Written and produced by Sacha Ketterlin (Mar. 2020, Berlin)

"At some point the semitone in the lower trichord was divided into two dieses. This produced the spondeion or libation mode which consisted of a lower enharmonic tetrachord combined by disjunction with an upper trichord consisting of a semitone and a major third. This hexachord or hexatonic scale evolved into the spondeiakos or spondeiazon tropos. " taken from "Divisions of the Tetrachord" by John Chalmers.

Spondeiakos

During these unsettling times, it has become clearer than ever the critical role music plays in lifting our spirits. With stress becoming a ubiquitous factor in our everyday lives, the need to tune into something more serene grows. This is something Unrush founder Mareena is aware of, which is why she has personally prepared an hour of lush, tender atmospherics to ease us out of this worried world and into the present moment of endless tranquillity. Mareena's passion for music is contagious, and her mixes exemplify this as much as her curatorial prowess. She blends elements almost as if she was the forest floor, supporting the sprouting buds with essential nutrients while letting the old-growth be seen in all its glory. So turn off the news, put your phone on silent, and take solace in this very special and personal edition of Unrush.

Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/mareenaofficial

Bandcamp: https://unrush.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mareena_bln/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mareenadj/
RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/mareena_sonderbar

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria
Words by Nathan Levenson

Tracklist tba...

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As we collectively take a moment to ruminate and ponder an uncertain future, the music stays with us, guiding us through the sullen seclusion of the moment. Our next guest Andrey PUSHKAREV has a particular way of wrapping the listener in an endless blanket of warm resonant chords, slowly subduing them into a contemplative trance. Hailing from the hardened landscapes of Russia, he has made a name for himself as a top purveyor of deep, dubby grooves that uplift into insight. Using music as a medium, he externalizes the infinite complexities of his reality into a simple yet all-encompassing passage of sound. The result is as captivating as it is comforting, and we are very pleased to present this spring edition of UNRUSH from the maestro himself.

Thanks a lot https://soundcloud.com/andrey-pushkarev

Luck of Access: https://soundcloud.com/luckofaccess
Website: http://andreypushkarev.com/
RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/andreypushkarev
FB: https://www.facebook.com/andrey.pushkarev.pro

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria
Words by Nathan Levenson

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047 - Unrushed by Andrey PUSHKAREV

While some artists work towards advancing their egos, others function more as a backbone, supporting music culture and giving it a foundation to grow. Our next guest, Sabine Hoffman, is most certainly the latter mentioned. With an infectious passion for vinyl and an immense musical knowledge that encompasses all subsections, she has been enchanting listeners and building support systems in her hometown of Berlin for years. Her event series "Frauengedeck" spotlights the female and non-cis talent around her and provides a platform to lesser-known artists. Whether you see her in her element in many of the renowned clubs in Berlin or working behind the counter of OYE record store in Neukölln, Sabine is sure to greet you with a smile and some seriously good records. It's this spirit and attitude that makes Sabine a perfect fit for UNRUSH in these troubling times. So take a deep breath and listen to the vinyl hum...

Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/sabine-hoffmann

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DjSabineHoffmann
RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/sabinehoffmann
Booking: http://pointcollective.net/Artists/sabine-hoffmann/

Unrush Bandcamp: https://unrush.bandcamp.com/
Unrush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unrushme/

Artwork by Irakli Kiziria
Words by Nathan Levenson

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048 - Unrushed by Sabine Hoffmann

In times such as these, it is imperative that we swiftly come together as a community to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and amplify the voices of the unheard. The time for action is now, and musicians have a responsibility to acknowledge and pay tribute to the rich heritage of the music we hold so dear. Therefore the Unrush team has asked friends and collaborators to contribute some stunning musical works to the first edition of The Unrush Files. Entitled "Rush of Communion", this various artists compilation embodies a collective effort to support those who are fighting at the front lines, risking everything to facilitate lasting and meaningful change in a fundamentally unjust society. 

All proceeds from this compilation will be donated to the Detroit Justice Center, which is a national nonprofit organization that pays bail for people in need, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence. This essential work can not be understated, as police have arrested more than 10,000 peaceful protesters who were speaking out against systemic racism in response to the killing of George Floyd. It is only when we work together, by both looking inwards and lending our efforts outwards, that we can begin to manifest a new world built on the principles of equality and justice.

Release date: Monday, 29 June 2020 (via Bandcamp)

Various Artists 
Title: The Unrush Files 01 - Rush of Communion
Format: Digital
Label: Unrush
Cat# TUF01
Written and produced by the artists
Design by Irakli Kiziria
Text by Nathan Levenson
Mastering by Stojche Cvetanovski

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Leaves lose their effervescence, stroking the strings of the ground as they bring us into the colder months. Such is the sound that resonates out of Chris SSG, our next guest from Japan. A master of mesmerizing, emotive passages, he is known for his careful consideration, patient execution, and sublime selections. As co-founder of the now-defunct MNML SSGS blog and event series and a resident at the semi-regular Sound Garden chill out parties, he has spread his infectious love for boundless forms of music far and wide, reaching audiences across the globe. After hearing his acclaimed mixes for podcasts such as Electronic Exploration and Mysteries of the Deep, we are ecstatic to have him contribute to UNRUSH. So grab a blanket, some tea, and watch the eternal processes of decay and rebirth unfold before you with this very special session from Chris SSG.

