The Songweaver is out now.
This record has lived in fragments, conversations, and quiet hours for a while now. It’s a world I’ve been shaping slowly—built from shared voices, memories, textures, and intuition.

Not a final form, but one version of something ongoing. Thank you to everyone who helped carry and co-create this with me.

Produced, mixed & mastered by Modulaw
Vocals by Paxslim, Haleek Maul, Loota, Samí Sól, Moss Omen, Milyma, Reddo, Spook, Chiasme, Le Diouck

Additional Guitar on ‚Second Chances‘ by Trustfall
Additional Viola Da Gamba on ‚Heaven‘ by Renato Grieco
Additional Saxophone on ‚Glacialities‘ & ‚Trust’ by Mattia Facchini
‚Switch‘ recorded by Epic B

Graphic Design by Latoya Haguinatha Breu
Photography by Francis Meier
Airbrush & Logo by Rico Babybrusher
Textiles by Inner Light & Casella Meyer
Produced by hillton / Yanik Müller

The Songweaver

Performed by Squid Land 
Produced by Brodinski & Slikback
Cover by Babybrusher 
Mix & Master by Eric Najar
Distributed by Newwrld 

Brodinski, Squid Land & Slikback - Da Twinz

Tous les fonds récoltés seront reversés à l'association @belleville.mobilisation

all raised funds will be donated to @belleville.mobilisation

released May 1, 2025

Artwork @rond_cashton
Mastering @devoid666

10 Sprælle - lucarne

Listening to Bios Contrast–aka Nilotpal Das’--SSAC42 for the first time might be likened to the experience of watching sunlight shimmering on the surface of a body of water. There is an effortless spontaneity, a mesmerizing ebb and flow. There is a movement which continually reminds us of itself. We are drawn in without needing to understand why. Curiosity takes hold—not a ‘question-driven’ curiosity–but a quiet immersion in the unfolding moment. It feels familiar, but distant; intimate, yet undeniably alien–the more we surrender to it, the more it transforms. We do not give our attention so much as we permit ourselves to drift along. With each passing moment, we are captivated anew, drawn into the throes of unexpected emotion.


The sonic world of SSAC42 seems to pull influence from various forms of electronic music on the fringes. We hear rapid, intricate drum patterns. We feel the warmth of synth textures, the soft glow of ambient pads collapsing gracefully into themselves. The airy vocals of K_anti play a significant role–gliding in over arrangements at unforeseen moments, bringing us closer to something vast and luminous. We never quite arrive, but feel as though we’re always approaching. The tracks are melodic without being grounded in melody. They coalesce, fracture, and reform. A pattern begins, and vanishes, swiftly replaced by something else entirely. Time loses shape; moments of breathtaking stillness recline over fierce drum sequences.

This warping of time is notable in the first track “everyth1ng 1n l1fe”, where soft atmospheric elements churn slowly above chaotic jittering drums. The juxtaposition stirs, generating an ongoing tension that is never resolved. Ethereal, washed out vocals pull us further into weightless expanse. Lush moments build up and transfigure, revealing new forms with each phrase. The second track “EXT10” takes us further into moments of unanticipated wonder. Through the turbulence, shifting elements are not mourned as they pass, but welcomed; we do not question their departure—we move forward with them.

The third composition, “dysph0r1a” opens with a clear vocal presence.  K_anti’s tender delivery occasionally rises above the evolving terrain of synths—fleeting, decipherable, then submerged once again. Later on, the sixth track “ap0calypse 42” carries us through a striking arc: from softness to percussive fury, and back into calm. The transformation is tumultuous, but also cyclical—destructive and restorative in turn.

The shapeshifting quality of the album can feel disorienting. Just as we find comfort and predictability, it dissolves. Familiarity is teased, and withdrawn. Perhaps it is in this instability that the core of SSAC42’s potential lies. As the unending search for meaning in our human lives is consistently upended and reimagined, SSAC42 seems to quietly posit that moments of solace will reveal themselves amid the chaos; wonder and enchantment persist if we are willing to stay open.



PREORDER

Bios Contrast & Nilotpal Das - everyth1ng 1n l1fe (feat. K_anti) (IM120)

Final Blessing

Circles feat. Haleek Maul

Reality feat. Paxslim

Threadline

Second Chances feat. Loota

Ping Devil Meme

Fourth and final premiere "Ciphercut“ by @genus-aix is out now. In "Ciphercut", Genus Aix reveals a new facet of his sound, leaning into a bass-heavy, raw, and darker sound aesthetic. The track adds a post-dubstep-tinged edge to the compilation, evoking the feel of a slow-motion moshpit.
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Artwork: Alexander Turovsky (www.instagram.com/alexanderturovsky)
Mastering: Christoff Riedel (www.instagram.com/christoff.riedel)
Catalogue Number: cime010
Release Date: June 16th, 2025

Genus Aix - Ciphercut

i have thoughts too

ethereal core

🌌 SoundCloud Description (English)

“The Infinite Signal – A Journey Beyond the Edge of Time” is a journey into the unknown - a sonic universe where synthwave, space ambient, and film score collide. Deep analog bass pulses, haunting arpeggios, orchestral swells, and subtle vocoder whispers merge into an expansive soundscape that feels like a transmission from the stars. Dramatic builds, unexpected drops, and cosmic sound design elements create evolving tension, culminating in a massive hybrid climax worthy of a science-fiction epic.

🎬 For filmmakers & game developers:
Perfect for trailers, sci-fi scenes, cinematic cutscenes, and futuristic game worlds that demand atmosphere, mystery, and cosmic drama.

✨ Mood: mysterious · futuristic · awe-inspiring · extraterrestrial
🎧 Genres: Cinematic Synthwave · Space Ambient · Hybrid Sci-Fi Score

The Infinite Signal – A Journey Beyond the Edge of Time

An atmospheric journey into the frozen silence of Saturn’s haunted moon.

Death on Mimas

Shinetiac Strondy - Neverever Bot

MDLW - THE SONGWEAVER

Merlin Modulaw is a sonic architect who constructs immersive worlds and identities through the medium of sound. His artistic endeavors encompass a diverse array of approaches, spanning composition, production, performance, multimedia works and spatial audio. 

From an early age, his fascination with the convergence of various influences fueled a quest for innovation.
He seamlessly blends experimental electronic music and sound art with classical composition, contemporary rap, dancehall, and R&B, along with regional club-music styles. This unconventional fusion reveals the underlying parallels, forging a musical language that defies traditional boundaries.
Guided by a keen ear for innovative sound design and a talent for captivating performances across various mediums, Modulaw's artistic vision takes tangible form. Whether presenting acousmatic experiences, DJ-sets, performances, sound installations, or his own musical creations, he consistently pushes the limits of his artistic expression.

Having studied sound design and electroacoustic composition, Modulaw's creative exploration extends beyond the realm of music. He ventures into new territories such as videoworks and print, expanding the boundaries of his creative expression.

Final Blessing

Modulaw

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