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Distant Images is D.K.’s fourth release on Antinote and we can say quite safely that Dang Khoa Chau fueled a few identifiable obsessions over the years – for those familiar with his work, it probably won’t feel like uncharted territory when they’ll hear a somehow well-known guitar in the background of the title-track.

What time spent collaborating with D.K. also showed us is how much his sound magnified itself and its textures sharpened for the past three years. We now know for sure that his music only seems versatile on the surface as Distant Images confirms that the Paris-based musician has been, in fact, digging deeper in the same direction; each new record working like a diaphragm, always more precisely adjusted to capture his inner vision. It feels, for instance, like D.K.’s music is constantly trying to reach a higher level of evanescence from one record to an other, a process which possibly accelerated after a visit from Suzanne Kraft – who he recorded an album with, earlier this year (coming out on Melody As Truth).

With Distant Images, D.K.’s sound also took a step further into reality – the most attentive ears will hear seagulls on Distant Images while rain is softly falling on Leaving – and slightly departed from the digital universes that his previous records seemed to set in motion. From the most abstract songs – like the Steve Reich-ian Shaker Loops – to the most evocative ones, the five compositions on Distant Images are like stained glass, gently filtering natural light. It is therefore no coincidence if, of all the senses, the titles of the songs mostly refer to Sight: close your eyes while listening to the cinematographic Days Of Steam and visions of an industrious city might appear before you.

The beauty that emanates from Distant Images is of a diaphanous kind and the record a collection of kaleidoscopic moments.

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Digital: https://antinoterecordings.bandcamp.com/album/atn038-d-k-distant-images

Distant Images

D.K. - Keyboard Study

Preview of ARC-009

Yu Su - Preparations For Departure

A1 - Make Your Escape
A2 - Bluestone
A3 - Highland Way To My Heart
B1 - I'll Say When I Can
B2 - Early

ARC-009: Yu Su - Preparations For Departure - PREVIEW

Producer and multi-instrumentalist FRNT BZNZZ returns with the second installment in a six-part series of 45s from the Aloha State. Just like the first 45, the A-side “Separation Anxiety” takes to the same raw electro boogie feel, this time with more layers. The 4-minute ride into the artist’s complex, often haunting production is up before you know it.

The B-side opens new doors in the series with vocals – angsty, yearning, a little somber. “Always Wanted” is a slow burner for those looking to alleviate heavy doses of straight-laced modern funk. Something about Aiea High School prom circa 1990s, and a feeling of being left out.

** Releases February 10, 2019 on Aloha Got Soul Records

Separation Anxiety (AGS-018)

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Exclusive Premiere: FRNT BZNZZ "Separation Anxiety" (Aloha Got Soul Records)

Somewhere, Glenny. Somewhere.

“Kanda” follows Ranie Ribeiro’s “Individuality EP” with a new series of singles. 

Taking cues from the broken beat and jazz scenes while giving it his own twist. "Kanda" comes as a solid blend between acoustic and electronic music with fast paced drum patterns, electric piano’s and elevating synth lines.

Kanda

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Through a great selection paying much attention to sound design Molinaro from Apron shows us what precision and lightness means in this 323th podcast.

@samolinaro

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PHNCST 323 - Molinaro (Apron)

Berkeley continues to explore the funky side of Eastern Europe in the first of two parts on Poland, full of infectious grooves and smooth jazz from the late 70s all the way to the early 90s.

Berkeley's Travels: Poland - September 2020

Jason Hogans - Do This Proper

We're glad to present the first release of new-born label Plaisance Records.
To start the label with, we present the first project ever released by Tom Manzarek.

After learning piano as a kid, he became years later a self taught beatmaker. More known as TMZK during the “golden age” of Soundcloud, he was part of a beatmaking scene that was flourishing back then.
This background, plus being a DJ in clubs, owning a radio station and regular shows, gave him the ability to flip every genre into his own perspective.
“Courreau Groove” is an EP that shows his culture and eclecticism. Eight tracks between beats, house, modern funk, jungle or broken-beat that fit perfectly together.