Fields Of Mist - Biospore Farmers

A1. Sunrise On Moss Landing Platform
A2. Harnessing Solar Wind
B1. Astral Projection Spores
B2. Orbital Mist
Digital Bonus. Biological Liar
Digital Bonus. Cloud Minnows
Digital Bonus. Isolated Incubation Chamber

Sunrise Beams Through Orbital Mist on 180g heavyweight vinyl.
Mastered by Tangible Air.

ITX030 FIELDS OF MIST - BIOSPORE FARMERS

@CARREO
@priori-ties
@fastatwork

https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

Deep within the humdrum of the freeway buzz and eternal traffic of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, determined to spread a gospel believing that higher BPMs are not necessarily synonymous with harsh escapist mentalities and homogenous vibes. Lately however, as the belief system and community members have musically evolved, there has been some debate about the viability and true existence of this mantra. Is “Fast Not Hard” a sustainable ethos, guiding us towards the ultimate truth?

Just as the issue began to climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged, containing a capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). Within this capsule was physical, musical, fundamental proof of the durability of their belief system – a bible of sorts, with all the thoughts and debates and beliefs and ideals of the group members mechanically infused into a shiny black disc of three original musical offerings. Upon digesting the capsule’s creed, the group accepted the music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – an emotional reflection of their fast-not-hard form of fundamentalism – and named group member Carré as their first chosen matriarch.

pi pi pi premiere: Carré - Soft Fascination (Priori Mechanical Dub) [Fast At Work]

‘WAR1209’ finds Ukrainian artist shjva inducing trance states across an album equal parts tripped-out and dubby. Spanning brooding lysergic visions and locked-in dance floor hypnosis, expect drowsily impressionistic soundscapes and darkly cinematic gear across the 9-track duration. Total sonic immersion for the oddballs and the freaks.
 
Terraforming uncharted alien terrain, tracks like ‘X-Side’ and ‘Upper Limit’ descend into sprawling, widescreen exploration. Fathomless landscapes serving as vessels for deep introspection. ‘Enigmatic’, on the other hand, opts for detail and precision-tooled dynamics while retaining that same wide-eyed sense of wonder. Where ‘Dragonfly’ offers fractal fuel for ceremony and ritual, ‘Cloudhopping’ and ‘Psy-Fi Alien Dub’ wade knee-deep through some dub techno murk. Saving the direct and tunnelling for last, 'Banshee' and 'Chrysalis' are like two sides of the same proggy coin; one ominous, the other more optimistic and utopian.

shjva - X-Side
shjva - Upper Limit
PLAN - Natural Regeneration
shjva - Enigmatic
shjva - Dragonfly
shjva - Cloudhopping (Digital Only)
shjva - Psy-Fi Alien Dub (Digital Only)
shjva - Banshee (Digital Only)
shjva - Chrysalis (Digital Only)

All track written and produced by shjva
- except B1 by shjva and Stereometrix
Mastering by Carsten Dämbkes
Cut by Anne Taegert at Dubplates & Mastering
Pressed at Object Manufacturing
Artwork by Guilaume de Ubeda
Words by Matt Blair

WAR1209

BANDCAMP

PREVIEW: shjva - WAR1209

For Animalia’s 11th release, Animalia welcomes Ukrainian producer Volodymyr Gnatenko (@gnatenko) with his EP AbiaA. 

Known for his progressive, trance-tinged releases and live sets, AabiA builds on Gnatenko’s lush soundscaping with five new tracks, including a remix of fellow Ukrainian producer Shjva’s Usu and an additional digital sixth bonus track with Ilya Semaskevich. Deep, atmospheric and emotional, the EP spans dreamy synth lines meshed with breaks, both rolling and downtempo. I first encountered Volodymyr’s sound at a party in Berlin last April, where he played a transformative live set that stayed with me long after. AbiaA perfectly reflects what resonated with me then and still - the entrancing and immersive world he conceives is a rare skill in electronic music, but one I endlessly seek. 

Limited edition CD version available. 

Animalia would like to acknowledge that whilst all tracks were produced in Europe, the label itself operates on the traditional land of the Woiwurrung & Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation, and pay respect to their elders past, and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.

releases March 25, 2024 

Artist: Volodymyr Gnatenko 
Title: AabiA 
Format: Digital/ CD 
Artwork by: Márton Tóth (Lisbon, Portuga) 
Mastered by Corey Kikos (Melbourne/Naarm, Australia)

Volodymyr Gnatenko - AbiaA (ANIMA11)

Sepehr - Genesis Domain - Dekmantel - DKMNTL103

buy via dekmantel: https://dekmantel.com/shop/records/sepehr-genesis-domain
buy via bandcamp: https://sepehr.bandcamp.com/album/genesis-domain

a1. Genesis Domain
a2. Delicate Senses
a3. Twisted Solstice
b1. Planet Lonely
b2. Queen Of Demons

Making his Dekmantel debut with a flourish of symphonic, transcendental techno, Sepehr takes us into a fictional metaphysical zone he calls the Genesis Domain.

Over the past 10 years NYC-based Sepehr Alimagham’s versatile club music practice has taken in techno, D&B, electro, EBM and acid on a suite of scene-leading labels. This new EP builds on the pseudo-spirituality he explored on recent LP Fall From Grace with an exploration of an imagined space “where your reality can be reinvented at any given moment.”

On the A side, the title track sets the pace with a throbbing, sparkling-yet-spooky trip that allows a touch of trance into the mix, while ‘Delicate Senses’ explores snappier broken beat rhythms and edgy atmospherics with a distinctly moody outlook.

