Samaris single Viltu Vitrast released on 7th October 2013.


‘Elegant and unusual, this is a gem’ NME 8/10 
‘Imagine The xx and Little Dragon eloping to that magical forest in Lord of The Rings and you might be getting close to this record’s wonderfully paranormal aesthetic’ The Line of Best Fit 8/10 
‘Samaris specialise in gorgeous, haunting nocturnes’ Drowned In Sound
‘Samaris is superb. It’s fantastic. It’s amazing.’ The 405
‘This is an effortlessly atmospheric album that has all the arty sophistication of any great Icelandic act’ The Fly 4/5
‘An excellent forward thinking record from three talented musicians, not yet out of their teens’ Loud&Quiet  8/10
‘Mesmerisingly breathy groove from the young Icelandic combo, which should lure you to the delicious confections of their self-titled album’ Metro 

Icelandic teenage wunderkind Samaris’ first UK release comes in the shape of an eponymously-titled album on 29th July. Samaris compiles their two Icelandic-released EPs, Hljóma Þú (2011) and Stofnar falla (recorded at Sigur Rós’ Sundlaugin studio with Gunnar Tynes of múm, 2012.

Combining disparate elements of electronics (Þórður Kári Steinþórsson), clarinet (Áslaug Rún Magnúsdóttir) and Jófríður Ákadóttir’s haunting voice, Samaris mix glacial electronica and bold, percussive beats with haunting chant-like vocals - the lyrics culled from nineteenth century Icelandic poems. Viltu Vitrast for example retells an Icelandic folk tale about villages who ask for help from a supernal being, but worry it will choose not to manifest its power on Earth. The effect is simultaneously ancient and modern – an ethereal sound filled with dark spaces and alien atmosphere. 

Formed in 2011 in Reykjavik, within months Samaris had won both the Icelandic Músíktilraunir (past winners include the likes of Of Monsters and Men) and Kraumur Award. The band’s show at Iceland Airwaves in 2012, attracted the attention of Line Of Best Fit, Drowned In Sound and NPR amongst many others. Singer Jófríður also performs with her sister Ásthildur in the more folk-inclined Pascal Pinion.
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This December we will be releasing the sophomore album by Polish producer Blossom, entitled „The Longest Journey“ on vinyl. As a bonus we added his debut album „Blue Balloons“ to the package, which will be pressed on vinyl for the first time. 

“The Longest Journey“ (2013) represents the musical journey of Łukasz Czajewski, depicting a one year cycle in his life, rich in thoughts, important life-events and experiences. He processed influences like nature, mind-created images and innervisions to create an album about one’s journey into the understanding of the world, soul, consciousness and creation. While seasons came and went, he reflected on these events and gained valuable experiences. Every single track has its unique meaning and is a part of this inner expedition. Ultimately, it all comes down to one question: Where are YOU heading in Your journey? 

Several months of hard work between January 2010 and October 2011 resulted in “Blue Balloons“, an album filled with delicately arranged downtempo guitar motifs, distinctive complex rhythms and complementing rich basslines, all encased in the unique aura that sorrounds http://soundcloud.com/lublossom’s debut album and gives it a deeply atmospheric feel. 

All tracks Written & produced by Łukasz Czajewski in Leszczyny, Poland. Saxophone on “Don’t Grow Up”, “Signs of a New Day”, “We Go” by Aleksander Papierz. Vocals on “Dusk” by JEHST.

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Blossom 'Canvas' (Blue Balloons / The Longest Journey 2LP/Digital - Project: Mooncircle, 2013)

A bedroom blend from 2004, shared on tapes, minidisk and CDs with all and sundry. After 10 years, i figured it was time to re-release the Soundcloud way. Ahh the memories.

Channel One Suite (The Cinematic Orchestra)

Another exclusive courtesy of mixmag.net 

Archie Pelago and Grenier combining talents can only mean one thing: super sumptuous dance music. 

The two acts, a Brooklyn trio and San Francisco producer, have previously released material on labels such as Mister Saturday Night Records and Tectonic respectively, soon set to unleash their collaborative project 'Grenier Meets Archie Pelago' on May 19. 

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Download: Archie Pelago & Grenier 'Navigator'

Prettifun type beat

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The Cinematic Orchestra - Burn Out

Reworks One - EP exploring music from Slugabed, Luke Abbott, Dauwd, and Kidsuke.

Violin- Connie Chatwin
Viola - Sally Wragg
Cello - Tom Oldfield
Trumpet - Tom Dennis
Clarinet - Henry Melbourne
Trombone - Ross Lumbard
Saxophone - Greg Sinclair
Piano - Laura Prescott
Harp - Glenda Alloway
Bass - Ben Hayes
Drums / Percussion - Pete Hill
Drums / Percussion / Vibraphone - Rob Hervais-Adelman

Arrangements:
Sex - Greg Sinclair
Unfurling / Free Migration - Rob Hervais-Adelman
Could It Be - Pete Hill
Harmonics - Ben Corrigan

Recorded by Alex Beitzke at Dean Street Studios, London
Mixed by Alex Beitzke
Additional mixing by Hannes Plattmeier (Could It Be)
Produced by Alex Beitzke and Ben Corrigan
Mastered by Pete Maher

Photography © www.alexfreemanphotography.co.uk

UNFURLING + FREE MIGRATION - LUKE ABBOTT

Art in the Age of Automation

Endless

Portico Quartet - A Luminous Beam

Out now as MUTED002 on a very limited 12" white vinyl.

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Channel One Suite (The Cinematic Orchestra)

Michal Hicks