A fierce introduction to the world of Oomycota, Confluence is the debut long form release presented by Naarm based bluhol (aka Loïcc).

Building upon bluhol’s debut liveset performed at Minutiae Festival, held on Wiradjuri Land in NSW during the new year cycle 23. Confluence represents a conscious shift in the Australian electronica soundscape, drawing deep inspiration from the vast bush land lining the eastern coast and paying homage to the unique nature and phenomenons that exist there.

bluhol, previously producing under Loïcc, is a sound artist based in Naarm, who’s roots are firmly planted in the Northern Tablelands of NSW. They intricately weave together the organic and synthetic, exploring the juxtaposition of nature’s fluidity with the structured rigidity of urban landscapes. With a keen focus on technical sound design and modular synthesis, bluhol crafts immersive auditory experiences that transport listeners into realms both melancholic and unsettling. Their compositions serve as a medium for contemplation, inviting audiences to reflect on the interplay between their past and future selves.

released June 18, 2024

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Written and produced by: Julian Loïc (Naarm, Aus)
Mastering: Joseph Buchan (Naarm, Aus)
Artwork: Dampwetbody (Naarm, Aus)

Oomycota operates on unceded Gadigal land. Confluence was written and produced in Naarm. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and extend that acknowledgement to the Anaiwan people, the custodians of the lands where bluhol originates and draws inspiration from.

We recognise the immense privilege in being able to create on these lands, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

bluhol - Subsidence

Announcing 'Wormhole' , the third VA of Materica, composed of 7 tracks.

Wormhole continues the same style that mostly characterizes Materica, but this time it digs deeper into a dreamy psychelic rave phantasmagoria.

Different artists deliver tracks that move dancefloors into new sonic narratives, inviting you to drop your expectations and experiment with your bodily senses.

Starting from minimalistic sounds such as the ones of Bruna, Tomo, Medlock & Philip Kylberg, passing through the Sci-Fi Wave of Surt,
and diving into the percussive mind-games by K.O.P 32 and Jan Sawm to then arrive to the Psy/Trance track of AYIM.

Artwork: Marco Maldarella
Mastering: Nico Romani

Bruna - Atarassia

The next EP immerses the listener in an even more complex and secret ritual. Through the dense gray fog of bass, sparks of percussion break through, and strange otherworldly elements appear on all sides of the space. Fast rhythms evoke dense jungles, through which mystical rhythmic patterns intertwine. Hypnotic sound mantras complement each other and play on the horizon, shimmering with roaring colors.

As a bonus to this EP, there is a track with an experimental approach that embodies a sticky yet sharp memory of a refuge for all living beings. A groove as viscous as a swamp is pierced by sparkling percussion, kneading this mass into a rhythmic sphere. A sphere of memories, whose essence is emptiness.

Bükyur Kyil

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After a perfect score for the 3rd BNJ compilation, Solma returns all alone with a 4 tracks EP dedicated to the many ways we can achieve inner peace. Blending cavernous DnB tracks from the edges of perception with tribe and minimalist vibes, the thriving french producer offers the Tribe an adventurous release for lovers of undiscovered depths. One for the books, as we surely expect he has a beautiful road to go.
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released November 6, 2024

Production & mixing by Antoine Salmona
Mastering by Ugo Olivari
Artwork by Etienne Del Duc
Distributed by Underscope France

all rights reserved

Solma - Dry

"Kalpa (recurring dreams)" is a limited cassette edition and digital release by O C E A N I 
oceani.bandcamp.com 

The EP, born from the collaboration between sound artist Abo Abo and the musical collective La Licorice, features three reworks of original tracks from the collective's debut album “Dialoghi difficili (automatic behaviors)”, where Abo Abo reinterprets and manipulates La Licorice's materials through various sound synthesis and processing approaches. 

