Pluie/Noir Recordings

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 08
"Random Color Swings"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @pocket_club aka @alextroubetzkoy
Visual Interpretation by @marlene-magnoli aka Mlen Draws

Welcome to the new Pluie/Noir podcast series. For Interscapes 08 we welcome Alex Troubetzkoy - the now Paris-based DJ, producer and head honcho of the Pocket Club label - to lay down his pocket of influences over a one hour mix full of versatility and heaps of blues. Gorgeous illustration full of fauna and flora by the talented Marlene Magnoli aka Mlen Draws.

Interviews:
https://www.ringsofneptune.com/pluie-noir-interscapes-08/

Links:
@pocket_club aka @alextroubetzkoy
@marlene-magnoli
www.ringsofneptune.com
www.maxbinski.com

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Interview

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 08 - "Random Color Swings" by Pocket Club

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 09
"You Must Sleep And Dream"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @myles-greenwood (@legramvg)
Visual Interpretation by Daniel Ellwood

For Interscapes 09, we welcome Myles Greenwood - The DJ, promoter, digger extraordinaire, and part of the iconic Swiss record shop Le Gram Vinyl Garden - to give us a glimpse of his vast record collection. Scalpel art and digital finish by Daniel Ellwood, the Berlin-based visual artist behind Ellwood Art. 

Interviews:
https://www.ringsofneptune.com/pluie-noir-interscapes-09/

Links:
@myles-greenwood
@legramvg
www.ellwood-art.com
www.instagram.com/ellwood_art
www.ringsofneptune.com
www.maxbinski.com

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Pluie/Noir Interscapes

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 09 - "You Must Sleep And Dream" by Myles Greenwood

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 10
"Backyard Sanctuary"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @michaelmelchner (@omegamen666)
Visual Interpretation by ZZY aka Lenny Mallieau (@theyellowzone)

For Interscapes 010 we welcome Michael Melchner - The DJ, producer, digger extraordinaire and half of Omega Men - for a sonic ride with plenty of room for introspection. Appropriately dense acrylic painting by the Berlin-based visual artist behind The Yellow Zone and one half of Zendid, Lenny Mailleau.

Interviews:
https://www.ringsofneptune.com/pluie-noir-interscapes-10/

Links:
@michaelmelchner 
@omegamen666
@theyellowzone
@zendid
www.ringsofneptune.com
www.maxbinski.com

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Pluie/Noir Interscapes Series

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 10 - "Backyard Sanctuary" by Michael Melchner

Pluie/Noir Recordings 014
Pressure Point - 'Ghost on Tape'
12" EP

A1. 'Ghost on Tape'
A2. 'Marionette'
B1. 'Just Left Home'
B2. 'High Pass'

Written & Produced by @pressurepoint_2
Mastered by Stefan Betke at Scape Mastering
Artwork by David Surman
Design & Copy by Max Binski
Manufactured at Intakt
Distributed by BRT Distribution

Over the past few years, Luca Binatti released a steady stream of quality EPs that showcased a remarkable talent with a clear understanding of what makes dance music unique. Also known for his guise as D:fferent Place, where house music is the main topic, Luca's boldest experiments belong under the Pressure Point project.

Pressure Point's debut on Pluie/Noir is no different — a collection of four ultra-personal tracks drenched in honest emotion and playful psychedelia. And it sounds as human as it sounds outer-worldly. Inspired by music genres unrestricted by the club ecosystems, "Ghost on Tape" features compositions that span from deeply spacial house to low-swung ultra-detailed minimal. 

Cover artwork features a stunning painting by the exquisite London-based artist David Surman. "Mask of a King / Midas" is inspired by Agamemnon's mask found in ancient Mycenae and Picasso's last self-portraits, furthering the emotional impact of the release as a whole. 

Limited pressing.

Pluie/Noir Recordings
Release Date: Q3 2021

[PNR014] Pressure Point - Ghost on Tape

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 11
"Shake The Mind"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @davyvandegaer
Visual Interpretation by Max Binski aka @cleymoore

Interscapes 011 welcomes Davy Vandegaer - The DJ, producer and @futurepastnosenseoftime curator - for a very personal and bold sonic ride full of twists and turns and plenty of room for introspection. Gradient digital artwork by @pluie-noir and @ringsofneptune head-honcho @cleymoore.

Interviews:
https://www.ringsofneptune.com/pluie-noir-interscapes-11/

Links:
@davyvandegaer
@futurepastnosenseoftime
@cleymoore
www.ringsofneptune.com
www.maxbinski.com

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Pluie/Noir Interscapes 11 - "Shake The Mind" by Davy

Pluie/Noir Podcast 041
"Seeing Through The Edges"

Sounds Produced & Arranged by The Marx Trukker
Visuals by Jav Arshad
Video by Max Binski

Pluie/Noir Podcast is a bi-monthly audio-visual episode representing our work as an artist collective. Each episode will feature a one hour collage/mix by one of our producers/djs and a poster triptych by one of our designers. 
Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store soon.

