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Metacognition - an inescapable loop of observing and analyzing.
A processor, obsessed over order, connection, patterns and meaning. Sort of like a machine with the purpose of rewiring itself through self calibration.
It's a natural occurring mind process, inevitable and possibly infinitely complex.
This EP was created with the intention of bringing to light a couple of mind phenomena for easier understanding of the process behind processing visual and aural information and analyzing how you process it.

Inside exploring metacognition, Pareidolia was one of the first visual tricks I encountered, which is why it's the first in this EP.
Next are res cogitans and res extensa, two opposites to the identity. To be in control or flow freely? Materialism or idealism?
Apophenia deals with a different question for me. Is there a purpose to all of this? To sense patterns that aren't there/connected if looked at from a rational perspective, or to trust your feeling and believe there's something else to all of this that cannot be understood by the limited human perception?

_Buy at:
tehnopolis.bandcamp.com/album/metacognition-ep

_Other listening platforms:
www.youtube.com/@vermissst/
@vermissst
open.spotify.com/artist/4vt4RhubO5Tbm6thsAv2ia

_Social links:
www.youtube.com/@vermissst
www.instagram.com/_ver_mi_sst_
beacons.ai/vermisst

Released: 29.12.2023

Written and produced by VERMISST
Artwork by Leda Bibič Faninger
Curators: TT
Tehnopolis movement manager: Mario Marolt
Thanks to Jasmina Kožar at ŠKUC
Label: Tehnopolis Music

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Pareidolia

Around every corner awaits a new atmosphere in the second episode of Augmented Research’s ‘Intelligence series. Showcasing a diverse spread of new generation sounds, the label calls on four artists who embody the now, shifting through blistering breakbeats and off-kilter percussive workouts. 

Intelliance will be out on May 7th, 2024. Order a copy via 
https://augmentedresearch.bandcamp.com/ 

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-raar---riparian-zone

Raär - Riparian Zone [ar_002]

Property (@prperty) and si’nedd (@sinedd1) pool their sound repertoires to craft something greater than the sum of its parts with ‘Genesis’, their latest collaborative project on The Hague’s Oracle Bones imprint. The result is an ode to the intangible forces — places, spaces, and connections — that have shaped their sensibilities, coalescing into ten tracks that both drift and pulse in unison.

Genesis will be out on 18th September, 2024. Pre-order a copy via https://theoraclebones.bandcamp.com/

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-property-sinedd---noxa

Premiere: Property & si'nedd - Noxa [OB008]

䷇ Pi (Uniting)

"When you merge the world in here with the world out there
your destiny is revealed"

Property & si’nedd - GENESIS [OB008]

Tracks 1,2,4,8,9 & 10 produced and mixed by Property & si'nedd
Tracks 3 & 6 produced and mixed by Property
Tracks 5 & 7 produced and mixed by si'nedd
All tracks mastered by Sjoerd Oberman
Words by Postzegel
Artwork by Sjahrzad Khodadadeh

In a time beyond time when the boundaries between dimensions were screamed louder than a
cosmic loom, the entities Property and si’nedd emerged into existence. They were forces of
nature, not bound by physical laws but intertwined with universal essence. Property, the
embodiment of structure and form, was the stabilizing force in a world of chaos, while si’nedd, a
radiant entity of light and potential, sparked a dynamic touch. The people of the land, who lived
in the vast plains of Feld and the sun-drenched deserts of Liwa, watched in awe, coining this
phenomenon the shining regeneration of renewal and unity, all in accordance with the 8th
hexagonic chapter of this endless belief.

Today, the power unleashed in their encounters reverberates through the fabric of reality,
causing ripples that can heal. The wise ones of the ancient world, adepts of the I'Ching, are fully
aware of this feat. Consulting in the sacred texts of I’Ching, we begin to understand the
necessity to Unite, to bring forces together in harmony rather than to conflict. Not everyone has
to understand the intensity of Property and si’nedd's connection. In the quiet village of Adevo,
nestled between the mountains of Belan and the forests of Skai, the people experience both
Dolor and Noxa—pain and harm—when forces are unbalanced.

