黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma) invites you to retreat inwards - on both the physical plane and within the depths of your psyche - as part of the Pure Space Home Listening series.

Imagined during lockdown, Pure Space Home Listening // 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) probes home listening in the context of isolation.

As an artist, 黑芝麻 leans into the more emotive facets of sound, utilizing sonic and cerebral contrasts to subtly lull the listener into a journey unforeseen. This release sees them infuse this approach within their collaborations with artists Merph, Shoeb Ahmad, Moktar and Zhi.

The artists explore the familiar feelings of solitude, urgency and release firmly etched into our collective consciousness, both synchronously and through their own distinct lens.

“I Miss You” lulls you in with emotive pads that float above a sharp breakbeat and voice notes engulfed with longing. “Take Me Anywhere” provides a feeling of relief, as groove-laden techno bounces off the walls and into the abyss. “Associations” is an introspective, spacious and haunting track you want to float on and on. As you glide between these offerings, the intro and outro tracks hold space for tender ruminations.

The release serves as an archive of a more contemplative and confined period, through the distant murmur of voice notes, the metamorphosing drone of ambient soundscapes, poetic reveries that hang in the air, the rattling percussion of a breakbeat or techno high-hat and the gentle backdrop hums of nature.

This is an immersive audiovisual experience. Filmmaker Jane Inyang reimagines the EP in a short film through different listening contexts during a day in isolation for the protagonist. This short film will be accessible by a QR code in an accompanying poster and zine, which will also feature artist photos, recipes and poetry alongside the work of artist Jacquie Meng and photographer Chanel Nguyen. There will also be a limited run of earrings by Joanne Leong.

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100% of profits from this release will be donated to Firesticks Alliance, an Indigenous led network and aims to re-invigorate the use of cultural burning by facilitating cultural learning pathways to fire and land management.
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releases February 17, 2023

Tracks written and arranged by Moktar, Shoeb Ahmad, Zhi, Merph and 黑芝麻

Mastering: Wayne Sutherland

Album Art/Painting: Jacquie Meng

Zine Graphic Designer, Earring Design, IG Filter Creator: Joanne Leong

Sticker Ilustrator/Designer: Lynn Nguyen

Writer: Tanya Akinola

Special thanks to Eugene, Rebecca, Hen, Chanel, Kavya, senzer online and artsACT

黑​芝​麻​和​朋​友​们 (H​ē​i zhī ma and friends)

bby tek [黑芝麻 & Moktar] - Take Me Anywhere

SPTVA04 upcoming May 2023! A vision of Neo Tokyo found its soundtrack in our next digital compilation and we are excited to have Hyperforce, DJ Ali, LOIF, Ekkel, Atikka, Eyerate, Hasvat Informant & Willem, OTON, Immateriæ and Aeryeen with some futuristic tracks in line.

Release date: 19.05.2023
https://spacetraxberlin.bandcamp.com/album/sptva04-neo-tokyo

More info to the artist of this track:
https://soundcloud.com/loiflan
https://www.instagram.com/tek_dec

LOIF - Alien System

Tanzmaus

This track is part of the album "Insane World" by Alan Backdrop
Bandcamp Direct Link: https://alanbackdrop.bandcamp.com/album/insane-world

Releasing a new album after a long life break :)
It's a collection of tracks and jams made during the last 3 years where doubts have been my trusted conductors.
Hope you enjoy it!

Much love from Italy,
Alessio

Released June 30, 2023

All tracks written & produced by Alessio Meneghello between 2020 and 2023

Original Picture in video from: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DTI-sagittal-fibers.jpg

Insane World

Nootropic

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Alan Backdrop - Nootropic

Eora (Sydney) based collective Headnoiz, presents the second installment of their developing imprint. Featuring original works from Naarm (Melbourne) residing producers Mick Gristle and Hasvat Informant, whose collaborative efforts synergised to form their “Chiral Centers” EP.

The EP's four original productions traverse a myriad of genres and themes whilst still maintaining an impressively cohesive atmosphere of ominous euphoria.

Chiral Centres also includes two dancefloor friendly remixes. The first being a driving psychedelic interpretation of "Last Apparition" from Copenhagen based live duo "Atikka", followed by an anthemic trance rework of the opening track "Swordbox" courtesy of Ute's "Omformer".
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released July 20, 2023

Written & produced by: Michael "JJ" Wilson & Mike Blyth
Remix credits: Filip Storsveen, Mikkel Harraldstad, Susanne Benther Mouritsen, John Cleworth
Mastered by: John Cleworth
Artwork: Tom Schwaiger
Image: Alexander Cooke
Distribution: One Eye Witness

Mick Gristle & Hasvat Informant - Swordbox (Omformer Remix)[HDNZ002]

Omformer is the collaborative project from Ute cornerstones Mikkel Rev and Oprofessionell. Being a project mostly focusing on the live act, they still have managed to build an impressive catalogue covering everything from one-hour long ambient tracks to loopy psychedelic peak time weapons.