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Official Presentation

Pluie/Noir Podcast 041 - "Seeing Through The Edges" by The Marx Trukker // Release Special

Having delivered two outstanding EPs and a landmark triple compilation, Portugal’s Pluie/Noir now returns with its first full-length album. 

Assigned with the enviable task is enigmatic German producer The Marx Trukker, who has thus far kept us on our toes with a string of high-quality EPs on a handful of respected independent imprints. With a natural affinity for experimental soundscapes that challenge dancefloors, Pluie/Noir offers the perfect platform for him to really express himself. 

As much a palette of textures as it is a dance-focused collection of tracks, Couldn’t see too clear for edges is a kaleidoscopic and utterly transfixing listen all the way through. The very first track, "Alongside ashortside" (A1) is infused with the sort of jazzy, impulsive flavours that are part of the album – and the label’s – DNA. 

But the tempos ebb and flow, at times withdrawing all intensity (“The Gin Bay Hoss Ballad” (A2)), before cascading into tightly compressed microhouse rhythms (“A Kind Shaped Mind” (A3)) and other more expansive 4x4 examinations: “Couldn’t see too clear for edges (Second Movement)” (C1); “As Rivers Stand” (C2). 

Regardless of the occasionally dramatic shifts, the album never once loses its focus. “Minor Belongings” (C3) is arguably the album’s finest creation in terms of a true artistic indulgence. Dreamy and deeply absorbing, it feeds into the album’s powerful finale, “Blaue Drift” (D1), which is one of the more aggressive works on show here.

As we’ve come to expect, Pluie/Noir again challenges what can be achieved within the parameters of dance music by empowering its carefully selected repertoire of artists. As standard, the album will come as a limited pressing with beautiful sleeve artwork, ensuring this is as collectible as it is listenable.

[PNR004] A1. Alongside ashortside (low quality snippet)

Hiatus over, Pluie/Noir podcasts are back, this time with a name little name change, in anticipation of a new collaboration with the @ringsofneptune agency managed by both @soundslikenies and @cleymoore. This podcast has been ready for more than a year, but due to the uncertainty of the future of this project, it was put on hiatus for a while. 

At last, we're delighted to welcome Clovis to the series. Clovis's music selection is remarkably timeless and perfect for the last moments of Winter (in the Northern Hemisphere, mind us). An interview is up on Rings of Neptune's official page. Enjoy!

Planetary Interscapes - Episode One: 'Heavy Meadows' by Clovis

Pluie/Noir Podcast 049
"Oxford Rehearsal"

Sound written and produced by https://soundcloud.com/tomellis
Visual Interpretation by Vitrio
Video by Max Binski.

Pluie/Noir Podcast is a bi-monthly audio-visual episode representing our work as an artist collective. Each episode will feature a one hour collage/mix by one of our producers/djs and a poster triptych by one of our designers. 

links:
https://soundcloud.com/tomellis
http://iamvitrio.com
www.maxbinski.com

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Pluie/Noir Podcast 049 - "Oxford Rehearsal" by Tom Ellis

It took us a while, but here we are — episode two of Planetary Interscapes, "13357", powered by @ringsofneptune and @pluie-noir.

We're delighted to welcome Polish talents Karolina & Piotr to the series with a musical selection that undoubtedly stands the test of time. Interview with both is up on Rings of Neptune's official page. Enjoy!

Planetary Interscapes - Episode Two: '13357' by Karolina & Piotr

Pluie/Noir Podcast 026

"Der Er Mange Ting"

 
Sound by S.A.M. & Mikkel Ulriksen
Visual Interpretation by José Gonçalves
Video by Max Binski
 
 
Pluie/Noir Podcast is a bi-monthly audio-visual episode representing our work as an artist collective. Each episode will feature a one hour collage/mix by one of our producers/djs and a poster triptych by one of our designers.
 
links:
https://soundcloud.com/samuel-andr-madsen
https://soundcloud.com/mikkel_ulriksen
https://www.facebook.com/joseapariciogoncalves
http://www.maxbinski.com
 
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Pluie/Noir Podcast 026 - "Der Er Mange Ting" by S.A.M. & Mikkel Ulriksen

Pluie/Noir Podcast 064
"Live At Chaos - Liquidroom"

Sound written, produced and performed live by @ditch-1
Visual Interpretation by Dirk Schiller
Video by Max Binski

Pluie/Noir Podcast is a bi-monthly audio-visual episode representing our work as an artist collective. Each episode will feature a one hour collage/mix by one of our producers/djs and a poster triptych by one of our designers.
We interviewed both artists and dropped some questions about their vision:

(TO BE UPDATED)



Pluie/Noir Podcast 064 - 'Live At Chaos - Liquidroom' by Ditch

INNER BEAUTY IS A LIE #DIRTYPOP

Pluie/Noir Podcast 069
"No Hablo de la Representación del Fuego, Hablo del Fuego"

Sound Mixed, Performed and Compiled live by https://soundcloud.com/pachyderme
Visual Interpretation by Max Binski

This is the last episode before a new season of podcasts starts after a long hiatus period.

