mutant [29.02.2024]

First single from the forthcoming Marewrew compilation on Pingipung.
Release: MAY 10th.
Press contact: flow@morrmusic.com

Marewrew (pronounced: Ma-leoo-leoo / mɑleːu̯leːu̯) is a female vocal group that sings traditional Ainu songs. The music of the long-suppressed people from northern Japan has been a particular focus of Pingipung's output in recent years, together with Oki Kano who recorded and produced many Ainu artists. Following various re-releases by Umeko Ando, the late grande dame of traditional Ainu music, the spotlight is now on the a cappella music of Marewrew, which by the way means ‘butterfly’ in Ainu. Attentive listeners will recognise the voices, as some of the band have already performed as backing singers on recordings by Umeko Ando. Their a cappella versions of traditional Ainu music shed a whole new light on the fascinating songs that have been passed down through generations exclusively through song.

'Ukouk' means 'round singing', which refers to the form in which Marewrew perform and record. Many of the songs are set as tightly interwoven canons: one starts, the others join in, but slightly out of phase: Almost like dub echoes, except that they are sung and not created in post-production. The short songs sometimes unfold into a wondrous trance ('Sikata Kuykuy', 'Honkaya') that seems to spin round and round - if singing can actually dance, then this is how. Nature sounds and woodpeckers can be heard ('Hawsa’), and there is a funny miniature in which the ladies imitate birdsong ('Takuro'). Things get hypnotic with an evocative song about stranded whales ('Hunpe Yan Na’) or an ode to the Orca as ‘Little Sea God’ (‘Pon Repun Kamuy’). The album culminates in unexpected pop ('Yaykatekara') or cumbia moments ('Kanerenren') with a band line-up including percussions and Oki Kano on the famous Tonkori harp.

Marewrew are Rekpo, Hisae and Mayunkiki. Rim-Rim was a member of the group until 2022. Mayunkiki reflects on the ambivalence of performing traditional music as a contemporary band: "When we first started performing, we all thought we had to perform in an Ainu way. But over time we have become more and more open to new ways of singing. I think if our way of singing is seen as the only, correct way of our tradition, then it won't spread, it's not alive. We like it when it's traditional, but it changes, just like our voices have changed over time.” ( Quote from the film 'Marewrew's Voice' by Eiko Soga (2021))

'Ukouk' is a selection of Marewrew's work from the last 13 years, compiled from CD releases by Pingipung's Andi Otto. Oki Kano has contributed unreleased material and added new versions of the songs which had only been released in Japan. The album has been remastered by Kassian Troyer and is now available on LP for the first time.

Ukouk. Round Singing Voices of the Ainu 2012​-​2024

Sikata Kuykuy - Snow Falling from a Tree

DL / Preorder Album

Marewrew: Sikata Kuykuy - Snow Falling From A Tree (Pingipung 085 / LP, digital)

For the third mix in the series Wrong Party have invited semi-local, but mostly globetrotting international live performer and producer extraordinaire Kusht along for a ride on the Wrong Side of the Tracks!

Kusht, who those of you familiar with our parties will remember played a sublimely memorable set at our Wrong Party 1st birthday, has released on numerous labels such as YNFND (You Need Friends Not Diskos), Earthly Measures, Tepeme Musica, Tropical Twista and many more.

Check out Kusht's soundcloud profile here for a pile of remixes and edits that you won't find anywhere else: @kusht-music

Support Kusht on bandcamp: https://kusht.bandcamp.com/

Wrong Side Of The Tracks #003 w / Kusht

Second single from the forthcoming Marewrew compilation on Pingipung.
Release: MAY 10th.
Press contact: flow@morrmusic.com

Marewrew (pronounced: Ma-leoo-leoo / mɑleːu̯leːu̯) is a female vocal group that sings traditional Ainu songs. The music of the long-suppressed people from northern Japan has been a particular focus of Pingipung's output in recent years, together with Oki Kano who recorded and produced many Ainu artists. Following various re-releases by Umeko Ando, the late grande dame of traditional Ainu music, the spotlight is now on the a cappella music of Marewrew, which by the way means ‘butterfly’ in Ainu. Attentive listeners will recognise the voices, as some of the band have already performed as backing singers on recordings by Umeko Ando. Their a cappella versions of traditional Ainu music shed a whole new light on the fascinating songs that have been passed down through generations exclusively through song.

