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Written between January and March of 2022, these tracks document changes in situation, inspiration & process; and thus, serve as a snapshot of a period of growth as an artist and human.

Aeternum Vale provides a haunting tape driven pad & vocal, which float atop a rolling bass. An ode to the 90s, Blacklodge combines dub techno & jungle influences to create a solemn yet driving experience. Carrying a similar theme, Tundra combines swirling filtered break beats with an emotive synth line. Finally, Mrin Codex is a showcase of bygone recording techniques, utilising cassettes to degrade and saturate the elements; expect an eerie, gritty take on breakbeat.
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written & produced by Thomas Hislop
mastered by The Zenker Brothers

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Rosetown - Aeternum Vale

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Everything Splits Up

STRX002: Satellite Trax presents the second release on our new sublabel - “Heartbreak EP” by Jeff Gill, best known as @norfik.

Out now on all major platforms: https://ffm.to/strx002

At the end of 2021, we welcomed Chicago-based Norfik onto our label with an attentive track [SERA010] that had us seeking more. Since then, the local beatmaker has extended himself to various pillars of the electronic music complex. He surely has learned to keep busy, from scoring short films and playing at local events, to showcasing his originals on household American labels such as TAR, Jollies Records, Juke Bounce Werk, and more.

Norfik tends to wear his influences on his sleeve with a high output of breakbeat-inspired tracks that celebrate his heavyweight predecessors. He is also unafraid to crank up the speed and tap into the world of jungle, drum & bass, and even breakcore. What makes his work stand out is his interest in ambient music, an external force that pushes him into a more emotive realm. The byproduct of his music genes is an authentic sound that may feel familiar to the avid dancefloor enthusiast, but genuine in its nature of being meaningful art from a real artist.

These attributes hold true to “Heartbreak EP,” a journey through lush ambiance met with rattling drum breaks. Norfik set out to make a collection of tracks that feel straightforward and transparent; what you hear is what you get. Unintended to be cohesive, the project feels woven together by raw emotion and shares the same theme throughout. With an influx of listeners crowding around the atmospheric jungle subculture, Norfik steers clear from the rest by delivering a recognizable yet unique body of work.

“Heartbreak EP” is composed of many different ideas that come together in a listenable package. The EP starts with “Greed,” a rhythmic introduction that captures listeners with rolling percussion. Tracks like “Denial” and “Into Action” do a wonderful job in displaying the contrast between thumping drums and atmospheric pads in the stereo space. The title track serves as the peak of the project, putting an emphasis on a tense buildup and rush of energy in its chorus. “Approach” concludes the EP with a track that touches on breakcore-fused antics, while staying persistent with the established ambiance.

One of the best qualities of “Heartbreak EP” is its ability to write its own story while still allowing space for interpretation. Norfik challenges his listeners to reflect on their own selves and remember what keeps them moving. Drenched in nostalgia yet holding itself to a high standard in modern production, the result is some of his best and most impactful work thus far.

Satellite Trax: an expansion of our core imprint that focuses on dance-centric music and its club roots; part of the foundation within our sonic heritage. This sublabel serves as a primary source of dancefloor weaponry for DJs and enthusiasts aiming to unveil the latest rhythms heard from around the electronic music sphere.

We Are Satellite Era. We Are Worldwide.

CREDITS
Jeff Gill - production, mix
Amir Mashayekhi - master
Nic Juister - cover art

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Norfik - Denial

♫♫ VA - Tribute to @jabarudnb: A Call For Your Mental Health (111 tracks at a symbolic price, profits goes to ✧✧ https://gira.org.pt ✧✧) ▷▷▷ https://drumad.bandcamp.com/album/tribute-to-jabaru-a-call-for-your-mental-health ♫♫

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*** Audio Info ***

Artist(s): Nichenka Zoryana & Amigosu
Track: Spichlets
Album: Evelin
Record Label: Liquid Brilliants
Release Date: *** Available 29/08/2025 ***
Video: https://youtu.be/2fRSoKa20Pg
Buy Here: https://liquidbrilliants.bandcamp.com/album/evelin-lp

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