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Closing the Realm stage from 2:30am at Realm Riparia under my alias.

Jörmungandr Live @ Realm Riparia - 18.11.22

@eastern-distributor
Following a string of excellent contributions to esteemed compilations under both the Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr aliases, Daniel Jakobssson joined me for episode 204 of Passing Notes to celebrate the announcement of his forthcoming EP ‘State of Equilibrium’. ‘State of Equilibrium’ features the long-awaited (and very highly IDed!) track ‘Balance’, which finds itself nicely nestled between two equally progressive, bush-ready cuts and a signature Maara remix. Luring listeners to a dusty dance floor, the release presents bubbling, psychedelic tech and trance cuts that tether the line between functional, fun and something a little more serious. Having recently also waded to the darker side of the swamp, Daniel’s newly established ‘Jörmungandr’ alias explores the ever-evolving experimental and fast paced iterations of trance and techno. His expression of this sound is simultaneously sharp and deliciously viscous, gaining increasing attention from international favourites such as @ute-rec and @amniote-editions.

Eastern Distributor - PN 204

Pure Space presents its final release of the year, the versatile An Xileel EP courtesy of Naarm-based Daniel Jakobsson aka @eastern-distributor and Jörmungandr. The five-tracker emerges from the swamplands of Black Marsh, through fast, experimental iterations of psytek, trance, and ambient. 

An Xileel will be out January 12th, 2023. Order a copy via https://eastern-distributor.bandcamp.com/album/an-xileel

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-jormungandr-root-mender

#psytek #techno #ambient

Premiere: Jörmungandr - Root Mender [PS017]

For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests. 

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

An Xileel

PS017 - Eastern Distributor / Jörmungandr - An Xileel

For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests.

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

Sand Shaper

Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper

Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker

Dam Dweller

Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller

This was recorded early in the morning of new years day 3am - 5am at Minutiae festival. It comprises of my latest/forthcoming works & influences from both of my aliases.

📷: Chris McClymont

Jörmungandr b2b Eastern Distributor Live @ Minutiae - 01.01.24

@hasvat-informant returns to Amniote Editions under his Intellagama alias with the Reciprocate EP. The HbF capsule sees the Naarm (Melbourne) based producer implant a fusion of sonic explorations; tender wandering synths, washes of twitching percussion, layered aerial textures and pulsing rhythms merge together to full visceral effect.

Heliobolus (@spekkiwebu) and @eastern-distributor feature on the remix tip to dizzying effect, with delicate cuts that build into deep, palpitating odysseys.

The HbF capsule will be unleashed in full force on the 23rd Feb alongside a run of limited edition caps with spiral embroidery designed by Copenhagen based design studio Alexis Mark. The caps will be available for purchase via Proton Records, more info to follow.

All proceeds from this release will be donated to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF)
www.pcrf.net

Amniote Editions acknowledges this EP was put together on the land of the Woiwurrung & Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to their elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Reciprocate

Intellagama - Reciprocate (Eastern Distributor's Mutual Exchange Remix)

Aired 30 March 2024, as part of the Pure Space take over on triple j Mix Up
https://soundcloud.com/eastern-distributor

tracklist

Pure Space :: Eastern Distributor

HoxV-1: Various Artists - ECDYSIS / 5 years of Amniote Editions (Remix Compilation)

Celebrating the sonic history of the label as part of the anniversary. Artists who have contributed to capsules throughout the five years of the project were invited to dig into the entire back catalog of releases and create their own unique take. The result is a beautifully diverse 12-track compilation that reinvents tracks, spanning from the first capsule that launched the label to the joint fundraiser compilations with Ute Records to the recent collaboration with the Berlin-based collective Mala Junta.

