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Soft Raw is a new label from Danielle – a natural extension of the Bristol-based DJ’s expansive tastes within contemporary club music. Over the past few years the NTS resident has become a leading light in the multifaceted world of modernist techno abstractions, ably balancing soundsystem pressure and propulsive rhythmic intensity with experimental textures and explorative energy variations. Soft Raw seeks to continue that mission with releases which will progress stylistically from one approach to another, taking in exciting, emergent producers unique in their approach but bound together by the idiosyncratic curation of Danielle – a faithful reflection of her proven skill as a selector.

The label launches with a six-track drop from Slacker. Sam Black has been winding up a potent strain of needlepoint techno which leans towards jungle and half-time D&B in its tempo and structure. Across a selection of various releases, Black’s sound has evolved into an accomplished and detailed style which draws on moody atmospheres and advanced engineering in the grand tradition of UK soundsystem music. Across this EP the Slacker sound matches up to the spirit of Soft Raw, balancing fierce kinetic energy with delicacy and finesse and leaving some space for outright ambience. At times he locks into a half-step warm-up mode, while elsewhere the amens creep in for a more pronounced jungle rinse-out.

It’s a strong opening statement for this new label, but crucially this doesn’t spell out the future in absolute terms. True to Danielle’s broad outlook, subsequent releases are set to take in everything from straight up 4/4 and acid to footwork and electro, with a narrative binding each release together according to her internal logic and the tension between soft and raw qualities explored across consistently cutting-edge tracks. 

Press release by Oli Warwick. 

Releases November 25, 2022

Written & Produced by Sam Black
Mastered by Analogue Cuts
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Design by Atelier Superplus
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Slacker - Damage To Be Undone | Soft Raw (SFTRW01)- Snippets

OS005 - Notte Infinita - Atmosfera

For our next release, Notte Infinita mediates the balance between dub-laced frequencies, introspective melodies and atmosphere. His propulsive 'Atmosfera' three-tracker focuses on digital signal processing and embraces the shimmery, hyper-realistic synthetic quality of FFT manipulation.

Pre-order: https://oscillasound.bandcamp.com/album/atmosfera

A2 - Notte Infinita - Ion (Tool Mix) (OS005)

Following this year’s VA ‘Marmo’, a collaborative offering co-released with XCPT, Baroque Sunburst releases its first Various Artists EP. Tracks from Taro, Pugilist, Slacker and Flørist, creates a statement record championing subtle yet hybrid club-oriented sounds. 

Taro ignites the white label 12" with ‘Gas Burn’, a dreamy, rarified IDM zipper. An off-kilter UK funky remix from Flørist follows (his second appearance on the imprint after 2020's Intermedia 1 EP). The B side drags us into a half-time, downtempo sideroom, with tracks from Slacker (Aqueduct) and Pugilist (Symbiosis) slowing pace but maintaining intensity.

Limited to 300 copies.

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Following Notte Infinita's 'I Lost All My Data' release on INDEX:Records, the Berlin-based artist mediates the balance between dub-laced frequencies, introspective melodies and atmosphere on the next Oscilla Sound release. His propulsive Atmosfera three-tracker focuses on digital signal processing and embraces the shimmery, hyper-realistic synthetic quality of FFT manipulation.

Notte Infinita explores emotional narratives through sonic gestures and textures, taking inspiration from spaces, dreams and the experience of manipulating digital artefacts.

pi pi pi premiere: Notte Infinita - Air Tight (Oscilla Sound)

The dynamic duo https://soundcloud.com/atricemiras?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing returns to their Swiss home label https://soundcloud.com/miras1000000?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing with a bold and experimental EP titled ‘Mutualism’. The duo presents the sentiment of playful dancefloor experiences as they expertly navigate through eight chapters of genre-defying soundscapes, ranging from ambient to deconstructed club and IDM.

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-atrice-taxon

Mutualism will be out on January 23rd, 2023. Order a copy via https://miras1000000.bandcamp.com/album/mutualism.

Premiere: Atrice - Taxon [MIRAS002]

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-n9oc-inverted-refractions

Opening up with celestial synths, 'Inverted Refractions' bleeps, judders and manipulates to create an abstract canvas of warbling bass and staccato hi-hats and rim shots. It's a playful dance from the mind of @n9oc. Released 10 February via @die-orakel.

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n9oc - Inverted Refractions [Die Orakel]

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Cortex of Light is @oozeprimordial, @piezopz & @aitchhc

Pro Unlimited is a wide spectrum gathering of label affiliates, newcomers and producers we had a crush on in the past months.

The various is generous in term of styles and offers uplifting ambient, psychedelic ravey cuts, punk trip hop, post-clubbish belters and a big variety of sound design pleasures.

BC Pre-order: https://comicsansrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pro-unlimited

Release the 29th of March
Mastering Lorenzo Targhetto
Artwork Nina Muro and Christophe Synak
A&R Sleek Fata

Comic Sans Compilation 2

pi pi pi premiere: Cortex of Light - Future Curvature (Comic Sans Records)

@plebeiann returns to the Eternal Ocean, continuing his exploration of psycho-cerebral realms with a collection of six sonic spells titled “Graffiti World”

“Splashes of color accent immersive and introspective environments full of unexpected aural organisms and secret passageways. Playful rhythms bounce off of one another, discreetly stuttering and slithering between carefully considered spectral and pointillistic textures. An enveloping bass weight massages the listener, providing the foundation to an alien world full of unknown life. The landscape is shrouded in a mist of psychedelic fog, which clears in brief moments revealing shimmering and resplendent views that defy language. Coming down from the heights, we are taken back into the depths of this new terrain, grappling with how to describe what was experienced. Words do little justice here – my advice is to close your eyes, focus on your breath and allow it to happen. It won’t last forever: be as present as you can.”

Release date: 06/23/23

Pre-Order: https://plebeian.bandcamp.com/album/graffiti-world

Produced and Mixed by Andrew Nerviano
Mastered by Marco Pelligrino
Design by Robin Lohrey

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Plebeian "Graffiti World"

Made by Etienne Gillet with Ableton Live 12.

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