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Animalia presents the first in a series of 2 x 12” compilations… For volume one, comes Microevolutions… An homage to the label’s continued growth and evolution, a label dedicated to authentic celebrations of talented local artists. Here, Animalia returns to its roots with a release compiled by the members of Menage (plus special guests Ebbs n Flow), all compiled in the northern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne).  The compilation showcases the various moods and facets that make up the deep yet somehow undefinable Animalia sound.  From deep techno to UK garage and everything in between, Microevolutions is an earnest reflection of the diversity of sound that makes Animalia so special.

A1. Sam & Jack Brickel - LSB 
A2. Dashiell - Recoil 
B1. Eugene Pascal - Logic Eclipse 
B2: Dashiell - Under the Ice 
C1: Ebbs n Flow - Skeptik 
C2: Ebbs n Flow - Spy Kids 
D1: Eugene Pascal - Cici 
D2: Sam Brickel & Dashiell - Mars 

@brickel
@dashiell
@pascalsone
@menagerecords
@undergroundcityloop

Artists: Sam & Jack Brickel, Dashiell, Ebbs n Flow, Eugene Pascal (Melbourne/ Naarm, Australia)
Title: Microevolutions
Format: 2x 12”
Distributed by: Clone (Rotterdam, NL)
Artwork by: Kavil Patel (Canberra/Ngunnawal, Australia)
Design by Tara Sydney (Sydney/ Eora, Australia)
Mastered by Mark Klon (Berlin, Germany)
Release date: 15th March 2021

Vinyl available via our Bandcamp + Clone, Oneyewitness, Redeye, Decks, Deejay, Juno and more.

Digital via: https://animalialabel.bandcamp.com/album/microevolutions/

Microevolutions (previews)

Dashiell - Going Nowhere, Fast

Format: 12” & Digital
Distributed by One Eye Witness (NL)
Cover Design by Lou Karsh
Photography by Aaron Claringbold

Mastered by POLE @ Scape Mastering

Remix From Rudolf C

Release date: 17th September 2021

Vinyl Pre-order available via Bandcamp + Oneyewitness

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Dashiell - Going Nowhere, Fast   12" (Previews)

Ménage are back with another compilation of club ready cuts, comprising of 7 tracks written between 2019 and 2022.

https://menagerecords.bandcamp.com/album/back-burners-vol-2

Mastered by Joe Buchan, except for Hey Avalon, Alpini Stallion and Mischief, Mastered by Corey Kikos

Art by Belski

Menage Backburners 2 Snippets

Pollinate Records founder Dashiell offers his first LP "This Colourful World" to the label. 

The album was recorded at his home studio in Coburg, Melbourne and features field recordings of the surrounding area. The process began at the beginning of 2020. Originally intended as an ambient album, the project morphed over the course of two years, adding and subtracting rhythms and varying tempos until coming to its conclusion, a sonic rendition of an uncertain future, equally as optimistic as it is cynical.

Pre-order/Buy: 
https://pollinate.bandcamp.com/

Follow: 
https://soundcloud.com/dashiell
https://www.instagram.com/dashiell.one

Dashiell - This Colourful World (Snippets)

Dashiellʼs debut LP on his own imprint Pollinate Records is set to hit the virtual
shelves this August.
Recorded from 2020 - 2022 in the Melbourne suburb of Coburg, the album
features field recordings of the artists local area and surroundings, as well as
experimental synthesis and drum patterns. Unlike his more dance floor
orientated releases on Felt Sense and Animalia, the album exposes a deeper,
more personal reflection of the artist.
Undefinable by a single genre, Dashiell explores varying styles and narratives
throughout the piece, revisiting familiar glitchy territories and exploring foreign
ambient soundscapes. The work delivers a sonic rendition of an uncertain
future, as optimistic as it is cynical.
Dashiell has just recently returned from a string of European shows with his
band Ménage, including gigs at The Breakfast Club party in Amsterdam and
Harmony Records party in Prague. With more time now to focus on his Label
Pollinate, Dashiell is determined to shine light on Melbourne based producers
and artists with more releases from the label expected this year.
The album will be released on CD and digital formats available through the
Pollinate Records Bandcamp.

Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/dashiell
https://soundcloud.com/pollinaterecords

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PREMIERE : Dashiell - Casey's Theme

Animalia mainstay Sam Brickel (@brickel) returns with the Pulse of Life LP. A diverse, dreamy & lighthearted embodiment of Animalia’s signature style. Genre spanning, deep, cinematic & playful, the LP dips between bass-driven grooves, bouncy tech-house & jungle inspired euphoric rollers. A listening adventure for various contexts… a moment for every hour on a dance-floor, choose your own adventure through the free spirited world of Animalia.

