Fast Forward Audio Series

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Next up on the Fast Forward Audio Series, we present: Elise Massoni

  Based in Paris, Elise Massoni is, first and foremost, a DJ and producer with a distinct style and flawless skills. Her fast-paced and strong selection of contemporary techno, drawing inspiration from the past while embracing the future, has propelled her to prominence as a rising star in the French techno scene.
With her unique ability to bridge the divide between ardent non-techno enthusiasts and purists, Elise commands a magnetic presence, focusing on harmonies and intensity to weave a narrative reflective of the diversity she embodies. Her approach to interpretation has always been grounded in the belief that 'feelings come first'

  About the mix:
 "Feeling a bit drained by winter and under the weather, I wanted to create something comforting, like that old plaid you love to wrap yourself in.
As a teenager, I used to listen to mixes in bed, dreaming of being in clubs while drifting off to sleep, caught in the loop. I tried to capture that feeling here. Hope you enjoy it !"

Socials:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/elise.massoni 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/el-se
Bandcamp: https://elisemassoni.bandcamp.com

Fast Forward Audio Series #105 - Elise Massoni

Next up in the Fast Forward Audio Series, we present: Menal Batti

Evoking the sonic tapestry of her journey, Menal Batti invites us to immerse ourselves in her transformative and multifaceted soundscape. A testament to her Swedish origins, now flourishing in the vibrant techno scene of Vienna, and currently a resident at filtr in Brno. Her music is more than just entertainment; it's a raw, pulsating expression of self.

Batti weaves her Kurdish heritage into her musical narrative, drawing inspiration from her father's saz, a traditional instrument that symbolizes her cultural roots. With a profound passion for 90s techno music, she embarked on a musical expedition, cultivating a unique style that elegantly marries disparate elements of the genre into a harmonious entity.

Her dynamic progression is celebrated in the energetic dance floors of local clubs such as Grelle Forelle and PRST, and echoes internationally with appearances for Herrensauna, Marcel Dettmann's "Bad Manners" and playing at venues like Blitz Munich, RADION Amsterdam, Tresor Berlin and Lighthouse Festival Croatia, Menal Batti continues to transmit her compelling rhythmic narratives with an atmospheric touch, demonstrating the evolution of her musical identity. 

Enjoy!

Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menal_batti/
Souncloud: https://soundcloud.com/menal_batti
Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/menalbatti

Fast Forward Audio Series #106 - Menal Batti

For the March edition of the Audio Series, we are pleased to present: Shanda

Based in Berlin, Shanda is a DJ & Co-founder of the collective ABYSS (HK) from Hong Kong. With her classical music background being a flutist and love for rave parties, she has played countless shows at Hong Kong underground clubs such as OMA, Social Room, and other top-notch venues. She performed at one of the biggest music festivals in Hong Kong, Clockenflap 2023, and was invited to headline several club nights in Vietnam, Australia, and China.

In pursuit of music inspiration, Shanda recently moved to Berlin, Germany to further explore her sound. She started to be seen very quickly in esteemed Berlin clubs such as RSO, Club OST, OXI, Renate, and Alte Münze. She has also recently debuted at Berlin's legendary techno club, Tresor for their new faces night and completed her first Asia Tour to Hong Kong, China, and Singapore.

Her sound is a blend of dark grooves, raw techno, and psygrooves, pulsating with vibrant percussions and unexpected rhythmic twists that often bring surprises to her audience.

About the mix:
This one-hour mix explores the challenges of love in our complicated era. It captures the essence of a first meeting, the ups and downs of a relationship, and the magical moments that coexist with the struggles. In this mix, I’ve pushed the boundaries of my usual sound, incorporating new elements and rhythms. I hope you enjoy this special art piece of mine!