Thanks a lot https://soundcloud.com/mnml-ssgs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.ssgs
RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/chrismnmlssgs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mnmlssgs

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria 
Words by Nathan Levenson

Tracklist:

Biosphere - Berg
Ital & Halal - Where Exactly I Am
Shasta Cults - Incline
Sarah Davachi / Ariel Kalma - Adieu La Vie
Art Crime - Self
Niagara - Ano-B
William Selman - Polysemy
Imaginary Softwoods - Lie Down and Rest
Grand River & PRG/M - Rosenbach Acoustic Piano (70's)
Neel - Planatia
Pye Corner Audio - Phase B
A.R. Hill - PT2399
Exael - Actaeon
Pontiac Streator - Enter Sandman
Tadd Mullinix - Woman in the Dunes
Norm Chambers - Glass
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe - Kreintoj
Ragnar Grippe - Part 1
John Also Bennett & Field Works - Indiana Blindfold
Laurie Spiegel - Pentachrome
Christina Vantzou - Lava (Ka Baird remix)
Spirit & Form - Spirit & Form (Lieven Martens remix)
Koen Holtkamp - Flint (for Flynt)
Baba Stiltz - Hotel Exile
Lord Of The Isles feat. Ellen Renton - Inheritance 
The Detroit Escalator Co. - Fractual (in)

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049 - Unrushed by Chris SSG

A myriad of tones, colors, and figures descend around a central point, encircling themselves into a focused dance of abstracted precipitation. Such is the kind of stimulating, autumn-mirrored imagery offered up by our next renowned guest, Zadig. While known primarily for his distinguished brand of dubby, Detroit-tinged techno on his label Construct Re-Form, anyone who reduces him to this simply has not been listening. His recent record for the Ukrainian imprint Rhythm Büro exemplifies his many facets, with refined ambient, synth, and downtempo passages lulling one into ecstatic states. It's this kind of diversity we seek, and it's an honor to have him contribute to UNRUSH. So put on some headphones, kick around some leaves, and enjoy the last golden rays of semi-warm days before the darkness subsumes us.

Thanks a lot https://soundcloud.com/zadig-construct_re-form

Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1459436-Zadig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zadigmusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zadig_aka_ksa/

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria
Words by Nathan Levenson

Tracklist: 

1 - Elodie - La Saison Blanche - Ideologic Organ
2 - Abul Mogard - Above all Dreams - Ecstatic
3 - Tim Hecker - Boreal Kiss (Part 1) - Kranky
4 - Stars Of The Lid - Lactate’s Moment - Kranky
5 - Ratti / Nielsen / Nikoaienko - M2 - Muscut
6 - Luc Marianni - Voix Dans Les Brumes - Féeri Music
7 - Igor Wakhevitch - Love Song To Ekalavya - Transversales Disques
8 - Vantzou - Garden Of Forking Paths - Kranky
9 - Elemnt - Octagon #1 - Hidden Hawaii
10 - Dez Williams - Tulpas - Unrush
11 - Carlo Maria - Rotolame - Brutaz
12 - Anthony Child - Farthest Known Object - Editions Mego
13 - Σ - Schleifen C1 - Σ – Σ = 7
14 - Grouper - Parking Lot - Kranky
15 - Severnaya - Proud Cliffs Garbed In Blue - Fauxpas Musik

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Autumn Serenade

OPEN SPACE VOLUME 1

3x12"180g black vinyl w/ full cover print on 350gsm cardboard, shrink-wrapped.

OPEN SPACE VOLUME 1

JakoJako - Deine Augen

One of the great powers music has is to synchronize our senses with a specific place, time, and feeling. Anja Zaube utilizes this aspect well, whether it be through her blissfully cathartic DJ sets or her intentional and well-executed live sets. Here we are presented with the latter,  an excursion into the depths of Anja's personal sonic universe that brings us into the elements and out of the body. Layered with thickets of field recordings, live synth work, and delicately pulsating percussion, it plays as one long-form piece that gradually shifts and seduces the mind. With close ties to ://about blank and the Berlin underground, Anja channels a certain mystique and sound that is characteristic of all that goes on here. So lose yourself in this special live edition of UNRUSH and feel time start to slip away...

Thanks a lot https://soundcloud.com/anja-zaube

RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/anjazaube
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/3864846-Anja-Zaube
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anja-Zaube-256662971038908/

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria
Words by Nathan Levenson

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051 - Unrushed by Anja Zaube

If you look hard enough, you can find infinite detail in any minuscule sound. Our next guest, Roma Zuckerman, is an expert at extracting these details and pulling them apart to reveal their true complexity. Originally hailing from the subzero climate of Siberia, he is no stranger to the frozen ethos of Russian electronic music. With releases on renowned labels such as Nina Kraviz's трип, he has gained a following for his refreshingly off-kilter productions and mixes. As this particularly difficult year comes to a close and we take a moment to pause and reflect, he guides us through our inner conflicts to bring a sense of peace and gratefulness. From all of us at UNRUSH, we'd like to thank you for the continued support and wish you a good start in the New Year.

Thanks a lot https://soundcloud.com/roma-zuckerman

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romazuckerman
Bandcamp: https://romazuckerman.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roma_zuckerman/
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/4714132-Roma-Zuckerman

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria
Words by Nathan Levenson

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052 - Unrushed by Roma Zuckerman

Modula is my project dedicated to analog modular systems.

All tracks are recorded straight from the modular system without post-production.

Spondeiakos

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