Three years in the making, Livity Sound alumni Azu Tiwaline and Forest Drive West combine their distinct but compatible styles into an EP of advanced, reduced soundsystem immersion. 

The idea for the collaboration took shape not long after Tiwaline’s first Livity release, the Magnetic Service EP, and the pair took time to settle on a sound set which now shapes out Fluids In Motion. Drawing on a cohesive palette, the tracks they pieced together in a remote exchange between Tunisia and the UK explored a variety of tempos and rhythms ranging from pure ambience through to spring-loaded 4/4, with a focus on minimalism and dub-spirited spatial sound design. 

The end result naturally evolves from each artist’s existing work, matching subtlety and space with intricate detail to present a complete, considered release that runs as deep as an album over the course of four tracks.

Azu Tiwaline & Forest Drive West - 'Fluids In Motion I'

For our next release of 2024 Command D, the dynamic Australian artist residing on Gadigal land, returns to Pure Space with his next EP, "New Devices."

"New Devices" is a testament to resilience and innovation, instigated by the theft of his laptop and loss of production files in motion. The need to start the EP journey afresh led to a subsequent shift in his music production methods. As Command D explains, "The tracks came from the production of my first live set and are a representation of my workflow during this time. Most elements were made using a more hands-on/'live take' approach."

Opening the EP, "Swallow" captivates with its low slung bass and swirling percussion. Let the dubbed out synthesis warm you as you drift into the abyss, with the four to the floor beat keeping you grounded through the dance.

Next up is "Madman," a heady and energising cut that continues Command D’s exploration into deep dance grooves. The staunch synthesis keeps your head down until the dub chords lift you up. One fitting for sunrise or sunset, up to you really..

"CG Phrase" introduces more intensity released only as the swirling atmospheres lift. The track toys with tension as it pulls you deeper into the sonic vortex.

The EP culminates with "Heavy Clouds," a cathartic and heavenly composition that offers a moment of introspective rapture. Its ethereal melodies and soothing rhythms provide a serene contrast to the preceding tracks, closing the EP on a contemplative note.

Command D's exploration into new generation dub techno continues to evolve, with "New Devices" pushing the boundaries of his production ever-onwards. His style, characterised by sonically rich and murky tones and meticulous attention to detail, remains a hallmark of his work; an auditory journey that is both captivating and transformative. Bliss out.

Tracklist:
01. Command D - Swallow
02. Command D - Madman
03. Command D - CG Phrase
04. Command D - Heavy Clouds

Releases August 01, 2024

PS019
Written, produced, mixed and arranged: Charley Fester
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland / Suture
Artwork: dampwetbody
A&R and words: Andy Garvey
Format: Digital

New Devices

PS019 - Command D - New Devices

SPLOT continues to push the boundaries of Wroclaw’s soundscape with its ninth release, Donija's Halabarda EP, out on December 10th.

Pre-order: https://splot.bandcamp.com/album/halabarda
More: www.orbmag.com/music

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Remixer: A Strange Wedding
Artist: RM Estali
Track Name: Nos1 Eroded (A Strange Wedding Remix)
Release Name: Dynamic Slicing Remixes
Record Label: Virtual Forest Records
Catalog Code: [VFO012]
Mastering: Qant
Buy Link: https://virtualforestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dynamic-slicing-remixes
Release Date: December 19

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𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
https://soundcloud.com/a_strange_wedding
www.instagram.com/astrangewedding

𝗥𝗠 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶
https://soundcloud.com/rm_estali
www.instagram.com/rm_estali

𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀
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A fresh take on 𝗥𝗠 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶's acclaimed first EP, 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀 is a collection of 4 hybrid pieces between the abstract and the concrete, from mental mazes to straight club thumpers. 
Featuring experts of the emerging underground renaissance with a heavy focus on atmospherics and refined sound design - 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼, 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 and 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✧

French deep-bass explorer 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 ends this release with a full-on 170 bpm missile. A steamroller of a track driven by effervescent sound design and a syncopation-assisted halftime kick, building pressure bar by bar - utterly inescapable.