Interview:
https://goo.gl/D3NTvw

Links:
@pachyderme

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Pluie/Noir Podcast 069 - "No Hablo de la Representación del Fuego, Hablo del Fuego" by Pachyderme

Pluie/Noir Podcast 070
"Night Dive"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @maximedb
Visual Interpretation by Max Binski

We're officially resuming our podcast series. From now on we'll stick to a monthly format, featuring artists that have been actively working with Pluie/Noir since the start, as well as close friends and some guest artists we admire.

Each episode will feature a one hour audio collage/mix by one of our producers/djs or a guest, and a poster triptych with the visual interpretation of the podcast by a graphic artist.

Interview:
https://goo.gl/AFzs1y

Links:
@maximedb

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Pluie/Noir Podcast 070 - "Night Dive" by Maxime dB

Pluie/Noir Podcast 073
"Pambore"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @atree-music
Visual Interpretation by Nuno Patrício

The Pluie/Noir Podcast is a monthly series of audio-visual podcasts featuring artists that have been actively working with Pluie/Noir since the start, as well as close friends and some guest artists we admire.

Each episode will feature a one hour audio collage/mix by one of our producers/djs or a guest, and a poster triptych with the visual interpretation of the podcast by a graphic artist.

This is the Release Special of our 9th vinyl release on Pluie/Noir Recordings. You can get it on all major online or local shops. Distributed by VinylFuture:

https://www.deejay.de/Atree_Pambore_2x12_PNR009_Vinyl__283924

Interviews:
https://goo.gl/geCMYe

Links:
@atree-music
http://nunopatricio.net

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Pluie/Noir Podcast 073 - "Pambore" by Atree

Pluie/Noir Recorgings 010
Anestie Gomez - "Short Stories for Tall People" — 12" Vinyl EP

A1 ‘No Regrets’ (7.29)
A2 ‘Gurunext’ (7.04)
B1 ‘Surmena’ (7.35)
B2 ‘Supervixen’ (6.43)

Written & Produced by Anestie Gomez
Mastered & Cut by Helmut Erler at Dubplates & Mastering
Artwork by Showta Kakiuchi
Design by Max Binski 
Manufactured by Pallas
Distributed by Vinyl Future

Anestie Gomez is not a new name in the scene. His meticulous arrangements, a naïve approach to electronic and an unprecedented love for analog synthesizers have made him stand out over the last years as one of the youngest and most promising talents rising from Greece.

The four-tracker 'Short Stories for Tall People' marks his debut on Pluie/Noir and showcases his versatility both as a story-teller and a groove maker, with the perfect balance between machine rhythms and organic warmth for the upcoming seasons. A-side’s “No Regrets” (A1) is the EP’s warmest piece, with a clearly light-hearted approach to musical composition reminiscent of Mediterranean sunny days, while "Gurunext" (A2) shifts the tone entirely to a sonic palette of robotic glitches where groove is key, pleasing the micro-house aficionados craving detail and swing. The B-side has Anestie Gomez exploring a deeper organicity: 'Surmena' (B1) is a hypnosis-inducing, constantly moving composition clearly aimed at after-hours where time and space seem untraceable, and 'Supervixen' (B2) is the EP’s jazziest exploration around heavy drum programming, swing, and deep low-ends that ebb and flow with a very peculiar yet organic steadiness. 

Full cover artwork by Japanese talent and colage-master Showta Kakiuchi. 
Limited Pressings.

www.vinylfuture.com

Pluie/Noir Recordings 
Limited Pressing.
Release Date: 29/03/2018

Short Stories for Tall People

Buy Now

[PNR010] Anestie Gomez - Short Stories For Tall People

Pluie/Noir Recordings 011
Yuzo Iwata ‘Kiteki EP’ — 12” EP Vinyl Only

A1. ‘True Story (Kyakushoku Mix)’ (7.29) 
B1. ‘Night Train’ (7.08)
B2. ‘Ueno’ (6:58)

Written & Produced by @fabio-konair
Mastered & Cut by Mike Grinser at Dubplates & Mastering
Artwork by Mamoru Kondo: http://mamoru-yorukon.com/
Design & Copy by Max Binski 
Manufactured by Pallas 
Distributed by Vinylfuture.com

Pluie/Noir’s close admiration for the land of the rising sun and its artists is not new. Having released two very solid EP’s from veterans Radiq and Fumiya Tanaka in the past, the imprint drives its attention to Japan once again, this time to showcase the work of the young and talented Berlin-based artist Yuzo Iwata.

