Time bends for Imaginary Softwoods, the solo guise of producer, songwriter, and synthesist John Elliott. Though he’s working on new recordings daily, Elliott’s process for the construction of his albums moves at a much different interval, stretching out over months of considerate listening, revision, and waiting patiently for the right combinations and clashes of elemental forces to materialise on their own. The Notional Pastures of Imaginary Softwoods continues Elliott’s practice of zeroing in on what he wants to say with an album over the course of countless sessions that span multiple years, this time paying even more attention to locating the emotional through-line that connects the various pieces.

The eleven-piece album vibrates at a low, unbroken cycle through all of its articulations. The bubbling neon dots of “North of Roswell,” double vision stumble of “Mr. Big Volume,” underwater music box trickle of “Portable Void,” and clear headed Arctic daybreak drones of “Diagram of the Universe” are all linked by a gentle, fluid hum. The brief moments of anxiety and long stretches of calm both feed back into the same center of gravity, becoming conjoined reflections of one another as they cycle through.

After bending to find this specific universal frequency, time evaporates altogether, and longer zones like the glimmering “Almond Branch” become indistinguishable from Elliott’s signature miniatures, some of which stick around for less than a minute. The Notional Pastures of Imaginary Softwoods is a document of the universe as we comprehend it, designed to vanish as soon as it is felt.

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SHT001

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Where Dreams Collide

11xxx27 - Last Call

LOFS022

Founder and core member of LOFS Jamie Genome makes his long awaited arrival on the label with a bonkers three track exploration of techno and dubstep adjacent sonics. An architect of the LOFS sound, this EP marks a unique fusion of heavy sound system influences and vivid hypnotic experimentations, merging rhythmic power with captivating energy.

While quietly dialing in his production ability he has been a central and crucial figure in all things LOFS. From conception to current form LOFS would not have arrived at this point without the immeasurable impact from Jamie Genome. Resident DJ and promoter of the LOFS curated events and 2 Crends Deep parties, his DJ sets are immersive, exhibiting a long deep and extensive love for dance music. 
 
Tracklist

A1. Not Quite
A2.waah
B1.40chants

Credits

Written and Produced by Jamie Genome
Mixed by Oshi Moon and Jamie Genome
Mastered by Oshi Moon
Artwork by Baitmoss
www.instagram.com/baitmoss_/, Bug Sputnik www.instagram.com/bug.sputnik/
& Number One

Not Quite

Depuis plus d'une vingtaine d'années qu'il se fait connaître sous le nom de Poborsk, Patrice Curtillat fabrique une musique subtile et enivrante. Avec des rythmes savamment syncopés, tantôt acrobatiques tantôt plus mesurés, il sculpte une matière sonore vivante, qui se meut, tour à tour liquide, métallique ou organique...
Présent sur de prestigieux labels tels que Flogsta Danshall, Computer Club, Icasea (Team Doyobi), et dernièrement Kaer'Uiks, Autechre ne s'y sont pas trompés en le choisissant comme première partie à Lyon en 2016. Reconnu par ses pairs de la Scandinavie à l'Angleterre, c'est un discret mais brillant producteur dont les concerts sont imparables pour les jambes et le cerveau.

@poborsk @metaphorecollectif

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All Partial B

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𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴

Moody atmospheric symphonic track.  Playing around with new techniques and new sounds. Stepping away from simple 4/4 for a moment.  It's weird out here! :-)

Don't Say Shhh

A meditation on the unity and interconnectedness of all things. This release is an offering—rooted in love, service, compassion, and the human capacity to return, rebuild, and continue. 

Seek Humanity

Track 1 Side 2

Finally getting this first tape sorted after some long delays. Any queries about your order please email orders@photodementia.net and I will be happy to help 

20 Tracks/70min
Demo Tape format
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All Partial B

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