RM Estali - Nos1 Eroded (A Strange Wedding Subwave Remix)

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𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗘 | RM Estali - Nos1 Eroded (A Strange Wedding Subwave Remix) [VFO012]

V.A - 아름다운 사실 [OSC008]

Young hearts be free tonight
Time is on your side
Don't let 'em put you down, don't let 'em push you around
Don't let 'em ever change your point of view
Young hearts gotta run free, be free, live free
Time is on your side.

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Written & Produced by Hellen Q Wu aka Prieste5s
Mastered by Motion Symmetry, UK
Artwork by Clément Davout
Released by Oslated from Jeju Island, South Korea
Release Date: December 30th. 2024

Oslated.
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Prieste5s - Deep Ecology [Oslated]

Altjira debuts with his first solo album, Flux Serpent, on Mirror Zone’s sub label Optic Portal, out on January 15th.

Pre-order: https://mirrorzone.bandcamp.com/album/flux-serpent
More: www.orbmag.com/music

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@altjiramara

Flux Serpent

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Emerging from the synergetic labyrinth of Seoul-based Frenchman https://soundcloud.com/pyramidofknowledge and Ukraine’s @shjva, 'I expected that' presents a cutting-edge take on artificial dimensions of sound. Cycling through realms of deep techno, percussion-rich IDM, and ambient techno, the pair provide a soundtrack for the smoked-out dance floors of today and years to come.

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-pyramid-of-knowledge---life-of-satchidananda

I expected that will be out on March 3rd, 2025. Pre-order a copy via https://terramagicarec.bandcamp.com/album/i-expected-that

Premiere: Pyramid of Knowledge - Life of Satchidananda [TERRAM010]

We are glad to present the debut album from an artist within the Organic Signs family: @solmadj . One year ago, the French artist planted the seed of this sonic journey with his set at The Memoir by Hypnus Records. Now, that seed has fully blossomed, unveiling a collection of new creations. Eight tracks that define his sonic universe, where DnB, halftime, and tribe intertwine in an atmosphere of hypnotic textures and pulsating synths.

The journey begins with Wetlands, drawing us into a mist-laden landscape where solitary birds glide through the sky and the dense humidity clings to every breath. In the dim light, a deep, enveloping sound spreads through the air, merging with electrified gusts of wind. As we move forward, distant echoes of other life forms emerge, thriving in the space between water and earth.

The first heartbeats stir in Mud. Continuing the path set by its predecessor while subtly layering new elements, the track immerses us in mystical soundscapes, unlocking portals to uncharted dimensions. Percussive fragments, scattered across the stereo field, begin to surface tentatively, paving the way for Clay, where the hypnotic progression deepens.

With Spores, the rhythm evolves into 4x4, maintaining the ethereal essence that has permeated the album from the start. Percussion elements phase in and out, leading seamlessly into Trimitic, a stripped-down yet profound exploration of minimalist Tribe.

The album builds in intensity, reaching its peak with Fungal Network, an electrifying burst of energy crafted to set the dancefloor ablaze. Then, The Consciousness of Plants slows the pace once more, introducing a whispering voice and a synth that oscillates fluidly, pulling us into its meditative sway.

The journey culminates with Reset, where the tempo eases, and the narrative comes full circle. The echoes of birds return, this time illuminated by the clarity of a new dawn. With Liquid DnB rhythms and textures, Solma concludes his debut album with a farewell that lingers in the mind, resonating long after the final note fades.

Artist: Solma
Title: The Consciousness Of Plants
Label: Organic Signs
Cat No: OS06
Format: Digital Album
Written and produced by Antoine Salmona.
Mastering: Baptiste Langlois aka OTON
Artwork: Emilia Grima

Tracklist:

1. Wetlands
2. Mud
3. Clay
4. Spores
5. Trimitic
6. Fungal Network
7. The Consciousness Of Plants
8. Reset (Terra Firma)

Pre-order now available on Bandcamp: https://organicsigns.bandcamp.com/album/os06-the-consciousness-of-plants

OS06 Solma - The Consciousness Of Plants (Snippets)

The last coded transmission of a civilization that knew how to love, build… and fall.

Echoes over Europa

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