watched nick cheo mix this and now it's one of my favs

2023 6.16

Animistic Beliefs - MERDEKA

With their profound take on electronic music, Animistic Beliefs have steadily solidified their spot in the global underground. Influenced by cultural concepts such as ancestry, animism and mythology, as well as the languages of political techno, punk, bubbling and IDM, Linh Luu and Marvin Lalihatu consistently translate their visions into sensitive productions as well as high-octane live performances. On their new record, MERDEKA, the artists explore and embrace their cultural heritage in all of its pride, pain and complexity. MERDEKA symbolizes Animistic Beliefs’ breaking free, coming to terms with their changing selves and letting go of external expectations. The record rethinks childhood memories, confronts the generational trauma left by (post-)colonialism, and re-connects Linh and Marvin – respectively of Vietnamese-Chinese and Dutch-Moluccan descent – with their formative cultures. 

MERDEKA marks their first step in an overall departure from western club music. For its layered sound, Animistic Beliefs once again draw from the past, present and future of global club music, creating a sonic space where fast techno, warped breakbeats and ambient soundscapes make way for the augmented influence of (Southeast Asian) tribal music. 
The record incorporates Indonesian scales and recordings of 
the Tahuri (a wind instrument made out of a conch shell), Totobuang (Gamelan-like gongs) and Tifa drums, known as ‘the Moluccan heartbeat’. 
There is no audible distinction between old and new, between organic and digital, between instrumentation and voice. 
It is through words that the artists further touch on their experience; To Dream About Water opens with a stirring spoken word fragment by Marvin, marking the first time his voice is recognizably featured, whereas Khi Minh Gap Lai (‘Until We Meet Again’) centres on a Vietnamese poem by Linh, in which she beseeches her ancestors and finds a safe haven for unanswered questions. 

In true Animistic Beliefs fashion, MERDEKA will set fire to sweltering clubs and (sleepless) dreams. Yet, for the artists, it is essential to amplify the stories that spark that flame and keep it burning. 
The release of MERDEKA follows CACHE/SPIRIT, their ongoing collaboration with visual artist Jeisson Drenth, which extensively explores the artists’ intersectional identities. As such, the latest album is the next step within a bigger, introspective investigation. More unapologetic than ever, MERDEKA embodies a turning point on Animistic Beliefs’ ongoing journey towards self-acceptance – fuelled by the sound of urgency. 
credits
released August 26, 2022 

Written and produced by: Marvin Lalihatu and Linh Luu 
Artwork by: Don Elektro 
Mastered by: Rashad Becker

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short and fun club-ready tracks, celebrating the one and only <3

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HARMONY
1. everybody in the club
2. recursive
3. double take
4. slippery when wet
5. at em
6. need you

All music by bastiengoat
Cover art by Shireen Hashemi

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Loe - Ñañaras

☼ Solstice is a collection of club tools, bootlegs, edits, and wayward tracks dedicated to the darkest and brightest parts of the year.

☼ All contributions will be donated to the UNRWA in support of Palestinian refugees.

☼ Tracklist ☼

Edders - Not a Good Look (@fasteddie3)
Octoptic - Coloso (@octoptic)
Hunter Starkings - Get Down (@hunterstarkingsla)
Sawyer James - A Fifth Loko (@sawyerjames)
Mirin Doja - Splash (the Bean) (@mirin_doja)
noRecall - The Next Chamber (@norecall)
Gaszia - FINAL ROUND (@gaszia)
Jason Code - Apathy Womp (@jasoncode)
Ajota - Regenerate (@ajotamusica)
Ross Lowder - Fergalicious x Technologic (Ross Lowder Edit) (@ross_lowder)
Fleksor - Asusu - Serra (Fleksor Bootleg) (@fleksor)
Pteron - Choppah (@pterontracks)
Slurgeon - NASTYTHANG (@slurgeon)
Cables - Stush Melt (@caables)
Edders & noRecall - Exit to the Left! (@fasteddie3 @norecall)
Haelix - Essence (@haelixmusic)
noRecall - badbadbad (@norecall)
Sawyer James - Lil Durk - Risky (Sawyer James Bootleg) (@sawyerjames)
Hünter - H H H (@hoonterdot)

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Fergalicious X Technologic (Ross Lowder Edit)

Official 'No C No A' Remix by Burna <3

Had the absolute pleasure of Burna remixing this trackkkk. We hope u enjoyyyy! xxx

Available on Bandcamp <3

Burna
@burna1
www.instagram.com/burna.au/

Stream/DL <3

No C No A (Burna Remix)

A remix myself and @elbartomusikau did for a remix competition. It didn't get chosen, so we have put it up for free :)

Free Download

Kamakaze - Backwidda (Burna X Elbarto Remix)

CHAMA [CloudCore] (Free Download)

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DIE LIKE A ROCKSTAR

A tribute to Memphis Rap Sigils urban legends

TRAUMA

Grimehood

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JUICY SELEKTA - HUSTLIN''

https://doctorjeep.bandcamp.com/album/the-collection-2012-2016

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//Youtube - https://youtu.be/W4ZtKGZxxtw

Turk Turkelton
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https://www.instagram.com/boiwithcam/

Club Designs
@clubdesigns
https://www.instagram.com/clubdesigns_/

"After releasing our 2 first EPs by Garneau and Club Cab, we are proud to present our first compilation EP, CDMUSIC003.

This release pays homage to the tougher sounds of Chicago house and labels like Dance Mania, Underground Construction, and Cajual Records. It is our take on the definitive sound of what the Chicago originators call ‘ghetto house’.

With tracks by Cherriep, Turk Turkelton, Footclan, E91, and of course Garneau and Club Cab, this compilation sounds like it was lifted from a 90’s era Chicago mixtape."

CDMUSIC003

Pony

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Bastiengoat
Bay Area California
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