Enigmatic shapeshifter PHONDUPE is back with a six-track ambient EP entitled Air Conditioning Vol. 1. Landing eight months after the release of his acclaimed debut record ONYKIA, the EP sees the Sydney artist embracing a more tranquil side on a one hour journey through meditative landscapes and undulating analog tones.

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FROM PHONDUPE:

Proud to pull back the curtains on my latest EP, Air Conditioning Vol. 1: Sixty-one minutes of slowly evolving ambient tones for holding space.

The concept of “holding space" felt a bit esoteric/woo-woo to me for a long time, until recently. Especially over the last couple of years that have been turbulent for basically everyone, myself included, I’ve slowly learnt the importance of just being there. To not fight what's there, to not colour the situation or offer advice... to listen, to co-exist momentarily…

These six minimal ambient tracks were created to help people be with however they are, in that moment - to not colour their experience, or tell them how to feel, but to offer them a momentary portal into themselves.

The tracks were originally written as part of a suite of meditations composed for Mary Hoang's audiobook: Darkness Is Golden.

This is the first volume in what will become a series of ambient works that are kind of the antithesis of my regular output in many ways - non-compositional, no fixed emotion, no direction… weightless, music for being.

And yes, I know. Air Conditioning Vol 1 out on Air Con Records. Is that a bit much? Probably.

Just be with it.

Rich x 
credits
released November 4, 2021

MUSIC:
All music written, produced and performed by Rich Lucano (Phondupe).

MIXING:
All tracks mixed by Phondupe and Mark Galup, Reel Recording (Nashville) | @reel_recording

MASTERING:
Mark Galup, Reel Recording (Nashville) | @reel_recording

COVER ART:
Em Dillon | @emdillon_

ANIMATIONS:
All animations / Spotify Canvas by @Babekuhl

© AIR CON RECORDS 2021

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Here is the professional SoundCloud description in US English, tailored to sound like a high-end music review or an indie label release. It captures the essence of the "Lydian/Spatial" concept without sounding robotic.

Album Title
Deep Space & Positive Ambient Volume 1

Description (Pro Critic / Indie Label Style)
A sonic architecture that seems to suspend time itself.

Deep Space & Positive Ambient Volume 1 is less of a standard collection of tracks and more of a traversing experience. Stepping away from the predictable loops and mechanical repetitions often found in the genre, this record unfolds like living matter—a rising tide of crystalline textures and warm, expansive swells.

Darkness has no place here. Every composition is a breath of light, built on harmonies that constantly seek elevation. It is a total immersion into a zero-gravity space where the music moves linearly forward, painting celestial landscapes that never repeat.

More than just background atmosphere, this is an auditory sanctuary of rare purity. It serves as an invitation to float in absolute clarity, perfectly suited for minds seeking inner silence, deep focus, or a sense of boundless hope.

A radiant, immense, and resolutely soothing journey.

Astral Drift - Sleep Ambient

🌅 The Miracle: Music for Positive Affirmation & Sunrise Meditation

Introducing [The Miracle], a transformative album designed to heal your soul and awaken new hope for 2026. Going beyond simple listening, this album is crafted as a form of 'Audible Affirmation,' filling your subconscious with positive energy just by being played. Begin your journey by washing away past regrets (Washed Away) and returning to a state of a Pure Heart, ready for a fresh start.

Like the sun rising through the darkness, majestic and beautiful melodies unfold to awaken your inner potential. We have musicalized the overwhelming emotion of overcoming limits (Limitless You) and finally achieving a Beautiful Victory. These tracks serve as powerful tools to help you vividly visualize the successful future you dream of, acting as a soundtrack for your personal growth and motivation.

The deep peace and Focus that follow the moments of climax will support your day with unwavering stability. Whether you are engaging in morning meditation, studying, reading, yoga, or simply seeking deep relaxation, let this album be your companion. As you take your Steady Steps forward, may this music become the background for the miracles that will unfold in your life every day.

#PositiveAffirmations #MeditationMusic #SunriseYoga #HealingMusic #DeepFocus #NewYearResolution #RelaxingBGM #MentalHealth #Ambient #TheMiracle

14. Steady Step (Sunrise Meditation Version)

Time? This.

SPORES OUT NOW on AIR CON RECORDS:
https://ditto.fm/spores-phondupe

Debut album, ONYKIA:
https://ditto.fm/onykia

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BOOKINGS / ENQUIRIES:
mgmt@phondupe.com

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PHONDUPE

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