Track List:
1. Wong Ka Wai - In the Mood for Love - Movie Dialogue by Maggie Cheung
2. Walpurgis Nacht (ft. Kimberly) - Temple Rat
3. Concussion - Hang
4. Biotest - Willem
5. Bottom Left - Linear System
6. Tripline - Willem
7. It's All in My Mind - Filtrack
8. Listen - Kamen
9. The Dawn - Sicion
10. 21 (Unreleased) - Molly Lollen
11. Fire Chant - exos
12. Spiritual Currency (Original) - Trevor Linde
13. Don't Touch My Monkey - Filtrack
14. Recoil - Ben Reymann
15. B2 (Original Mix) - Alec Dienaar & STIPP
16. Euphoria - Ignez
17. Rés Vés - Dj Dextro
18. August Burns - Molly Lollen
19. Keep - Papeer
20. Mero Acaso (Vocal, Euphoric) - Dj Dextro
21. Wong Ka Wai - In the Mood for Love - Movie Dialogue by Tony Leung

Enjoy!

Socials:
https://soundcloud.com/djshanda
https://www.instagram.com/shanda_dj
https://ra.co/dj/shanda

Fast Forward Audio Series #107 - Shanda

The April edition of the Audio Series is here, happy to present you with: Monster

With over a decade of experience under her belt, Monster is now rightfully taking her place among Europe's best DJs. Showcasing her omnivorous taste for euphoric and fun music, Monster can be heard playing techno, house, electro, acid, old-school trance, breaks, and everything in between, usually championing producers from her local Polish scene.

Her career started in the late 00’s at Rozbrat, an anarchist squat and social centre in Poznań, Poland. That's where she started throwing Squat The Electricity nights, working tightly with the local scene, popularising electronic music among activists and activism among electronic music fans. Today, she's a member of Oramics, a Polish platform supporting women, non-binary and queer people in electronic music. Their actions came to worldwide attention thanks to the Total Solidarity compilation.

About the mix:
"The mix showcases some of the fast and modern, mostly 4x4 tracks that I've been enjoying recently as well as some broken beat intermissions. It's perfect for the ending of Venus and Mercury retrogrades that we can now all recover from."

Enjoy!

Socials:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/molimonster
Facebook: www.facebook.com/molimonsterdj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molimonsterr/ 
Oramics: https://www.instagram.com/oramicspl/

Tracklist:
Tomás Urquieta - Acid Needle
Private Press - Remove Obstacle
Kangding Ray - Ultramaximized Trance Demo
BENFIKA - FIERRO TEK
Mohajer & Lawrence Lee - Who That Is
Peachlyfe, Hasvat Informant - Bowser Bump
Gaston Fiore - Follow The Healer
Androne - Abducted By Aliens (A Strange Wedding Hypergravity Remix)
Maara - Scissor Me Timbers
TOM PLACE - (unreleased)
Sina XX - C U Slayter
Arkyn - Dance Til U Wet
jadzia - Axis
Tadan - Phantasmagoria
Hysteria Temple Foundation - Atar (feat Galak)
CANDIE - Paria [T-Ripper Remix]
Itoa - B 2the B
NOGE - BAILE GRIME
White Fluff - Froggy
IMMATERIÆ - Nucleosynthesis
Adrian Newgent - Grey Space Tek

Fast Forward Audio Series #108 - Monster

For the May edition of the Fast Forward Audio Series, we present: Nuir

Nuir is a self-taught producer and DJ based in Paris, known for her boundary-pushing approach to electronic music. Drawing inspiration from a rich electronic music culture that spans IDM, trance, techno, and the free party scene, Nuir has carved out a unique sonic identity.

She made her debut as a producer on Mama Told Ya and has since continued to push boundaries with her sound, releasing music on labels such as Maison Close, Ghetec, and, most recently, TM8.

Rooted in Parisian club culture and the French free party movement, Nuir has performed across numerous European cities, including Copenhagen, Bristol, and Yerevan.

Her music has received support from internationally recognized artists, including Mama Snake and Anetha, affirming her growing influence and fearless ability to merge hardware, software, vocals, and live instrumentation into a singular, evolving sound.

About the mix:
This one-hour mix embodies what I seek during this challenging time we are facing — a sonic space for both release and reflection. Deeply connected to the culture that has shaped my identity, I am now driven to contribute to this vision: music as a powerful political and emotional force, creating a space where everyone can freely express themselves.
I wanted the mix to reach both emotional depths and euphoric highs — blending deep introspection with high-energy club sounds. It's about connection through contrast, and the healing power of dance.