@eastern-distributor @riva999 @monophonikmusic

Ecdysis

Monophonik & Riva - To Be Free  (Jörmungandr's Ascension Mix)

Track: Black Crowned Night Heron
Artist: Jörmungandr
Label: MEGANESIA x NO BORDERS
Format: Digital
Catalog: “Coalescence” V/A
Release Date: October 10th 2024

“Coalescence” V/A

Black Crowned Night Heron

premiere: Jörmungandr - Black Crowned Night Heron [“Coalescence” V/A]

@eastern-distributor

Eunoia - or beautiful thinking - a fourth DE RIO compilation reflecting on the accelerating life pace where sound assists the mindwork and gravitates ideas borne across fragile imaginations. A massive 17-track сompilation is featuring rising stars and boundary-pushing talents, artists whose creativity is determining the sound of the future electronic scene like Feral, Pianeti Sintetici, Vel, Alpha Tracks, and many more, a novelty substratum in its spectral variety. Loyal to endless sonic exploration for the dance floor of the present future, this release showcases the multi-dimensional soundscapes at the core of techno’s nonconformist spirit. Hear Aratak’s rhythmic pull of absolute traction, dive into Dwelve13's comforting bass and avant-garde piano, feel Answer's bleep integrity, lose yourself in Plate's circular patterns, journey through Wild Moss' psytrance reformations, and slow down for a second with Lenti Sistemi’s leftfield basis and fine-detailed ambience.

Mastered by Dekeyden 
Designed by Enrico Caldini
Words by Lucia Kagramanyan

Eunoia

Sulawesi Water Skink

Jörmungandr - Sulawesi Water Skink

This set was recorded from 1:30am - 3am closing the Earth Stage after 2 days of continuous music at Dragon Dreaming Festival.

📷: Garlic Aeolian

Eastern Distributor ~ Jörmungandr @ Dragon Dreaming - 07.10.24

Artist: @eastern-distributor
Label: @fluxcollective
Release date: 08.12.2024 

BUY:  https://fluxcollective.bandcamp.com/album/shiny-non-definable-rarities-02 

"Introducing Flux Collective - shiny.non.definable.rarities.02 — the anticipated second chapter in compilation series dedicated to spotlighting the unrestrained creativity and adventurous spirit of underground electronic music.This edition delves deeper, pushing the boundaries of genre even further as it unveils a new wave of emerging talent. With hypnotic rhythms, dreamlike textures, and bold sonic experiments, the compilation promises listeners an evocative experience into an auditory landscape where conventional genres dissolve, inviting you to explore sonic territories yet to be defined."

Artist Insta:  https://instagram.com/eastern.distributor
Label Insta: https://instagram.com/fluxcollective.oslo


𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: Eastern Distributor - Giant Lichen Orb Weaver [FLUX021]

for this months episode of spiral sonic we invited Australian producer and dj eastern distributor to the show. 

Sitting at the forefront of Australia’s newest wave of psychedelic, percussive and soundscape driven techno and drum & bass, Eastern Distributor has in his growing successes demonstrated a deep reimagining of the worlds that these genres sit in. A dedication to the unseen architecture sitting between these sounds has established his work among fans both at home and abroad – two of them being us here at betonfm. we hope you enjoy this mix as much as we did! 

thanks for your sound https://soundcloud.com/eastern-distributor <3 


Tracklist:
Iuuno (ambient) – Formen
Hyperlost – Whylie
Kahakai (ft Malie) – Sindh
Thermo (Carrier Version) – Agonis
Breathing Glitch – Raär
Amulet – K.O.P. 32
Theta – Autogenesis
Aether Reactor Loops – Ocyra
Faded Shades – hyht99
Lunaris – Zara
Inner Systems (Kai’s rebundle) – MARMO
Gregolian – Sòn du Maquís
Oceanographic (Feat Spekki Webu) – Hysteria Temple Founda
07 – ebl
Flummox – Medlock & Philip Kylberg
09 – ebl
Chmanze – Hysteria Temple Founda
Phasing Out – Sciama
Vibrations Breeze – Sabla
Tideform – Ocyra

spiral sonic w/ eastern distributor

海隄牌綠茶 [XGT-201]

Wombat Bite

Full compilation - trnchmusic.bandcamp.com/album/landown-vol-1

My contribution for the debut VA release on "t r n c h".

Landown Vol.1 truly reflects every facet of the diverse sound associated with Trench parties, and best of all: it’s 100% local.

All proceeds from this compilation are going to the “Hayastan All Armenian Fund” an humanitarian organisation with development programs supporting hundreds of thousands of displaced people over disputed territory in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. 

Curated by @4ng3l4trench

Forest Spirit [t r n c h]

@ekosystemlabel

bookings: hannah@weaveragency.com.au

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@bizarro-recs
@innertheft
@malajunta.official
@meganesia
@purespacefm
@ute-rec

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