Artist: IN THE SUN
Album: Dawn
Format: Digital / Tape
Cat.No: CHI049
Master: IN THE SUN
Artwork: Saphy Vong
Release Date: 24.09.24

Pounding traditional drums and grinding synths herald Dawn, the new album from post-industrial Tokyo duo IN THE SUN, their first release on Chinabot.

Dawn was inspired by the musical traditions and wild mountain landscapes of composer TIDEPOOL’s childhood in rural Japan. Layers of ethereal synthesizers and wailing saxophones by Kim Pueru evoke the mist and granite of mountains are beaten with rhythms that hit like shattering rocks.

The record “embodies a fusion of synthetic and percussive elements, evoking both mysticism and raw energy,” says TIDEPOOL. “The juxtaposition of dystopian undertones and the resilience of nature serves as a thematic backdrop, reflecting on societal shifts and personal introspection.”

Dawn’s instrumentation may be inspired by Japanese taiko drums and African percussion, but it remains extremely contemporary, with swirling rhythms of singeli, juke, footwork, gabber, and minimal to create an evil cacophony. The album also nods to the GORGE movement, which is experiencing a resurgence in Japan.

TIDEPOOL describes the record as an “epic poem.” This is evident on Twilight, where urgent synths and nimble per- cussion makes you wonder what Akira would have looked like set in on a mountain range instead of in Tokyo.

On Voidance, bells, drums and saxophone are whipped up onto a violent stormwhich builds and crashes repeatedly, a powerful statement of intent from one of Tokyo’s most exciting contemporary acts.

About IN THE SUN:

Organized by TIDEPOOL since 2011, IN THE SUN has a fluid lineup, with Kim Pueru joining on tenor saxophone for Dawn. TIDEPOOL utilizes ethnic drums, synthesizers, and laptops and is influenced and inspired by artists such as Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Throbbing Gristle, Geinoh Yamashirogumi, CAN, among others.
They supported Baltimore duo Matmos during their Japan tour and organized the party known as “RAW TEMPO” at Bushbash.

Dawn

Insecurity

Matías Levy ( https://soundcloud.com/matias-levy-alfie ) es un pianista y compositor de Buenos Aires, Argentina, especializado en música contemporánea y electrónica. Combinando instrumental, ambiente y ruido. estética, las composiciones de Levy se centran en la exploración del tiempo, el ritmo, la forma y la superposición de planos texturales, utilizando procesos autogenerativos.


"Espektra” surgió como una pieza musical incidental para un espectáculo de danza de Isabel Sidotti. Este trabajo cíclico de cinco partes integra elementos de techno y ambiente, empleando irregularidades métricas, fallas y distorsiones como mecanismos de corrupción estructural y replicación de la danza. La pieza de danza refleja temas de la corporalidad, la figura humana y la corrupción social sistémica, creando un paisaje sonoro que refleja y amplifica la narrativa de la actuación.

 En “Espektra”, Levy crea una experiencia auditiva matizada, que recuerda a la cinemática. Partituras y música electrónica de vanguardia con uso de fallas y distorsiones. 

Distintas técnicas, combinadas con texturas ambientales, evocan un ambiente sofisticado y un paisaje sonoro inmersivo, haciéndose eco de la intensidad temática a la atención del detalle que se encuentra en la música electrónica contemporánea.

Este enfoque asegura que “Espektra” se destaca por sí sola como una exploración convincente del sonido y la narrativa.
Desade Offline avanzamos la primera parte de este trip. Estará disponible a partir del 29 de Agosto via nodolabel ( https://soundcloud.com/nodolabel )

Mastering @medix.cielx
Artwork by @blasblablb
Photos by @ludmilasalem.ph

Espektra

Matías Levy *  Espektra 1 [Premiere]

LIVE SESSION — VERA FATALE

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produced by AINES
mixed by LaFrancesssa (@lafrancesssap)
mastered by nara is neus (@naraisneus)

free download: https://aines.bandcamp.com/track/erika-de-casier-little-bit-aines-endless-summer-edit

Erika de Casier - Little Bit (AINES endless summer edit)

【KSW-55】
Pharakami Sanders - Feellin' EP

1.Beginnings
2.a.s.p.
3.feellin'
4.Stop Music

Music By Pharakami Sanders
Mastered by KSW REC
artwork created by PRKM

Beginnings

Scenery

too geeked (prod. OK)

birds of a feather

4 new club tracks from myself and @kattiebeats

live, laugh, club.

Bandcamp

Klahrk + Kattie - Pull

Phrixus - Litany Of Fail

Function

Info

TEKLIFE012 - SLICK SHOOTA - 06 DELAHAZE

KOOL SWITCH WORKS (JAPAN)

KOOL SWITCH WORKS is a Japan-based Juke/Footwork label dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Rooted in the spirit of Chicago’s Juke/Footwork while blending in unique Japanese sensibilities and experimental approaches, the label delivers forward-thinking releases to a global audience.Collaborating with both domestic and international producers and DJs, KOOL SWITCH WORKS explores new possibilities for the scene through its releases, events, and creative design work.

KOOL SWITCH WORKS（クール・スイッチ・ワークス）は、2012年に設立された音楽レーベルです。シカゴで生まれたジューク／フットワークのエッセンスを受け継ぎつつ、日本ならではの感性と実験的なアプローチを融合させた作品を世界へ発信しています。国内外のアーティストやプロデューサーとのコラボレーションを積極的に行い、リリースやイベントを通じてシーンの新たな可能性を開拓。音楽だけでなく、アートワークやデザインの面でも独自のクリエイティビティを追求しています。

Beginnings

KOOL SWITCH WORKS

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