Water

24 instrumental compositions explore themes of transformation, alienation, and existential anxiety through the lens of lo-fi aesthetics and dark trap. The warmth of Roland's analog synthesizers contrasts with the cold absurdity of modern existence — like Kafka's characters trapped in endless bureaucratic corridors, sounds get stuck between the walls of a tiny room.
The album is a diary of sleepless nights where the boundaries of reality blur, a human transforms into sound, and sound becomes a document of internal trial. Recorded on obsolete equipment in an impossible space, it becomes a testament to how creativity is born not despite limitations, but because of them.
Each track is a small confession, written while waiting for something inevitable that must happen before dawn. © 2025 Legenki.

Synthetic Guilt

Oblivian

Irrepressible Dutch electronic producer Kettel steps up to deliver his unique take on Lost Idol's Mechanically Void, a track lifted from the forthcoming new Lost Idol longplayer Chrome Machine Tales. End of summer vibes abound on Kettel's remix as he rouses the discotheque with sprightly beats and his unique melodic flair from the get-go.

Mechanically Void Kettel Remix

Premiered by Musical Mathematics

Luo is the alias of Brighton based electronic musician Josh Trinnaman - a forward thinking experimental electronic producer and engineer who’s work has seen critical acclaim from the likes of Huw Stephens on Radio 1, Clash Magazine, Notion + more.

Having built his name as a solo performer (supporting the likes of Death Grips and Venetian Snares), Luo has now transcended into a full 4-piece live group to expand the compositions into new territories.

The album features an explosive collection of percussive sounds, arp-ing synthesisers, and guitar drones, all presented via Trinnaman’s forward focused electronic production.
The opening track (which shares the title of the album) sets the tone with a beautiful ambient introduction, moving forward into an arrangement containing all the elements which are set to be featured across the rest of the album, from intricate live drums to brass arrangements and cut up vocal samples. It’s difficult not to be intrigued with the rest of the album after hearing such a strong opener.

Moving forward through the album, tracks like ‘Octopus’ and ‘Intertwined’ showcase the incredible live drums talents of Sam Hughes, and invite the listener to indulge in the beautiful soundscapes created around such huge breaks.  
Even after numerous listens, the record is often quite difficult to place, but in the most enticing way. It has such a strong potential to engage fans in the worlds of electronic, math rock, drum and bass, jazz and experimental music. 

FFO: Venetian Snares, Boards Of Canada, Tycho, Squarepusher

Luo - 'Octopus'

International Zone (Tangier Sesions)

HERMIT KINGDOM: REMIXES _ Split remix EP from @blockheadnyc, @yppah and @arms-and-sleepers, out Oct. 12, 2018 via Future Archive Recordings. 
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The acclaimed NYC producer BLOCKHEAD is teaming up with Long Beach’s YPPAH and Boston’s ARMS AND SLEEPERS for a full North American tour this fall. To celebrate the occasion, Future Archive Recordings is thrilled to present a joint release between the three artists titled 'Hermit Kingdom: Remixes'. With each artist remixing one track from the other two artists, this 6-song EP will offer an eclectic mix of reenvisioned material, exploring the electronic music spectrum without restraint. Blending hip-hop, shoegaze, jazz, downtempo, and psychedelic influences, among others, 'Hermit Kingdom: Remixes' manages to stand as a cohesive whole rather than as just another collection of remixes. While there are obvious common threads among the three artists, each brings a unique perspective on electronic music that shines in conjunction with the original material being remixed.

Tony Simon, aka Blockhead, has been making and releasing utterly distinctive, funky and emotive music for the last two decades. Formerly signed to Ninja Tune, Blockhead’s most recent album ‘Funeral Balloons’ was released in September 2017 via Backwoodz Studioz.

Yppah (born Joe Corrales Jr.) has forged a career marked by ethereality and dynamism, brought up on equal parts My Bloody Valentine and hip-hop. His 2015 album ‘Tiny Pause’ was released courtesy of Ninja Tune imprint Counter Records.

