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.

@heizhima

Tracklist:
01. 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) - Continuous Mix
02. 黑芝麻 & Shoeb Ahmad - Associations (ft Zhi)
03. bby tek - Take Me Anywhere
04. 黑芝麻 & Merph - I Miss You
05. 莎瑜 (ShaYu) - Surprised Again ~

Format: Digital

Mastered by Wayne Sutherland
Art by Jacquie Meng

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.

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

Associations

黑芝麻 & Shoeb Ahmad - Associations (ft Zhi)

Berlin-based artist Werner Soyeaux under his stage name Bläck Dävil is a core part of the Berlin collective Ick Mach Welle. Schnäll Schnäll is his debut solo artist EP on Killekill, with own productions accompanied by collaborations with Bettina and DJ Normal 4, alongside remixes by Rhyw and Gesloten Cirkel. The EP opens with the dark intro Alptraum, which Gesloten Cirkel transforms into an ill-tempered acid-electro monster. The title track Schnäll Schnäll provides a stark contrast to these, with bright overtones existing alongside deeply rooted sonic bedrock. Rhyw adds a level of abstraction and futurism with his remix of this track, whilst retaining the dub-influenced vibe of the original. Following on from this Geldschere is collaboration with Düsseldorf artist DJ Normal 4, with Bläck Dävil contributing his own lyrics and voice, to create a track that could be fittingly described as “Acid Punk Rock”! The final track on the release is a cheeky ode to the Ick Mach Welle family. Here the Dävil's passion for Hardtekk, Gabber and similar rough styles of music become clear.

W&P by Bläck Dävil
Additional production by Rhyw (A3), Gesloten Cirkel (B1) and DJ Normal 4 (B2)

Mastering by Lopazz
Pressed at Record Industry

Bläck Dävil -
https://soundcloud.com/blackdavil
https://www.instagram.com/blackdavilmusic

DJ Normal 4 -
https://soundcloud.com/djnormal4
https://www.instagram.com/normal.4

KILLEKILL -
https://soundcloud.com/killekill
https://www.instagram.com/killekill_berlin

Bandcamp

PREMIERE: Bläck Dävil - Geldschere (w:  DJ Normal 4) [KILLEKILL]

Rinse FM Podcast

Guava & ASA 808 - 05 August 2023

GODDEZZ with unknown - untitled - 22 September 2023

Noti steps up for the fast-rising SSS label's hotly anticipated third release, presenting two warped body-movers designed for peak time head spinnage. Chunky saw waves, razor sharp electro drums, acid lines laced over rhythmic ecstasy. What more do you need?

Release Date: 1st December 2023

Bandcamp: https://sss-sss-sss.bandcamp.com/album/sss003-noti

https://soundcloud.com/sss_sss_sss_audio
https://soundcloud.com/notiiton

Premiere: Noti - Control [SSS003]

Minimalsoul is an independent Record Label founded in 2003. They release a variety of soulful, modern and abstract electronic music. Changing the way you listen.. is the basic concept of the label. Featuring Dan Lodig, who is back at it, delivering another brick to his personal wonderwall. 

• www.minimalsoulrecordings.bandcamp.com

@lo-d
@minimalsoulrecordings

SIN PRISA

PREMIERE : Dan Lodig Feat. Aliou Omar Dia Rangel - Meloboy [MSR24]

Wrapping up the year with a bang, we've got @thrivedmusic in the mix with a weighty 2h live recording. 

The Berlin based DJ, production and live act duo consisting of @dj_ion & @tymotica take no prisoners in this expertly executed excursion into their sound. High energy, club ready selections strike the perfect balance between techno and bass elements, a skill that they also display in their formidable recent "Bionic Gradient" EP, out on @voitax.

Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more action from these two in 2024!

Awkwardly Cast 056 / Thrived

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it is a reflection of our environment, sexuality and psyche. 

audio timestamped memories.  
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Weaponise Your Sound w/ Diet Clinic - Fortuna, The World. 080124

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Joje x Yung Palo x C4rl Type Beat - LIFESTYLE

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MANTX004 - Aom - Water Boatmen
https://mantissa.bandcamp.com/track/water-boatmen

Premiere Requests: mantissa_1@outlook.com

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Premiere: Noti - Control [SSS003]

Mantissa