Already established as a valuable and passionate organizer and DJ in Japan’s music scene, Yuzo’s ‘Kiteki EP’ is his first vinyl output after his move to Berlin, and a perfect showcase of his skills in story-telling, musical composition, and sonic wizardry. “True Story (Kyakushoku Mix)” (A1) is the EP’s melodic behemoth: spanning through all sorts of emotional states, ‘True Story’ is a piece that‘s as ‘cinematographic sci-fi’ as it is ‘early-morning club’, especially due to its very particular movement of tension and release. "Night Train" (B1) is the set piece of Yuzo’s story about locomotion: a hypnosis-inducing, constantly moving musical translation of a night-time train ride through Japan, with a dubby deep low-end that constantly reminds the listener to keep moving. ‘Ueno’ (B2) is the last track of the EP and also the name of a train station in Tokyo, which (not) coincidently is the last station from multiple regions in Japan since a long time. Here, like a chameleon, Yuzo shows his versatility as a producer capable of bending musical genres where groove and sonic engagement are key to success.

The release was visually interpreted by the Japanese painter Mamoru Kondo through a traditional and highly special technique of rock painting mixed with animal glue, translating Yuzo’s musical train into a unique graphical work.
Limited Pressings.

Pluie/Noir Recordings
Limited Pressings
Release Date: May/June 2018

Kiteki EP

Pre-Order Now

[PNR011] Yuzo Iwata - Kiteki EP

Pluie/Noir Podcast 081
"6 Years of Pluie/Noir" Special #2

Sound Mixed and Compiled live by @evano & @cleymoore
Visual Interpretation by Max Binski

To celebrate our 6 years of existence we've decided to release a series of podcasts consisting of live-recorded performances on key Pluie/Noir events, from artists soon to be released on the imprint. This session from Cleymoore & Evano was recorded live on the "6 Years of Pluie/Noir" event at OHM Club, Berlin.

Links:
@cleymoore
@evano

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Pluie/Noir Podcast 081 - "6 Years of Pluie/Noir" by Cleymoore & Evano

Pluie/Noir Recordings 012
Peter F. Spiess ‘Polymorphs XX’ — 2x12” LP

A1. 'Cheerful AI' 
A2. 'Une Journée Commune' 
A3. 'Litha Elektra I – In Bare Numbers, Comfort Lies' 
B1. 'Three Specimen of the Redhooded Copperfolk' 
B2. 'Turtle in a Nightgown' 
B3. 'Glass Blanket' 
C1. 'That Maze in Your Eyes' 
C2. 'A Question of Where and When' 
C3. 'Lesson of the Ferret' 
D1. 'Sie Spielen. Noch' 
D2. 'Litha Elektra II – Wave of Inertia' 
D3. 'Emergency Radio' 

Written & Produced by https://soundcloud.com/peter-f-spiess
Mastered by Lopazz at Mixmastering.de
Artwork by https://soundcloud.com/peter-f-spiess
Colouring by Max Binski
Design & Copy by Max Binski 
Manufactured by MPO France
Distributed by https://soundcloud.com/yydistribution

Peter F. Spiess is no newcomer, especially to those akin to a type of ultra minimized dance music explored between the late ’90s and the early ’00s. Peter’s one of those artists blessed with an unparalleled ability to abstract and simplify dance music down to its purest elements: sonic bare-bones, both rich and impactful.

Peter’s debut on Pluie/Noir, “Polymorphs XX”, is the spiritual successor to “Crystal Polymorphs”, the artist’s only album over the last 20 years and a bold collection of memorable electronic music cuts that achieved a low-key cult-status between diggers and DJs alike from all around the globe. Showcasing creations both old and new, "Polymorphs XX" dives further into Peter’s ultra-personal sonic cosmos in a 12 track album with music written over the last 20 years, spanning from ultra minimized glitch-techno to low-swung electro. 

Bitmap artwork was digitally drawn by Peter as well, following his fascination with the digital and the weird. Colouring by Max Binski. Limited pressings.

Pluie/Noir Recordings
Release Date: Q1 2019

Polymorphs XX

[PNR012] Peter F. Spiess - Polymorphs XX

Pluie/Noir Podcast 019
"Métronome de l'Esprit"

Sound by Marc Milner. 
Visual Interpretation by Jonathan Mangelinckx. 
Video by Max Binski.

