Australian producer/musician Harrison Downes explores the deeper realms of progressive and minimal techno under the alias of his birth name. Renowned for the wild psychedelic sounds of his Käse Kochen alias, between the two projects Harrison works closely with the most respected labels in the sound including Bassic Records, Digital Structures and Techgnosis Records.

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RELEASE DATE 2021-09-29
Buy link: 👉  https://www.beatport.com/release/encounters-in-melancholy-part-iii/3492875 👈

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Hayato Simpson > https://soundcloud.com/holomasse




Release info:
"Stone Seed proudly presents Encounters In Melancholy Part III, the final chapter of a sonic chronicle spawned by Käse Kochen, Stone Seed and a legion of co-conspirators.

An engraving of a modern music movement, Encounters In Melancholy Part III is the nonconformist dreadnought of the electronic music world; a mutant of fathomless phenomenal subspecies.

Featuring intercontinental elite Electrypnose, Yuli Fershtat, The Riddler (AKA Talpa), K.A.L.I.L, Carbon, Luis M, Ben Coda; Australian bush techno bandits Rainbird, Tom Baker, Biomass; bass music barons Dysphemic, Chamberlain; and Käse Kochen himself under his Harrison Downes guise with collaborator Hayato Simpson."


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Releases Out now on 8day's imprint!
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PREMIERE: Hohlraum - Chandra (Harrison Downes & Hayato Simpson Remix) [Stone Seed]

BSSEP045 - Harrison Downes - Burst Into Flames EP

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A comet hurtling toward earth, molten lava boiling to the surface, met on the cool crystal canvas of a deserted land and burst into flames.

Harrison Downes (AKA Käse Kochen) formulates a fresh epic of endearing warmth, built upon a mighty strength. A euphoric hook melts throughout cosmic atmospheres, thrust by an earthy bedrock.

A worldly selection of artists harness the hallmarks of the impressionable original, their interpretations spanning powerful progressive house through to stormy bush techno and the girthy humm of drum & bass.

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♫ Burst Into Flames | Tracklist:

01. Harrison Downes - Burst Into Flames
02. Harrison Downes - Burst Into Flames (Yuji Ono Remix)
03. Harrison Downes - Burst Into Flames (Timo Lissy Remix)
04. Harrison Downes - Burst Into Flames (Enrique Lazcano Remix)
05. Harrison Downes - Burst Into Flames (Enlil Remix)

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Burst Into Flames

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PREMIERE: Harrison Downes - Burst Into Flames • OUT NOW

Burst Into Flames (Yuji Ono Remix)

Harrison Downes - Burst Into Flames (Yuji Ono Remix) • OUT NOW

AlpaKa Muzik is proud to present the third installment of 'Bushpaka.' 
Following the success of the first two editions, Label A&R Unknown Concept returns with yet another impressive showcase of the sounds that embody Australian Bush Techno, which continue to reach audiences worldwide. 
This compilation features 13 distinct tracks crafted by producers, each imparting their distinctive touch to this genre. 
With a healthy mix of Steezy Grooves and Psychedelic Sound Design this sonic journey promises to hit the spot.

Compiled by: Unknown Concept
Mastered by: Serious About Sound
Artwork by: Butterz

Release Date: October 19, 2023

13. Harrison Downes - Into The Black (Original Mix) **PREVIEW**

Here is a sneak peak of some of the incredible music we have coming up from an amazingly talented artist - please welcome Harrison Downes into the Techgnosis fam! His particular blend of deep melodic, progressive techno won us over in heartbeat, so we know you'll love it it too. Look forward to the 'Desiderata' single/EP coming out end of April!

"Harrison Downes is an electronic music producer based in the temperate foothills surrounding Kunanyi in Hobart, Australia. The sounds of the ‘Harrison Downes’ sobriquet are an homogeneous amalgam of organic sounds, synthetic analogue textures & digital manipulation.

Spending his formative years in rural Northern NSW, Harrison was exposed to the Australian underground electronic music circuit from an early age. The combination of a love for the tactile nature of playing instruments, the nature of psychoacoustics and audio academia have resulted in the output of the audiophile ‘Harrison Downes’."

Follow the artist:
https://www.facebook.com/kasekochen/
@k-se-kochen

Desiderata

Harrison Downes - Desiderata (Original Mix) **PREVIEW**

One of the most memorable tracks in our history gets the slick remix treatment with this equally timeless release. Medular's beautiful 'Spiral Dose' gets 3 fresh remixes from label stalwarts Ewake and Muggi Dane, and new-comers Harrison Downes & Hayato Simpson (as well as a fresh edit from the Mexico-based duo themselves!). This gem of a single/EP will appeal to a wide variety of fans from across the musical spectrum - if you missed this incredible tune the first time around, this is your chance to get in on the action!!

