Midheaven Records continues its run of firsts in 2021 with ‘Shifgrethor / Konstant Kemmer’, the debut of Eora/Sydney-based producer Mx-Ai (they/them). The last decade has seen Mx-Ai move from playing in bands, to no-input mixing, to chopping samples and programming drums—a habitual experimentation both integrated with living, and consciously auto-didactive. Years of quietly working away have resulted in a warped bass music sound, drawing upon the sensibilities of musique concrète, jungle, dub and dancehall. Taking their names from concepts in Ursula K. Le Guin’s ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’, ‘Shifgrethor’ and ‘Konstant Kemmer’ are a small glimpse into a larger world of sounds yet to be heard, where synths cling like vapour to structural beats, meticulously grooving and articulate. Astute sound design makes tangible a feeling suspended between excitement and anxiety, with sweeps of FX and minute rhythmic shifts keeping things on the move, ever-curious and rolling. This is an exciting statement of intent from a gifted artist.

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About Midheaven:

Midheaven operates on unceded Gadigal and Wangal lands in Eora/Sydney. We acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal peoples as rightful owners of these lands, and pay our respects to their elders past and present.

Midheaven Records is devoted to giving a platform to forward-thinking, mutative, compelling music. We will be releasing a slew of new work by emerging soloists, ensembles, and collaborations over the course of 2021, donating 10% of all proceeds from sales to Radio Skid Row, in support of community radio and grassroots organising.

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Credits:

All tracks written, recorded and mixed by Wade Gilmour.
Mastered by Mike Grisner at Manmade Mastering.
Artwork by Ben Buchanan.
Layout by Cameron Whalen.

Shifgrethor / Konstant Kemmer

Buy on Bandcamp

Mx-Ai — Konstant Kemmer

Rizu X formally kicks off new NYC-based label Gone Baby with dizzying new cuts.

The EP is named after "Myokymia," which is the involuntary eye twitching that usually stems from stress, sleep deprivation, or caffeine. The production channeled the energy from the nightlife she was missing, mixed with the anxiety and codependency to technology and follows up her split EP on Cómeme, with Katerina.

The artwork by Alejandra Muñoz features a blue lotus, which was inspired by the blue lotus tea that Lizett was drinking at the time, which led to her having strange lucid dreams.

Pre-order here: https://gonebaby.bandcamp.com/album/rizu-x-myokymia

Premiere: Rizu X - Riverwalk Mall [Gone Baby]

SVBKVLT mainstay @nahashisalive demonstrates the considerable breadth of his tastes on this genre-defying blend.

Read more: https://ifonlyuk.com/if-only-podcast-94-nahash

If-Only Podcast #94: Nahash

Artist: Various Artists
Premiere Artist: Atrice
Title: VA1
Track Title: Haumea
Label: Hektar
CAT#: HKT_01
Release date: 15.07.2021
 Format: digital

Hektars debut release features 8 different artists from across the globe. The musical variation spans from free experimental works to more
club oriented tracks. The release is meant to be diverse while still beeing cohesive.

Hektar - VA

Premiere | Atrice - Haumea (HKT_01)

Release Date : November 5th
Buy : gridrecords.bandcamp.com/album/kevin-murf-all-inclusive-ep
Stream : https://li.sten.to/GI2Bzse

Let us introduce Kevin Murf, with his debut EP ‘All Inclusive’. The first glimpse into his world, and what a world it is. Five deep excursions, all contrasting each other, speaking about the endlessly destroying pursuit of happiness of humans.

From the chopped-up breaks and surging bass bins of opening track ‘Unexpected Jazz Crush’, to the supreme sound design & perc work on ‘Last Minute’, a bonafide club tool.
Followed by ‘Bagombo’, a janky, tribal post-African number which glues it together with samples sweeping through taxing build-ups and blissful breakdowns.
‘Small Hole of Large Absorption’, a near 5 minute atmospheric build-up of eerie field recordings and spacious samples, giving rest bite to the club weapons it followed, reminding the end of our naive world.
Lastly, ‘Unexpected Jazz Crush (Solastalgia)’, concludes the EP. Based on a neologism of distress caused by environmental change, it’s a stripped back version of the opener that gives a clean end to the journey.

Tracklist:
1. Unexpected Jazz Crush
2. Last Minute
3. Bagombo
4. Small Hole of Large Absorption
5. Unexpected Jazz Crush (Solastalgia)

All tracks written, produced and mixed by Kevin Murf.
Artwork by Loïc Berger.
Mastered by Krikor Kouchian.

