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Yes, folks, I am still rejoicing in last year. What can I say – I love to listen to great music, especially when it’s picked by someone else. And not just anyone – a trusted source! Ryan Griffin and I go back more than a decade now. Secretly, I’m even jealous of his capacity to operate one of the best labels on the scene today. At times, I toyed with the idea of starting a label too – but then, when would I have the time to write these words and share this music? And so, I leave it to the rest. For this annual entry in the Reflections series, we spend three hours (!) in the company of 42+ tracks selected by your reliable guide of A Strangely Isolated Place, where you will surely find new gems and inspirations. I’ll drop a short quote here, but you should check out a detailed write-up on this mix on ASIP’s dedicated page.

More details here: https://wp.me/paziFt-hmB

Reflection on 2023

Tracklisting

A Strangely Isolated Place - Reflection on 2023

https://soundcloud.com/denzelmyman
https://soundcloud.com/sunnysibar

https://sansibar.bandcamp.com/album/we-rise

We Rise

Sansibar & Denzel - Sonic Minds

Objekt - Chicken Garaage

PRE-ORDER: tinyurl.com/HAWS027BC

Haŵs welcomes the return of Belgrade-based Laars to the label with his debut solo vinyl release, a 4-track journey blending the nostalgic essence of 90s/00s progressive trance and house with a modern edge.

Let go and lean into the unknown; just take a deep breath, and jump. 😮‍💨🫁

Estimated release date: 18th of October, 2024.
Distributed by Subwax.
Artwork by Stewart Armstrong.
PR text by Emily Howard.
Mastering by Marco Pellegrino (Analogcut).
Pressings by R.A.N.D.

Laars - 'Breath Control' [HAWS027]

BUY: https://craigieknowes.bandcamp.com/album/pentaquark-ep

Peer-reviewed electro theory by Obergman. Pentaquark is pure plug n’ play technology to bump in your UFO as you conquer the cosmos. Endless bouncing electro rhythms for those that want the power to control dancefloors. Feel the snap of those snares. Embrace the power of the atom! 
Releases October 14, 2024.

Written & produced by Obergman
Mastered by Marco @ Analogcut, Berlin
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Released by Craigie Knowes, Perth, Scotland
Design by Cutwerk

CKNOWEP63 | Obergman - Pentaquark EP

Amandra, half head honcho behind Ahrpe Records, goes for subtly evolving and droning atmospheres. With releases spanning both a wide range of electronic genres and record labels: Nous'klaer Audio, AD 93, Tikita or Semantica, just to name a few; the French producer based in Toulouse illustrates with coherence his own vision of acid and tribal rhythms that can be presented with either bright and soft feelings or through a darker, more disturbed path.

Brera Som Som EP
As always with Amandra, there is a blend of poetic and soft hidden touch given to the music through carefully crafted personal track names. Brera Som Som is a 4-tracker EP, recorded back when he lived in Warsaw Poland, showcasing the artist's ability to navigate through niche genres. It comes as a double 12" package cherry-topped with four intelligent and eclectic remixes from artists with their own unique identity: Shielding, Whylie, Martinou and Brainwaltzera.

Amandra on disc 1:

Brera Som Som
I want my music to breathe dirty so it's alive to my ears, trying to stay away from surgical, clean, electronic music. The Prophet 08 is the one here, recorded by hand, with assumed offbeat imperfections, as always. I wanted to get a naïve Asian mood out of it, just to try and contrast with the rest of the track. I tend to think a lot about my tracks and their meaning more in terms of feelings, art and techniques than in terms of deep messages, political views, dance floors or whatever. Brera Som Som is a try at using the chiaroscuro technique depicted in classical paintings for instance, where you can have an interesting focus on some very specific elements.

Cyborg Pelikana
Recorded out of a jam on a Soma Pulsar 23 and some heavy distorted synths, it ended up sounding like no other recordings I made. The structure is also a bit different as I wanted to have a more composed-like approach here.

Fanfaron
Here is a try at going jungle... with a Moog DFAM and a 303 processed through a Sherman Filterbank.

Prorokini
This one belongs to a phase where I was exploring the sampling side of electronic music. Until that moment I was building 100% of my drums and ideas based on raw drum machines and some processing, then started feeling how it would feel to sample some raw external beats from a drummer for instance and process them my way. I didn't pursue that sampling lead much afterward because it felt like a boring approach to me at that time but a few tracks stood out anyway, like this one, which I'm very proud of. The synths are clearly programmed on the Prophet 08, it can't go any more Dave Smith Instruments than that, if you like them, go grab that synth!

