Mantra Collective are honoured to present the fifth release from our digital sublabel Pandorea Records from Melbourne based Thomas David. With two impressive contributions to our previous Pandorea releases alongside a standout vinyl release on local imprint Ochre, Thomas David continues to cement himself as one of Australia’s finest minimal producers.

His four track EP is polished with the signature tripped out flavour Thomas David excels at. Cleanly cut details and low slung basslines make for understated tracks primed for dimly lit dancefloors. Embellished with spooky synth lines and propelled by a sludgy bass, Blue Bend is a sludgy after-hours cut reminiscent of the quintessential Australian bush doof. Taking a more rhythmic approach It Happens Always Lately immerses the listener in its rolling groove before seducing with a distorted vocal hook. Long Lost Brother takes a more housey approach, with its tight drum work layered with dreamy and gently swung percussion. Lastly, the psychedelic bounce of Pots + Pans rounds out the EP with its loopy atmospheres and unhinged soundscapes. 

A versatile and well rounded release, Pandorea 005 is now available for streaming and purchase via the Mantra Collective Bandcamp. Special thank you to Venda for mastering and Ature. for artwork. 

Mantra Collective would like to acknowledge that all tracks were produced on the stolen land traditionally belonging to the peoples of the Eora Nation and the Kulin Nation. We pay respect to their elders past, and present and emerging.

Pandorea Records 005 - Thomas David

Mantra Collective are honoured to present the fifth release from our digital sublabel Pandorea Records from Melbourne based Thomas David. With two impressive contributions to our previous Pandorea releases alongside a standout vinyl release on local imprint Ochre, Thomas David continues to cement himself as one of Australia’s finest minimal producers.

His four track EP is polished with the signature tripped out flavour Thomas David excels at. Cleanly cut details and low slung basslines make for understated tracks primed for dimly lit dancefloors. Embellished with spooky synth lines and propelled by a sludgy bass, Blue Bend is a sludgy after-hours cut reminiscent of the quintessential Australian bush doof. Taking a more rhythmic approach It Happens Always Lately immerses the listener in its rolling groove before seducing with a distorted vocal hook. Long Lost Brother takes a more housey approach, with its tight drum work layered with dreamy and gently swung percussion. Lastly, the psychedelic bounce of Pots + Pans rounds out the EP with its loopy atmospheres and unhinged soundscapes.

A versatile and well rounded release, Pandorea 005 is now available for streaming and purchase via the Mantra Collective Bandcamp. Special thank you to Venda for mastering and Ature. for artwork.

Mantra Collective would like to acknowledge that all tracks were produced on the stolen land traditionally belonging to the peoples of the Eora Nation and the Kulin Nation. We pay respect to their elders past, and present and emerging.

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Thomas David - Pots+Pans

Thomas David - Blue Blend

Thomas David - Long Lost Brother

Thomas David - It Happens Always Lately

Mantras are not small things, mantras have power. They are the mind vibration in relationship to the Cosmos. The science of mantra is based on the knowledge that sound is a form of energy having structure, power, and a definite predictable effect on the chakras and the human psyche.