Decided to challenge myself to try finishing a song in 10 minutes since i never finish songs i work on for days.  This is what I came up with!

Against The Clock

We’re glad to introduce you to the second chapter of our new “Eternal” Compilation Series. This time we’re exploring the chaotic universe of Footwork-Jungle & Turbo, including some of our favorite producers around the world and bringing together old-school and new-school sonic directions.

As usual, many thanks to all the people involved in the project and to all our supporters!

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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.

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

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Norfik - Denial

SERA018: Satellite Era presents “A Mosaic Of Time EP” - the debut release of our longtime friend Kirk Young, best known as Futurist.

Out now on all major platforms: ffm.to/sera018

"Bearer Of The Curse" premiered by Rendah Mag: rendahmag.com/article/futurist-bearer-of-the-curse

Prior to the conception of Satellite Era, our relationship with East Coast producer, sound designer, and teacher Futurist had already formed into a meaningful one. Rising in tandem through the niche spaces of early SoundCloud-driven subgenres, both our directions have seen many shifts in their overall intention. We watched closely as his project matured into what he now feels is a genuine representation of his personal aspirations, widely similar to ours.

Reaching this state of confidence as an artist not only takes immense motivation, but also consistent patience and acceptance along the way. With that being said, we are extremely proud to unveil the debut EP of Futurist, a project in development for nearly three years now. “A Mosaic Of Time EP” is a collection of various productions highlighting different eras of inspiration, from his earlier days making experimental bass music, to a newfound obsession with club antics meant to shake dancefloors. Each of the tracks, though individual at their core, feel like a sound collage brought together by his fascination with textures and timbres. His love for building ambiance generally found in film scoring, along with sampling his favorite movies and video games, play a vital role in solidifying its cohesiveness.

Sampling has always been integral to Futurist’s work. This is no different in “A Mosaic Of Time EP” as he sets the mood with its title track, which utilizes his own field recording of a lush forest to welcome the listener to the start of this story. Avid listeners of his older music may feel somewhat surprised initially, as the intro reveals itself to be a thumping house-centric song filled with emotive tones throughout. “Bearer Of The Curse” is an ode to rustic electronica, flexing his modular synth setup by occupying the soundscape with glitchy patches and clever progression. “Push Red” recruits our very own Test Bench as support on this playful techno track, using vocal chops and a rowdy low-end to create a memorable groove. Fans of a younger Futurist will surely be thrilled to hear “Madness” and “The Well,” as both dubstep songs include grueling basslines and head-nodding drums. The EP closes out with “Lapis,” a very special composition written to celebrate all the love and warm nostalgia surrounding his life - a fitting outro to the new beginning of his sonic journey.

“A Mosaic Of Time EP” is a painting meant to portray the growth of a starving artist, without abandoning or undermining their past. Each of Futurist’s established influences over the years are layered upon each other, bleeding over one another to showcase some of his best work yet and an unforgettable debut.

Samples used in each track:
1. A Mosaic Of Time - Meeting Andrei Tarkovsky (film, 2008)
2. Bearer Of The Curse - Dark Souls 2 (video game, 2013)
3. Push Red (feat. Test Bench) - Frank Herbert (interview, 1976)
4. Madness - Darkest Dungeon (video game, 2015)
5. The Well - NieR:Automata (video game, 2017)
6. Lapis - Juno (film, 2007)

Futurist - A Mosaic Of Time

TRACKLIST:

Tàgi - Trip Programming
Sirdsapes - Technologic
Re:drum - Spiritual Session
nextdimensional - Y U EMOTIONAL_
Martinio - CONTOURZ
Cyphon - Insidious
Young Lychee - I Take Your Man (Miss Tony Tribute)
YTP - ALL THAT ASS
blk. - I Can’t Fail
Aleister - xxxpress yourself
35mm - Pop It
Aleister - Don’t Know Me Like That
Alfaz - Rattlesnake
Ron Mercy - B Double Oh T Y
Aleister - Knock
Aleister - Miscreant
Garneau &amp; Nurmi - Faceoff
Aleister - Right There
nextdimensional - I DO WHAT I WANT

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Collaboration between me @floex and The Yellow Ribbon movement.