The electronic music duo Mirza Ramic and Max Lewis have been actively releasing music and touring worldwide as Arms and Sleepers since 2006. Their latest album ‘Find The Right Place’ was released via Pelagic Records in April 2018. 
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more at http://www.futurearchiverecordings.com
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Hermit Kingdom: Remixes

Blockhead - MacGruber (Yppah Remix)

Theodosii Spassov & Ivan Shopov present their album "InFusion" 

OUT NOW: http://fanlink.to/infusion

featuring:

Mino Cinelu (USA)
Erik Truffaz (France)
Ruth Meyer (Norway)
Grzech Pietrowski (Poland)
Dimitar Bodurov (Bulgaria)
Merlin Ettore (Canada)
Avigeya (Bulgaria)
Ivan Andreev (Bulgaria)
ASA (UK)

InFusion

Theodosii Spassov & Ivan Shopov - The Technique Of Ecstasy (feat. Mino Cinelu)

Theodosii Spassov & Ivan Shopov present their album "InFusion"

OUT NOW: fanlink.to/infusion

featuring:

Mino Cinelu (USA)
Erik Truffaz (France)
Ruth Meyer (Norway)
Grzech Pietrowski (Poland)
Dimitar Bodurov (Bulgaria)
Merlin Ettore (Canada)
Avigeya (Bulgaria)
Ivan Andreev (Bulgaria)
Asa (UK)

The Clouds Creator (feat. Erik Truffaz, Dimitar Bodurov, Ivan Andreev)

Written by Tristan de Liège and Cameo Adele.
Produced by Tristan de Liège.

Horizons (feat. Cameo Adele) - Single

Horizons (feat. Cameo Adele)

'FÁCIL EP' is the latest release from ERA C [@idcbackwards], the new project from Sofia Insua of @easyeasyband + Mirza Ramic of @arms-and-sleepers. Out Feb. 19, 2021 via @futurearchiverecordings.

BUY / STREAM --> https://ffm.to/facil-ep
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ERA C, the new project from Sofia Insua of the Guatemalan group Easy Easy [@easyeasyband] and Mirza Ramic of the American duo Arms and Sleepers [@arms-and-sleepers], released their single ‘FÁCIL’ last summer. The group now returns with an EP centered around the single, with an instrumental version of the track, a remix from @Yppah, and the new instrumental track 'resurrection'.

Debut album coming May 2021.
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INQUIRIES: hello@futurearchiverecordings.com
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FÁCIL EP

FÁCIL (Instrumental)

BUY / STREAM

ERA C - FÁCIL (Instrumental)

Ivan Shopov is an artist with many faces, he’s а painter, musician, producer, composer, aesthete and an innovator.
Graduated an MA in print making from The National Academy of Arts in Sofia, he’s the author of numerous ink and acrylic pieces. He’s often drawing and designing artworks and posters for his own projects and for those of popular artists in the electronic scene. So far he’s done eight solo exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad.

Ivan Shopov has been involved in over 250 musical releases, among which we find both solo and collaborative albums. This has established him as one of the leading figures in the European electronic underground. His various projects span over genres like drum and bass, IDM, jazz, ambient, techno, rock and classical music. Ivan Shopov has released over 120 vinyls for some of the biggest international labels. A part of his own production and the works of artists who he believes in can be found released via his two labels Etheraudio Records and ABCD.

Ivan is working as a composer scoring contemporary dance and theatre productions. He’s contributed music and sound design to various video and short film project, interactive art installations. Since 2012 he’s written the music for 15 dance pieces by Derida Dance. In 2017 one of them is awarded the prestigious “IKAR” award. Shopov has been publishing soundpacks which are often found in the production of fellow electronic artists.

What really separates Ivan Shopov from the other artists in his field is the way he’s mixing traditional Bulgarian folklore with electronic music and jazz. This way he’s building a bridge between his country’s musical history and the current tastes of his audience. Among his most popular releases in this direction are “Kanatitsa” with Avigeya, “InFusion” with Theodosii Spassov, “Kuker” and “Orenda” with Бalkansky.

Ivan Shopov is keen on sharing his knowledge and has been a demanded lecturer and teacher. Besides regularly doing workshops and online courses, since 2016 he’s been lecturing Analog and digital sound design at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia. With 20+ years of experience he’s also regularly working as a mixing and mastering engineer.

The European stages who’ve experienced Ivan’s music are numerous. During his international tours he’s reached USA, South America, Russia, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

For booking enquiries write to: bookings@ivanshopov.com 

More info on : www.ivanshopov.com 
Merchandise : www.shop.ivanshopov.com

Theodosii Spassov & Ivan Shopov - The Technique Of Ecstasy (feat. Mino Cinelu)

IVAN SHOPOV / COOH

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