First Snow of The Year" is the project of Belgium-based artist Erik Sevenans, who adopted this moniker in 2017 following his relocation to Munich, Germany. Whilst grappling with a foreign language and adjusting to his new environment, Erik found himself in the midst of an exceptionally cold winter that year. During this period of adaptation, he embarked on the creation of an album, delving into the exploration of ambient textures, a departure from his usual musical terrain. The album, born out of this experimental phase, coincided with the first snowfall of the year, thus being the reason for the project's distinctive name. Originally conceived as Erik's personal soundtrack for his daily subway commute while engrossed in Murakami novels, the project took on a life of its own.
 
In 2018, Erik made a conscious decision to turn this into an annual tradition, committing to record an album each year following the first snowfall. The raw essence of his second album served as the demo version for his release with Whitelabrecs, titled "Awakening of the Pines". The record drew inspiration from Munich's surroundings, the majestic Alps, the Isar river, and the nearby forest. During the challenges posed by the Covid-19 lockdowns and beyond, Erik experienced a surge in creative productivity. He dedicated time to refining his sound, experimenting with techniques, and applying newfound knowledge to both the development of fresh material and the enhancement of his existing body of work.
 
The writing of "Awakening of the Pines" involved diverse techniques and ideas, reflecting Erik's pursuit of discovery. The initial compositions varied in style, with some leaning towards a post-rock aesthetic and others embracing a more synth-based approach. Despite this diversity, the common thread binding the tracks on this record together was the inspiration from his surrounding environment alongside the novels he was reading at the time. Each piece retains its original character, preserving the essence of its initial spark, creating a cohesive yet eclectic album.

Awakening of The Pines

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Remembering the nostalgic tune of Cinnabar Island's theme from Red/Blue/Yellow that was turned into an especially sentimental version in Heartgold/Soulsilver. Once a vibrant place, Cinnabar Island was effectively destroyed by a volcanic eruption, and became "the ravaged town of the past". 

Here's my piano solo interpretation of the melancholic Cinnabar Island theme from HGSS, which portrays such a fate for this town. 

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POKÉMON Heartgold/Soulsilver - Cinnabar Island (Piano Cover) + Sheet Music

Enter the world of violinist and composer Alexander Parsons, with his collection of evocative soundscapes and string textures. This collection of unique performances also includes an incredibly rare Faulkner Dulcichord table-top piano and a newly designed Granular Synthesis engine devised by the team at Fracture Sounds.

https://fracturesounds.com/product/trails/

Tempest - Tom Bellingham (Trails + Others)

Ugasanie knows for his freezing desolate soundscapes is back with a new album taking us even further north to explore the concept of the unusual and mysterious phenomenon known as arctic hysteria (also known as menerik and the call of the North Star). It manifests itself only in the polar night, and only when the northern lights shine. Man, as if under hypnosis journeys north. In this state of trance he is almost impossible to stop, he becomes aggressive, sings a song, mumbles, experience hallucinations and persistently continues towards the polar star. It is not uncommon that these people end up freezing or starving to death. 

In track 5 the voice belongs to an old yakutish man. The recording was made during an attack of polar hysteria. This field recording was recorded in a Yakutia group of researchers led by Eduard Alekseev in the 60s.

Ugasanie - Pulsation

Castellic was an experimental DnB-tinged offering which I posted back in Dec 2022. While I always felt it contained the kernel of a good idea, I don't believe I ever really did it justice. Much to my immense delight, the one and only @themadmoejoe stumbled across it recently and asked if he could cast one of his inimitable musical spells upon it. Permission was unhesitatingly granted, Joe's secret incantation was uttered and a stunning transformation took place. The result is the epic remix you see and hear before your very eyes and ears right now.

I sincerely hope you like this remix as much as I do. When you've given it a spin or three, I heartily recommend you pay a visit to MMJ's own page where, amongst other earthly and unearthly delights, you'll find his recent In Your Mind EP, a stoner symphony in five parts with the chill factor whacked up to eleven; you won't regret it. Thank you for listening and have fun...