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@k-se-kochen
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@medular-music
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Medular - Spiral Dose (Harrison Downes & Hayato Simpson Remix) **PREVIEW**

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Release info:
" Re-encountering the divine melancholy of Kase Kochen’s debut album, an assembly of incredible Australian and international talent take the original music to new lengths. Exploring the far reaches of psychedelic and progressive techno, the remixes delve into a spectrum of emotions with a scope of storytelling, transmitted through thundering frequencies."

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Releases Out now on 8day's imprint!
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PREMIERE: Käse Kochen - Asteroid In Orbit (Harrison Downes & Hayato Simpson Remix) [Bassic Records]

We are very honored to be dropping the debut EP from the supremely talented Harrison Downes (aka Käse Kochen) - his signature progressive techno stylings are ever-present in 'Desiderata', a remarkably deep and evokative number that stays with you long after hearing it. Backed by 2 exceptional remixes from label regular Stoertebeker and newcomer Rainbird (of Bassic Records fame), this masterfully crafted single/EP will no doubt find itself in many crates and playlists!

Harrison Downes - Desiderata (Rainbird Remix) **PREVIEW**

Harrison Downes - Desiderata (Stoertebeker Remix) **PREVIEW**

BSSEP032 - WAVEBACK - Orion EP

♫ Release Date on all stores ♫ 16.6.2020 ♫

Tracklist:
1. WAVEBACK - Orion (Original Mix)
2. WAVEBACK - Pulsar (Original Mix)
3. WAVEBACK - Orion (Harrison Downes Remix)
4. WAVEBACK - Orion (David Di Sabato Remix)

A creature crawls through endless darkness in search of Orion. Humming, buzzing, mesmerized by the night’s lights and immeasurable skies.

Seen seeking the son of the gods, the beams of the Pulsar draw near, the strength of it’s magnetic fields alite with luminous energy, as it closes in on the creature.

Waveback, Harrison Downes and David Di Sabato have documented the tale of this creature, told in their own interpretive chronicles.

Orion (Harrison Downes Remix)

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WAVEBACK - Orion (Harrison Downes Remix) • Preview •

Vibrant Matters - Plover (Harrison Downes Remix)

Digital Structures proudly presents Eucalyptych, our first feature compiled by ZigMon, the founder of Euca Music, and Bassic Records.

This complete collection of progressive house, smooth techno, and uncategorizable gems paint the aura of the magnificent eucalyptus trees that encompass the heart of the Australian festival scene.

Eucalyptych is a response against the normalized order of the music industry, crumbling the fabricated borders. By inviting the owner of a label to compile a release for a label that is not their own, we can deepen the connection, collaboration, and strengthen the sound.

Enjoy!

Eucalyptych

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Harrison Downes - A New Era (Original Mix) [SoundCloud Clip]

RELEASE DATE : 12 / 10 / 2020
▶️ Buy / Support: www.beatport.com/release/coil/3125602

✦ Follow The Contributors, Support The Scene ✦

✧ Artist >>> @k-se-kochen
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IN: www.instagram.com/kasekochen_harrisondownes/

✧ Label >>> @bassicrecordings
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IN: www.instagram.com/bassic_records/

✧ SixthSense Australia >>> @sixthsensesound
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✦ The Low Down ✦

Bassic Records and Aussie maestro Doppel join forces once again to forge this upcoming release - 'Coil'. This 4 track EP captures the true essence of the underground progressive bush-doof music that Australia is famous for. 

We are delighted to be premiering Harrison Downes' remix of title track 'Coil'. The Tasmanian devil injects a well balanced, warm drive through the tracks sub-harmonics, whilst maintaining the harmonious keys, melodies and aquatic textures from the original. This Harrison Downes blend of these sonic elements makes for a blissful listening experience whether cruising in your lounge room or having a sweaty one mid dance-floor. 

✦ Premiere / Promotion Inquiries ✦

For any premiere or promotion inquiries please email: promo@sixthsenseaustralia.com

Coil

PREMIERE: Doppel - Coil (Harrison Downes Remix) [Stone Seed]

✦ Follow The Contributors, Support The Scene ✦

✧ Artist >>> @k-se-kochen
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IN: www.instagram.com/kasekochen_harrisondownes/

✧ Label >>> @bassicrecordings
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IN: www.instagram.com/bassic_records/

✧ SixthSense Australia >>> @sixthsensesound
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✦ The Low Down ✦

We are pleased to bring you the first ever SixthSense Australia Free Download, courtesy of the very talented and accomplished Australian producer - Harrison Downes (aka Kase Kochen). 

'Parabola' is an alluring, story-telling composition that consists of dramatic dynamics and progressive techno energies that Harrison Downes is famous for. The bar has well and truly been set high with this banger of a choon. 

