13/03/2021 - A little bit of a dnb/breaks thing that I made for fun back in March.

Broken Insides

It'd been a while since I made any bass music so it's been fun to get back to it.

Some recent clips

SERAYR02: Satellite Era presents "Year Two: Revisited" - a charity-based compilation that features handpicked artists we invited to remix our discography and celebrate our second year as a record label.

100% of the proceeds made from this release will be donated to Medical Disaster Response, a nonprofit that supports the people of Ukraine with necessary medical aid. Their team works shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukrainians on the frontline to deliver supplies directly to those who need it the most.

Learn more: www.medicaldisasterresponse.org/what-we-do

Taken from our most popular EP of 2021, Swedish producer @lazarusmoment’s “Never Return” (SERA009) quickly became a standout track among listeners in our community. Inspired by the future garage pioneers that came before us, we sought out someone who shared those same influences - this made it easy to invite Boston-based artist @therobyguy. His remix keeps the track’s core qualities intact: galloping drums, emotive pads, and a persistent low-end layered beneath its atmosphere. He personalizes the rework by adding his own recorded vocals to it, which is a first in the Satellite Era catalog.

Earlier this year, frequent label collaborator @agentoofficial delivered one of the most anticipated releases in our short history. Reaching faraway places amidst the internet music sphere, the project made its way back home to Chicago and into @rickydigital’s workstation. The mysterious producer takes “That’s Enough Of That” (SERA012) and turns it into an over the top track well-equipped for a lively, peak-hour DJ set. Already heavy on the bassline and drum work, the remix takes a less serious approach by throwing in humorous vocals and quacking duck samples, all while maintaining its original aggression. The short-spanned but fun song leaves us with one very important question: who is Ricky Digital?

Our last visit to the Distant Arrays series brought us deep into the realm of jungle and drum ‘n’ bass. Upon arrival, we welcomed @zunibass back for a track called “Growth” (SERA010) that pushed the envelope of his minimalist style. Shortly after its release, it caught the attention of Los Angeles-based artist @ramonpang, who was very eager to take on its remix duties. Focused on a much longer progression than the original, he effortlessly introduces new elements throughout the track’s 9-minute duration. The repetition works as intended - it maintains the energy while bringing excitement each time a fresh percussive sound or synth enters the space.

Our label’s most recent release came from Turkish producer @fosilbass, a rising start in Istanbul’s underground scene. Packed with serious dancefloor weaponry, “Anti-You” (SERA013) took a more experimental approach than the rest, showcasing frantic drums and a clear nod to breakcore influences. With a desire to keep its eeriness unscathed, we reached out to the inimitable @sectra to fulfill the prophecy. A longtime friend and huge inspiration of ours, he turns the track into a slowed, spaced out rework that boasts gritty textures and a poisoned groove. His subtle yet effective use of sampling leaves remnants of the original on a harrowing trail, paving the way for a proper ending to this project.

We are immensely grateful for the support we have received over the past year. We also hope to keep shining light and positively contributing to societal issues first and foremost, all while providing meaningful art dedicated to those struggling around the world each day.

CREDITS

1. Never Return
Nils Kirchberg - original production
Gabriel Di Giustini - remix, master

2. That's Enough Of That
David Olivares - original production
????? ??????? - remix, master

3. Growth
Ryan Mooney - original production
Ramon Tumbucon - remix
Amir Mashayekhi - master

4. Anti-You
Berhan Yıldız - original production
Jon Linskey - remix
Amir Mashayekhi - master

Nic Juister - cover art, visuals

PRE-ORDER

Agent O - That's Enough Of That (Ricky Digital Remix)

Links to everything:
https://linktr.ee/opalla

Spotify

Gutter Thrash

KAGE - [R]OES [Yaadt]

SNAP

wayside roller

Faster

DUTTY SKEPTA 🔊

IMA SAVE YOU (WUBWOBZ REMIX)

reflection

Knives + Moon = Opalla
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