This is a small teaser before my first solo album for the Samurai Music label


W & P Van Torn 
Art / Design by Ryan Quinlivan

Borderline: Approachin

Borderline: Approaching

Taken from the Torn debut LP for Samurai Music - Borderline [SMDELP08]

3xLP/Digital - https://samurai.lnk.to/smdelp08

Moscow based Ivan Karasev aka Torn inked his Samurai affiliation in 2017 with his first-ever solo vinyl release on Shiro, a sub-label for highlighting new artists. 

In the 5 years that have passed since this release, the Torn name has progressed into a widescreen sonic project leaving an indelible mark not only on DnB but also reaching into the outer edges of the underground Techno scene. 

As well as his monster debut EP (Internal - SMDE10) on the main Samurai label in 2018, Torn became one of the few artists to garner a release on Homemade Weapons' imprint Weaponry in 2019, a year which also saw him release an EP of Grey Area style Techno on Horo and a collab EP in the same style with Sam KDC and Korse as Vermisst, also on Horo. 

Since these releases, Torn has teamed up with fellow Russian artist Roho for an EP of percussive floor shakers in 2021 on Samurai Music (Fatum - SMDE19) and several self-released projects direct to his growing base of devoted Torn heads. In the background, the last few years Ivan has been diligently refining and experimenting with constructions for his debut LP for the Samurai Music label.

Borderline fulfils the promise of Ivans musical ascendancy in our sub-scene netherworld between DnB and Techno. Gut-punch kicks entwine with dense atmospheric layers, gnawing mid-riffs, and impeccably honed percussive propulsion. The cake is iced meticulously with guest collabs from Samurai Music top tier affiliates Homemade Weapons, Last Life, label head Presha and a tempo switch up to close the LP with the help of dungeon master Sam KDC and close cohort Korse.

Borderline plants a confident, empowered, flag on the electronic music landscape with Torn's name on it.


01. Dislocations 
02. Borderline
03. Bushido
04. Boxcutter (with Homemade Weapons)
05. Hyperborea
06. Fireball (with Presha)
07. Unbridled (with Last Life)
08. The Beckoning
09. Dallol 
10. The Fear
11. Automaton Clock
12. Onibi (with Sam KDC & Korse)

https://soundcloud.com/torn170
https://www.instagram.com/van_torn/

Borderline

Torn - The Fear [SMDELP08]

Available at:
https://shinbu.bandcamp.com/album/vault-ii

Vault II

Shinbu - Vault II Previews

Elizar Mel & Flare - Forest Of Fear

We wanted to celebrate the music of integral Samurai family member Last Life by revisiting his Samurai contributions with remixes from artists Mauro saw as best candidates for adding a new perception.

The first in this 2 part series enlists two fellow Samurai Music family members and titans of the Techno / wider electronic musical sphere - Donato Dozzy & Reeko.

https://soundcloud.com/lastlifednb
https://www.instagram.com/reeko_mentaldisorder/

Last Life - Remixed: 1

Last Life - Tensor - Reeko Remix [SMDE38]

Redlum & Elizar Mel - Akaem

Get full compilation:
https://zilzalssonicceremony.bandcamp.com/album/zilzalz-sonic-ceremony-v-a-001

lof.ilov.3
production: serahboo.m
vocals: BMY @bmy-720348672
mastering: Alexandros Papamarkou

All funds will be donated to the organizations supported:
Sudanese Diaspora Network
The Gaza Sponsor an Orphan Initiative
Save The Children - DR Congo
Lebanese Red Cross

Music and art play a vital role in shaping and reflecting cultural identities by creating a collective understanding that transcends language barriers. It can open up avenues to talk to people and bring awareness to topics of importance.

In May 2024, Zilzal hosted its first sonic ceremony close to Barcelona. Over the course of three days, 30 artists embraced experimental soundscapes with dj sets and live shows influenced by a wide array of different genres, spanning from breaks, drum ‘n’ bass, jungle, ambient, hip hop, beats and more.

This compilation is the last puzzle piece of our sonic ceremony and features many artists who participated in it.

serahboo.m feat BMY -  lof.ilov.3

Greener Grass

Delusions VIP {FREE DL}

New 12" on Samurai Music available to pre order - http://found.ee/SMDE003

Subliminal Messages (available on Bandcamp)

Concept label exploring experimental bass designs and cinematic soundscapes.

DNB • Jungle • Halftime • Experimental • Ambient

Elizar Mel & Flare - Forest Of Fear

Onset Audio