✦ Premiere / Promotion Inquiries ✦

For any premiere or promotion inquiries please email: promo@sixthsenseaustralia.com

Parabola

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Harrison Downes & Hayato Simpson - Parabola (Original Mix)

BSSEP037 - Rainbird - Naturalist | Remixed EP

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A wandering tribe of earth dwellers discover the rhythms of an airborne spirit. Developing the rhythms into their native tongues, the earth dwellers emanate this newfound energy to serenade their surroundings...

A new story of sound meeting earth and sky. An intense red dusk engulfs the lands. Hefty gumtrees softly glow. Vigorous winds billow through the thick branches. Fluttering fireflies embellish moist mangroves.


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♫ Naturalist | Remixed EP Tracklist

1. Rainbird - Et Cetera (Harrison Downes Remix)
2. Rainbird - Et Cetera (arketech Remix)
3. Rainbird - Instinct (Sugar Glider Remix)

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Naturalist | Remixed

Et Cetera (Harrison Downes Remix)

Rainbird - Et Cetera (Harrison Downes Remix) • Preview • OUT NOW

BSSEP038 - Maxi Basshead - Games EP

♫ Pre-Order / Buy on Beatport ► hyperurl.co/MaxiBass-EP ♫

♫ Release Date* Bandcamp, Beatport, Spotify: 15.01.21

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Smooth, sultry sounds from the illusive Maxi Basshead colour Bassic's first release of 2021. An all-star Australian progressive and bush techno troupe transform anthemic melodies and slick sound design into crisp, contemporary compositions.

Step into earth's new era,
leave behind bitterness,
evolve into what we know we should be.
Enough with the games.

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♫ Games EP Tracklist

1. Maxi Basshead - Games (Original Mix)
2. Maxi Basshead - Games (Smilk remix)
3. Maxi Basshead - Games (Doppel remix)
4. Maxi Basshead - Games (Harrison Downes remix)

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♫ Release Date* on all other stores and streaming platforms:

PREMIERE: Maxi Basshead - Games (Harrison Downes Remix)

✦ Käse Kochen - Bush Techno | Bass House | Prog
✦ Harrison Downes - Deep Progressive Tech
✦ Bookings / MGMT: zigmon@stoneseedmusic.com

✦ Stone Seed
✦ Aplaka Muzik
✦ Digital Structures
✦ Techgnosis
✦ Synaesthetics

✦ Käse Kochen • Biography ✦

The sounds of the Käse Kochen sobriquet are an enigmatic & satisfying blend of various sub genres of contemporary progressive dance music. A homogenous amalgam of synthetic & organic sounds; instrumental, digital and found - resulting in something truly profound.
 
Originating in the forest dwelling doof scene of Northern New South Wales, Käse Kochen has ripened into an impressive Australian artist, gracing internationally sought slots including Rainbow Serpent Festival’s Market Stage, Shankra Festival’s Horizon Floor (Switzerland), Subsonic Music Festival and Elements Festival’s Main Stage.
 
A family artist of Australia’s Stone Seed imprint (formerly Bassic Records), Käse Kochen has made his mark as one of the pioneering artists of the country’s unique “bush techno” sound and furthermore, of the global progressive techno movement. Between his Käse Kochen alias and birth-name project Harrison Downes, he prolifically releases on Stone Seed, Digital Structures and Techgnosis Records, along the way collaborating with and remixing the likes of The Riddler/Talpa, Maksim Dark, Jossie Telch, Electrypnose, Luis M, Carbon, Sugar Glider and scores of Australia’s most talented.
 
Käse Kochen’s full length album “Encounters In Melancholy” embodied the concept and journey of the project. Encounters was revisited with a stunning 2020 remix album, and proceeded by the immense Encounters Vol III, that saw Käse Kochen intertwine with artists such as The Riddler, K.A.L.I.L, Dysphemic, Ben Coda and more, forging his name with the elite of the psychedelic scene.

✦ Harrison Downes • Biography ✦

Shaped by smooth progressive grooves, driven by surreal weighty basslines, Harrison Downes develops cinematic experiences with each conceptualised piece, resulting in his astounding collection of aural art.
 
Famed by his bush techno project Käse Kochen, Harrison Downes delves into the deeper realms of progressive techno, progressive house and minimal tech under the guise of his birth name.
 
Launching in 2019, the Harrison Downes project quickly gained serious momentum, with his debut single ‘Desiderata’ on Techgnosis Records as well as singles and remixes of Doppel, Rainbird, Waveback, Maxi Basshead / Hoodat and Käse Kochen across Stone Seed, Digital Structures and SixthSense Australia platforms.

⇸ Harrison Downes ⇸ Releases ⇸

Käse Kochen | Harrison Downes