黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma) invites you to retreat inwards - on both the physical plane and within the depths of your psyche - as part of the Pure Space Home Listening series.

Imagined during lockdown, Pure Space Home Listening // 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) probes home listening in the context of isolation.

As an artist, 黑芝麻 leans into the more emotive facets of sound, utilizing sonic and cerebral contrasts to subtly lull the listener into a journey unforeseen. This release sees them infuse this approach within their collaborations with artists Merph, Shoeb Ahmad, Moktar and Zhi.

The artists explore the familiar feelings of solitude, urgency and release firmly etched into our collective consciousness, both synchronously and through their own distinct lens.

“I Miss You” lulls you in with emotive pads that float above a sharp breakbeat and voice notes engulfed with longing. “Take Me Anywhere” provides a feeling of relief, as groove-laden techno bounces off the walls and into the abyss. “Associations” is an introspective, spacious and haunting track you want to float on and on. As you glide between these offerings, the intro and outro tracks hold space for tender ruminations.

The release serves as an archive of a more contemplative and confined period, through the distant murmur of voice notes, the metamorphosing drone of ambient soundscapes, poetic reveries that hang in the air, the rattling percussion of a breakbeat or techno high-hat and the gentle backdrop hums of nature.

This is an immersive audiovisual experience. Filmmaker Jane Inyang reimagines the EP in a short film through different listening contexts during a day in isolation for the protagonist. This short film will be accessible by a QR code in an accompanying poster and zine, which will also feature artist photos, recipes and poetry alongside the work of artist Jacquie Meng and photographer Chanel Nguyen. There will also be a limited run of earrings by Joanne Leong.

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100% of profits from this release will be donated to Firesticks Alliance, an Indigenous led network and aims to re-invigorate the use of cultural burning by facilitating cultural learning pathways to fire and land management.
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releases February 17, 2023

Tracks written and arranged by Moktar, Shoeb Ahmad, Zhi, Merph and 黑芝麻

Mastering: Wayne Sutherland

Album Art/Painting: Jacquie Meng

Zine Graphic Designer, Earring Design, IG Filter Creator: Joanne Leong

Sticker Ilustrator/Designer: Lynn Nguyen

Writer: Tanya Akinola

Special thanks to Eugene, Rebecca, Hen, Chanel, Kavya, senzer online and artsACT

黑​芝​麻​和​朋​友​们 (H​ē​i zhī ma and friends)

bby tek [黑芝麻 & Moktar] - Take Me Anywhere

Released: April 7, 2023
Buy: https://awaawa.bandcamp.com/album/angel-wings

Artwork alie awa
Mastering awa awa

Angel Wings

extra dimensional - Language Of Light

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One of Pure Space’s dear friends and most regular contributors Roy Batty Jr. steps up for his first solo EP on the label titled ‘Complicit Stutter’. 

Whilst dodging Melbourne’s winter the tracks were first ideated on New South Wales’ South Coast in 2022. Partly fuelled by a self imposed creative pressure, and later finished with a fitting dose of anger and confusion. 

The release opens with ‘Maintaining The Distance’, where a warm bassline glides beneath wiggly synthesis to create a slippery track with murky danceability, affirmed by a crispy electro beat. 

Next comes ‘Machine Strap’, a track that speaks to Batty’s fear of the modern world, his entanglement with technology and the cavernous space that leaves within his life. The four to the floor beat keeps you grounded while the recklessly bending synthesis lifts you seemingly endlessly. It’s a dancefloor mutation to twist even the freakiest of minds. 

‘Kind of Mad Sometimes’ comes with staunch simplicity. A track constructed for slowly massaging your inner critic. Its dreary drum and bass tones lumbering with angst. 

Rounding out the release ‘Bible Lashing Belt Reading’ speaks to the conflict between community and organisation, exploring the idea of understanding spirituality through structure. It’s an introspective breakbeat cut that comes with melancholic pads, and sombre tones.