Enjoy!

Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nui.r_/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nui_r
RA : https://fr.ra.co/dj/nui.r

Fast Forward Audio Series #109 - Nuir

Tracklist : 

01 - Ø Phase / Just another dance
02 - Distant echoes / Master Blaster
03 - Myles Sergé / Cravity Creeps (Abstract Division remix)
04 - Skudge / Ontic
05 - Orphx / Cut Through 
06 - TWR72 / Reflect
07 - Vril / UV
08 - Truncate / 21 (DJ Hyperactive remix)
09 - Traversable Wormhole / Relativistic time dilation (Kevin Gorman remix)
10 - Svreca / Hagagatan (Rodhad remix)
11 - Nikola Gala / Triodion
12 - Milton Bradley / Psychological Drama
13 - Luis Flores / Discipline (Black Asteroid Experiment remix)
14 - Regal / Symbol
15 - Keith Carnal / False Assumption
16 - Flug / Factor AG (Pfirter remix)
17 - Flug / Visceral (A Mochi & DJ Schufflemaster)
18 - Edit Select / Sliotar 
19 - Raffaele Attanasio / Black Bloc
20 - Subjected / Dolor
21 - Solenoid / Featherman
22 - Alien Rain / Alienated 4A

PARADOX PODCAST END OF SUMMER SPECIAL -- MILA DIETRICH

We are glad to host Berlin-based dj Sylwia for this 44th episode. She offers us a journey with different atmospheres, just like the different scenes of a theatre play. Expect some unexpected combinations here. Enjoy!


Tracklist:

1. Grammar of Movement - Pitchfight
2. Population One - Episodes
3. D. Towärds - Spade. 93
4. VC-118A - B76 Over Land
5. Gesloten Cirkel - Asleep
6. Monolake - Mcp79
7. Objekt - One Stitch Follows Another
8. Ben Frost - Nolan (Regis Self Medicating Edit)
9. Bad Boys - First Time
10. Jeff Rushin - Coda
11. Berg Jaar - 142
12. Christopher Joseph - Resolve
13. Raiz - Vindicate
14. Birth Of Frequency - The Soul
15. Martyn Hare - Hardcore Kicks (Inigo Kennedy Remix)
16. Kangding Ray - Blank Empire
17. Robert Henke - Layer 004
18. Population One - A1
19. Phase - At The First Light
20. Makaton - Slur
21. Grammar Of Movement - Pitchfight

PARADOX PODCAST #044 -- SYLWIA

For the last episode of February, we are pleased to welcome our first guest from Chile. Kata Mercado developed strong interests in fine arts during her childhood and started her professional career in 2006. After moving to Europe, specifically Berlin, her sound took a radical change morphing into more acid and industrial beats, which were heard at the legendary Tresor. Then she focused exclusively on her own musical production developing an unique timbre. It is characterized by dark, fast and gritty sounds among fleeting glimpses of light and melody.
Enjoy her powerful contribution and don’t forget to share it if you like it!

Tracklist:
 
1. Bone Skippers - Walk in The Footsteps of Scum
2. Keepsakes - CTPA (Original Mix)
3. Silentcell - Planet Zero (Original Mix)
4. Leaf Eater - 12 Bottles Of Bleach (Original Mix)
5. Synaptic Memories - Comatose (Original Mix)
6. Tomohiko Sagae - Perversion
7. Electrorites & Dolby D Module 1 (David_Meiser_remix)
8. Scalameriya - Kepslock (Perc Trax)
9. Synaptic Memories - Do You See An Alternative (Original Mix)
10. Oliver_Kucera - Groen (Diarmaid O Meara Remix)
11. Kata Mercado - Silence Price (Original Mix)
12. Orphx - Outcast
13. Mickey_Nox - Four Day Creep (Original_Mix)
14. Mickey_Nox - Floating Anchor (Ben Long Remix)

PARADOX PODCAST #062 -- KATA MERCADO

Our guest today is spanish artist Liss C. He’s the man behind LCR and LC series imprints, two innovative plateforms that hosted pieces from the likes of Unam Zetineb,Ben Gibson, Eric fetcher, Oscar mulero, Sleeparchive… in addition to the boss himself. Thanks to a stunning selection, Liss C. made the coldest, darkest and heaviest techno sounds impressively groovy and human. 

