Arkajo is back on his own label with two originals and two remixes by kindred spirits, Polygonia and Konduku. Starting with the warm Entwine, stepped-out beats laced with swirly stabs. Polygonia's finishes off the A-side with an organic and atmospheric rework; saturated in deep, trippy, rattling tonally percussive flows.
Arkajo's Signature leads the B-side: broken drum patterns with whispers from the realm between where Sweden and the UK meet. Konduku settles the score with his dark and eerie 4x4 techno take. A diverse record to keep in the bag for both hazy basements and the upcoming summer season.

Arkajo05 - Arkajo - Entwine   Signature (Polygonia And Konduku Remixes)

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Konduku - Ebedi - Nous'klaer K5 (previews)

The internet loves a good music recommendation, and we couldn't agree more. We wouldn't have the constant stream of fresh music we share without people turning us on to new artists. It's a never-ending cycle of discovery.

Today's premiere, "Freezing Point" by Warsaw producer bijū, exemplifies this perfectly. This track and his upcoming "phase transition" EP were, in a way, influenced by the music we showcase here at Delayed. 
"Freezing Point" lands in our dark, halftime, and experimental wheelhouse. bijū's playful arrangement takes you on a journey, incorporating eerie and even sinister synth lines over a hypnotic halftime groove. 

"phase transition" EP will be self-released on March 31.

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PREMIERE: bijū - Freezing Point

Vinyl Pre-Order: https://www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1712670705/tul-waitoonkiat-nueng-kamtham
Digital Pre-Order: https://siamesetwinsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nueng-kamtham-st

Siamese Twins embarks on its 10th release milestone with the acclaimed Thai performance artist Tul Waitoonkiat. In หนึ่งคำถาม (One Question), Waitoonkiat's poetry is conjoined into a versatile sonic meeting of minds, created in collaboration with producers Black Merlin, Sapphire Slows, and Sleep D. Aligning seamlessly with Siamese Twins' trademark ethos of cultural reflection and interdisciplinary exploration.

Waitoonkiat, known for his socio-political work "2553," which reflects on the 2010 military crackdown in Thailand, has presented his novel "Silence is Violence" through multidisciplinary art exhibitions across Bangkok. One of these collaborations with Siamese Twins’ Khun Fluff in 2022 established a profound connection and laid this release's foundational recording layer. The recorded poem explores existential themes, pondering the endless cycle of questioning and the dichotomy between silence and imagination, darkness and light, with its contemplative imagination setting the stage.

The A-side unveils George Thompson's universe, known in the terrestrial realm as Black Merlin, with two noirish cinematic explorations that compose Waitoonkiat’s trademark expressive and enigmatic voice into the release's fabric. Showcasing Thompson’s ability to create hypnotic, depth-charged soundscapes that captivatingly feed into a broader story rather than claiming center stage.

The B-side begins with a delicate approach to sound design, crafted through the Buchla synthesizer by Japanese modular artist Sapphire Slows. The charm of this version lies within the sustained notes that gently inhale and exhale between enigmatic vocoder effects and layers of beauty, nature, and technology.

B2 closes with a seven-and-a-half-minute peak timer revolving around a pulsating bassline and driving force of drum energy. One craving for packed warehouses and bush raves by the Australian wizards of OZ and Butter Sessions label owners, Sleep D, aka Corey Kikos and Maryos Syawish.

Artwork by Taychin Dunnvatanachit

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Nueng Kamtham

Tul Waitoonkiat - Nueng Kamtham 12" (snippets) - ST​​​๐​​​๐​​​๑๐

Lemna - Mantis 14 - Delsin Records - DSR/MTS14

buy via delsin: https://www.delsinrecords.com/release/8611/
buy via bandcamp: https://lemna.bandcamp.com/album/mantis-14

a1. Lapis Lazuli
a2. Forest Green Tree Frog
a3. Mycena Chlorophos
b1. Datura
b2. Northern Boobook

Experimental Japanese operator Lemna (@lemnamusic) returns to Mantis with another five intricately sculpted cuts that toy with tension, release and the mysterious atmosphere of the forest at dawn. Lemna adopts a considered, patient approach to her music practice, creating interlocking rhythms which take cues from Autonomic fragmentation as much as techno hypnosis, but it’s the spatial pressure and textural sound design which makes her music truly fly. Taking predawn walks in woods at the foot of the mountain she calls home, she drew inspiration from five different organisms within the vibrant ecosystem around her to create a collection of tracks she aptly refers to as ‘Nocturnal Assembly’.

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Lemna - Mantis 14 (DSR/MTS14)

Sounds and scenes progress, mature, evolve, all synonyms for the same energy. The energy that surrounds the creation and impetus of a burgeoning idea or a bleeding edge of art.  

Change. 

The constant clashing of influences from everywhere and nowhere. Especially now more than ever, as everyone is battered with a barrage of ideas and trends that appear as quickly as they disappear. It’s hard to pick apart the impactful bits but to Vardae we look as a harbinger of quality changes. Today’s pick lands on his seemingly effortless foray into half-time as we land on Captivate from the forth-coming, “Dance with the spirits” EP. It’s a raucous affair, and contains all the bits you’d want from a track that will split tempo, and get dancers to sway like seaweed. From syncopated, off-kilter percussion, to long developing breakdowns, the detailed textures and minute changes get even the most jaded listener going. This EP, coupled with his Mostra set, wow. One to watch out for.

"Captivate", and the rest of the ‘Dance with the Spirits’ EP will be released on Konstrukt, April 19th.