Supported by : Addison Groove, Azamat B, Bake, Benjamin Damage, Borusiade, Chekov, Ciel, Carin Kelly, Clouds, Cosmin TRG, DC Salas, De Grandi, D.Tiffany, Delay Ground, DJ Autumn, DJ Tess, DJ Plead, E-Unity, Etapp Kyle, Etch, Flore, Giant Swan, GiGi FM, Gigsta, Henzo, Hrdvsion, Ido Plumes, Intergalactic Gary, Jacques Torrance, Jasss, John Tejada, Kaval, Kincaid, Lakewest, Less-O, Ltd Colours, Minor Science, Mish, Mistareez, Mor Elian, Nico, Notte Infinita, Oceanic, Perko, Pluralist, Realitycheck, Rhyw, Ronan, Silas Gray, Sleek Fata, Suze, Solid Blake, Syz, Upsammy, Wordcolour, West Norwood Cassette Library, Will Lister, Yak, Yilan, Ytem, Yushh, 96 Back and more.

Kevin Murf - Bagombo

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Trap track and honestly not too bad. Really liked how this one turned out to sound. Hope you guys like it too and also Happy thanksgiving 🦃

Turtle Test

What are you seeing, I can’t believe it, I heed my voices? or do I leave it. You have a cold heart, you left me freezing. But in this warm fall, she left me bleeding. What am I saying, do you believe me?, the hole that’s in my heart is never healing. I’m feeling jaded, I just can’t face it. That everytime I see you, you look amazing. 

Time and time again, I just want it to end, or have a do over so I could see the real you then. Your face just reels me in, worth more than a friend. You could start the story but she gon end up with him. 

I hear you saying, i can’t believe it, I hear my voices? or do I leave it. You have a cold heart, you left me freezing. But in this warm fall, she left me bleeding. What am I saying, do you believe me?, the hole that’s in my heart is never healing. I’m feeling jaded, I just can’t face it. That everytime I see you, you look amazing.

jad3d (prod me)

Staywitme

‘Wet Brain’ taken from AURA's debut EP release on @earlyreflex.

More: https://ins-rt.net/audio/aura-wet-brain

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Premiere: AURA - Wet Brain

On ACEN018 we welcome long-time friend of the label @Duswunder. Plated Body is the first four-track EP on All Centre, showcasing the breadth and versatility of Duswunder’s sound.

The EP kicks off with Adorned, immediately introducing Duswunder’s characteristically complex sound design. Enchanting pads lay the foundation before giving way to a disorientating DnB-adjacent rhythm. From here refined, abrasive textures dominate whilst tender melodies lurk beneath. The track reaches its peak with a dizzying arpeggiated melody, eventually giving way to the subdued choral pads.

The next track is Loccc, slowing the tempo but keeping the intensity strong. A range of meticulously manipulated percussive noises weave around intricate drum patterns. The track eventually breaks down, resembling something of a malfunctioning machine, as stunning melodic lines rise from the corroding rhythms.

We then find ourselves with the interlude Sprung. An exercise in space and weight, the track contrasts moments of enthralling intensity and near-silence, punctuated by shimmering synths and affecting vocal samples.

Duswunder closes the EP with Evo. The track gradually brings the energy back up to an apex with the introduction of driving kicks, accented by morphing percussion hits and alluring voices. Emotive melodic elements lie beneath the driving rhythms, brought to the forefront as the track breaks down, before closing out with another arresting rhythmic assault.

Plated Body is available across all platforms from July 3rd.

Duswunder - Adorned

Tracklist:

Nelly Furtado - Say it Right (Acapella)
Nexcyia - Endless Path of Memory
Tvii Son - ND
Loto Retina - Loco
DJ Swisha - Methods
Yre Den - Bird Spiral
Hyph11E - Barnacles (Kode9 Remix)
Hamilton Scalpel - Southern Cross Aerobatic Team
Faze Lock - Come Again
Hyph11E - Shatter
Hoover1 - 4B
Rian Treanor - Vacuum Angle
Ripatti - #54
Joe Craven - Brothers and Sisters
Color Plus - Gum
Bone Head - Magical Girl
Flora Yin-Wong - Loci I
Oh, Yoko - Seashore (Sprinkles’ Ambient Ballroom)

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