There – the nearby fields, the Ventu winds blow gently, Onie flowers are blooming, symbols of
hope and healing, whispering that with unity comes the potential for the construction of the great
temple of Belan.

As the cycle of encounters continues, the villagers begin to understand the deeper rhythm of the
book. They realized that the union of Property and si’nedd isnot merely an event but a
process—a weaving of existence that neither begins nor ends with the measurement of time.
The wise leader we call Somni, slides in to remind us of the following teaching we hold so dear
to our hearts: "We sleep, but the loom of life never stops, and the pattern which was weaving
when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up tomorrow." With this, the people of
Adevo, Liwa, and beyond now embrace the blend of creation and destruction.

We open our eyes –

In the heart of Adevo, within the temple of Belan, there stands a mysterious mirror, said to
reflect not just the physical form but the very soul of those who gaze into it. Yes, you – yes, me.
This mirror is believed to hold the secrets of unity, for when two stood before it, their reflections
would merge, revealing a single, harmonious entity. We are reminded that "holding together
means uniting," a principle that is echoed in the teachings of the 8th hexagram. It has been said
that only through true unity can the forces of Property and Si’nedd be balanced on a string of
harmonic madness –
In moments when life moves quickly and the pace of existence is overwhelmed by threats, the
mirror offers a stillness, urging those who look into it to slow down.

"The way does not speak," the elders whisper, "but in its silence, it guides." It is in this quietude,
this space of reflection, that the villagers are discovering their inner guidance, learning to
navigate the complexities of life by holding together, united in purpose and spirit, even as the
world around them swirls with the chaos of change – or rather, the Book of Change.

Bandcamp

Property & si'nedd - Dolor

Artist: @innerworld_am
Label: @manaabundance
Release date: 18.10.2024

BUY:  https://manaabundance.bandcamp.com

Artist Insta: https://instagram.com/innerworld.music
Label Insta: https://instagram.com/mana_abundance

𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: Innerworld - Surge [DIGIMANA007]

Artist: @spekkiwebu
Label: @derioflorence
Release date: 06 December 2024

BUY:  https://derioflorence.bandcamp.com/album/gem-diol-dr010

A gem-diol is a type of organic compound in chemistry that contains two hydroxyl (–OH) groups attached to the same carbon atom. The term "geminal" refers to the fact that these hydroxyl groups are located on the same carbon, making the compound unique. Gem-diols can be formed through the hydration of aldehydes or ketones and are often unstable, readily converting back to their original carbonyl forms. They play significant roles in various chemical reactions and are intriguing due to their ability to influence the properties of molecules, making them important in organic synthesis.
In this EP by Abo Abo and Spekki Webu, the two DJs and sound artists draw inspiration from the properties of gem-diols, creating unstable and parallel dimensions. Each soundscape invites exploration, offering a dynamic experience that shifts and evolves over time.

This collaboration captures the essence of fast-paced techno, blending organic influences with expansive, textured soundscapes that evoke the vibrant rave culture of the ’90s. Each track features pulsating rhythms and immersive sonic environments, with nods to tekno and psytrance, making it perfectly suited for the dancefloor. The EP invites listeners to lose themselves in the interplay of frequencies and textures, creating an immersive and contemporary dance experience.

Artist Insta: https://instagram.com/spekkiwebu.mirrorzone
Label Insta: https://instagram.com/de__rio


𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: Spekki Webu - Anodyne [DR010]

Monochrome Premiere :

Artist : @e-y-e-r-a-t-e
Track : Spur Of The Moment
Remix : @aasudd
Label : @aurorarec
EP : Swan Song
Format : Digital
Mastered by : @ctrls
Release Date : 6.12.2024
Artwork : Lucía Caballo
Bandcamp : https://aurorarec.bandcamp.com/album/swan-song

Description : Eyerate delivers an experimental EP showcasing his broad sonic spectrum, curated with careful attention to detail through the past years, featuring multiple remixes from an interesting range of artists. 

