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Born Free Records tell it exactly like it is. With a consistent stream of dance music releases following a monochrome textbook aesthetic, their no-frills approach to disseminating far-spanning dance music is both evident and effective. And, despite the distinctive lo-fi-ness, the calibre of music is second to none. Born Free bosses and Stockholm's duo Sling & Samo have used the label to premiere music from the likes of Axel Boman, Baba Stiltz and Jaakko Eino Kalevi – as well as sounds of their own. This month they introduce their second release by enigmatic Tokyo-based producer Powder. Her Born Free follow-up to the Spray EP comes in the form of a three-track variety show of quirky electronic sounds. Our pick of the bunch – "Fridhemsplan" – takes a more serious turn from the A side. Delving into quietly bubbling analogue sounds layered up as opposed to progressing throughout – all reminiscent of your favourite minimal producer from Berlin.

Catch BF22 dropping at the end of this month.

Powder "Fridhemsplan" - Boiler Room Debuts

Powder following up her doubt release with more of that far out and far eastern electronics!

-> order: http://bornfreerecords.org/

Born Free 22 - A1 - Powder - Afrorgan

Curated by Palmbomen II & Betonkust
Mastered by Brendan Zacharias at Cirrus Audio

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Palmbomen II - In Bath With A Salmon

The 4th release on Peach Discs is a debut EP from Toronto’s very own Cindy Li aka Ciel. She’s been DJing and running ‘Work in Progress’ a radio show and club night focused solely on showcasing emerging female identifying talent across the globe. It was about time for her first ethereal dreamy wicked 12’’ both perfect for chilling and dancing.

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PREMIERE : Ciel - Electrical Encounters

with »redsuperstructure«, robert lippok created a new foundation for his musical endeavors. now – 7 years later – this system properly comes to life on »applied autonomy«. the title of the new album is a clear indicator as to what the berlin-based producer has been up to during the last couple of years, both on a conceptual level as well as how he molds his ideas into tracks.

»applied autonomy« orchestrates a certain state of frantic standstill, which occurs once a structure is set. has this state been reached, the artist is free to focus on other equally important aspects, balancing the various shades, pushing ideas even further to really make them shine and blossom in their self-declared autonomy. the more light one lets in, the more layers become visible.

layers are key when it comes to understanding »applied autonomy«. big chunks of the material with which the album has been produced derive from sketches specifically made for a club performance.

rather than meticulously devising each and every detail, lippok focussed instead on recording as many fragments as possible in a short period of time, elements which he could later combine and layer on stage. based on this material and his experience experimenting with it in a live environment, the album slowly began to shape. an album culminating in a collaboration with klara lewis, with whom lippok spent 2 days at the EMS studios in stockholm, approaching the idea of autonomy from yet another angle. during the session, both musicians played and performed simultaneously, yet not explicitly together, lost in their own thoughts and ideas, only subconsciously taking in what the other one was coming up with. the result is »samtal«, 14 minutes of a constantly evolving state of poise, magically connecting all the dots lippok had already defined as »applied autonomy«.

the artwork for »applied autonomy« has been created by the berlin-based argentinian artist luca gutierrez. over the last couple of years, he has made a name for himself with his spectacular AV performances.

Applied Autonomy

robert lippok »all objects are moving« taken from »applied autonomy«

INTERVIEW > inverted-audio.com/feature/gag-flag-maoupa-mazzocchetti-talks-up-his-second-album-on-editions-gravats

We caught up with @maoupa-mazzocchetti to delve further into the ins and outs of his complex, pigeonhole-proof musical realm. With his trademark sense of humour and generous eloquence, the French producer takes us back to the sources of 'Gag Flag' but also speaks studio methods, wider artistic vision as well as his large stream of influences.

Gag Flag

Maoupa Mazzocchetti - How To Hate You Without H? [Editions Gravats]

https://soundcloud.com/lo-recordings - Nov 16th 2018

lorecordings.bandcamp.com/album/spaciousness

Spaciousness is the first volume in a series of releases that seeks to explore the connections, the overlaps, the roots and the future of a music variously referred to as ambient, deep listening, new age and even post classical.

Featuring Ulrich Schnauss, Carlos Nino, MatthewDavid ’s Mindflight, Susumu Yokota, new age legends Laraaji and Iasos, Abul Mogard and Teleplasmiste (includes Coil member Michael J York), 'new wave of new age ’ icons India Jordan and Yamaneko, Lo Recordings head Jon Tye, Blackwater, Private Agenda, MJ Lallo, D.K. (Antinote/Music From Memory/Melody As Truth), Andras Fox, Cathy Lucas (Vanishing Twin) & Seahawks.

Susumu Yokota - Wave Drops (D.K. Remix)

The first opus of Kalahari Oyster Cult’s new series comes care of La Batterie, the partnership of Richard Podolor and Sandy Nelson who in 1983 released the hypnotic shimmering grooves of “Let There Be Drums.” Alongside the entrancing original are two remixes. First up is Australia’s very own Max Abysmal with his “Spooky Remix.” Adopting and adapting the raw energy of the ’83 version, Abysmal layers ghostly notes and spectral snares into his mechanical remake.

https://soundcloud.com/kalaharioystercult
https://soundcloud.com/maxabysmal

PRÉMIÈRE: La Batterie - "Let There Be Drums" (Max Abysmal's Spooky Remix) [Kalahari Oyster Cult]

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Crawlin' Kingsnake - Snake In The System (Antoine Edit)

Free download

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Photo: Ryan Spinoglio

Andy Rantzen - Come in and Shut the Door (Robert Hattaway Remix)

Taken from Graintable's new album 'Universal Ash'
Out 12th July 2019 - https://ransom-note-records.lnk.to/UniversalAsh

Portland producer @graintable returns with a second album Universal Ash, a mind-altering ambient odyssey recorded in a series of one-take hardware jams. As ever, his mastery lies in his instinctive understanding of the relationship between melody, texture and emotion.

