‘1800-PARASOL’ is a collection of MIDI-centric trance pieces, concisely expressing Parasol’s foundational ideas on music-making. Born from a dissatisfaction with music technology tending towards digital or analogue extremes, it situates him within a new school of instrumental trance, alongside Himera, 500, 7038634357, and the “master of disappointment” Lorenzo Senni.

MIDI is Parasol’s obsession, and ‘1800-PARASOL’ is the result of him embracing its compositional potential. Like MIDI, ringtones are a communication protocol that transcend age and complexity, each revealing something transferable and personalisable. Leading by design, there is a feeling with each fragment that more should follow. Parasol has taken this prompt, and revealed a little of the world beyond each snippet.

Parasol strikes a careful balance between technicality and affect, generating interesting sequential variations using the limitations of MIDI and Ableton. Supersaws are juxtaposed with toy pianos, vocal chops, strings and modular synths, in moments of chaos that break away from MIDI’s neatness. Though drumless, the tracks are propelled by ultra-thin transients that punch through and create rhythmic interest.

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About the artist:

Parasol, aka Chuyi Wang (he/him), is an Eora/Sydney-based producer, radio host and MIDI enthusiast. He co-hosts the show Deep Web on FBi Radio with Krishtie Mofazzal, which “zeroes in on the frequencies originating from musical cyberspace, shining a spotlight on labels and releases that come from all corners of the internet." He recently made their debut on the compilation Mutants Mixtape #5: FREE, where his track ‘Jitterbug’ serves as the opening track, amongst contributions from Nicolas Jaar/Against All Logic, Giant Claw, Holly Herndon, Arca, Cecile Believe, and Matmos.

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Credits:

All tracks written, produced and mixed by Parasol.
Mastered by Angel Marcloid at Angel Hair Audio (www.angelhairaudio.com).
Artwork by Nat King.

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About Midheaven:

Midheaven operates on unceded Gadigal and Wangal lands in Eora/Sydney. We acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal peoples as rightful owners of these lands, and pay our respects to their elders past and present.

Midheaven Records is devoted to giving a platform to forward-thinking, mutative, compelling music. We will be releasing a slew of new work by emerging soloists, ensembles, and collaborations over the course of 2021, donating 10% of all proceeds from sales to Radio Skid Row, in support of community radio and grassroots organising.

1800-PARASOL

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Parasol — Don't Explain It

This Love is Dangerous is about when love is chaotic and you're chasing that thrill over and over. It's about being attracted to someone you know is bad for you, but that just makes you want them more. 

I wrote, recorded and produced this myself in my home studio in Ryde in Sydney's Lower North Shore.

This Love Is Dangerous (Explicit)

Sound of Silence is a dark electronic song about when your mind is racing and your thoughts won’t shut off. It’s about looking for a peaceful place to rest and disconnect but struggling to find it in our internet era. I wrote this as part of a track challenge at the start of lockdown 2021, where I wrote and produced 14 tracks in 14 days.

Credits
Written, produced and performed by Icevena
Mix and master by Tahlia Rose Coleman @rosiesaudio 
Artwork by Tallulah Eaton Lipman @irrational.introspection

Icevena - Sound Of Silence

Icevena is set to release her first single, 'Make You Happy,' on the 1st Dec 2023. This alt-dance anthem explores the frustrations of modern dating, offering a unique blend of catchy rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.

Icevena - Make You Happy

Come Around (feat. TLC)

SPREE presents Techno Freestyle, a showcase of her best productions twisted and warped through live looping and stems mixing to create a new monster mix. 

Taking a psychedelic approach to dance music, SPREE avoids the cliches of builds and drops. Instead, she will create a space for live exploration and experimentation. Prepare to hear dark, industrial tones and modulating synths float around the deep thump of the kick drum.

The culmination of a year's worth of early mornings in Webster 311a recording studio, this show is the first peek into SPREE's long list of "secret" Soundcloud tracks.

This is a recording of a live set performed on UNSW main walkway, on Wednesday Sep 12 at 5pm. As well as being SPREE's first live set, it was part of the creative project of her honours year.

SPREE presents TECHNO FREESTYLE

26.10.19 // Hot Chips 002 at Knox St Bar // Live Set

LIVE: Knox St HC002 // 26.10.19

Available 19, February on https://soundcloud.com/uponaccess featuring https://soundcloud.com/lexbarlin  

Made in Paris launched her own record label in 2016. Upon Access has since become a beacon for deep and melodic house! Its roster features "big and small from all corners of the globe.” Fellow Sydneysider, Lex Barlin, needn’t go far to make an emphatic debut. His second-ever release, “Mundo,” involves a wide array of sounds. The club-ready title track drips infectious melodies, sweeping atmos and rumbling basslines. 

https://www.facebook.com/uponaccess/ https://www.facebook.com/lexbarlinmusic/

Mundo

Premiere: Lex Barlin - Mundo [Upon Access]

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Vivisection

Produced and Written by Mila van der Linden
Mixed by Rimer London
Mastered by Marco Antonio Spaventi

The Craze

Email: illusorymanagement@gmail.com
Icevena is carving a new path in underground dance music with an ear for pop structures and strong hooks. Based in Sydney, her DIY aesthetic sets the tone for her captivating live sets. Her productions are fluttered with foley and often take inspiration from ASMR, while her melodies are as unique as they are memorable. Icevena dallies with moments of experimentalism, and takes pride in situating herself on the left of field.

This Love Is Dangerous (Explicit)

Icevena

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