Tracklist:
1. Maintaining The Distance
2. Machine Strap 
3. Kind Of Mad Sometimes
4. Bible Lashing Belt Reading

PS014 - https://soundcloud.com/n6maa10816jr
Written, produced and arranged: Roy Batty Jr.
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: Small Tasks
Format: Digital

Complicit Stutter

Bandcamp

PS014 - Roy Batty Jr. - Complicit Stutter

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@purespacefm

BC:https://roybattyjr.bandcamp.com/album/complicit-stutter

One of Pure Space’s dear friends and most regular contributors Roy Batty Jr. steps up for his first solo EP on the label titled ‘Complicit Stutter’.

Whilst dodging Melbourne’s winter the tracks were first ideated on New South Wales’ South Coast in 2022. Partly fuelled by a self imposed creative pressure, and later finished with a fitting dose of anger and confusion.

The release opens with ‘Maintaining The Distance’, where a warm bassline glides beneath wiggly synthesis to create a slippery track with murky danceability, affirmed by a crispy electro beat.

pi pi pi premiere: Roy Batty Jr. - Maintaining The Distance (Pure Space)

Anatta introduces Asca as their first signed artist and record. An emerging Copenhagen producer, Asca presents his debut EP “Celestine” consisting of 4 tracks from Copenhagen. The soundscape of “Celestine” is powerful, alluring and inviting; hard drums intertwined with celestial sounds.

Music by @asca_music
Mastered by Ctrls
Graphic design by Islandmadeofclay
Art direction by Indre Maria

Asca - Ugen Efter

We present TRANS12, a fundraiser-release to manifest our support to Palestine and the freedom of their people. 

100% of the proceeds of this release will be donated directly to NORWAC, an organisation who has been working with strengthening local educational institutions and health institutions in Palestine, since 1994.

1. Oprofessionell - Search 
2. Mikkel Rev - Spiral Brain
3. Ekkel - Ugle
4. Repulsive Force - Brainwash
5. Mikkel Rev - Vectorial Wave Equation
6. Ekkel - Ion

Artwork: Haider Ahmad
Mastering: Nik Kozub

Ekkel - Ugle

Pure Space presents its final release of the year, the versatile An Xileel EP courtesy of Naarm-based Daniel Jakobsson aka @eastern-distributor and Jörmungandr. The five-tracker emerges from the swamplands of Black Marsh, through fast, experimental iterations of psytek, trance, and ambient. 

An Xileel will be out January 12th, 2023. Order a copy via https://eastern-distributor.bandcamp.com/album/an-xileel

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-jormungandr-root-mender

#psytek #techno #ambient

Premiere: Jörmungandr - Root Mender [PS017]

For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests.

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

An Xileel

Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker

This first self-released EP includes three tracks made between Madrid and the south of France over the past two months. Each one reflects what has been influencing me so far in my music production journey.

Sharp mixing and mastering done by Raphaël Bonneau 
(@masteredbyraph) 

Stunning artwork from Hamish Payne 
(@Haymash)

Synthesis

Track: Abyss
Artist(s): Max Duret 
Label: Abstract Syndicate
Catalog: [AT001]
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 26.11.2024
Mastering: AES Dana
Artwork: Kirara

Support the artist : 
https://soundcloud.com/max-duret
https://www.instagram.com/max_duret/

Max Duret - Abyss

@oton @allianceclub

BUY:  https://allianceclub.bandcamp.com

Following the release of the EP Aurora in January, OTON's album New Forms Of Silence explores the full spectrum of the Belgian artist's talents, echoing the fluidity and flow of a live performance. Using an analogue setup that reflects his roots in multi-instrumentalism, improvisation and live production, OTON shifted to hardware-based tools to produce the LP, gradually veering from making music solely in the box. New Forms Of Silence traces back to OTON's origins in the live scene, and across 14 tracks, we can hear a more nuanced take on mental techno, hypnotic tribe, and psy while retaining the tempo and textures of club-driven sounds.

Artist Insta: https://instagram.com/oton____
Label Insta: https://instagram.com/allianceclub.party

𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: OTON - 48Khz [ALC010]

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