Remixers on disc 2:

Cyborg Pelikana - Shielding Remix
"I liked the dry and direct qualities of the original track and wanted to maintain that feeling while collaging it using my own processing methods and sounds. Recorded in my old home studio in Stockholm."

Brera Som Som - Brainwaltzera Remix
"no comment."

Fanfaron - Whylie Remix
"The remix was made using resampling techniques, the rhythmic noises were transformed into driving percussive layers pushing the imperfections into character. A more emotional overlay was added to the track based on the sentimental and personal approach I built through my sound."

Brera Som Som - Martinou Remix
"Interpreting Amandras' work has been on my bucket list for a while. There’s something in it that is innately humanizing and raw which I also wanted to capture in my remix. The melody line from the remix is just a snapshot of a small part of the full original track, but it stuck with me and expanded through improvisation to what you see before you today. With this remix I wanted to make something that would swell slowly and ring out into infinity.

All original tracks written and produced by Amandra.
Remixes written and produced by Brainwaltzera, Whylie, Martinou and Shielding.
Mastered by Amandra.
Artwork by Neurotypique.

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Brera Som Som (Martinou Remix)

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PREVIEWS: Eversines - Upon - Nous'klaer 040

Premiere of Goddezz next release 💚

Goddezz joyously presents the sequel compilation to 2022's Re:Dream, daring to dream of a world of trance again..

This time round taking a darker foray into the worlds of progressive house & trance, presenting a host of cherished artists at the forefront of the genres and on the cusp of a new lucid reality...

Track: Qualobec
Artist: Dylan Forbes
Label: Goddezz
Format: Digital
Catalog: GDZ033
Release Name: Re:Dream II
Release Date: November 8th 2024
Release Link: https://goddezz.bandcamp.com/album/re-dream-ii

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Dylan Forbes - Qualobec [Goddezz]

Bambounou & Priori - C.R.U.S.H. - Bambe - BAMBE005

buy: https://bambounouofficial.bandcamp.com/album/c-r-u-s-h
distribution via rush hour: https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/crush-2

a1. C.R.U.S.H.
a2. Bubble Mechanics
b1. Polyester Mood
b2. Dub Affectif

A secret love letter concerning the new Bambounou and @Priori-ties collaboration has been delivered...

“Darling,

I’ve been thinking about how beautifully our love has come together, like a song crafted with care and passion. It reminds me of a melody written by Jeremy Guindo and Francis Latreille, every moment we share feels like it was meant to be, perfectly aligned, just like their music.

From the moment we met, you’ve been my crush, the one who makes my heart race and my world brighter. Our love is full of tenderness and understanding, much like the way each song was carefully mixed at Jump Source Studios. Every word we say, every look we exchange, blends together to create something truly special.

Like a song polished by Nik Kozub, our love has grown stronger and clearer with time, resonating in my heart with pure, unwavering devotion. And just like an art piece, our journey together has been beautifully designed, every detail carefully shaped by the hands of fate, much like the work of Dimitri Erhard and Janic Fotsch.
You are my melody, my rhythm, my everything. With you, life is a beautiful serenade, and I can’t wait to keep writing it. I love you more than words can express, and I always will.

Yours forever,

Crush"

Bambounou & Priori - C.R.U.S.H. [BAMBE005]

Christopher Ledger returns to his Hidden Folder imprint for its 3rd edition via the ’NRG’ EP, complete with a remix from Donnie Cosmo.

BUY:
https://linktr.ee/NRG_EP_HDF003

PREMIERE: Christopher Ledger - This Way, Please [Hidden Folder]

Out now: mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/mirrored-ep

Vertical67 returns with a signature set of hypnotic, melodic and dystopian club tracks spanning across electro, techno, breaks and acid 🪞🛸

EP playlist:
https://soundcloud.com/mechatronicamusic/sets/vertical67-mirrored-ep-mtron040

A1 Emitter
A2 Hidden In The Waves
A3 Shattered Glass
B1 Halo
B2 Amorphous Shape
B3 Mirrored
O0 Refracted (Digital Exclusive)
O0 Dark Mode (Digital Exclusive)

More music on Mechatronica by Vertical67:
mechatronica.bandcamp.com/track/vertical67-tear-down-those-walls (VA)
mechatronica.bandcamp.com/track/vertical67-break-the-chain (VA)
mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/friction-ep (EP)

@vertical67

--
instagram.com/mechatronicamusic

Mirrored EP

[ Buy on Bandcamp ]

Vertical67 - Emitter [MTRON040]

Straight from the bustling scene of Brussels comes Nous'klaer Audio's latest signing: an effervescent debut album by the young Belgian-Japanese producer, live-performer, pianist and DJ Gaiko.