We are sure you will enjoy this contribution and don’t forget to share it if you like it!

PARADOX PODCAST #063 -- LISS C.

We are delighted to welcome Chapter records curator Anika Kunst. Hailing from spain, Anika has started her career 15 years ago and has broadened her definition of Techno since then. The search of developing a distinctive style led her to what it seems to be a natural step in a dj career, the introduction in the production scene.

In early 2014 she launches her vinyl imprint, facing the techno in all its forms, and teaming up with great artists such as Architectural as a remixer.

Currently, she is a resident of The Pharm party in Pacha Ibiza, has her own party in Macarena club, called Technológica, and has just joined the team of one of the best techno parties in Spain, Insert.

Thanks to a finely sorted selection, Anika comes out with this amazing tension-generating and floor-oriented mix. Enjoy and don’t forget to share it if you like it!

Incl. tracks from Sinert, Kessel, Cassegrain, D-leria, Aiken, Flug, Mike Storm, Kastil...

Tracklist :
1. CYKLOS - UNRELEASED.
2. CHANÉ - 001 (MOTZLER REMIX)
3. SINERT - FROM THE PAST
4. KESSELL - CLONED MOTIONS
5. CASSEGRAIN - BLOOD DISTRIBUTED AS PURE COLOR
6. REBEKAH - ANXIETY
7. D-LERIA – ESCAPE
8. AIKEN - INERTIA
9. FLUG – PROMO
10. ANIKA KUNST - ABOUT THE DARKNESS (KORBEN NICE REMIX).
11. SLAM - PROSPECTOR
12. MIKE STORM - WHEN THE WOLVES COME FROM
13. KASTIL – YD33
14. J. LYDÉN – 4.44

Links:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AnikaKunstofficial/?fref=ts
SC: @anika-kunst

PARADOX PODCAST #066 -- ANIKA KUNST

Physical: geographic-north.com/cassette/midnight-colours/
Digital: geographicnorth.bandcamp.com/album/midnight-colours
Catalog #: GN48
Cassette, limited to 100

Rafael Anton Irisarri is an American multi-instrumentalist composer, record producer, mastering engineer, and curator living in the state of New York. Irisarri embodies a new kind of composer: one who “exists in an undifferentiated welter of pop, techno, and classical,” according to Pitchfork. 

His recorded output heavily utilize bowed guitars, piano, strings, synths, field recordings, voices, and electronic instruments, creating dense clouds of blurry, hypnotic sound. Described by Drowned In Sound (UK) as “one of contemporary ambient music’s most celebrated practitioners,” Irisarri’s music often has a mournful, elegiac quality where ostinato phrases tap into minimalist ideals while atmospheric layers of effects suggests a more cinematic approach. In all, his compositions are deeply emotive and epic, like a symphony recording that’s been rescued from attic entombment after half a century. 

Irisarri’s latest work 'Midnight Colours' comes after a starkly stunning run of releases on Ghostly, Morr, Room40, and Umor Rex, among others. The eight new songs were conceived as a sort of soundtrack to the “Midnight Clock or Doomsday Clock” – a symbol which represents the likelihood of a man-made global catastrophe. Recorded in 2017, when the Clock was at 2½ minutes-to-midnight (the second-closest to midnight since the Clock’s start in 1947), 'Midnight Colours' permeates with the melancholy of memories resurfacing as you get close to the end of life: the regret, the closure, the uncertainty, the anxiety, and so on.

The result is perhaps Irisarri’s most moving and introspective work to date, unfurling a sort of epiphany symphony and sounding like a sunrise in slow motion. Irisarri experimented with the use of heavily “degraded” tape, played through a mis-aligned Otari 8-track tape machine that was constantly on the fritz. “I felt using tape gave the music a particular texture & character, like when you watch old news reels from the 1950’s, you know those that talk about the H-bomb, and how we are all doomed,” he explains.

