“Within and without are different sides of the same coin, without separation there is no unity. ‘The Illusion Of Separation’ is for those who feel trapped in a situation to find hope and power”

DECISIONS is pleased to welcome Hong Kong based producer ASJ to the label with ‘The Illusion Of Separation’. Deploying a blistering and emotive sonic palette, ASJ explores emotional alienation, difference and the social unity that nonetheless binds us — themes that are especially pertinent in the wake of Hong Kong’s recent political upheaval and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The journey begins with ‘Melancholy’, a distortion-streaked meditation on loneliness and isolation. The richly melodic ‘Pendulum’ speaks to the potential for personal growth that stems from an awareness of the cyclical nature of positive and negative mind states. Imagining life as a video game, ’The Game Host’ features playfully twisted vocals and syncopated percussion to evoke agency beyond systemic rules, while ’Chant To Eternity’ offers an ultra tough sonic aid to personal empowerment by drawing on the spiritually cleansing power of chanting. ‘Sublimity’ completes the release. Arcing from musique concrete into ethereal vocals before arriving at a hypnotically elevated plateau, ASJ considers changes of state in the field of chemistry as an analogue to moments of transcendence in our daily lives.

A distilled and ambitious body of work that captures the deeply personal, social and metaphysical realms, ‘The Illusion Of Separation’ is an affecting and timely new entry into ASJ’s catalogue. A ‘Magic Eye’ style stereogram artwork (view at a large size!) further embodies the illusory and cosmic dimensions of the release.

The Illusion Of Separation

ASJ - The Game Host

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Upcoming shows:

24.7.2025. Outlook Origins; Tisno, Croatia
5.9.2025. Kulturpunkt; Zagreb, Croatia
11.-14.9.2025. OFF THE RADAR dezentral; Hamburg, Germany
26.9.2025. onkraj vol.1 w/ Maque, auto_timer, Kornet; Zagreb, Croatia

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Babilonska (Zagreb, Croatia) is a DJ inspired by styles ranging from eccentric jazz, hip hop beats and psychedelic soundscapes to noisy riffs from the depths of hell.  In her sets, she mixes a wide range of genres, focusing on heavy bass and playful percussion, but always with a pinch of psychedelia and drama. 

She was a curator of ZEZ Festival for 8 years, which features experimental music and sound art. She co-founded Subtilno, a collective dedicated to drum and bass, footwork and jungle. In 2021, she performed at the first Croatian Boiler Room event. Within the past year she has shared the stage with the likes of LCY, Coco Bryce, Blawan, Deft and many regional and local artists. In 2024, she performed at Fusion Festival in Germany and the Hamburg club Hafenklang.

“Immediately afterwards we were treated to a deconstruction of the past and future of electronic music in real time by Croatia’s Babilonska, whose trippy vibes had a very dark, sardonic edge to them. Her pulsating, dissolving backdrop only confirmed the fact that some form of high magick was being performed. An absolutely magnificent, spellbinding show.” - Louder Than War

“To be so playful and loose within the techno space, forging an identity all of your own is no mean feat and Babilonska did this effortlessly. One minute bass-heavy, the next light dancing psych experiments.” - Under The Radar Mag

“Featuring various experimental forms of techno, dubstep, bass and other ritualistic-industrial aesthetics, Babilonska's DJ set was typically transgenre, marked by an undulating structure and smooth transitions between different mystical bass-heavy moods.” - Jaša Bužinel, Odzven

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