Halina Rice - Elision

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Calabrian Woods’ is the new single by Indian Wells, the project of producer Pietro Iannuzzi from southern Italy. Introspective and engaging, the track mixes influences of Radiohead and Aphex Twin within a capsule of emotive techno and humanised electronics. It’s the first track to be taken from his upcoming album ‘No One Really Listens To Oscillators’, set for release on 15th July 2022 on Max Cooper’s Mesh imprint.

The album’s conceptual input comes from an article in The New York Times talking about a new conceptual architectonical style. The term “Incompiuto” (Unfinished) was theorized by Alterazioni Video & Fosbury Architecture and concerned unfinished works that reveal the inability of projects to make infrastructures useful and sustainable for the community. 

“The head of this article was a photo of an escalator in the middle of nowhere in Calabria, where I live,” explains Pietro. “Which is from where the track gets its title”. I knew this escalator very well and I immediately realized that my perception of this "reality" could be really different from people who have never lived in this area. It can be said that I grew up in the unfinished - between unfinished houses and other half-built works that are now an integral part of the landscape, without really noticing. In reality, our experience is influenced by everything that surrounds us and this context shapes us to make us live a distorted reality, which we very quickly get used to.”

Indian Wells’ last album, 2017’s warmly received ‘Where The World Ends’, was supported by an array of tastemaker press (“Soaring euphoria” Mixmag Top 50 Albums of 2017, “Tender, pulsing techno” Resident Advisor, “A standout cut in the realm of emotive techno” XLR8R, “Techno with an artful, emotive edge” Clash, “A refreshing vision of club music” Electronic Sound, "The album simply glows" A Closer Listen) and standout track ‘Cascades’ received plays across BBC Radio (Gideon Coe, Huw Stephens, Jamz Supernova, Pete Tong, Phil Taggart, Tom Ravenscroft). 

‘No One Really Listens To Oscillators’ is set for release on 15th July 2022 on LP and digital formats.

No One Really Listens To Oscillators

Calabrian Woods

Produced in Bitwig Studio 2022 by Martin Wheeler.

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Mastered by John Davis at Metropolis.
Cover artwork by Freny Antony.

“World of fragmentary beauty” Clash

“Uses creative sampling to craft evocative and melancholic soundscapes to beat-driven instrumentals” Magnetic

“Takes listeners through a VR inspired electronic journey of looping beats and a mesmerising spectrum of emotions.” Decoded

Halina Rice is a London-based electronic musician and AV artist renowned for her vivid and eclectic style, using multiple effects and sampling to create original and unique sounds. Uniting elements of ambient, experimental and dance music, her sound ranges from evocative and melancholic soundscapes to beat-driven tracks.

Releasing her debut album ‘REDUX’ in 2017 to critical acclaim, her music has been described as “sublime and infectious” by Electronic Sound magazine and as a “world of fragmentary beauty” by Clash, and on the 30th September, she is set to release her sophomore album ‘ELISION’, via Injazero Records, home to such artists as Heinali, KMRU and Hinako Omori.

‘ELISION’ takes its cue from abstract and actual worlds fusing together, a common theme in Rice’s music, with a vision of uniting music, art and technology. Ranging from experimental to IDM, the ten tracks across the album represent a breadth of styles and pace. Tracks fuse natural or analog sounds with unrealistic treatments “The idea is to evoke places that don't exist – like a surreal parallel world,” says Rice. Further tracks such as THIRD and HELIX draw influence from artists such as Rival Consoles and Max Cooper to create more dance-orientated compositions.

On ‘ELISION’, the album title track, Rice used audio tools to morph sounds together to help bring her sonic vision to life. The voice and synth are melded together, resulting in an other-worldy sonic experience, while the carefully crafted sounds of ‘HEY’, ‘HUNTER’ and ‘THIRD’ were initially concieved as part of a commission for the WITCiH digital festival, supporting Rice to explore innovation.

A key component of Rice’s work is the creation of immersive experiences and in 2020 she launched the NEW WORLDS project – where each release comprised both music and the creation of a virtual environment in which Rice performed live as a digital projection. She also works closely with partner L-Acoustics to deliver performances in spatial audio. “In one sense, immersive is a technical description of how I might present sound or projections, but from an emotive stance, it's more about the desire to create an experience for the audience which takes them outside of the day to day. I try to create tracks which evoke an emotion that translates to the listener.”

As a producer of electronic music working with an international team of visuals artists, Rice has consistently strived to create increasingly immersive AV environments in which to envelop her listeners, with her sold out live shows being described as “part rave, part art-happening.” She has performed at venues including Abbey Road Studios, Copeland Gallery, Sonica Arts Festival and Iklectik. Recently, Rice collaborated with Zaha Hadid Architects, creating a virtual reality installation. She is set to perform a series of live shows this autumn – details to be announced.

Elision

Halina Rice - Helix

Injazero is a forward-thinking boutique label straddling Instanbul and London via the impeccable mind of Siné Buyuka. And I’m not just saying that because she also released my album. The diverse and boundary-pushing output of the imprint includes music by Matt Emery, C. Diab, Heinali, KMRU, Hinako Omori, and most recently a collaboration between Tegh & Adel Poursamadi. So I’m always tuned into what Injazero is up to. And this time, I am more than pleased with their latest! Halina Rice is a London-based electronic musician and AV artist, with a debut, titled REDUX released back in 2017. It may have just slipped passed my ears, but it only takes one listen for them to prick up! This is modern electronic music at its finest. Deep rolling bass, sharp synthy stabs, and incredible atmospherics make up this cinematic journey into a mind expressed through ELISION – a fusion of the abstract and real worlds, combining synthetic with organic in music, art, and technology. “The idea is to evoke places that don’t exist – like a surreal parallel world,” says Rice about her sophomore release. “Fracture” is one of my favourite pieces, which is why I selected to premiere it for you here today – it encompasses the fragmentation of reality through jittery and elastic elements, which seem to come in like waves, to unsettle and heal. Further on the album, Rice explores sound through a range of styles, anywhere from experimental IDM to dancefloor hitters, with a nod to artists such as Rival Consoles, Max Cooper, and Jon Hopkins. And if any of these names tickle your fancy, you’ll be in love with Halina Rice.

Fracture

TRACK PREMIERE : Halina Rice - Fracture

A track that didn't make the album 'Now is' but I like some moments in it, so wanted to share this demo. 

Enjoy!

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We're thrilled to announce the latest release in our Fresh Download series: 'Just One' by Tonkah & end.ways. This smooth organic house bomb is a captivating blend of melodies and rhythms that showcases the unique talents of these two artists.

Tonkah, the new project of Dzhef, reflects his melodic side of music production. Born and raised in the capital city of Tajikistan, Tonkah has always been an adventurer on a quest for self-discovery. Music became his calling, and he has spent over a decade immersing himself in dance music. As a pioneer within his community, Tonkah helped build a vibrant dance music scene in Tajikistan, turning countless others onto the music he passionately loves. His deep affinity for music that evokes strong emotions is evident in every beat of "Just One."

Joining Tonkah on this release is end.ways, an Organic and Progressive House producer from Utrecht, Netherlands. Known for his intricate productions and emotive soundscapes, end.ways adds his unique touch to this track, creating a seamless collaboration that is sure to resonate with listeners.

'Just One' is a testament to the power of music to transcend borders and bring people together. Download this mesmerizing track for free and let it take you on a journey through the rich landscapes of organic house.

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