https://manaabundance.bandcamp.com/album/spellweaver-compilation

Instinct [DIGIMANA002]

Artwork: Alie O.
Additional Mixing: AINT.S
Mastering: awa awa

From Darkness and Decay

extra dimensional - Cy Interxse

A fierce introduction to the world of Oomycota, Confluence is the debut long form release presented by Naarm based bluhol (aka Loïcc).

Building upon bluhol’s debut liveset performed at Minutiae Festival, held on Wiradjuri Land in NSW during the new year cycle 23. Confluence represents a conscious shift in the Australian electronica soundscape, drawing deep inspiration from the vast bush land lining the eastern coast and paying homage to the unique nature and phenomenons that exist there.

bluhol, previously producing under Loïcc, is a sound artist based in Naarm, who’s roots are firmly planted in the Northern Tablelands of NSW. They intricately weave together the organic and synthetic, exploring the juxtaposition of nature’s fluidity with the structured rigidity of urban landscapes. With a keen focus on technical sound design and modular synthesis, bluhol crafts immersive auditory experiences that transport listeners into realms both melancholic and unsettling. Their compositions serve as a medium for contemplation, inviting audiences to reflect on the interplay between their past and future selves.

released June 18, 2024

OOM01

Written and produced by: Julian Loïc (Naarm, Aus)
Mastering: Joseph Buchan (Naarm, Aus)
Artwork: Dampwetbody (Naarm, Aus)

Oomycota operates on unceded Gadigal land. Confluence was written and produced in Naarm. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and extend that acknowledgement to the Anaiwan people, the custodians of the lands where bluhol originates and draws inspiration from.

We recognise the immense privilege in being able to create on these lands, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

bluhol - Tor

As Amniote Editions proudly celebrates its 5th anniversary, the label is excited to unveil 'HoxV-2: Spekki Webu x Heliobolus - Phylogenetic Analysis,' the debut LP from long-time friend and collaborator, @spekkiwebu, also known as Heliobolus. This 11-track project, shaped by a full year of meticulous studio experimentation, represents a bold exploration of sound, merging experimental techno with cinematic elements. “This is a journey of intertwined storylines, akin to parallel universes that connect and diverge.” Spekki explains.

At the heart of Phylogenetic Analysis lies the narrative of Heliobolus, a story of continuous evolution across different lifetimes, where Spekki Webu finds himself trapped in a cycle of spiritual searching and physical transformation. Drawing inspiration from science fiction, the artist crafts a dual narrative between tracks that oscillates between the spiritual and the surreal. Spekki tells us: ”The track ‘White Room’ is inspired by an intense psychedelic experience where his perception was wiped out for the endurance of a lifecycle, while ‘Forest Hunter’ delves into a recurring nightmare of being pursued in the woods. Later in life, I revisited these woods in a psilocybin session.” This gives just a peek into the kafkaesque corridors of Spekkis’s mind, leaving lingering questions for the listener for the rest of the release.

This LP not only embodies Spekki's artistic evolution in between alter egos - but also reflects the essence of Amniote Editions' five-year journey of curating forward-thinking electronic music. With influences ranging from 90s Dutch Goa to tribal rhythms, Spekki infuses a groove and funkiness throughout the album, balancing dance floor energy with cinematic sound design. 'HoxV-2: Spekki Webu x Heliobolus - Phylogenetic Analysis' is a testament to both the artist’s and the label's commitment to pushing boundaries, making this release a landmark moment in their shared history.

Words by Brent van den Elshout

Spekki Webu - Spectrum Analyzer

November (Tadan Remix)

Returning to his roots in live production, OTON shares the 4-track EP Aurora on his imprint Alliance Club. Following his previous neo-rave stylings on the label, Aurora is the product of hours spent in OTON's Brussels-based studio, where he worked with a DAW-less setup and a newly acquired tangle of gear. Such tools remained instrumental in crafting the sonically rich textures of Aurora and OTON's forthcoming album, New Forms Of Silence, drawing from a palette of mental techno, hypnotic tribe, and psy tek. Two tracks from the album—due for release in spring 2025—feature on Aurora, comprising the title track and 'Voltage Controls'. 

"I have always wanted to explore modular synthesisers and polyrhythmic sequencing, but I wanted to inject some of the sounds I've worked with previously, like psychedelic and trippy techno," says OTON. "So I built a modular and produced the album with it. I locked myself in my flat for three or four months and went into a full analogue workflow. Producing with hardware and machines is more natural and enjoyable for me. I'm more creative. And because my background is in composing and performing in bands, Aurora and New Forms Of Silence mark my return to the live set and my musical origins, and a new direction in my sound and process, shifting further and further away from the DAW." 

Fusing a misty soundscape with sheets of squelch, 'Aurora' opens the EP on a beatless note before morphing into a gnarly curveball, formed by an eerie violin-like melody, rubbery drums and squiggly motifs, provoking an atmosphere that's equal parts sharp, sinister and soft. 

On 'Quad Funktion', OTON whips up warbling polyrhythms and tinkling sonic FX, coalescing into an intricate tapestry of psychedelic ambience and relentless technoid drums. While there's no dramatic breakdown to signify a gear change, it's not needed. This is a wormhole for those hazy moments on the dancefloor post-sunrise. 

Shaped by a witchy backdrop and murky bassline, 'Full Reset' meshes visceral sounds that span gurgles and squirmy synths, writhing like snakes between leathery drums. Ideal for swift left-turns into darker, moodier territories. 

Closing out the EP on 'Voltage Controls', which features on OTON's upcoming album in Spring 2025, a combination of horn-like motifs, a melancholic melody and a glitchy soundscape form a fierce and fiery alchemy, building to an urgent, claustrophobic nightmare—a potent teaser of what else OTON has lined up on New Forms Of Silence. 


BCCO Premiere: OTON - Quad Funktion [ALC009]

Undertomb

Nigm - Sunken

Track: Too Big for One's Boot
Artist(s): Soul Saver
Label: Backrooms
Catalog: BR03
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 14/11/2025
Mastering: Loic Girod
Artwork: Workshop Lobby

Artist links:

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gabriele-vicari
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soul_saverrr/

Label links:

Soundcloud: @backroomsrec
Bandcamp: backroomsrec.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/backrooms.rec/

Pre-Order Link: https://backroomsrec.bandcamp.com/album/persians-council-law