And for their long overdue debut EP you can expect no less, presenting four summer ready trance excursions extracted straight from previous live sets and jam sessions.

Dive into their most maximalist, drama inducing and dancefloor-shattering project to date. Get lost in layered psychedelic trance endlessly looping arpeggios, mind bending squelching resonances and big melodies best consumed under the forest canopy.

Release date: August 1, 2023

Digital: www.ute-rec.bandcamp.com/album/ute011
Vinyl: www.one-eye-witness.com/release/16867…former-UTE011

Written & Produced by: Filip Storsveen & Mikkel Haraldstad
Additional mixing: Mike Blyth
Mastering: Joel Krozer, 6bitdeep
Artwork: Ross Paul McEwan

Omformer - Yengo 3AM [UTE011]

https://soundcloud.com/amniote-editions presents the second run of ‘The Collective Capsule’ in collaboration with Mala Junta, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of one of Berlin’s favourite club nights. Consisting of a 12” which houses tracks from Junta residents and an extended digital compilation, the release celebrates the immense impact of the both labels on Berlin’s vibrant queer community and their shared core principles which serve as a mirror for the society they wish to foster. 






Find the full read here: www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-monophonik-riva-to-be-free

The Collective Capsule Vol. 2 will be out September 15, 2023. Order a copy via  https://amniote-editions.bandcamp.com/album/ae-mj-001-2-amniote-editions-and-mala-junta-present-the-collective-capsule-vol-2

10% of profits will go to African Queer Youth Initiative.

Premiere: Monophonik & Riva - To Be Free [AE-MJ-001.2]

@dj-tool

Amniote Editions teams up with Mala Junta to release “The Collective Capsule” in celebration of 5th anniversary of Berlin’s favourite queer event.

“The Collective Capsule” is a celebration and tribute to the unique Mala Junta and it’s impact on Berlin’s vibrant contemporary queer scene as well as a reflection of the core principles of these two collectives, which serve as a mirror for the society we want to push forward.

The package features a 12″ vinyl record composed of 4 tracks from Mala Junta’s residents Hyperaktivist, Yazzus, DJ Tool, and D.Dan, as well as two compilations featuring Roza Terenzi, Jensen Interceptor, Mohajer, Peachlyfe, Francois X, Narciss to name a few..

The Collective Capsule Compilation Vol. 2 emerges on Amniote Editions on 15th September.

10% of profits will go to African Queer Youth Initative - aqyi.org

Mastered by Mikael Tobias (assisted by Joel Krozer) at SixBitDeep
Artwork by Whrikk

DJ TOOL - To Another Galaxy [Amniote Editions x Mala Junta]

@dinakhashan

Amniote Editions teams up with Mala Junta to release “The Collective Capsule” in celebration of 5th anniversary of Berlin’s favourite queer event.

“The Collective Capsule” is a celebration and tribute to the unique Mala Junta and it’s impact on Berlin’s vibrant contemporary queer scene as well as a reflection of the core principles of these two collectives, which serve as a mirror for the society we want to push forward.

The package features a 12″ vinyl record composed of 4 tracks from Mala Junta’s residents Hyperaktivist, Yazzus, DJ Tool, and D.Dan, as well as two compilations featuring Roza Terenzi, Jensen Interceptor, Mohajer, Peachlyfe, Francois X, Narciss to name a few..

The Collective Capsule Compilation Vol. 2 emerges on Amniote Editions on 15th September.

10% of profits will go to African Queer Youth Initative - aqyi.org

Mastered by Mikael Tobias (assisted by Joel Krozer) at SixBitDeep
Artwork by Whrikk

DINA - Willow [Amniote Editions x Mala Junta]

Oprofessionell for the next release by Amphibian 💚

Track: Prauge
Artist: Repulsive Force
Label: Amphibian Records
Format: Digital
Catalog: AMPHVA003
Release Name: From Dusk Till Bog
Release Date: October 12, 2023
Release Link: https://amphibianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/from-dusk-till-bog

Follow Oprofessionell:
soundcloud.com/oprofessionell
instagram.com/filip_storsveen
facebook.com/oprofessionellklubb

Support the great label:
soundcloud.com/amphibian_rec
instagram.com/amphibian_rec
facebook.com/amphibian.rec
https://amphibianrecords.bandcamp.com

Support!

Repulsive Force - Prauge (Presented by Oprofessionell) [Amphibian]

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