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Breaking Up

Her First Morning

Waking up

The Midwives Have Left

Delphi Dancing

Christmas Day

Since its inception in 2019, the Sleeplaboratory compilation albums have been dedicated to exploring the interplay between Ambient music and sleep. Each volume gathers a diverse range of artists from around the world, who are invited to craft a piece of music which provides either a sense of calm or a subdued, minimal aesthetic.

Building on its four predecessors, Sleeplaboratory5.0 introduces a range of Ambient styles, from cinematic orchestral tones to hushed drones, delicate guitar passages, fractured piano notes, and deep bass textures. This edition welcomes back label previous label contributors such as Henrik Meierkord, Feeling Flying, The Bird’s Companion, Knivtid, and Calm Pieces. Their work is interwoven with contributions from new names to Whitelabrecs, offering a glimpse of potential future collaborations and releases.

As with all Whitelabrecs releases, the physical edition of Sleeplaboratory5.0 will feature companion artwork where the photographer had the same brief, to create something around the theme of sleep. This time, George Korunov’s evocative visuals adorn the four-panel sleeve, continuing our creative partnership. The deep blue and purple hues of these abstract images are suitably dreamlike, suggestive of clouds, of forest and of hard to place memories. The album is designed for versatile listening experiences, whether played quietly on headphones at night, softly through speakers in a dimly lit room, or as a soothing background companion to your day. The Sleeplaboratory series taps into the restorative qualities of both sleep and Ambient music.

Credits:
Curated by Harry Towell
Executive mastering by James Edward Armstrong
Mastering for tracks 2, 6, 7 arranged by the artists
Artwork by George Korunov
Art and design by Andrew Heath
All rights reserved with the artists

wlr175 Various Artists - Sleeplaboratory5.0

burgundy and mustard yellow blends deep, resonant tones with warm, noise-textured layers, creating a sonic landscape that feels both grounded and luminous. burgundy evokes rich, velvety depths through slow, evolving piano tones that pulse like the quiet rhythm of breath, underscored by shadowy string and electronic harmonics that draw you inward.

mustard yellow brings a vibrant energy, introducing shimmering textures and radiant motifs that ripple like sunlight filtering through aged glass. These brighter elements weave through the composition, offering warmth and contrast against the darker foundation.

Together, burgundy and mustard yellow create a meditative balance, oscillating between earthy richness and ethereal light. This ambient track evokes quiet elegance and nostalgia, perfect for moments of introspection or creative inspiration.

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