The Orb - History of the Future

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Veritable pioneers of electronic music, iconic act THE ORB returns to Kompakt with the new full-length MOONBUILDING 2703 AD - another major slice of psychedelic synth bliss, obscure loops and deep ambient textures tossed in swinging breakbeats and powerful basslines. Installing a forward momentum rather unusual for a genre-defying project like this, the latest effort from masterminds Alex Paterson and Thomas Fehlmann follows their 2005 album success on Kompakt, the cheekily named "Okie Dokie It's The Orb On Kompakt" (KOMPAKT CD 45), as well as several contributions to our Speicher and Pop Ambient series - but more importantly, it finds the legendary duo at the peak of its creativity, ringing in another essential phase in what can only be called a ground-breaking career.

True to form, the new offering MOONBUILDING 2703 AD features a small track list, but turns each one of its four cuts into a mini epic in its own right. Opener GOD'S MIRRORBALL hits the ground floating, employing a handful of cozy statics to great effect before finally discharging into an intricate mosaic of atmospheric melodic sketches and gripping rhythms. With a hypnotic runtime of more than 14 minutes, it immediately establishes a blueprint for the other album tracks to follow, perfectly illustrating the vast extent of the artists' vision and their impressive skills in luring in listeners - welcome to THE ORB's sonic labyrinth, where nothing is what it seems and the unexpected waits just around the corner.

Likewise, follow-up track MOONSCAPES 2703 BC presents itself as a uniquely versatile affair sitting comfortably between ambient flourishes and beat-driven focus, holding as many twists and turns as a caper movie, but carefully grounding every single one of its cliffhangers in its impeccable flow. With a runtime of approximately 9 minutes, LUNAR CAVES is the shortest jam of the bunch - and also the most ethereal, keeping its rhythmic content to a bare, pulse-like minimum and opting for enticing, freewheeling synth textures instead. Album closer and title cut MOONBUILDING 2703 AD introduces a surprisingly jazzy vibe mingling rather well with the wealth of electronic tricks up its sleeve - even indulging in abrasive bass sweeps and a breathtaking multitude of different rhythm sections constantly switching places. It's a fitting closing act for a full- length as multifaceted as this, as idiosyncratic as possible and as muscling as needed.

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The Orb - Lunar Caves

The Orb - Moon Scapes

The Orb - God's Mirrorball

@whitesquare-1 (Life & Death)

When it comes to prioritising pleasure, as one of the oldest civilisations, the Romans may have been on to something. The slippery joy of extra virgin olive oil, the sour punch of sweet sweet Campari, the alluring cheek of more Cherubs than Michaelangelo knew what to do with. If La Dolce Vita is a lifestyle, then we at Anomaly Radio are living la grande bellezza and we’ve got our very own Jep Gambardella (AKA @Whitesquare) for Anomaly Radio Show #49. Twirl your fork around these sophisticated beats and elegant techno melodies. Eat. Pray. Beatmatch.

Anomaly Radio Show Courtesy Of Whitesquare 30.09.2025

Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/pandora_s_box_feat_alexis_taylor

SUPERPITCHER knows how to make a grand appearance, accompanied by high-calibre guests. His electro-pop treat ‘Pandora’s Box’ features Hot Chip’s ALEXIS TAYLOR​ on vocals.

Pandora’s Box feat. Alexis Taylor

Superpitcher - Pandora’s Box feat. Alexis Taylor

Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/grace_a_tale_feat_hella

Any new track by Jürgen Paape on a TOTAL compilation is always going to be worth your while. 'Grace (A Tale)', featuring up-and-coming talent Hella, is another grand addition to his incredible legacy. Dreamy minimal dub pop for your heart, body and soul.