Opening suite “The Clock” and “Falling Curtain” offer an elegiac dirge into the unknown, soldering on with humanity but pessimistic reality. “Oh Paris, We Are Fucked” retreats into a blur of mournful curiosity, while “Circuits” brings a glimmer of tragic hope. “Every Scene Fades” is brimming with eerie beauty and a distant, heaving rhythm that perfectly contrasts the morbid optimism of “Two and a Half Minutes.” “Drifting” and “A Ruptured Tranquility” bring a soberingly sense of reality, closing out 'Midnight Colours' harrowing narrative.

Rafael Anton Irisarri – "Circuits"

Recorded a set for @couleur3 and their tournee generale show. The channel opened up the world of electronic dance music for me and I still remember the tapes I used to record. Hope this one can contribute to this and maybe open up a world of music to some other listener. 
It aired last night and you can now stream it from their website. 

Dedicated to late night riders.

Tracklist:

Sukeltava - Ø / Mika Vaino - Sahkø
Spatium - Opuswerk - Bipolar Disorder
He Is Still Breathing - Subcortical - Subcortical
Untitled#140 - Phoboz - Resonance Moscow
Confusion - Nikita Zabelin - X/OZ
Laguna - Crossing Avenue - Spazio Disponibile
Percussiva - Neel & Natural electronic.system - Tikita
Laser's Worldwar - Orbe - Palinoia
Past Eroticism - A Brehme - Sonata
Thought of Skin - Hollden - Coincidence
Cloaked - BNJMN - Bright Sounds
Dinner With The Devil (+plattform remix) - Christian Tilt - Live EP
Ohne - OmniaVox - OmniaVox
Intrigue - Scøpe - Scopavik
Sleepstart - Lara Kills - IF? Records
Paranoid (Opuswerk remix) - Emika Elena & Ryogo Yamamori - Human Lessons
Earwitness - Cyspe - Rytm Buro
Hydraulic Fracturing - Acronym - Semantica
Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Cosmic Trans Rephase) - Francis Harris - Scissor And Thread
Night In Forest - Vakula - Arma

Tournée Générale (Couleur 3) - Opuswerk

Monument 158 borrows enigmatic Rinse France resident AZF. AZF shows off a precise knowledge of techno with deviceful transitions and solid development. Structure without ever sacrificing style. 

Keep up with mnmt.no for more details

https://www.facebook.com/djazf/

MNMT 158: AZF

A fresh mix for a fresh after party! 

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I've had the pleasure of producing a mix for Corner, a new techno afterparty here in London @ The Pickle Factory. I wanted to showcase sounds from the artists featured on the event, as well as creating a trippy, sonic landscape for all to enjoy.

I'll be opening this Sunday, 15th of April. 

See you there!

Tracklist

Leiras - Post Cognition [Ownlife]
Artefakt - The Field Has Eyes [Semantica]
Feral - The Caves [Hypnus]
Luigi Tozzi - Hydros [Hypnus]
Wata Igarashi - Moonlight [Midgar]
Desroi - Indifferent [MANHIGH]
Abrial - Aegis of Light [Circular Limited]
Svarog - Highway [Affin]
Nørbak - Hara [Affin]
Svarog - Aglar [Affin]
Miles Sagnia - Perseverance (PVNV Remix) [Flyance]
Kas:st - 44 (Re:Axis Remix) [Flyance]
Abstract Man - Curiosity [On The 5th Day]
Abstract Man - Curiosity (Mike Parker Remix) [On The 5th Day]
Acronym - Mareo (Version) [Semantica]
Von Grall - Antonym Allegory [Horo] 
Refracted - Expedition 3 [Pole Group]
Michel Luariola - No Balance [Animal Farm]
Leiras - Hands Gestuality [Ownlife]
Leiras - Across The Symbolism [Ownlife]
Miles Sagnia - Perseverence (Kas:st Remix) [Flyance]
Pris - Domestic [Avian]
Desroi - Sopor [MANHIGH]
Anthony Lidell - Led by Light [Semantica]
AUX1 - Conduit [Unreleased]

Mix for Croner

Mix for Corner - AUX1

Curated by DSH #082: Kwartz

Deep Space Helsinki guest mix show. Airing on FM and stream every Friday at 22.00 EEST (21.00 Berlin, 20.00 London).

