Virtual Utopia

March 2022

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Second to lead a simulated experience for the Virtual Utopia series is Faery [BRISTOL, UK]. During this 83-minute program, you will be guided through a mystic’s interpretation of our universe. Modern physics suggests existence is a 'neural network' of interconnected, vibrating particles (Quantum Entanglement) where everything exists in relation to everything else. Alternatively, in eastern philosophy; the organic world resonates on a certain frequency, a mutual hum, illustrated as the 'Dance of Shiva'. Could this cosmic dance be the same phenomena they are analysing in atomic physics? 

Plug in and find out.

Enjoy your time with us at Dream Software.

"For a parallel to the lesson of atomic theory... [we must turn] to those kinds of of epistemological problems with which already thinkers like the Buddha and Lao Tzu have been confronted, when trying to harmonise our position as spectators in the great drama of existence." -- Niels Bohr 

"The great scientific contribution in theoretical physics that has come from Japan since the last war may be an indication of a certain relationship between philosophical ideas in the tradition of the Far East and the philosophical substance of quantum theory." - Werner Heisenberg

Virtual Utopia 02: Faery

To guide us through the next simulated experience; Passing Notes Radio boss and 1/2 of the great new label ‘Companion', Pjenné [Melbourne, AUS], shows us what a utopian existence can sound, feel and look like.

Follow on as she glides through the stratosphere, looking down on the lush greenery and crystal water that our earth effortlessly inhabits... occasionally looking up into the vast display of distant stars and planets, glittering across the stillness of outer space.

Pjenné beautifully illustrates the phenomenology of nature through tracks which touch on each element, whether that be the ethereality of air, the intricacy of water, the depth of earth, or just the pure warmth flowing through this immaculately thought-out audible narrative.

We couldn’t help but think this would be the perfect soundtrack for the day peace on earth is declared, where humanity sits back and appreciates a new world— where collectively, we love what grows, exists and dies.

This small blue dot is our home… our balanced oasis in the desert of space. Perhaps we need the ability to fly to see a different perspective - and we’re sure this will help.

Close your eyes and drift into your own self.

Enjoy, and thankyou Pjenné 

“SAHASRARA” - The Thousand Petal Lotus

Virtual Utopia 03: Pjenné

Birmingham’s finest, Dubplate Pressure Present…

*A New Kind Of Speed*

Known separately as Jason Ward AKA Conspiracy Dubz & Jay Ward, these two expert producers have come together to revive that original Speed Garage sound. 

In order to give everyone a feel for what to expect from their first four track EP on our own Vibesey Records we have asked the guys to mix up some vintage favourites, brand new bangers and exclusive dubplates.

First up with have Jay Ward, having released outstanding EP’s on the likes of Strictly House Abd Garage, Strictly Flava & Rhythm Vibe. His expert blend of deep vibes and bumpy beats have been extremely well received both digitally and on vinyl.

You will be able to get your hands on a VBSY008 in the New Year. Until then sit back, relax and enjoy a new kind of speed!

Dubplate Pressure Presents… A New Kind Of Speed - Mixed By Jay Ward

My mix for the two hour Sable Valley takeover with Annie Nightingale 🏁

Juelz - BBCRADIO1 Sable Valley Takeover Mix

https://soundcloud.com/real_tears
https://www.instagram.com/djrealtears/

Suicide Club feat. Real Tears

Kyoto-born, Berlin-based DJ, producer and artist, Alex Kassian has become a firm favourite of ours over here at Phonica over the past couple of years. His sophisticated, lush and organic sounding productions have been picked up by labels such as Paramida’s Love On The Rocks and Alex Bradley’s Utopia Records in recent years. His most recent release, Leave Your Life, was released in 2021 via Pinchy & Friends, and we can safely say it was one of our most-played, and bestselling, records of the year.

Together with Hiroaki OBA, Alex is also one-half of Opal Sunn, who have been operating their own imprint Planet Sundae since 2017, through which they self-released a number of EPs, catching the attention of and support from dance music luminaries such as Andrew Weatherall and DJ Sprinkles.

Check out the full feature & interview over at offtherecord.net

Full Feature

Phonica Mix Series 93: Alex Kassian

Pilotting the next installment of the Virtual Utopia series is Seven Hills Records (@seven-hills-records), a dual-cored unit residing right in the central processor of the UK, London. Whether it be their DJ sets, or their stellar lineup of releases as a label, these lot really know how to propel you into the future and past at the same time.

This hour long simulated audio-experience takes us from walking endless corridors of cold brushed steel; to wandering the metallic planes of a dusted-chrome retro-futurist world, somewhere on an outdated version of a open-world virtual reality, all whilst being seamlessly embedded with earthy, grounding, organic sub-frequencies that remind us we are still actually living beings.

Travelling through internet cables, with the squeaks and bleeps of passing electrons. Quantum delays and such speeds that cause blurred vision. Groove-infused electronic signals destined for a far alien reciever. All this combined with the immaculate taste and organic sound of Seven Hills makes this an hour of pure 5-star time-decoration. 

You've taken the right path.

Enjoy.

Virtual Utopia 04: Seven Hills Records

Dave Sol - Vinyl Mixtape 01

Up next in the mix series, we have the lovely @subb-an, who's played for us at Gottwood many times over the years. Based in London, Subb-an is at the helm of @one-records.

Bathe your ears for a glorious hour, taking you from ethereal ambient, through to a peak time dancefloor via some of the more minimal-leaning house that Subb-an has become synonymous with.