A1: The Mind Flayer
A2: Hit Em' Up ft. Eugene Pascal
B1: Neo Cortex
B2: Second Moon ft. Dashiell 
C1: The Pulse of Life
C2: Like Minded Machines ft. Eugene Pascal
D1: Ansible
D2: Sunset on Freeside 

Artist: Sam Brickel (Melbourne/ Naarm, Australia)
Title: The Pulse of Life
Format: 2x 12”
Distributed by: Clone (Rotterdam, NL)
Artwork & Design by Lucas Hatsisavas (Melbourne/Naarm, Australia)
Mastered by The Herbalist aka Corey Kikos (Melbourne/ Naarm, Australia)
Mixed by Eugene Peloza (Melbourne/Naarm, Australia)
Release date: 12th June 2023

Vinyl available via our Bandcamp + Clone more.

https://sambrickel.bandcamp.com/album/the-pulse-of-life?label=761510570&tab=music

https://clone.nl//item72838.html

Sam Brickel - The Pulse of Life LP (ANIMA8)

Merriware presents “Lectroniq Love Affair” - A split EP from the members of Australian dance music group Ménage and the fifth release from Naarm/ Melbourne based imprint Merriware.

Dashiell, Sam Brickel and Eugene Pascal each offer up a track of their own solo material as well as a collaborative remix of the title track, giving an insight to their individual production styles and their sensibilities when working together.

The A1 “Lectroniq Love Affair” is unapologetic, no frills club music, with a vocoded hook taunting throughout and bassline you wouldn’t tell your mum about! Following this, the A2 entry from Animalia and Steeplejack alumni Sam Brickel “Vespene Dreams” is a heady mix of pinnacle late 90’s UK house with the sound palette of modern breaks. A real deep burner for the heads!

On the flip, things get stripped down for the Ménage Remix of the title track. Vocals peppered in the background as a chorus drenched acid line drives deep! Think Zip on the DC10 terrace and you’re getting there! Rounding it out, Eugene Pascal’s B2 offering “Late Night” is a delicate breakbeat mediation, with multiple synth lines converging to create a harmonic bed perfect for those sessions late into the morning hours.

Mixed by Eugene Peloza
Mastered by Marco Pellegrino at Analogcut Berlin
Distributed by One Eye Witness, NL

Lectroniq Love Affair EP

MWARE005 Ménage - Lectronicq Love Affair EP - Snippets

https://menagerecords.bandcamp.com/album/back-burners-vol-1

Back Burners Vol.1 Snippets

The heavenly A1 that teases a little slice of personality from each seperate member of menage, from our forthcoming debut release.

Pre-order now for the release end of May
Vinyl available via Clone, Redeye, Bordello a Parigi, Decks, Deejay, Juno and more.

Digital pre-order via: animalialabel.bandcamp.com/album/animalia-one

Ménage - T.O.A

Forthcoming 5-tracker comeback of Kreggo on FE !

vinyl out soon

>> @g-twentythree

Kreggo - Immaginario (FE051) clips

Pure Space Recordings is circling round one last time this year to launch our new annual compilation fundraiser series... PS005 ‘PROXIMITY’ is a humble nod to the sounds that have bound us together this year, keeping us connected and motivated. 

Across the release, eighteen artists explore the breadth of the Australian electronic music landscape. From gentle piano compositions, to subtle downtempo nested amongst techno-tinged drum tracks, electro expeditions and so much more… Devoted listeners are joined by new producers, friends and some of our most aspired Australian producers to form this exciting release. 

100% of proceeds will be donated to Aborigial Legal Services; based in Redfern it is the first Aboriginal Legal Service in Australia, and the first free legal assistance service in the country.

Tracklist:
01. Tangerine - Spiral
02. jobfit - Ascendance
03. Lara K - All It Takes
04. PMA - Ceiling
05. DBR - Log Lady
06. Monako - Salvation
07. KiTA - Saturn
08. Circa - ACAB
09. Rings Around Saturn - 130 Ditst
10. E Davd - Simulate
11. Nali - Ominous
12. Mosam Howieson - Pure Space
13. cdot - Interstellar
14. Female Wizard vs. SLAMROSS1000 - Pulse
15. RBI - Sabre
16. Third Space - 5 Rip
17. psiota - Sonic Admin

https://soundcloud.com/tangerine_tangerine | https://soundcloud.com/jobfit | https://soundcloud.com/l_arak | https://soundcloud.com/pmapmapma | https://soundcloud.com/breezydbr | https://soundcloud.com/monakooo | https://soundcloud.com/kita-music | https://soundcloud.com/circawashere | https://soundcloud.com/rdjm0 | https://soundcloud.com/edavd | https://soundcloud.com/mos-how | https://soundcloud.com/femalewizard | https://soundcloud.com/slamross | https://soundcloud.com/djrbii | https://soundcloud.com/3rd-space | https://soundcloud.com/iota_music

