“Mzansi artist Arrumar makes his debut on Ocha with an eclectic twist of South African deepness. Arrumar's Machanganini is part house, part dance-jazz fusion and wonderfully unique. We love it when an artist does something different and doesn't follow the trend.
A wonderfully haunting digital b-side with the Wareika remix, makes brilliant use of foley like soundscapes and heavy full spectrum sonics.
What it comes down to...this ish is DOPE!”

Arrumar - Machanganini (Wareika Remix) [m] 16bitV2

Black Merlin - Morphik Uniform

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Excerpt of Cosmogrove, part 1.

https://soundcloud.com/agonis-amenthia
https://soundcloud.com/janloup
https://soundcloud.com/kondukukonduku
https://soundcloud.com/hems
https://soundcloud.com/varuna4053

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The two part series COSMOGROVE compiles remix treatments of selected tracks from Varuna’s Cosmogram & Mangrove Management releases.

Pt. 1 features four reconstructed cosmograms by the hands (and minds) ((and souls)) of AWC favs & friends: Agonis and Jan Loup wander the lush gardens of Singapore’s variously de & re-naturalized (sic!) air travel hub; Hems revisits an outgrowth of contemporary petroculture and takes a trip to the remnants of Abu Dhabi’s would be post-oil model city; and Konduku goes vertical to prune Milan’s abundant concrete forest.

While the world relapses into petro-desires and indulges in fossil fuel bingeing :(((((((((, AWC remains committed to diagramming post-natural feedback loops. Stay tuned.

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Varuna - Bosco Verticale (Konduku Remix) - Snippet

Release: Arrumar - Handwork EP
Link: https://www.hypeddit.com/ost068/handw...
Catalog number: OST068

"Handwork," the new EP from DJ Producer Arrumar, is a captivating exploration of sound that seamlessly merges Afro house and electronic music. Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage and vibrant culture of his village, Arrumar delivers a musical experience that is both deeply personal and universally appealing.

This latest work serves as an extract from his highly anticipated first album, "Matsena," showcasing Arrumar's unique ability to weave traditional elements with contemporary beats. Each track on "Handwork" reflects the rhythm of village life, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the sounds and stories that have shaped his identity as an artist. 

This EP is not just a collection of songs; it's a journey through the cultural tapestry of Arrumar's roots, inviting audiences worldwide to feel the pulse of his music and the heartbeat of his heritage. Prepare to dance, reflect, and connect with the rich sounds of "Handwork."

Arrumar - Africa Dzonga

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area127 invited a collective of artists to their chemical lab to experiment beyond the club conventions. The result? A mesmerising mix of psychoactive elements and sonic chemistry to send your mind on a deep inner exploration.

https://area127.bandcamp.com/album/127va004

cover alchemist ~ https://instagram.com/simonajonusiene
sonic mastering ~ https://instagram.com/_ctrls
lab manager ~ https://instagram.com/tadasmajeris

2559 - Huit Enchantements [127VA004]

Sequela moves in cycles, patterns that return, sometimes closing, sometimes opening. Each cycle is a fragment of what has been lived, a repetition seeking to reveal a deeper meaning. Here, end and beginning blur, leaving an imprint that shifts form with each passage.

In the world of Rudis Materia, time doesn’t follow a linear course; it’s a continuous tension, an obsessive repetition that seems to evade control. What resonates is an echo of memories and instincts, a current drawing from experience and reinterpreting it, searching for a direction that never fully reveals itself.

In Sequela, there is no destination. Only cycles chasing each other, feeding one another, like mental impulses that keep pulsing below the surface, defying logic, trying to reach something that perhaps doesn’t exist—or exists only in the act of repetition.

Written and Produced by Rudis Materia
Artwork by Marco Maldarella
Mastering by Nico Romani

Rudis Materia - Cycle ft Avex

Our next premiere is from good friend Darris Hopper on the brilliant mexican label Secuencias Temporales. This stellar release is poised with atmospheric techno, broken beats and sultry layers of warmth. 'Desert Flower' is a majestically floating piece that weaves between atmospheric techno and half time dnb with its beautiful percussions and growling low ends. Definitely my favorite on the release.
  
Darris Hopper - Desert Flower
Sand & Sea [ST081 / Secuencias Temporales]

Is all about the experiences we feel when in contact with Nature...
We are so used to living in the matrix that we don't realize how much we need to re-establish connections with ourselves and mother earth.

This work is a way to describe how a simple morning hike between the sand of the desert and the mediterranean sea in a natural park in southern Spain can touch our deepness and make us feel that huge and strong connection with nature.

Written and Produced by Alex Tirrelli in Spain.
Mastering by Mattias Fridell in Sweden.
Released by Secuencias Temporales from México City, México
Release Date : November 18th. 2024
Artwork by Scencist

Darris Hopper
@darris-hopper

Secuencias Temporales
@secuencias_temporales
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AF Premiere: Darris Hopper - Desert Flower [Secuencias Temporales][OUT!!18.11.24]

Heinrich Dressel presents Reflected Skies LP, a tribute to Dressel’s distinctive style of cinematic ambiance, out via Amsterdam-based label, Lazy Reflex Complex.

Pre-order: https://lazyreflexcomplex.bandcamp.com/album/reflected-skies-lrcindex005
More: www.orbmag.com/music

@lazy-reflex-complex
@heinrichdressel

Premiere: Heinrich Dressel - Running Complex Waves

Orb Mag

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