The mystical electro shades of ‘Twisted Solstice’ and ‘Planet Lonely’s melancholic 4/4 pastures strike a note between contemplative introspection and anthemic main stage energy. ‘Queen Of Demons’ is the consummate EP closer, leaning on brooding low end and snaking, intricate beats with a healthy dose of shimmering beauty up top.

Consistent with his versatile approach since day one, Sepehr proves any blend of tempos and rhythms can be folded into his vivid, evocative sound world — the results will always draw you in close until his vision becomes yours.

DKMNTL103 // Sepehr - Genesis Domain

Vinyl Pre-Order: https://www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1712670705/tul-waitoonkiat-nueng-kamtham
Digital Pre-Order: https://siamesetwinsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nueng-kamtham-st

Siamese Twins embarks on its 10th release milestone with the acclaimed Thai performance artist Tul Waitoonkiat. In หนึ่งคำถาม (One Question), Waitoonkiat's poetry is conjoined into a versatile sonic meeting of minds, created in collaboration with producers Black Merlin, Sapphire Slows, and Sleep D. Aligning seamlessly with Siamese Twins' trademark ethos of cultural reflection and interdisciplinary exploration.

Waitoonkiat, known for his socio-political work "2553," which reflects on the 2010 military crackdown in Thailand, has presented his novel "Silence is Violence" through multidisciplinary art exhibitions across Bangkok. One of these collaborations with Siamese Twins’ Khun Fluff in 2022 established a profound connection and laid this release's foundational recording layer. The recorded poem explores existential themes, pondering the endless cycle of questioning and the dichotomy between silence and imagination, darkness and light, with its contemplative imagination setting the stage.

The A-side unveils George Thompson's universe, known in the terrestrial realm as Black Merlin, with two noirish cinematic explorations that compose Waitoonkiat’s trademark expressive and enigmatic voice into the release's fabric. Showcasing Thompson’s ability to create hypnotic, depth-charged soundscapes that captivatingly feed into a broader story rather than claiming center stage.

The B-side begins with a delicate approach to sound design, crafted through the Buchla synthesizer by Japanese modular artist Sapphire Slows. The charm of this version lies within the sustained notes that gently inhale and exhale between enigmatic vocoder effects and layers of beauty, nature, and technology.

B2 closes with a seven-and-a-half-minute peak timer revolving around a pulsating bassline and driving force of drum energy. One craving for packed warehouses and bush raves by the Australian wizards of OZ and Butter Sessions label owners, Sleep D, aka Corey Kikos and Maryos Syawish.

Artwork by Taychin Dunnvatanachit

@sleepd
@sapphire-slows
@black-merlin

Nueng Kamtham

Tul Waitoonkiat - Nueng Kamtham 12" (snippets) - ST​​​๐​​​๐​​​๑๐

The Rotterdam DJ producer @matadisk returns to Nous'klaer with 4 equally more demented slappers that hew the tightness of UK broken beat with that Dutch west-coast devil-may-care playfulness. Opener "Icon" is the most straight down the middle of the bunch with a blisteringly bouncy kick drum and percussive melody that's swung by outre hats, squeaks and beeps all punctuated by a simple melodica tinged stab. "Diffusion" spins a minimal dub bass with an aggressively swinging UK beat lushed out by crystalline pads, pushed harder with a staccato vocal chop and ever evolving sound effect flourishes.

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Mata Disk - Two Sides of the Same Coin - Nous'klaer 038 (previews)

LIES-206

Legowelt-Enchantress 1200
from the upcoming "Like a Song From Your Dream" lp
To be released April 30th 2024

Legowelt returns to L.I.E.S.Records with a new album full of ultra-RAW hypnagogic lo-fi electrofunk. Classic, murky, cold as ice Hague-style slammers from the king of Smack. These eight tracks go back to the essence of the Legowelt sound, cutting through the noise of modern dance music charlatans, taking them to school with his undeniable signature stamped all over this release. A dancefloor classic in the making.

Like a Song From Your Dreams

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Legowelt-Enchantress 1200 (LIES-206)

EFFIGY

@harmony-rec
@andygarveyandygarvey

BC: https://harmonyrec.bandcamp.com/album/ec137

Andy Garvey's Euphorique is finding balance between divine pads and collapsing percussion, wrapping up the compilation.

pi pi pi premiere: Andy Garvey - Euphorique (Harmony Rec)

Quickly emerging Australian gem Zara (@zaraolsen) brings her signature warm, emotive & sparkling sounds to Animalia with a special five track EP and collaborative animation with Amsterdam based artist Tharim Cornelisse.   The EP combines the deepest intricacies of IDM & modern tempo-explorations, all with a cosy sense of groove & rhythm, resulting in an exciting yet tranquil balance of sounds. Zara’s atmospheric, world building music is an unambiguous reflection of not only her upbringing in lush Australian surrounds, but also Animalia’s kaleidoscopic world, and Zara’s own sense of adventure and worldliness. 

View the music video for Whirl (Steppers Version) by Tharim Cornelisse here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6r0d6rnw80

Artist: Zara (Zara Olsen) 
Title: Elemental 
Format: Digital/ CD (Monotype Pressing, Poland)
Artwork by: Tharim Cornelisse (Amsterdam, NL) 
Mastered by Corey Kikos (Melbourne/Naarm, Australia)

Elemental

Zara - Elemental (ANIMA12)

https://nousklaerfestival.com

Record label by @sjoerdoberman, Est. 2013.

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