Animalia's exploration of the lesser known artists of Melbourne continues with the launch of new sublabel, Cirrus, focusing on non-club, downtempo, ambient and otherworldly sounds from local Australian artists. 

The first release comprises of dreamy, non-linear modular improvised soundscapes from Melbourne/Naarm local The Soulscaper, a sideproject of Eugene Pascal, member of Animalia's electronic trio Menage. 

The Inside Voices LP offers a sentimental, familiar musical journey, evocative of the distinctive charms of life in Australia's south-eastern hub. All produced in the northern suburbs of Melbourne/ Naarm, the tracks provide an open window into the studios of the city's deeper side. The LP is a poignant follow on from the musical outputs of Animalia, staying true to the label's deep, cinematic and melodic style.

A: City Whistle
B: Mansion on the Hill
C: Inside Voices
D: Lost, But Not Forever 

Produced and Mixed by Eugene Peloza (Naarm, AU) 
Mastered by Giuseppe Tillieci at Enisslab (Rome, IT) 
Distributed by Clone (Rotterdam, NL) 
Artwork by Tzuling Hua (Taipei, TW) 
Design  by Jacopo Severitano (Berlin, GE)

All tracks produced in the North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) peoples of the Kulin Nation

Release date: 25th January 2023

Digital & Vinyl via our bandcamp: https://cirruslabel.bandcamp.com/album/inside-voices

https://clone.nl/item71610.html

@pascalone

The Soulscaper - Inside Voices LP (CIRRUS1)

@secondcousins

We are pleased to announce Cousin’s NAFF debut, Second Message.
Drawing inspiration from the rich sounds of neighboring bushland, the Australian artist and Moonshoe founder composes deeply vivid body music with an intricate approach to dubwise construction. We are grateful to share this music with you here

releases December 2, 2022

Writting and Production by Jackson Fester
Mixied by Jackson Fester
Mastered by Nik Kozub
Physical Distribution by One Eye Witness
NAFF 2022

Cousin - Second Message (Clips)

A breath of fresh air for Animalia, as the label floats into its next release with a breezy, house tinged EP, tinged with the scent of summer and euphoria.

Emerging new local Melbourne/ Naarm producer Billus @billusmoon reveals his knack for groove and percussive eloquence in Shifting Sands, with four lighthearted, spaced out tracks transporting you straight to a lakeside in Portugal... or to your very own chosen space of zen.

A1: Shifting Sands
A2: Splay
B1: Cubic
B2: Under the Canopy

Artist: Billus (Melbourne/ Naarm, Australia)
Title: Shifting Sands
Format: 12”
Distributed by: Clone (Rotterdam, NL)
Artwork by: Harry Gorman (Albury/ Gawaimbanna-gu wiradjuri nhurranbaang, Australia)
Design by Lucas Hatsisavas (Melbourne/Naarm, Australia)
Mastered by The Herbalist (Corey Kikos) (Melrbourne/ Naarm, Australia)
Release date: 30th November 2022

Vinyl available via our Bandcamp + Clone, Oneyewitness, Redeye, Decks, Deejay, Juno and more.

billusmoon.bandcamp.com/album/shifting-sands

Billus - Shifting Sands EP (ANIMA6)

@billusmoon 
@animalia-label

https://billusmoon.bandcamp.com/album/shifting-sands

A breath of fresh air for Animalia, as the label floats into its next release with a breezy, house tinged EP, tinged with the scent of summer and euphoria.

Emerging new local Melbourne/ Naarm producer Billus reveals his knack for groove and percussive eloquence in Shifting Sands, with four lighthearted, spaced out tracks transporting you straight to a lakeside in Portugal... or to your very own chosen space of zen.

pi pi pi premiere: Billus - Cubic (Animalia)

Under the Canopy, the lush B2 from our newest release. @billusmoon

Out now via https://billusmoon.bandcamp.com/album/shifting-sands

Billus - Under The Canopy

Following on from his stunning ’Transience’ track release on the Limbs Volume 2 compilation, we are pleased to announce the Debut 12” from @AngusMills on Moonshoe. Combining venturous yet precise sound design and atmospherics with club sensibilities. Crisp, colourful and contemplative cuts unbound by genre but nuzzled right in between the sound system and home listener.