We interviewed both artists and dropped some questions about their vision:
 
 
MARC MILNER
 
P/N - Welcome to Pluie/Noir, Monsieur Milner. How are you feeling lately?
Marc Milner - I'm feeling more than great. My batteries are fully charged in positive energy after what was a mind-blowing weekend with Cleymoore and D.I.E.M. It was definitely a good experience for us all and it brought us closer together.

P/N - How's the club-scene in France these days?
Marc Milner - I’m usually quite harsh when it comes to describing the French scene. It seems at times people don’t care about the music. Of course the crowd here may seem big and impressive but I’m doubtful it is always a “quality” crowd. On the good side it means there is plenty for us to work on in Paris with Improvist.
 
P/N - What is Improvist and everything related to it?
Marc Milner - Improvist is an organisation I started off with two friends and it is a reaction to our point of view on the Parisian nightlife. Our aim is to create a special atmosphere at each of our events and bring together people who share a common love for music. We always go for surprising line-ups filled with what we believe to be young and upcoming talents. To make each edition more intriguing we try to always stay out of clubs and find limited capacity spaces such as the Crayères des Montquartiers (an 18th century cave in Paris) where we had Vlad Caia play.
 
P/N - How did it feel to record this podcast? What can you tell us about it?
Marc Milner - Recording this podcast was a challenge for me as I have been following the Pluie/Noir podcast series for a while now and that I wanted it to capture the essence of different kinds of music that truly inspire me. May it be ambient, dubstep, classical, world jazz or a cappella choirs. The approach is also interesting as it gets you thinking on how it is all connected.
 
P/N - Future plans?
Marc Milner - Yes many! As a promoter of course I want to continue my work with Improvist as our family is getting bigger and stronger everyday. Then as a music collector and dj I want to expand my work and research more and when the time is right, I want to transcribe all of these bubbling ideas in my head onto my own productions. 
 
 

links: 
http://soundcloud.com/marc-milner
http://www.mangelinckx.com
http://www.maxbinski.com

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Pluie/Noir Podcast 019 - "Métronome de l'Esprit" by Marc Milner

Pluie/Noir Recordings 013
Shampoo Douglas - 'Kepler 66 Hotline'
12" EP

A1. 'Thrill of Romance'  
A2. 'G Domain' 
B1. 'Reedonko'  
B2. 'Arobogosta' 

Written & Produced by @shampoodouglas
Mastered by Mike Grinser at D&M Berlin
Artwork by Santiago Mac-Auliffe
Design & Copy by Max Binski
"Kepler 66" script by @shampoodouglas
Manufactured at MPO France
Distributed by @yydistribution

Originally planned as the first part of a 3xLP album, ‘Kepler 66 Hotline’ is a collection of tracks deeply inspired by 90's sci-fi infected Detroit electro, drenched in deep mellow tones, weird outer-worldly timbres and sharp drum-arrangements.

According to its creators: 

"This post-apocalyptic journey is set in 2046 A.D. far out on the Kepler 66 Planet, where The Douglas Brothers (Alchemists of Sound) have now set up their inter-dimensional sonic fortress. Due to complications on Earth and a third world war breaking out, Earth's population was forced to migrate to unknown territories. Those with pride choose to stay, while others took off to finally create their Utopias on alternate dimensions.

Insufficient Credit. Thank you for calling Kepler 66 Hotline. For more virtual space-time continuum travel, insert credit. To speak with the manager, press 1. Do nothing, and you will be automatically rebooted to reality in 30 seconds."

Limited edition vinyl. Artwork by Santiago Mac-Auliffe.

Pluie/Noir Recordings
Release Date: Q4 2019

Kepler 66

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[PNR013] Shampoo Douglas - Kepler 66 Hotline

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 01
"Imaginary Radio Stations"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @evano & @cp-ak
Visual Interpretation by @maxbinski aka @cleymoore

Welcome to the new Pluie/Noir podcast series. 8 years after our debut we decided to press the reboot button and return to our roots. With a new format and back to a regular monthly schedule, Pluie/Noir Interscapes will feature audio collages, mixes, live interviews and live recordings from P/N artists, friends, and other collectives we admire. 

Because less is more, instead of the usual triptych format, this series will feature one single A3-A1 visual interpretation of the music by a graphic artist. The artwork will be available to purchase in poster format on our rebooted Bandcamp page very soon, with cassettes or CD-r of the mixes as a bonus. 

And because the P/N podcast series started with Evano, he'll do the honours once again, this time together with CP-AK. Visual interpretation by P/N's head honcho, Max Binski (aka Cleymoore). Enjoy.