The Yellow Ribbon is a resistance movement in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Created in April 2022 after the Russian military invasion, the goal of the movement is informational resistance against the Russian occupation in the Ukraine.

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SERA020 - Satellite Era presents “Moon Behind The Eyelids EP,” a collection of storytelling songs by Keisuke Matsuoka, best known as Ton Mise. 

Out now on all major platforms: https://ffm.to/sera020

As the year progresses into March, we take a sonic trip back to warm, nostalgic landscapes drenched in the spring sunlight. The days become longer, the nights grow restless, and life begins once again. For this next journey, we call on a distant friend residing 10,000 kilometers away from the Satellite Era HQ. 

Nested in the beautiful city of Nagano is Japanese artist Ton Mise. His sound lands somewhere between two familiar realms that encapsulate our collective’s vision: experimental electronic music derived from a fabled past, along with boundary-pushing dance music fully compatible in club settings. Being influenced by early renditions of trip-hop and golden-age electronica, his music library once consisted of various labels like Merck, Skam, and Neo Ouija. Nowadays, he hunts for newfound dancefloor weapons that still pay homage to the former greats. This hybrid style landed his previous releases on underground imprints such as Eerik Inpuj Sound stateside and NoDiscoRecords in Japan.

After a couple of appearances on our beloved Distant Arrays series, Ton Mise returns with his best and most cohesive work yet. “Moon Behind The Eyelids EP” unveils a short story within each track, all influenced by Japanese subcultures and fitted into one shared theme. Each song title describes a moment in time, usually something trivial, and is paired with audio that helps paint each scene effortlessly. The EP starts with “Perfect Square Cluster Of Lampposts,” a clear nod to groovy, midtempo electronica. “Light Seen Through Gaps In Buildings” and “Iron Whale Takeoff” both portray his growing sense of modern yet emotive dance music. “Medium-Sized Tautological Machine” is a head-nodding joint that flexes a more aggressive side of his production, yet still incorporates lush vocals to keep it grounded. The release concludes with “Tehbep” and its title track, two respectful odes to jungle that blend dusty synths with playful percussion.

“Moon Behind The Eyelids EP” serves as a testament to Ton Mise’s unique take on moody electronica and contemporary dance music. Each song blossoms amidst the springtime, bringing a vibrant atmosphere to the soundscape without the lack of glitchy, intricate drum work.

Written & produced by Keisuke Matsuoda
Mastered by Amir Mashayekhi
Cover art & visuals by Nic Juister

Ton Mise - Perfect Square Cluster Of Lampposts

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Hidden Element is electronic act from Kyiv, Ukraine. By blending elements of breakbeat, techno and ambient, producer Igor Kirilenko creates forward-thinking music with shifty rhythms, cinematic samples and deep textures. Inspired by classic sci-fi movies, it’s a perfect soundtrack both for crowded ecstatic club nights and solitary mind-wandering.

Igor began releasing tracks as Hidden Element in 2011, firstly as a duo with Nil Tarasov, and now as a solo project. Over the years he released music on various labels including Med School, Pinecone Moonshine, Alphacut, Silent Season, YUKU. 

Project’s track “I See The Light” (feat. Kiyomi Yamashita) was noted by DJ Mag as “Track of the Month”. Track “Reload, Replay” was played by Steve Lamacq on BBC1Xtra. Debut LP “Together” released on Absys Records in 2016 received a number of positive reviews and warm feedback from El Hornet (Pendulum), Ulrich Schnauss and other producers. 

Hidden Element also created official remixes for a variety of artists, from British drum’n’bass legend London Elektricity to Ukrainian pop-singer and Eurovision winner Jamala.

In 2020–2021 Hidden Element manifested a new ambitious chapter with EP trilogy “Comparisons” / “Kontinuum” / “Cycles”. Packed with intense contemporary breakbeat and seasoned with high class remixes from Throwing Snow, Andre Bratten, Prayer, Cocktail Party Effect, these EPs earned praise from Mixmag Japan, Mixmag UK, Mixmag Brazil, BARKS, Qetic, Inverted Audio etc. A bunch of tracks from the trilogy was also aired on BBC Radio 1 in numerous guest mixes.

all enquiries: hiddenelementua@gmail.com