More Info / Pre-order: https://graintable.bandcamp.com/album/universal-ash

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https://twitter.com/graintable
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Universal Ash

Tidewater

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Graintable - Tidewater

Another single of Shari Vari (Sophia Kennedy & Helena Rakta)'s debut album on Malka Tuti. You Can preorder the album here:

https://malkatuti.bandcamp.com/album/now

A3. Shari Vari - New York City

CEO Of Everything’s album “Всего” absorbed his long-standing experience of resolving conflicts, overcoming the difficulties and improving the efficiency — all the skills that a CEO had to master in order to become who he is now. 
The first release contains 6 tracks, which are concise and abstract like electronic document circulation, unpredictable like unscheduled inspections, emotional like first meeting and long-awaited like a 13th salary. Surely, every each of them is a hit, which cannot be otherwise, as the success for the CEO is important in everything — both in business and in art.

Music, lyrics, vocals, instruments, production and idea – Andrew Lee 
Mixing – Andrew Lee & Eugenie Gorbunov 
Mastering – Sergey Luginin 
Photo – Sasha Favorov 
Art direction & design – Nikita Lanndau

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V/A / INTENTA Experimental & Electronic Music from Switzerland 1981​-​93 | 
Release date : February 28, 2020
PRE-ORDER LINK : https://lesdisquesbongojoe.bandcamp.com/album/intenta-experimental-electronic-music-from-switzerland-1981-93
https://soundcloud.com/decalerecords

Décalé Records and Bongo Joe Records present an all new compilation placing the spotlight on the Swiss experimental and electronic scene of the ‘80s and the early ‘90s. The compilation Intenta assembles under-appreciated gems, sought-after titles and newly mixed versions. It places leftfield synth-pop next to otherworldly jazz, and joins the dots between lyrical post-punk excursions and proto-house experimentation.

The compilation covers a period of transition: When songs mutated into sounds. When synthesizers and samplers became the règle du jeu in DIY music-making. When a politicized youth movement slowly gave way to the hedonistic embrace of techno culture in Switzerland. Intenta mines the outer fringes of a scene yet to be. Many of these experimenters were pretty much on their own. Often the only way you would get in touch was at the local synth dealer.

A spirit of bold improvisation inhabited studios between Geneva and St. Gallen: these artists were articulating pop sensibilities (Air Project, Sky Bird, D-Sire, Peter Philippe Weiss), entering computer worlds (Claudine Chirac, Olivier Rogg, Carlos Perón), exploring exotic shores (Andreas Hofer, Bells of Kyoto, Fizzè), building future discothèques (Aborted at Line 6, Carol Rich, UnknownmiX) or finding glacial bliss (Dressed Up Animals, Elephant Château, I Suonatori).

The compilation was put together by Matthias Orsett and Maxi Fischer. Intenta unfolds as a sonic story that is laid-back yet energetic, sultry yet daring. The two crate diggers set out to meet with many of the artists arrayed here. Memories were shared, wine bottles opened. There were moments of sadness: Karl Lienert Löwenherz (Dressed Up Animals) and Claudius Scholer (Sky Bird) passed away during the making of this project. What remains of this journey into the backrooms of Swiss popular culture, is Intenta. If you listen closely, it will reveal a nation on the move. Beyond the Matterhorn, there is sweetness and light.

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PREMIERE : Carol Rich - Computered Love

Djs Pareja - Tecno Inferno (SCHALE002)

Schalen 002 comes from none other than Djs Pareja. Diego Irasusta & Mariano Caloso lead us into a Tecno Inferno. The music holds true to the EPs title: This is a manifesto for the club.

The Tecno Inferno EP was mixed and mastered by Cologne’s Mattes Schwarz, whose powerful sound is the perfect match for DJs Pareja’s energetic productions.

Djs Pareja have been integral in defining the new-school of South American techno both as producers with releases on Cómeme and Honey Soundsystem, and as ecstatic DJs playing all over the world.

Order: https://digital.mutingthenoise.com/release/156154-djs-pareja-tecno-inferno

Vigour and warmth within one world. The world of Schalen.
Anger and sorrow. Joy and tenderness.

Tecno Inferno

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Djs Pareja - Stereo DP

Minimal Wave is proud to present The Sound of Indifference, a rare cassette released in 1981 by Aural Indifference. Aural Indifference was a post-punk studio collective from Sydney, Australia. The two principal members were Brian Spencer Hall and Kevin Purdy. The cassette album The Sound of Indifference was released in 1981, featuring tracks such as “Theme”, “The Park, and “Man Am I Progressive”. Their sound ranges from minimal synth, to post-punk to quirky guitar-driven electronic folk music, some of it resembling the music of John Maus. “Theme” appeared as the closing track on The Minimal Wave Tapes: Volume Two compilation and “The Park” appeared on The Bedroom Tapes. Here for the first time, we are offering a reissue of the original cassette, remastered from original source tapes, limited to 300 copies and complete with a digital download. Catalog number MW071. Release date: March 10th, 2020.

MW071 Aural Indifference - The Sound Of Indifference k7 (samples)

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Terekke-Amaze
to be released June 1st 2013

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