@vardaemusic
@konstrukt-5

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PREMIERE: Vardae - Captivate [Konstrukt]

In the vibrant core of La Vallée Électrique festival, Caldera draws inspiration from and weaves the threads of his encounters into a spellbinding EP. From the effervescence of a festival night to the murmur of leaves, “Triangular Passage” takes us on a clearly psychedelic journey.

LOIF, another fellow luminary of the 2023 edition of the festival, contributes a remix that enriches the EP with an energetic minimalist-modern twist.

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Caldera - Triangular Passage EP
Additional production by LOIF
Release Date - May 12, 2024
Support & Buy - https://melifera-records.bandcamp.com/album/triangular-passage-mlf015

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Artwork by Melifera
Mastering by Arthur Bohl at Melifera Studio
contact@meliferarecords.com

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Tracklist
01. Warren's Gift 
02. Warren's Gift (LOIF remix)
03. Ascending Through Leaves
04. Solar Sunrise

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Soundcloud - @caldera-caldera
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Soundcloud - @loiflan
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Facebook - www.facebook.com/LOIFDJ

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Romi & BLNDR - 지금이순간
V.A - 4 Way Independence [HNP002 / Huinali Recordings]

Produced by Romi Behl, and Tom Huthwohl aka BLNDR
Mastered by Xergio Córdoba at Eternal Midnight
Artwork by Off T.
Released by Huinali Recordings from Jeju Island, South Korea
Release Date : April 29th. 2024
Format - Vinyl and Digital

V.A - 4 Way Independence [HNP002]

12", 180g Black Vinyl Limited Edition 50 Copies, Numbered.
Full Color Printed Sleeve.
Exclusive on Bandcamp.

A1. Adhémar - Yellow Feather
A2. Javier Marimon - STE-061
B1. Romi & BLNDR - 지금이순간
B2. Asllan - Sun

Romi (Berlin)
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Oslated & Huinali Recordings.
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V.A - 4 Way Independence

지금이순간

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Romi & BLNDR - 지금이순간 [HNP002]

Release date : 19-04-2024

Vardae's new EP on Konstrukt takes listeners on a transformative journey through sound and self-discovery. Inspired by the meditative state of trance, the EP invites audiences to explore new territories within themselves. With a blend of dubstep, tribal break techno, and drum 'n bass, each track offers a unique sonic landscape for introspection and release. Reflecting the artist's personal journey, the EP serves as a sonic sanctuary where listeners can free their minds and immerse themselves in the profound influence of music. Dive into Vardae's immersive soundscape and embark on a voyage of self-exploration with this captivating EP.

Again there's going to be a very unique and very limited run of this EP on 180gr vinyl. 

Mastered by Neel at Enisslab Studio in Rome

Track Listing 

(1) A1 The descent
(2) A2 Bad minds
(3) B1 Dance with the spirits
(4) B2 Captivate

All tracks written and produced by Vardae
Artwork by Yugen  ℗ & © Konstrukt 2024 Digital distribution by Triple Vision.

Vardae - Dance with the spirits EP [KON21]

Quickly emerging Australian gem Zara (@zaraolsen) brings her signature warm, emotive & sparkling sounds to Animalia with a special five track EP and collaborative animation with Amsterdam based artist Tharim Cornelisse.   The EP combines the deepest intricacies of IDM & modern tempo-explorations, all with a cosy sense of groove & rhythm, resulting in an exciting yet tranquil balance of sounds. Zara’s atmospheric, world building music is an unambiguous reflection of not only her upbringing in lush Australian surrounds, but also Animalia’s kaleidoscopic world, and Zara’s own sense of adventure and worldliness. 

View the music video for Whirl (Steppers Version) by Tharim Cornelisse here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6r0d6rnw80

Artist: Zara (Zara Olsen) 
Title: Elemental 
Format: Digital/ CD (Monotype Pressing, Poland)
Artwork by: Tharim Cornelisse (Amsterdam, NL) 
Mastered by Corey Kikos (Melbourne/Naarm, Australia)

Elemental

Zara - Elemental (ANIMA12)

🎧 Need vs Greed EP 🙌 @indigolionsounds
➡️ https://pvmm.ffm.to/needvsgreed

“Need vs Greed” by Indigo Lion is a captivating musical exploration that delves deep into the dichotomy between necessity and desire. Through its mesmerizing blend of chillwave instrumentals infused with dub and urban elements, this EP offers a sonic journey that mirrors the complexities of the human psyche.

Each track on the EP serves as a sonic vignette, inviting listeners to navigate the delicate balance between need and greed. From the hypnotic rhythms of the opening track to the introspective melodies of the closing number, Indigo Lion masterfully crafts a sonic landscape that mirrors the ebb and flow of human desire.

As listeners immerse themselves in the lush soundscapes of “Need vs Greed,” they are transported on a mental journey that challenges them to confront their own impulses and motivations. The pulsating beats and ethereal textures serve as a backdrop for introspection, prompting listeners to contemplate the nature of their desires and the consequences of their actions.

Ultimately, “Need vs Greed” is more than just a musical experience—it’s a meditation on the human condition. Through its evocative compositions and thought-provoking themes, this EP invites listeners to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and introspection.

Need vs Greed

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Indigo Lion - My Forever Self

🌿 La Vallée Electrique

At the crossroads of spring and summer, beneath the warm sun of Provence, you are invited to La Vallée Électrique festival. A place where humans and nature blend into an electric symbiosis.
⬢ Tickets: bit.ly/423pxNi
⬢ Festival event: bit.ly/48Nqf3N

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