Animalia's exploration of the lesser known artists of Melbourne continues with the launch of new sublabel, Cirrus, focusing on non-club, downtempo, ambient and otherworldly sounds from local Australian artists. 

The first release comprises of dreamy, non-linear modular improvised soundscapes from Melbourne/Naarm local The Soulscaper, a sideproject of Eugene Pascal, member of Animalia's electronic trio Menage. 

The Inside Voices LP offers a sentimental, familiar musical journey, evocative of the distinctive charms of life in Australia's south-eastern hub. All produced in the northern suburbs of Melbourne/ Naarm, the tracks provide an open window into the studios of the city's deeper side. The LP is a poignant follow on from the musical outputs of Animalia, staying true to the label's deep, cinematic and melodic style.

A: City Whistle
B: Mansion on the Hill
C: Inside Voices
D: Lost, But Not Forever 

Produced and Mixed by Eugene Peloza (Naarm, AU) 
Mastered by Giuseppe Tillieci at Enisslab (Rome, IT) 
Distributed by Clone (Rotterdam, NL) 
Artwork by Tzuling Hua (Taipei, TW) 
Design  by Jacopo Severitano (Berlin, GE)

All tracks produced in the North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) peoples of the Kulin Nation

Release date: 25th January 2023

Digital & Vinyl via our bandcamp: https://cirruslabel.bandcamp.com/album/inside-voices

https://clone.nl/item71610.html

@pascalone

The Soulscaper - Inside Voices LP (CIRRUS1)

@secondcousins

We are pleased to announce Cousin’s NAFF debut, Second Message.
Drawing inspiration from the rich sounds of neighboring bushland, the Australian artist and Moonshoe founder composes deeply vivid body music with an intricate approach to dubwise construction. We are grateful to share this music with you here

releases December 2, 2022

Writting and Production by Jackson Fester
Mixied by Jackson Fester
Mastered by Nik Kozub
Physical Distribution by One Eye Witness
NAFF 2022

Cousin - Second Message (Clips)

A breath of fresh air for Animalia, as the label floats into its next release with a breezy, house tinged EP, tinged with the scent of summer and euphoria.

Emerging new local Melbourne/ Naarm producer Billus @billusmoon reveals his knack for groove and percussive eloquence in Shifting Sands, with four lighthearted, spaced out tracks transporting you straight to a lakeside in Portugal... or to your very own chosen space of zen.

A1: Shifting Sands
A2: Splay
B1: Cubic
B2: Under the Canopy

Artist: Billus (Melbourne/ Naarm, Australia)
Title: Shifting Sands
Format: 12”
Distributed by: Clone (Rotterdam, NL)
Artwork by: Harry Gorman (Albury/ Gawaimbanna-gu wiradjuri nhurranbaang, Australia)
Design by Lucas Hatsisavas (Melbourne/Naarm, Australia)
Mastered by The Herbalist (Corey Kikos) (Melrbourne/ Naarm, Australia)
Release date: 30th November 2022

Vinyl available via our Bandcamp + Clone, Oneyewitness, Redeye, Decks, Deejay, Juno and more.

billusmoon.bandcamp.com/album/shifting-sands

Billus - Shifting Sands EP (ANIMA6)

Vortex Mix ✻ Command D b2b DJ Paramat (Live @ NYD Refresher)

@worktheperipherals
@companionmelb


Guiding weary travelers through an enchanting interdimensional odyssey, WTP’s debut long player ‘Like Lava’ finds a treasured home on Companion. Building on the foundation of four exceptional self-released EPs, WTP continues his exploration into the world of ambient trance. ‘Like Lava’ unfolds across nine tracks that expand and contract through imagined astral landscapes, showcasing WTP’s deft ability to create deep and absorbing techno trips. Hypnotic in manifold ways, ‘Like Lava’ is a release made for getting lost in. Each track referencing the next, this hour-long journey glides through blissful realms of trance, ambient techno and house - deep basslines, muted breaks and spacious subdued percussion are unified by WTP’s characteristic ubiquitous and sparkling atmospheres. 

This is an expert expression of the Companion ethos. By drawing inspiration from the likes of Robert Leiner, Speedy J and Index ID, WTP wields the language of tripped out 90s electronica to allow spellbound listeners the time to contemplate, space to travel and a place to dream

BC: https://companion.bandcamp.com

Mastered by C. Kikos
Artwork by B. Podrasky
Design by J. Wells

pi pi pi premiere: WTP - Horizon (Companion)

Following on from his stunning ’Transience’ track release on the Limbs Volume 2 compilation, we are pleased to announce the Debut 12” from @AngusMills on Moonshoe. Combining venturous yet precise sound design and atmospherics with club sensibilities. Crisp, colourful and contemplative cuts unbound by genre but nuzzled right in between the sound system and home listener.

~ Tune In, Zone Out ~

Vinyl/DIGI

Angus Mills - Alva - MSH013 (Snippets)

Who are the Chestnut People?
Exo Recordings International introduces the first collaborative project in its history. The Canadian producer Priori and German Exo Rec. founder Ludwig A.F. join forces to create a little slice of happiness that comes with the labels guarantee: works at the club, works at home!

Pre order has begun via: https://bit.ly/3l3E3Du it's a small run, so be quick!

XIN010 - “Chestnut People - Chestnut People“ (Previews)

Ivy - “From Me, To You” [PCMIXII]

Second in our cassette series with 92 minutes from Eora/Sydney based Ivy Whittingham aka https://soundcloud.com/iv-dripp. A carefully considered collection, effortlessly woven between ambient, downtempo, drum and bass, tech house and IDM.

Pro High-Speed duplication on Super Ferro Normal-bias music grade tape, printed on 4 panel j-card with full track listing inside, includes download.

https://paper-cuts.bandcamp.com/album/from-me-to-you

From Me, To You

Ivy - "From Me, To You" [PCMIXII]

Welcome https://soundcloud.com/loiflan to the BSRMIX!

Dominating the Oz scene with his abstract spin on techno and its offshoots, LOIF is definitely one of the heads to keep an eye out for. With releases on Ute, Aminote Editions, Pure Space, Companion and many more, he’s already carved out a distinct sound of his own that’s penetrating ears around the globe. Be sure to keep an eye out for his upcoming Animalia release and any live/dj sets you can catch…he’s headed to the euro zone this year too. Enjoy this one and half hour genreless session for a snapshot of LOIF’s twisted mind.

Artwork by @wowhaus._

www.buttersessions.com

BSRMIX #136 - LOIF

101*3: The clouds drift by gently and there's a smell in the air reminiscent of apollo fruits. I lay down in the grass and for a brief moment everything is at peace.

Twelves @ various record shops, digi @ Bandcamp.

Mammo - Variable / Plate (NDJ003)

https://pollinate.bandcamp.com/album/dust-in-bloom

A 9 track LP by Melbourne/Naarm artist Billus available for pre-order now via  Pollinate Records.

1. Drown 
2. Air 
3. Rain Dub 
4. Terracotta 
5. Dust In Bloom
6. Murk
7. Sassafras
8. Tulip Dub 
9. Positivity Keeps The Disk Afloat


Art and design by Ava Clifforth 
Mastered by Joe Buchan

Billus - Dust In Bloom (snippets)

moonshoerecords@gmail.com

https://secondcousin.bandcamp.com/follow_me

https://soundcloud.com/secondcousins

Angus Mills - Alva - MSH013 (Snippets)

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