Castellic (MadmoJoe Remix)

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Bud or Stella? LMK in the comments!
Dubstep 🇯🇲👣  Jump-Up DNB 🤸🪑  Liquid DNB 🌊🪑
Run time = 53:31

Timestamps:
  00:05  PRFCT Mandem - Bud or Stella
  03:14  Quartz - Krokodil
  09:37  Kanine - Mercy
  14:30  Muzzy - Horsepower
  19:11  P Money & Whiney - Buss The Red
  22:12  PhaseOne - UFO
  25:11  Unknown Brain - Hollywood Perfect (ft. NotEvenTanner)
  28:52  NGHTMRE & Virtual Riot - TEARDROP (RIOT Remix)
  36:16  Azule - Emotions
  40:00  TC - Where's My Money
  44:24  Enei - Show Me (ft. Odddi)
  48:43  Pola & Bryson - Cold Love

Bud or Stella Light Up Lit

Patio Vibes

God Body Disconnect emerges from the shadows of the inner void, with an album he calls the one he’s been dreaming of creating for years. Composed of vhs and cassette tape recordings, Bruce has painted a mystical, melancholic journey, through sleepy, fogbound forests.

Death is a complex subject; none of us really knows what will happen to us when it’s our time. The existence of a soul that lives on in a spiritual afterlife, is also just as difficult to grasp. The truth is none of it can be proven or disproven, because no one has been through the entire experience, and come back to tell the whole story. We end up having to solely rely on our own beliefs, experiences, and what we hope will happen to us in our final hour. Ultimately we’re left in the dark about our future. Death, the soul, and the spiritual world, are things I’ve explored in much of my music, however I’ve never gone as deep as I have with this album. I owed it to myself to face the traumatic events that have shaped my beliefs, and finally approach the fearful visions that have been haunting me for many years. This album is based on what I’ve seen during my own near death experiences, and in vivid prophetic dreams and visions. It’s also representative of what I hope will happen to me when the clock of life rings its final bell. It has given me much peace to introspectively dive into these mystical, uncharted worlds, and I hope it gives some peace for you. ~Bruce

It’s almost time for the finale
The drape of oak are closing in
Birds and creatures cease their singing
Flashing images of who I’ve been
Eyes swollen, the deepest sadness
Regrets and fear of what’s to come
A single tear feeds the soil
Body and spirit turned to one
I bend my knees to an empty forest
In a dream only dreamt within
The gods of sleep, a soothing chorus
All is forgotten, my sins forgiven

Dreams to be Buried In

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https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/markland

Markland is the second album in Northumbria’s trilogy inspired by the Norse discovery of Canada. 

As you set foot in Markland, the salty mist of the ocean gives way, swirling around your heavy boots as they crunch on the rocks. Unexplored land left untouched. The wind screams around the mountaintops and something echoes in the distance. You make your way across the steep mountain pass, your eyes water as the weather turns harsher with each step. From atop the cliffs you kneel in awe at the primordial alien landscape stretching on and on. Your trembling hand covers the yellow hazy sun as you spot wild shadows dancing in the dark forest below. A sickly thunderous roar builds from deep within the earth turning day into night, what is this place? 

Using only guitar and bass, and recording their improvised compositions live, Jim Field and Dorian Williamson create a deep textured sound world. Evoking the ancient wonder that the Norse explorers must have felt discovering Markland, the land of the

Markland

Northumbria - The Shores of The Suffering Wind

Ugasanie returns with his 5th album on Cryo Chamber. This time exploring the vast landscapes of Antarctica. 

The snowstorm builds on the horizon as the ice crackles under your feet. The faint call of someone beyond the blinding blizzard. 

A subdued and chilly album in the isolated style that is Ugasanie's expertise.

Ice Breath of Antarctica

Ugasanie - Quiescency and Silence

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POKÉMON Heartgold/Soulsilver - Cinnabar Island (Piano Cover) + Sheet Music

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