Links:
@evano
@cp-ak
@maxbinski / www.maxbinski.com

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Bandcamp

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 01 - "Imaginary Radio Stations" by Evano & CP-AK

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 02
"Interior Design"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @itsmerubi
Visual Interpretation by David Surman

Welcome to the new Pluie/Noir podcast series. 8 years after our debut we decided to press the reboot button and return to our roots. With a new format and back to a regular monthly schedule, Pluie/Noir Interscapes will feature audio collages, mixes, live interviews and live recordings from P/N artists, friends, and other collectives we admire. 

Because less is more, instead of the usual triptych format, this series will feature one single A3-A1 visual interpretation of the music by a graphic artist. The artwork will be available to purchase in poster format on our rebooted Bandcamp page very soon, with cassettes or CD-r of the mixes as a bonus. 

World events have taken the series out of its planned monthly schedule, but priority was on the safety and functional structure of the private lives of everyone involved in the project during these unprecedented times. 

For Interscapes 02 we welcome Rubi, a versatile german artist based in Myanmar, with a visual interpretation by english painter David Surman,

Interviews:
https://pluienoir.tumblr.com

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/itsmerubi
https://www.davidsurman.com


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Pluie/Noir Interscapes 02 - "Interior Design" by Rubi

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 03
"Plant.æ"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by https://soundcloud.com/shoenmusic
Visual Interpretation by Max Binski

Welcome to the new Pluie/Noir podcast series. 8 years after our debut we decided to press the reboot button and return to our roots. With a new format and back to a regular monthly schedule, Pluie/Noir Interscapes will feature audio collages, mixes, live interviews and live recordings from P/N artists, friends, and other collectives we admire. 

Because less is more, instead of the usual triptych format, this series will feature one single A3-A1 visual interpretation of the music by a graphic artist. The artwork will be available to purchase in poster format on our rebooted Bandcamp page very soon, with cassettes or CD-r of the mixes as a bonus. 

For Interscapes 03 we welcome Shōen 荘園, the very talented French artist behind the upcoming album on PNEM04, with a visual interpretation by in-house designer & head honcho, Max Binski.

Interviews:
https://pluienoir.tumblr.com

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/shoenmusic
https://www.maxbinski.com


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Pluie/Noir Interscapes 03 - "Plant.æ" by Shōen 荘園

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 04
"It's Sunny Outside"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @patientbetterdrivers aka @matteomanzini
Visual Interpretation by @julba

Welcome to the new Pluie/Noir podcast series. 8 years after our debut we decided to press the reboot button and return to our roots. With a new format and back to a regular monthly schedule, Pluie/Noir Interscapes will feature audio collages, mixes, live interviews and live recordings from P/N artists, friends, and other collectives we admire.

Because less is more, instead of the usual triptych format, this series will feature one single A3-A1 visual interpretation of the music by a graphic artist. The artwork will be available to purchase in poster format on our rebooted Bandcamp page very soon, with cassettes or CD-r of the mixes as a bonus.

For Interscapes 04 we welcome patient better drivers aka @matteomanzini, the very talented London-based Italian artist behind @wantrecords, with a visual interpretation by a familiar artist to the series, the French artist @julban

Interviews:
http://pluienoir.tumblr.com

Links:
@matteomanzini
www.maxbinski.com

W: http://pluienoir.tumblr.com
M: info (at) pluienoir.com

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 04 - "It's Sunny Outside" by patient better drivers

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 05
"Mind Garden"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @ismael-zouaoui
Visual Interpretation by SUFèR

Welcome to the new Pluie/Noir podcast series. 8 years after our debut we decided to press the reboot button and return to our roots. With a new format and back to a regular monthly schedule, Pluie/Noir Interscapes will feature audio collages, mixes, live interviews, and live recordings from P/N artists, friends, and other collectives we admire.

Because less is more, instead of the usual triptych format, this series will feature one single A3-A1 visual interpretation of the music by a graphic artist. The artwork will be available to purchase in poster format on our rebooted Bandcamp page very soon, with cassettes or CD-r of the mixes as a bonus.

For Interscapes 05 we welcome the very talented Ismael Zouaoui aka @ismael-zouaoui to expose his most mellow side, with a visual interpretation by Montreal-based artist SUFèR.

Interviews:
http://pluienoir.tumblr.com

Links:
@ismael-zouaoui
www.facebook.com/sufervision
www.instagram.com/sufervision
www.maxbinski.com

W: http://pluienoir.tumblr.com
M: info (at) pluienoir.com

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 05 - "Mind Garden" by Ish

Pluie/Noir Experimental Media 04
— shoenmusic 'Plant.æ'
Digital + Cassette

0. Introductio
I. Aéonium
II. Peplis
III. Dubia
IV. Joubarde
V. Lentus
VI. Mentalsenti (feat. Louise)
VII. Marah
VIII. Interludium
IX. Astroloba
X. Consoude
XI. Plumeria
?. (づ￣³￣)づ (bonus)

After several years of hiatus, we're rebooting Pluie/Noir's Bandcamp to release a unique album from a good friend and newcomer Shōen, marking a well-needed return of the Experimental Media sub-label. Shōen's album "Plant.æ" is a delicately soothing sonic adventure of morphing echoes, otherworldly rhythms, and hazy textures: a collection of tracks that perfectly fits PNEM's catalog and caters to our long-time devotion to ambient and experimental electronics.