Gottwood Mix #50 - Subb-an

@el0ndust from Bristol delivers the latest Subwax Distribution podcast. He runs @sextapesfrommars and @hotplates-uk which first release will be announced shortly.

All tunes on the mix are unreleased at this time from Subwax distributed labels, so you can preview what's coming soon.

https://www.instagram.com/dancefloortherapy/
https://www.instagram.com/hotplates.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/sextapes_frommars/

Subwax Distribution Podcast 21 - Elon Dust [Sex Tapes From Mars / Hot Plates]

Step back in time to when Don Carlos dropped this mix at #PF003 release party at Serendeepity Milano. 
The master of italo/dream house in action heading a journey with destination “paradise”

“ADRIATICO” #PF003 Dirty Channels & Don Carlos is available on Bandcamp https://polifonic.bandcamp.com/album/adriatico

Polifonic Podcast 051 - Don Carlos

Tracklist: https://bit.ly/joyomix

Read the cover feature: https://bit.ly/joyomixmag

@joy-orbison: "I've been really enjoying DJing again cos it feels like there's some great new music around at the moment. I've just come off a mini tour on the west coast of America and this mix is kind of a snapshot of where my heads at in the clubs right now."

Tracklist

The Cover Mix: Joy Orbison

Reprezent FM - 23.03.22

Bookings - zhamusic@hotmail.com

i: instagram.com/manlikezha
s: @manlikezha
t: twitter.com/zhamusic
f: facebook.com/manlikezha

056/ Reprezent FM w/ Daseplate & Namaste

Next to contribute to the Virtual Utopia series is Melbourne-based Sommi (@sommmi) who’s airborne, breaks-infused sound has really resonated with us in the Corporation since we heard his mix at the dawn of the 13th Chime series. 

This 60-minute program guides us through various landscapes, soundscapes and dreamscapes- beginning with a deep meditative introduction that feels like staring endlessly into a misty valley of crystalline refraction. Moving forward, we hover through views of lush surroundings and trickling waters, where Sommi really compliments the sounds of spring.

Gliding past smooth unknown structures of brushed aluminium, the metallic shades reflect the spectrum of existence back at you. A true ascension into a virtual universe. A pneumatic dream-world of mechanical efficiency. What a utopia earth could be.

During the program we will delve deep into a 3D simulated forest, an endless array of fractal trees and vegetation, rendered real-time. It all seems so realistic, until you look closely and see the edges of everything is pixelated.

Looking up at looping digital skies on seamlessly installed LCD screens. You open your eyes.

Many thanks to Sommi for this stellar contribution and we hope you enjoy!

Virtual Utopia 05: Sommi

Slow Life Podcast Series 003.4 - Laurine -

VELVET NIGHT TAPE VOL.2 OUT NOW 
I hope you will enjoy this second opus, still made without melodic samples.
Thanks a lot to @yuurei11 for this great artwork (https://www.instagram.com/y2urei/?hl=fr) and Ben Ward for the original picture.
HELP ME BUY A LAMBO : https://sathim.bandcamp.com/album/velvet-night-tape-vol-2
SPOTIFY : https://open.spotify.com/album/3RQMxG3UAtHRvn85y2bekJ
https://www.instagram.com/sathim__/?hl=fr
1. INTRO
2. BEHIND THE CURTAINS
3. T66 SM66TH
4. WHEN ITS YOU
5. CALM DOWN 
6. ROLLIN'
7. MARAUDERS
8. EMPTY
9. MAJOR CRIMES
10. RED JEWELS WHITE PILLS
11. MOA(R)NING
12. OUTRO

BUY (3$)

VELVET NIGHT TAPE VOL. 2

uhh umm...
ballin for 20y
thanks to my gs and @FiendDreams


1. intro
2. stay focused
3. local dopeman
4. we up w/ 1999 @prodescobar
5. free fallin
6. enzo ferrari
7. night cruise
8. just vibin w/ hvlen @hvlen
9. dont be rude
10. prepare to die w/ mir4ge @mir4ge
11. 49 reasons w/ yung kyuubii @yungkyuubii
12. grenade
13. huh?

art by @yungkyuubii

ZONE 02 [MIXTAPE]

Long before the pandemic hit we hatched plans for the return of the always awesome Zenker Brothers to our booth and the plan was to pair them up with low frequency pro and Nowadays resident, DJ Voices. 

Despite our closure in March due to COVID-19, that party still went ahead virtually and it's given us our next installment of Live and Direct. For our tenth episode DJ Voices has served up a slamming session surveying the full sub-by spectrum - from mutant drum and bass dynamite and hurtling, high-octane jungle to propulsive, tech-step treats and a sick assortment of psycho-sonorous delights. 

Big thanks to DJ Voices for giving us her blessing with this one. Bass bins, look out.

Nowadays Live And Direct 010 - DJ Voices

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Virtual Utopia [verson 1.0] console
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We are proud to present Corrupt Data [BRISTOL, UK] as our first release on the Virtual Utopia mix series, where we will explore and inspect the vast expanse of the vibrational frequency. 

To start, from what feels like an out-of-body experience, EXISTENCE™ will reveal itself to you - at this point, you will be prompted; and guided through the simulation.

Enjoy your time with us at Dream Software.

DISCLAIMER:

In this audio file you will experience an optimum amount of dreamy euphoria to regulate the acidity levels within it. This may cause your heartbeat to range from anywhere between 80-160 beats per minute. If at any point you feel unwell during this experience, disconnect immediately and remember to eject the hardware safely.

Virtual Utopia 01: Corrupt Data

Record label, mix series & DJ alias

Inner-Mind Technology™