Gaiko (real name Kaito) bursts onto the scene with a nine-track full-length album that highlights the rich and diverse output of this emerging talent. His first offering spans left-field electronics, IDM and DnB, blending intricate drum-programming with lush synths and contemporary, contrasting piano pieces. The long player has been shaped into a push-and-pull dynamic of tempo and mood, a flow of quests that gradually grow into their entirety. From atmospheric textures to tight, propulsive beats, Gaiko builds layers that ripple into each subsequent track.

This contrasting yet complementary energy flows from the tender ''Millennium'' into the unassuming highs of ''Setagaya,'' while the floating electronica of IDM-leaning tracks ''Subdued'' and ''Ever's Lullaby'' build up to standout tracks ''Martyr'' and ''Crush.'' Gaiko's self-titled debut balances euphoria with introspection through an unusually sophisticated playfulness, a rare quality that makes this vivid young artist all the more promising.

The 180g vinyl comes in a heavyweight sleeve with artwork by Loe Duval (aka Barwouf) and includes a download card.

Gaiko

Martyr

Stream / Pre-order

Gaiko - Martyr (Debut album coming on February 14)

It's with great pleasure to premiere today the next track of the third episode of the stunning "Paerels" compilation by an incredible artist with the most hyped releases these days and one of his best works so far: https://soundcloud.com/martinou3000 "Glider" on https://soundcloud.com/nousklaeraudio

The track slowly builts more and more tension, starting directly with a warm but very punchy bass drum while unfolding its beauty and full potential in a truly mesmerizing break with a very classic, ravy drop to make you cry and to send us wide into space with hymnic chorals into a paerel universe. Hands up guarantee to make your Transition!

buy: https://nousklaer.bandcamp.com/album/paerels-iii

www.instagram.com/transition_bln/
next Transition happens on 26.10. https://ra.co/events/2246631 

next Transition

PREMIERE: Martinou - Glider | Nous'klaer Audio

Underneath

🛒 Buy: 
https://nousklaer.bandcamp.com/album/upon
https://www.deejay.de/Eversines_Upon_NOUS040_Vinyl__1092949

🎧 Artist:
✦ Eversines
https://soundcloud.com/eversines
https://www.instagram.com/eversines
https://www.facebook.com/Eversines

💿 Label:
✦ Nous'klaer Audio
https://soundcloud.com/nousklaeraudio
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Eversines ─ Progression [NOUS040]

Erik Luebs' first offering for Nous'klaer comes with the beautiful Toward Entropy. More from Erik coming up in 2025!

Erik Luebs - Toward Entropy - Paerels III

Marie K's debut on vinyl. The track she made for her live-show at our Draaimolen hosting in 2023 finally sees the light of day.

Marie K - Silver Lining - Paerels III

Today we have a varied set from producer and DJ Atric. A balanced podcast between bouncy grooves and melodic vibes. The perfect music for a lively start to the week. We hope you will be as entertained as we are.

Music by Atric

Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/at_ric

Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/at.ric/

** More Deep Stories **
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deep story nr. 219 | mystic lights | by Atric

God Moving Arps

A Story of Italo Disco, Indie Dance, Slow Motion, New Wave, Breakbeat ...is now starting.

INCOMING : Pye Corner Audio - Resist (John Talabot Remix) #LapsusRecords

Martin Jenkins, more commonly known as the artist Pye Corner Audio, epitomizes Lapsus' commitment to cutting edge sound experimentation. In 2017, he beguiled the electronic music community by releasing the 'Where Things Are Hollow' EP, on Lapsus Records. Now we are delighted to announce the release of ‘Where Things Are Hollow 2’, consisting of three brand new original cuts and a breath-taking remix from none other than John Talabot.

'Where Things Are Hollow 2' explores a spectral and hypnagogic terrain, establishing an electronic sound that at times invokes Jenkins’ more dance friendly facet -'Self Synchronize', 'Weather The Storm'– while also offering his familiar iridescent dreamlike ambient textures –'Phase B'– that featured prominently on his first EP.

This second EP also includes a remix from John Talabot, unquestionably one of Spain’s most internationally recognised names over the last decade, who exquisitely reimagines 'Resist' -a song from the first EP-, transforming it into a cross between EBM and hypnotic techno.

From a graphic design perspective, renowned artists Alex Trochut and Basora have once again collaborated on this project, repeating the formula that made the artwork for "Where Things Are Hollow" such a collector's item.

The pre-order for "Where Things Are Hollow 2" is now available in two different formats: digitaland a coloured vinyl version.  Reserve your copy now at www.lapsusrecords.cat

Release date : 2020-06-26

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