A message from Shoen:

"Dear Listeners,

This album was created as a reflection of my dreams. It was produced in one week, spontaneously, using only my modular system and the organelle. The music you hear in dreams is often very hard to remember, but through a lot of meditation, I found a way to translate it. A few years ago I made the choice to live by the sea, where I can sustain myself and get inspiration from the birds, the fishes, and kinky little crabs. That's exactly what I tried to convey in this album: my own little world. They say inspiration comes from your quality of life, and I believe in this deeply! That’s why I’d like to thank all the people who directly or indirectly helped me in my artistic and human development.

First of all, to my own blood: I’m really grateful to have my mum, dad and my sister’s daily and unconditional support.

I'd like to thank Bruno and Pluie/Noir, for allowing me to express myself on this beautiful project, and for believing in me. A big thank you to my friends: to Louise, who gave me a lot of inspiration and without whom this album wouldn’t be the same. To Întuneric, the Piñata Radio team, Nathalia, Kompo, Sabri, Paul, Johnny, Emmanuelle & Sammy, Pazu & all the friends that I missed here (you know who you are): Thank you for your continuous support and all the inspiration you provided me during this process. And finally, a huge thanks to Alexis, without you I wouldn’t have started to make my own music. Love you man.

Shout out to the universe for giving me this chance, and let’s all meet up in the astral dimension!"

(づ￣³￣)づ 



Mastered by Pheek
Artwork & Design by Max Binski

Pluie/Noir
Experimental Media
PNEM004 — 2020

Plant.æ

BANDCAMP

[PNEM04] Shōen — 'Plant.æ'

Pluie/Noir Podcast 030
"Yes, I Have Something to Say"

Sound by Vahtangel Gugunava
Visual Interpretation by Max Binski.
Video by Max Binski.

Interview to be added shortly..

links:
http://vimeo.com/pluienoir/pnpodcast030
http://soundcloud.com/vahogugunava
http://www.maxbinski.com

www.maxbinski.com

Pluie/Noir Podcast 030 (Guest Series) - "Yes, I Have Something to Say" by Vahtangel Gugunava

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 06
"Return to Tomorrow"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by @sstarkss
Visual Interpretation by Overdrijve aka @inafm

Welcome to the new Pluie/Noir podcast series. 8 years after our debut we decided to press the reboot button and return to our roots. With a new format and back to a regular monthly schedule, Pluie/Noir Interscapes will feature audio collages, mixes, live interviews, and live recordings from P/N artists, friends, and other collectives we admire.

Because less is more, instead of the usual triptych format, this series will feature one single A3-A1 visual interpretation of the music by a graphic artist. The artwork will be available to purchase in poster format on our rebooted Bandcamp page very soon, with cassettes or CD-r of the mixes as a bonus.

For Interscapes 06 we welcome USA-born, Berlin-based chameleon @sstarkss to expose his most sensible side, with a visual interpretation by one of Berlin's graphic wizards, @inafm Overdrijve.

Interviews:
https://www.ringsofneptune.com/pluie-noir-interscapes-06/

Links:
@sstarkss
https://overdrijve.com/
www.maxbinski.com

W: pluienoir.tumblr.com
M: info (at) pluienoir.com

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 06 - "Return to Tomorrow" by Jon Starks

[PNR003] Various Artists
Pluie/Noir Year One 
3x12” Compilation (400 copies, vinyl only)

Mastered by Pole at Scape Mastering
Artwork by Max Binski & Ayane
Design by Max Binski
Manufactured at Optimal Media
Made by Handle With Care
Distributed by Intergroove Germany 

Pluie/Noir Recordings
Est. Release Date: July/August 2013

Act I - Intro
A1/ Three_Angles “Hor-ma” 
A2/ Radiq “Goodbye South, Goodbye”

Act II - The Dry Bars
B1/ Cleymoore “Starpauseflash” 
B2/ Ztrl “New Way”

Act III - The Wet Basements
C1/ Vlad Caia “Subject 238” 
C2/ Diogo “Insecuriosity”

Act IV - The Empty Streets
D1/ Dr. Nojoke “Awrani” 
D2/ Seuil “Prelude”

Act V- The Crowded Flats
E1/ Albert Schwartz “11aa99” 
E2/ Andrés Marcos “An Apple a Day”

Act VI - Outro
F1/ Levat “White Steps” 
F2/ S.A.M. “You’re Gonna Be Ok”


