new Various Artists release on area127 with experi~mental focus
buy: area127.bandcamp.com/album/127va003

artist: @tadan127

Tadan - Phantasmagoria [127VA003]

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

Dam Dweller

Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller

Part of the Sonic Quest EP [WAVE002]

Written & produced by @gandpsyche
Visuals by DAIMARU
Mastered by Audiosculpture

https://hyperwaves.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-quest-ep

Gan D - Ecdysis [WAVE002]

• cycle.bender ⌬

cycle.bender will be our new digi only series on Optic Portal. Exploring forward thinking, experimental dance floor music.

1. Kaspiann - Homekorva
2. Kaspiann - Suonsilmäys 
3. Spekki Webu - ceism.iii 
4. Spekki Webu - m.iii 

Optic Portal 2024 - cycle bender series
Written and produced by Kaspiann, Spekki Webu
Mastered by NJ at Soundstuff Studio
Artwork by Jacopo Tripodi

cycle0.1 - Kaspiann // Spekki Webu

Nous sommes très content.es de sortir notre nouvelle compilation ! Conçue comme une traversée introspective, cette compilation est une ode à nos instants de conscience sur le dancefloor, aux immersions sensorielles dans des paysages sonores mouvants, entre clair-obscur et lumière crue, entre nature et abstraction.

English:

We are very happy to release our new compilation ! Designed as an introspective journey, this compilation is an ode to our moments of awareness on the dancefloor, to sensory immersions in shifting sonic landscapes—between light and shadow, raw brightness and deep contrasts, nature and abstraction.

Cover: Tristan Gac (@tristangac)
Mastering: Studio Bagar

Mattdemon - Murmure Aqueux

@tomo_sound on @manaabundance

BUY: https://manaabundance.bandcamp.com/album/tomo-polly-magga


Exploring the cycle of evanescent shades of club momentum, Florence-based TOMO makes his debut on Mana Abundance with a strictly dancefloor EP. Polly Magga brings pulsating rhythms, hypnotic loops, and detailed sound design to satisfy high attention span demands.

Format: Digital Only
Artist: TOMO
Label: Mana Abundance

𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: TOMO - Guidance4 [DIGIMANA008]

@krazyworldentertainment on @siooqh

BUY: https://siooqh.bandcamp.com

SQ1: Okareh

A constellation of sonic spells shaped by intuition, rhythm, and deep time.
Beginning with a breath of the cosmos — a slow unfolding of space and feeling —
drifting into grooves that ground and enchant, where the earth speaks in pulses.
Rain speaks in rhythms. Shadows pulse.
Time folds inward, reshaping the senses.

https://www.instagram.com/abeldalum
https://www.instagram.com/siooqh

𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: KennyKrazyWorld - Bizoka [SQ1]

@aboabosound

Artist: Abo Abo
Mastering: Kamen (@kamen-music)
Artwork: Drenek
Catalog Number: [DC001]

Abo Abo - Oort

Scano and Wendy went into the kitchen to craft some delicious gastronomic magic. They turned on the recorder — and ended up cooking sounds instead. The file vanished into digital smoke, but here’s what remains. Free download.

Scano & Wendy - Gastro

father

Doc Sun

https://hyperwaves.bandcamp.com

Creating space for the uncharted territories between Tekno, Tribe, Psy, Trance, Rave, Jungle & Breakbeat.

Experience the visual HYPERWAVES sequence 
@ hyperwaves.records on insta, made by DAIMARU | Daijiro Hama & Masato Tokumaru.

Record label run by @hyperlili