'Ukouk' means 'round singing', which refers to the form in which Marewrew perform and record. Many of the songs are set as tightly interwoven canons: one starts, the others join in, but slightly out of phase: Almost like dub echoes, except that they are sung and not created in post-production. The short songs sometimes unfold into a wondrous trance ('Sikata Kuykuy', 'Honkaya') that seems to spin round and round - if singing can actually dance, then this is how. Nature sounds and woodpeckers can be heard ('Hawsa’), and there is a funny miniature in which the ladies imitate birdsong ('Takuro'). Things get hypnotic with an evocative song about stranded whales ('Hunpe Yan Na’) or an ode to the Orca as ‘Little Sea God’ (‘Pon Repun Kamuy’). The album culminates in unexpected pop ('Yaykatekara') or cumbia moments ('Kanerenren') with a band line-up including percussions and Oki Kano on the famous Tonkori harp.

Marewrew are Rekpo, Hisae and Mayunkiki. Rim-Rim was a member of the group until 2022. Mayunkiki reflects on the ambivalence of performing traditional music as a contemporary band: "When we first started performing, we all thought we had to perform in an Ainu way. But over time we have become more and more open to new ways of singing. I think if our way of singing is seen as the only, correct way of our tradition, then it won't spread, it's not alive. We like it when it's traditional, but it changes, just like our voices have changed over time.” ( Quote from the film 'Marewrew's Voice' by Eiko Soga (2021))

'Ukouk' is a selection of Marewrew's work from the last 13 years, compiled from CD releases by Pingipung's Andi Otto. Oki Kano has contributed unreleased material and added new versions of the songs which had only been released in Japan. The album has been remastered by Kassian Troyer and is now available on LP for the first time.

Yaykatekara - Wedding Song

Marewrew: Yaykatekara - Wedding Song (Pingipung 085 / LP, digital)

All Mutant Disco Radio Show premieres available on :

Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLypdVb_SuSmL_C21MgXo2Q
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Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/mutant-disco

Taken from "Kusht - Forest Levels EP (Paradise Palms Records)". Out April 26th 2024. Buy here : https://paradisepalmsrecords.bandcamp.com

Scottish electronic artist / wanderer Kusht unveils two mesmerizing cosmic doused tracks, blending psychedelic grooves and downtempo rhythms into a hypnotic sonic journey.
Drawing from global influences, Kush specialises in sonic storytelling, inviting listeners to wander into warped escapism. With intricate synth melodies and blissed out basslines, both compositions offer an ethereal experience, perfect for introspection or dance-floor euphoria alike.

Artist social media :

https://www.instagram.com/kusht___

Label social media :

https://soundcloud.com/paradise-palms
https://www.instagram.com/paradisepalmsrecords
https://paradisepalmsrecords.bandcamp.com

Forest Levels EP

Canopy Callin

PREMIERE : Kusht - Canopy Callin (Paradise Palms Records)

https://soundcloud.com/kusht-music
https://soundcloud.com/paradise-palms
🛒 https://paradisepalmsrecords.bandcamp.com
🔊 https://youtu.be/HmLov-0pXk0

Scottish electronic artist/wanderer Kusht unveils two mesmerizing cosmic-doused tracks, blending psychedelic grooves, aethereal leads, and rhythms into a hypnotic sonic journey.

Drawing from global influences, Kush specializes in musical storytelling, inviting listeners to wander into warped escapism. With intricate synth melodies and blissed-out basslines, both compositions offer an ethereal experience, perfect for introspection or dance-floor euphoria alike.

Tracklist: 

01. Canopy Callin'
02. A Song For The Shade

PREMIERE: Kusht - A Song For The Shade [Paradise Palms Records]

"Unter Tieren" is a collection of tracks I made for theatre and film productions in the past years. Now released for the first time, and on TAPE (Pingipung 051).
Order a tape/ download here: www.andiotto.bandcamp.com

Download / buy tape

The Knockings After Hibernation

Initially released on tape (Pingipung 051)
This track got reworked and found its placed on the "VIA" album (Pingipung 053). Download here: https://andiotto.bandcamp.com/album/via

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Everybody Needs A Modular Kraut Session

"Unter Tieren" is a collection of 13 tracks I made for theatre and film productions in the past years. Now released for the first time, and on TAPE (Pingipung 051).
Order a tape: www.pingipung.de/shop
Free Download here: www.andiotto.bandcamp.com

Buy tape / mp3

Fluid Acts Of Deviation

"Unter Tieren" is a collection of tracks I made for theatre and film productions in the past years. Now released for the first time, and on TAPE (Pingipung 051).
Order a tape: www.pingipung.de/shop
Free Download here: www.andiotto.bandcamp.com

Off Shore Velocity

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26.4.24 Helsinki, Zurich (CH)

Off Shore Velocity

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