Press Release:

In what was a definitive first year for the imprint, with two solid EPs from Petre Inspirescu and Vlad Caia, Pluie/Noir also endorsed numerous acclaimed Podcasts and served as the platform for various artistic endeavors embraced not only by their own artists but also by the world. To commemorate this achievement, and in a respectful manner to their long time collaborators, the imprint is now releasing a 12 track compilation spread across three 12”s showcasing the various sounds that personify the imprint and give their artists a well deserved voice.
The narrative to the compilation reflects the minimalistic musical template that is so dear to Pluie/Noir, where simple and complex structures meet along the way in the attempt of creating something that can last in time. Each track is a concise exploration of house music’s skeleton, leaving nothing to waste, but never feeling in slightest bit sterile. It’s surprising and unpredictable, but in an organized, artistic manner.
Three_Angle’s ‘Hor-Ma’ (A1) progresses subtly, shaped by soft bumps and clicks. It’s welcoming, cleverly paving the way for the rest the compilation to interact. The now familiar Radiq follows with a typically eccentric addition, ‘Goodbye South Goodbye’ (A2). Characterised by its splintered hybridization microhouse and ambient techno, it’s certainly a head turner. Pluie/Noir founder Cleymoore contributes with ‘Starpauseflash’, a sleek and delicate number that uses looped keys and syncopated percussion to create something thought provoking. ‘New Way’ by Ztrl (B2) follows in this vein, the funky, tripped-out pattering of percussion and dreamy keynotes are spread out across a remarkably stripped-back rhythmic blueprint. Vlad Caia’s ‘Subject 238’ (C1) represents the taste of Romania that has been so inspirational to Pluie/Noir. It’s simple, clean and devastatingly effective. Diogo’s delightfully named ‘Insecuriosity’ (C1) is an impudent tapestry of sounds, rich with idiosyncratic sampling and impulsivity, reminiscent of early micro-house. This evocation is carried over to Dr. Nojoke’s alluring ‘Awrani’ (D1), which again exposes its very delicate compositional layers by draining everything from its low-end. It’s a divine afterhours groove that ripples and shakes in all the right places. French-born & based Seuil changes gear with ‘Prelude’ (D2), which draws from the same diverse sonic palate as those before him on the compilation but works from a noticeably more solid 4/4 foundation. Albert Schwartz’s ‘11aa99’ (E1) introduces the compi- lation’s first use of vocals - the deep, soulful American lyrics work alchemically with the shuffling house beat. ‘An Apple a Day’ by Andres Marcos (E2) is another percussive session, but the experimental Pluie/Noir touches keep the piece alive. The penultimate ‘White Steps’ by Levat (F1) is a gorgeous slice of microhouse, lean and groovy, the vocal slivers adding a warm feeling to the mix, before the compilation closes with S.A.M’s ‘You’re Gonna Be Okay’ (F2), another outing of enigmatic, stripped-back house.
Presented in gatefold format - once again designed by man-of-the-house Max Binski, and painted in collaboration with Ayane - this highly collectable release reflects on a successful first year for Pluie/Noir while also signifying a very promising future. A canon of DJ delights on one hand, it’s also wonderfully applicable in the home setting, ensuring its practical longevity and status as a musical treasure for a long time to come.

BUY IT

[PNR003] A2. Radiq - Goodbye South Goodbye (low quality snippet)

[PNR003] F2. S.A.M. - You're Gonna Be Ok (low quality snippet)

Pluie/Noir Interscapes 07
"Ventilated and Reflected"

Sound Mixed and Compiled by Walrus (@basicmoves)
Visual Interpretation by Max Binski aka @cleymoore

Welcome to the new Pluie/Noir podcast series. 8 years after our debut we decided to press the reboot button and return to our roots. With a new format and back to a regular monthly schedule, Pluie/Noir Interscapes will feature audio collages, mixes, live interviews, and live recordings from P/N artists, friends, and other collectives we admire.

Because less is more, instead of the usual triptych format, this series will feature one single A3-A1 visual interpretation of the music by a graphic artist. The artwork will be available to purchase in poster format on our rebooted Bandcamp page very soon, with cassettes or CD-r of the mixes as a bonus.

For Interscapes 07 we welcome Walrus - Brussels-based DJ, promoter, producer and head honcho of the superlative Basic Moves label - to bring forth his very personal way of presenting ambient music. Abstract acrylic painting on film by Max Binski, the head-honcho of Pluie/Noir, also known as Cleymoore.

Interviews:
https://www.ringsofneptune.com/pluie-noir-interscapes-07/

Links:
@basicmoves
@cleymoore
https://www.ringsofneptune.com
www.maxbinski.com

W: pluienoir.tumblr.com
M: info (at) pluienoir.com

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