TRACKLIST:
1. The Haxan Cloak - The Drop
2. Grebenstein - Meet My Needs
3. Giorgio Gigli - Object (Original Mix)
4. 400ppm - Into the heap
5. Notzing - Disruption
6. Bylly - Confusion
7. Hans Bouffmyhre - Wrong Tactics (Kessell Remix)
8. Ourea - Adamantine sickle
9. Sedvs / Peel - Hatchet
10. Leiras & Svreca - Linen (Acronym Tribe Remix)
11. Diego Amura - Flow (Original Mix)
12. 400ppm - Occupational Exposure
13. Leytonstone - Vindolanda IV
14. Ribe - Atop
15. Kwartz - Altered States Of Consciousness
16. Max Durante - EX-P07
17. Tensal - Cobertoria
18. P.E.A.R.L. - Body arched III
19. Pursent - Untitled Excursion (Kwartz Remix)
20. Judas AKA JUDAΣ - Static B
21. Francois X - Falling For Her
22. Undveld - Felsaad Tern (Kwartz Remodel)
23. Exium - Expect nothing (Reeko Alternative Remix)
24. ASC - Restricted Area
25. Hadone - Semantics
26. Wata Igarashi - Lost
27. Kastil - Dead Twins
28. Fanon Flowers - Tejat Posterior
29. Oscar Mulero - The Cycle
30. Pfirter - They Want To Fool Us (Stanislav Tolkachev Remix)
31. Luka Baumann - Boys Boys Boys (Original Mix)
32. Sedvs / Peel - Close Enough
33. Sleeparchive - Four Sketches B
34. Valentin Mase - Blood On Her Hands
35. Reeko - Untitled
36. Dold - Rottweiler
37. Pact infernal - Circle V Anger (Nastika Remix)
38. Restive Plaggona - Full of Wounds and Still Standing

Curated by DSH #082: Kwartz

Campfire Stories 38 (The Tepee) by VBC [Vibrance]

~ About The Story ~

The Tepee - Even though I've never been Japan, i've always been fascinated by the Labyrinth Festival. I've watched and listened to hours of videos and recordings from that mystical place, especially from the Voices From The Lake live act. So when Monument asked me to play before half the duo, Neel, I knew that i'd play a special set to create a familiar atmosphere to Labyrinth. And here is the recording from the night, it's an hour and a half of dubby and atmospheric sounds, an imaginary immersion into the Japanese mountains, meant to dance and connect. - @vbcvibrance

~ Chapters ~

01. Astronomy Domine - Baja [Ovunqve Ltd.]
02. Toffes Värld - Bortom [Kabalion]
03. Ben Buitendijk - Apollo [Oblique Music]
04. Primal Code - Junkan (Feral Tibetan Dub) [Hypnus Serum]
05. Dorisburg - Time Stretch Totem [Aniara Recordings]
06. Hunch - Travel The Earth (John Daly's Mix) [Feel Music]
07. Nuel - Deep Thought [Semantica]
08. Tom Liem - This is all you need [ESHU]
09. Dorisburg - Serum [Mountain Explosion Device] 
10. Edit Select - Loop continue (Claudio PRC Remix) [Dreiklang]
11. Donato Dozzy - Cassandra [Claque Musique]
12. Monolake - Reminiscence [Monolake / Imbalance Computer Music]
13. Ohm & Kvadrant - Ejer [Kontakt]
14. Cloned - Sapphire 1990 [Midgar]
15. Alfredo Mazzilli - Vanir [Blankstairs] 
16. Takaaki Itoh - Terraria [Informa]
17. Blind Observatory - Scanning [Gravitational]
18. Ruhig - Niebelheim [Midgar]
19. Archivist - Klamath [Blankstairs]
20. Artefakt - The Final Theory [Field Records]
21. Nobody Home - Speglar [Nordanvind]
22. Leo Anibaldi - Aeon (Donato Dozzy Variation) [Cannibald]
23. Reynold - Over There (Donato Dozzy Mix) [Persona Records]
24. D-IX - Simi Für Lu [Lack Rec]

~ Notes ~

Campfire Stories is a mix series by friends of Silent Season. The focus of the series is on storytelling through deeper electronic music. Artists weave together narratives using the emotional characteristics of ambient and techno music.