Grace (A Tale) feat. Hella

Jürgen Paape - Grace (A Tale) feat. Hella

Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/the_floor_is_lava_remixe_12

Michael Mayer, aka Mr. Lava Lava asked a bunch of his absolute favourite artists to have a go at some of the tracks from his recent album 'The Floor Is Lava'. First up is Barcelona's brightest flame, RAXON, who is melting 'Brainwave 2.0' into a stompin fun-filled primetime banger. Longtime collaborator DAVE DK is a masterful producer and remixer that appears regularly on Pampa and Kompakt. His take on 'The Solution' feels like a road trip to paradise and back. Montreal's PRIORI is one of the hottest names in showbiz right now. His ability to bridge genres and create pristine sound designs is fully on display in his remix for 'The Solution'. Last but not least, the legend that is SEBASTIAN MULLAERT took a moment off from his revered Circle Of Live jams to transform the albums deepest cut 'Ardor' into an extraordinary musical journey. Oldschool Border Community vibes in the rebound!

Ardor (Sebastian Mullaert’s Wide Eye Disco Spell)	 

Michael Mayer - Ardor (Sebastian Mullaert’s Wide Eye Disco Spell)

The Solution (Dave DK Mix)

Michael Mayer -  The Solution (Dave DK Mix)

Artist: Schlepp Geist
Track: Locked (LORENA & Az Denar Remix)
Label: MiZi MuZiK
Release date: 10/10/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/olunder-ep/5382853

PREMIERE: Schlepp Geist - Locked (LORENA & Az Denar Remix) [MiZi MuZiK]

Artist: Beyond The Struttosphere
Track: Silver Hawk (Phunkadelica Remix)
Label: Roam Recordings
Release date: 10/10/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/silver-hawk/5374076

PREMIERE: Beyond The Struttosphere - Silver Hawk (Phunkadelica Remix) [Roam Recordings]

"You Make Me Feel" was the first outtake from Steve Bug's second Poker Flat album "Sensual". Slowly but unmistakebly building up a hypnotic groove with a rolling percussion loop, ice-cold snare and hollering vocal (reminiscent of Gainsbourg's "Bonny and Clyde"), Bug forces you flashing your sharpest dancing routines even before he throws in that distorted, take-no-prisoners, Saunderson-style organ-bassline. Flip over for another version that's served up straightened-out and stripped down yet still manages to come up with a higher percentage of FUNK. Another totally satisfying five star menu for the Poker Flat gourmet.

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You Make Me Feel (Version 1)

Artist: Joone & Victor C
Track: The Affair Feat. 1403 (Guychu Remix)
Label: ÀNIMS
Release date: 17/10/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/the-affair-guychu-remix/5440022

PREMIERE: Joone & Victor C - The Affair Feat. 1403 (Guychu Remix) [ÀNIMS]

Artist: Redfreya
Track: Reverse The Process (Original Mix)
Label: Chorus Records
Release date: 17/10/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/reverse-the-process/5393590

PREMIERE: Redfreya - Reverse The Process (Original Mix) [Chorus Records]

Just for fun. My take on this 90s classic by The Orb.

The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds (Less Fluff Mix)

Golden Clouds is the first single taken from the brand new album The Orb featuring Lee Scratch Perry presents "The Orbserver In The Star House." The album will be released on Cooking Vinyl on September 3rd 2012.

The Orbserver In The Star House comes out on CD, 2 x 12" Vinyl, Digital Download and a special highly limited Deluxe Boxset pressing featuring the below.

- Standard CD
- Exclusive Instrumental CD of full album
- 3 x 7" coloured (green, yellow, black) vinyl singles.
Golden Clouds b/w Golden Clouds Dub (Yellow)
Soul Man b/w Soul Man Dub (Green)
Ball Of Fire b/w Ball Of Fire Dub (Black)
- 2 x 7" Artwork Prints
- Numbered limited to 1000 copies worldwide
- Individual signed painting from Dr Alex Paterson

PRE-ORDER THE LIMITED DELUXE & OTHER FORMATS FROM - http://www.theorb.com

The Orb featuring Lee Scratch Perry - Golden Clouds

Retired proppmaster on set x model/ account GOT HACKED…. Lost all following/followers…. Music mos CREATION START… spoken& ALL COME 2eXistiancE…🫶…… hardcOre stomper….🍄🎈🧠🦕😶‍🌫️

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