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"In the making of this body of work, I found myself surrendered to the creative flow that occurred in each piece individually. As if the work at a certain point starts to delegate and I have no choice but to serve. Serving in a way of not knowing conceptually what I'm doing.
An organic asymmetric approach was the basis for the whole aesthetic exploration. A dialogue between repetition and irregularity whose sum is leading into a playful yet dark gloomy nature.

In CREATURE I investigated the relationship between technical knowledge or rather the rigid imagination of an idea to the unpredictable fluidness of creation. Every track sort of becomes a CREATURE that deeply wants to be itself and given that, it feels ultimately brutal wanting it to fit in in any way. I am the initial ignition or the person having an idea to start something new but I always end up being a tool, a trigger or a small protagonist in a world that is now something of itself.“ — Chewlie
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All tracks written and produced by Julia Häller
Spring features vocals from Julie Valmon
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Everything Splits Up

STRX001: Satellite Trax presents the debut release on our new sublabel - “Clock Cycles EP,” the latest project from Adam Doe’s @testbenchaudio alias.

Out on all major platforms Friday, March 24th.

1. Nano
2. Clock Cycles
3. Interlude
4. Clean
5. Hex

Having already made a statement in the UK bass music scene with his original @bitloud moniker, Test Bench has served as a home away from his standard, low-end heavy formula. Almost 3 years since his alias debut (SERA002) and he finds himself making a triumphant return to our realm, this time leading the way in setting the tone of our collective’s new perspective.

Initially exploring the depths of minimal techno, “Clock Cycles EP” is heavily inspired by UK garage, breakbeat, and jungle - this results in the showcase of a lighter and groovier side of Test Bench. Warm synths met with attentive drums, carefully detailed song progression, and subtle vocal samples all expand on the idea of providing accessible DJ material for those on the search.

Tracks like “Nano” and “Clean” flex Test Bench’s ability to take UKG elements and add his own flare to them. Meanwhile, “Interlude” and “Hex” feed into the general Trax theme of preserving rave-influenced music, while still sounding up-to-date with modern heavyweight labels. The premise of this project is coincidentally the title track - “Clock Cycles” functions as a breaks-inspired anthem with an exciting buildup and clever swing in the percussion.

Aligning with the sounds that have invaded radio waves and even our own DJ sets, “Clock Cycles EP” is a clear nod to the avenue that club music has taken throughout the years. Although that path’s overall direction continually changes, Test Bench has found a way to capture and refine it, making our sublabel’s inaugural release a special one.

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.

We Are Satellite Era. We Are Worldwide.

Adam Doe - production, mix, master
Nic Juister - cover art, visuals

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Test Bench - Clock Cycles EP (Audio Preview)

Bandcamp → https://tabula-rasa-records.bandcamp.com/album/tabula-rasa-records-here-now

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Photography by Jozef White

Artwork composition by Arisaka
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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)

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Futurist - A Mosaic Of Time

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