All the profits from the release will be donated to Palestine support charities.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄 : Eyerate - Spur Of The Moment (Aa Sudd Remix) [Aurora]

monosym - Oxidrone

Don’t say that I will depart tomorrow—
even today I am still arriving.

Look deeply: every second I am arriving
to be a bud on a Spring branch,
to be a tiny bird, with still-fragile wings,
learning to sing in my new nest,
to be a caterpillar in the heart of a flower,
to be a jewel hiding itself in a stone.

I still arrive, in order to laugh and to cry,
to fear and to hope.
The rhythm of my heart is the birth and death
of all that is alive.

I am a mayfly metamorphosing
on the surface of the river.
And I am the bird
that swoops down to swallow the mayfly.

I am a frog swimming happily
in the clear water of a pond.
And I am the grass-snake
that silently feeds itself on the frog.

My joy is like Spring, so warm
it makes flowers bloom all over the Earth.
My pain is like a river of tears,
so vast it fills the four oceans.

Please call me by my true names,
so I can hear all my cries and laughter at once,
so I can see that my joy and pain are one.

Please call me by my true names,
so I can wake up
and the door of my heart
could be left open,
the door of compassion.


This poem was written By Thich Nhat Hanh,
"Please Call Me By My True Names"
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_Webpage:
https://website.beacons.ai/vermisst

_Buy at:
https://vermissst.bandcamp.com/album/xin
https://formaviva.com/vermisst

_Platforms:
https://www.youtube.com/@vermissst/
https://soundcloud.com/vermissst
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vt4RhubO5Tbm6thsAv2ia
https://www.instagram.com/_ver_mi_sst_

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Released: Winter solstice 2024 - 20.12.2024

Written and produced by Teo Kramer
Calligraphy by Garen.ink (https://www.instagram.com/garen.shodo)
Mastering by Mattias Fridell
Special thanks to Takao Omori (tÿærbį - https://www.instagram.com/takao_epoche/)

VERMISST - Hei Bai

VERMISST - Wu Wei

VERMISST - Anatta

VERMISST - Jijimuge

From the heart of Brussels, multidisciplinary artist https://soundcloud.com/oton unveils his latest enigmatic EP through his home label, https://soundcloud.com/allianceclub. Pulling one in with swampy synths and atmospheric pads, Aurora offers a textured, futuristic sound that lingers.

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-oton---full-reset

Aurora will be out on January 31st, 2024. Pre-order a copy via https://allianceclub.bandcamp.com/album/aurora

Premiere: OTON - Full Reset [ALC009]

Amulets curates a selection of forward-thinking electronic producers from around the world, weaving a sonic tapestry of intricate textures, hypnotic rhythms, and spectral melodies. Each piece serves as a talisman—charged with motion, memory, and transformation—offering glimpses into distinct yet interconnected soundscapes.

Dubbed-out echoes dissolve into weightless ambience, while fractal percussion patterns fold into polyrhythmic momentum. Pulsing low-end frequencies tether celestial synth work, evoking a liminal space between the organic and the artificial, the subconscious and the ecstatic.

Across its 10 tracks, the compilation unfolds with shifting tempos and oscillating moods, tracing the contours of deep introspection and kinetic urgency. Amulets is an invocation—a ritual of sound, wrapped in mystery, waiting to be unlocked.

Artwork: arroyo

Written and produced by:

RXEX
Claude B
KayTV
Drawbridge & Khey Mysterio
Forest
MBV
Máúcta
GAUSS
bluhol
Jan Swam

Mastered by Marco at Analogcut Mastering in Berlin

bluhol - Dissolution

zonedout - RUNETERRA BREACH (prod. phntmzn bR)

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