The process of deconstruction and reconstruction gives new form to the elements, resulting in fresh compositions that maintain an organic connection to the collective’s debut album while embracing Abo Abo's current sonic vision. Each track is a stage in an evolving listening experience; beginning with impact, moving into immersion, and eventually following a more consistent rhythmic line. 

The fourth track, "Kalpa", available exclusively on cassette, is a completely original composition that marks the next evolution in the collaboration between Abo Abo and La Licorice. "Kalpa" brings to life a sonic landscape, a dreamlike vision that features a narrating voice.

releases February 20, 2025 

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Attraverso l’interno si scorge l’intero: Composed by La Licorice and Flavio Pezzullo, rework by Daniele Carcassi  

Les Amoureux: Composed by La Licorice and Giovanni Fumiani, rework by Daniele Carcassi  

XIV: Composed by La Licorice, rework by Daniele Carcassi  

Kalpa: Composed by Daniele Carcassi, La Licorice, Francesco Piazzi 

Mastered by Luca Abbati 

Artwork by Simone Doria, reinterpretation of the artwork “Flussi/intermittenze” by Andrea Castorrini 

Tape dubbed by Zano / Mattia Boni 

Released by Oceani (OC009)


Les Amoureux (ft. Casablanca rework)

• cycle.bender ⌬

cycle.bender will be our new digi only series on Optic Portal. Exploring forward thinking, experimental dance floor music.

by: @sungenam @med1ock @philip-kylberg

Optic Portal 2025 - cycle bender series
Written and produced by Sjoerd de Ridder (Sun Genam), Aaron Knebel (Medlock) & Philip Kylberg
Mastered by NJ at Soundstuff Studio
Artwork by Jacopo Tripodi

cycle0.2 - Sun Genam // Medlock & Philip Kylberg

Every sequence has consequences.

sqnc:cnsqnc was born from this simple idea;
write with a more rhythmic approach.

After two years of sound design and ethereal exploration,
this project marks a deliberate and lasting return to sequenced composition.

It explores a radical minimalism through cyclic patterns,
fast kicks, and sharp clips,
balanced with organic, unsequenced ambiances and textures.

It is also an attempt to infuse the free-party soundscape
(heard in the intro and in the hard, distorted kicks of certain tracks)
into a radical, rhythmic, and minimalist approach to composition.

Deeply rooted in IDM, techno, tribe, hi-tech, and breakcore,
this record focuses on movement and variation in listening
while maintaining a heady, repetitive energy.

Optic Portal 2025
All tracks written, produced and mixed by Eliott BLAISE-LASSIRE
Mastered by NJ at Soundstuff Studio
Artwork by scoped_ar

Special thanks to: Chris, Anton, MirrorZone / Optic Portal team, Mélanie, Lucas, William.

sqnc:cnsqnc

[OP004] ebl - sqnc:cnsqnc (Digi)

The Florence duo Abo Abo & TOMO's debut LP GEON bridges their worlds: club energy and sound research, intuition and structure, out via Alliance on July 25th.

Pre-order: https://allianceclub.bandcamp.com/album/geon
More: www.orbmag.com/music

@allianceclub
@tomo_sound

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Premiere: TOMO - Dawinush

@archypness

BUY: https://archypness.bandcamp.com/album/khop

Archypness art carries the intention of clarity through dynamism.
Just as tantric deities embody qualities and deliberately directed energy, so too the essence I place into my music is meant to create auspicious circumstances in the lives of those who connect with this intention.
May it be, in a magical way, that all who encounter this music draw closer to mystical and auspicious moments - moments that become the cause of inner growth and a profound sense of gratitude toward all living beings.

Artist SC:  @archypness
Label SC : @emahorecords

Artist insta: https://instagram.com/archypness

Label insta: https://instagram.com/emaho.records

𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: Archypness - Gyakpo [EMAHO!]

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cycle.bender series

cycle0.2 - Sun Genam // Medlock & Philip Kylberg

MIRROR ZONE