Thanks to all the artists and labels whose sounds help tell the story.

Thank you for listening.

- - -

www.silentseason.com
info@silentseason.com

Campfire Stories 38 (The Tepee) by VBC [Vibrance]

Live@attic

Hroshvalur - Live@attic 11.05.18

Boban Ristevski - The turn of the screw (Album Preview)
Releases: June 8, 2018 
Format: CD/Digital

Pre Order: https://shimmeringmoodsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-turn-of-the-screw

The title of the album - ' The turn of the screw ' bears a resemblance to, of course, Henry James. And the fourth track ' Conchis ' is directly inspired by one of the main characters of the John Fowles' amazing novel ' The Magus '. Having in mind the title and the atmosphere of the first track - ' Practical Magical Evocation ', it can be said that the whole atmosphere of the album is intended to be or sound magical. Let's hope for more to come in the same vein.

Mastered by Roel Weerdenburg

Boban Ristevski - The turn of the screw (Album Preview)

Ashlar are British duo Wil Bolton from London and Phil Edwards from The Wirral, Liverpool. They began collaborating around 2011 ahead of their debut release ‘Saturday Drones’ on Time Released Sound and followed this up with ‘St. James' Gardens’ on Hibernate Recordings in 2014. 

These albums were the result of lazy Saturday afternoons spent in various public houses in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter which were followed by evenings spent jamming in Wil’s studio. In the early days, both artists were residents of the city, meaning impromptu recording sessions could be arranged with relative ease. However, after the first two albums Wil relocated back to London, which meant that when they began to work together again, a very different approach was necessary. Instead of jamming and producing together, they worked remotely, usually initiated by the sharing of recordings, which were then added to, processed and bounced back and forth until the final tracks emerged. 

With ‘Distant Scenes’ most of the sounds began as piano loops (played by Wil) and acoustic guitar parts (played by Phil), which were heavily processed and re-processed several times using both software effects and guitar pedals. Where the first two albums featured environmental sounds from the local area, the field recordings here were made by both artists separately, in wildly varied locations including Japan, Korea and the UK. 
Unlike their initial work, this new method of working has taken a great deal longer to fully realise, given that the process was less immediate and more meticulous. 

Distant Scenes is an album built around distance, time and space as their different recording locations inspired new but separate ideas. A warm but blurry canvas has been woven over a four year period, as time has rusted the memories of the good old days spent jamming on their earlier albums and newer ideas have been corroded into a melancholic fuzz.

Distant Scenes

wlr042 Ashlar - Distant Scenes

Back again on the audio series we have Schacke.
He needs no further introduction, enjoy this ambient set to start of your week.

Fast Forward Audio Series #20: Schacke

Next event: Apr26, 2025 @ Den Anden Side

Fast Forward Productions was formed in December 2015 as a new take on DIY rave culture. All events are built from the ground up, focusing on our local scene and collaborating with like-minded crews and concepts from abroad.
With a focus on social engagement, and by using activists from the local community to help make the events come to life, Fast Forward actively focuses on creating safer spaces at the venues we use. Sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia are not tolerated.

Residents:
https://soundcloud.com/ezycph
https://soundcloud.com/euromantic
https://soundcloud.com/djmohajer
https://soundcloud.com/peach-lyfe
https://soundcloud.com/wasps-world
https://soundcloud.com/repro1305
https://soundcloud.com/runebaggecph
https://soundcloud.com/schacke
https://soundcloud.com/vixen_vex
https://soundcloud.com/sugar_fastforward

Get in touch:
contact@fastforwardcopenhagen.com

Demos: We are not open to demos, as we solely run as a fundraiser label releasing in-house artists.
DM: We don't reply to SC messages, drop us an email instead :)