Format: Digital

Proximity

PS005 - Various Artists - PROXIMITY

We often find there are two types of artists. One internalises their process, endlessly perfecting their work while finding the endpoint a massive hurdle, and in turn producing immaculate yet very little art. The other is continuously inspired, so full of ideas they can barely work fast enough to articulate them all. The art becomes by-product of their larger trajectory and not just a collection of endpoints. Lord Of The Isles a.k.a. Neil McDonald seems to be both. He’s always in an evolving state of process where work is constantly shed to make way for a new layer growing beneath, yet he holds his cards closely, cherry-picking when and with whom he releases that work into the world.
Neil is simply prolific. In 2016 he shared with us a vast catalog of unheard beauty, which over a long span of time was collaboratively shaped into his debut album 'In Waves'. In the span between the album release and now, Neil has performed on a number of ESP Institute label showcases from Los Angeles to Amsterdam to Berlin, and released a few efforts with our peers, but all throughout he’s been holed up working on his sophomore album [sigh]. Though patience has become a sort of meditation during this global upside-down, we couldn’t help but squeeze out an interim release to uphold the fantasy. So, four years after the release of 'In Waves', we’re proud to present a very long-winded follow-up single for the album’s monster track 'Skylark'. Accompanied by a previously unreleased album cut entitled 'OmniMulti', the single also touts two glorious remixes; a sunkissed version by fellow esteemed Scotsman Linkwood and an atmospheric dismantling by the Melbourne hopeful Tourist Kid. You see, good things come to those who wait.

[ESP039B] Skylark

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[ESP039B] LORD OF THE ISLES - A1 - Skylark (12" Re-Master) - SNIPPET

Ran by Karima F and visual artist Ida Ekblad, Oslo-based Schloss Records is not only a record label but also an art gallery. With each release sporting grandiose aesthetics from Ida, as a platform Schloss continues to catch both eyes and ears in equal measure.

Their next offering comes from Mr. Timothy Crombie, most commonly known as A Psychic Yes. Entitled ' That Swamp Feeling', the EP features Bristol's Hodge on the remix.

Whilst the original brims with raw drum patterns and steel pan melody, Hodge brightens up the arrangement filling space with airy synth tones and his well-known preference for Jurassic wildlife samples. 

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-a-psychic-yes-lost-in-the-act-hodge-remix-schloss-records/

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@hodgebristol
@oschlosso

That Swamp Feeling

First Listen: A Psychic Yes - 'Lost In The Act (Hodge Remix)' (Schloss Records)

Wein El Malayeen by @deenaabdelwahed (@ancient-methods remix)

Following the devastating explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4, Ma3azef teamed up with New York-based mastering engineer Heba Kadry to curate a compilation by regional and international musicians to raise funds for the continuous relief work being done on the ground in Beirut to help those who have been failed by the Lebanese state.

Today, we're happy to announce two additional remixes to be added to the compilation: ZULI's Kiwii, remixed by El Kontessa; Deena Abdelwahed's Wein El Malayeen, remixed  by Ancient Methods.

The 19-track compilation includes contributions by the likes of Fatima Al Qadiri, Nicolás Jaar, ZULI, Slikback, and others. Bringing sounds together from the different crevices of electronic music, it is a humble attempt to galvanize musicians and listeners into supporting a city that has been integral in shaping the region’s contemporary music scene.

All proceeds from the sales of the compilation are going to local initiatives to provide assistance to those affected, they will be divided between Fundraising Campaign for the Arts and Culture Community in Beirut organized by AFAC; Beirut Musicians' Fund organized by Tunefork Studios, and Beit el Baraka.

All tracks mastered by Heba Kadry
Artwork by Studio Mooni

Deena Abdelwahed - Wein El Malayeen (Ancient Methods Remix)

Second EP from Naarm/Melbourne producer LOIF

Link: https://loif.bandcamp.com/album/active-mind

Artwork by Liam Alexander-Quinn 
Produced by LOIF
LSDNB produced by LOIF and Ménage
Mixed by Eugene Peloza and LOIF
Mastered by Mark