~ Tune In, Zone Out ~

Vinyl/DIGI

Angus Mills - Alva - MSH013 (Snippets)

Who are the Chestnut People?
Exo Recordings International introduces the first collaborative project in its history. The Canadian producer Priori and German Exo Rec. founder Ludwig A.F. join forces to create a little slice of happiness that comes with the labels guarantee: works at the club, works at home!

Pre order has begun via: https://bit.ly/3l3E3Du it's a small run, so be quick!

XIN010 - “Chestnut People - Chestnut People“ (Previews)

101*3: The clouds drift by gently and there's a smell in the air reminiscent of apollo fruits. I lay down in the grass and for a brief moment everything is at peace.

Twelves @ various record shops, digi @ Bandcamp.

Mammo - Variable / Plate (NDJ003)

Maara - The Ancient Truth (STEP07)
@maara

Vinyl Preorder: https://tinyurl.com/mx3bj39v
Digi Preorder: https://tinyurl.com/4syr625y

A1. Sip From My Chalice	6.12
A2. Nothing Sacred	4.12
A3. Yearning		6.32


B1. Erotics Of Betrayal	5.34
B2. Rough N’ Ready	5.04
B3. The Ancient Truth	3.49


C1. Just Give Me Time	4.46
C2. Insidious Force	5.03
C3. Oh I Remember…	6.26


D1. Awaken, Plum Plum	6.04
D2. Sapphic Rehabilitation Center	6.40
D3. Surrender		4.43


Mastering by Marco Pellegrino 
Cut by Marco Pellegrino at Analog Cut
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Artwork by Michael Mitsas & Vivien Hoffman

Montreal’s sapphic mixxtress, the elusive mogul Maara, unveils her debut full length LP via Step Ball Chain. A pairing written in the stars, with twelve dynamically diverse and emotive soundscapes of downtempo bliss, spine-chilling drum and bass and elevated electronica - timeless anthems for sonic indulgence and reflection. Take a deep dive into the sensually charged inner workings of the already prolific producer’s mind. 

An effervescent atmosphere envelopes it’s way through the records entirety, whether it be gloriously lush pads, melancholic words and whispers from her own lips or subterrantian bass. Maara’s world of sound showcases the wild spectrum of emotion, the empathetic passion of joy in Awaken, Plum Plum and Sapphic Rehabilitation Centre alongside the darkness of Insidious Force or Rough ‘N’ Ready. But like most things, the purest beauty can be found within the grey areas, where majority of this records lies. A powerful ebb and flow between cloudy twilight and it’s recurring silver lining, Nothing Sacred wraps you around it’s finger whilst Erotics Of Betrayal pulls you in unexpected directions sure to conjure feelings you didn’t know existed.  

A masterfully united album from start to finish, each listen unveils endless intricacy, delicately and deliciously revealing the potent DNA of Maara.

Maara - The Ancient Truth (STEP07)

We’re pleased to have Montreal-based artist Priori on the remix of Stefan Vincent's “Yonghegong...”. His rework draws a further emotion by slowing the pace and bringing delicate melodies to the forefront; it’s one for introspection.


MUSAR018 Stefan Vincent
'Pre Melancholy'
Release Date: June 30, 2023

Pre Melancholy

Vinyl / Digital

Stefan Vincent - Yonghegong Lama Temple Exit F (Priori Remix)

SH 013

Hypnoize - Idle Code (SH 013)

mix series and label by @deep_creep

label ~ https://pipipi.bandcamp.com/album/oscar-huang-slipstream

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