https://quincyraw.bandcamp.com/album/big-fermion-pkm011

Quincy Raw - Breakfast On The Moon

Quincy Raw - Bodies In Water

Out 11/11/2021
@iti_mqn

Full EP available for Preorder via
https://iti-mqn.bandcamp.com/album/curvework-vol-1-as-time-passes

1. Saba
2. As Time Passes
3. Saba (Axon Growth Factor Remix)
4. As Time Passes (Nora Drum Remix) 

Things are clearer now for Meanjin (Brisbane) producer and Pocketmoth co-founder Itrat Memon, who in the 3 years since his last EP release, worked tirelessly to reconfigure his creative practice. A first glimpse came in May 2021 when he relinquished former alias ‘Black Mannequin’ in favour of the name Meanjin’s dance music community fondly knows him by: Iti.

This signalled an intention to break free from former personal narratives, and instead view releases as extensions of the transient self from irretrievable moments in time. In other words, a firm self-commitment to finish music while at its most visceral peak, for as time passes, so too does one’s emotional connection to its birthing point. Acknowledging this impermanence, the ‘Curvework’ series houses tracks conceived and finished within ephemeral moments of creativity.

Vol. 1: As Time Passes A fast-paced 2-track, 2-remix EP, suited to a variety of dance floor contexts. The EP begins with Saba (Urdu; wind, breeze): a swift, airy groover, fusing the percussive textures of Iti’s Pakistani heritage with soft, breathing pads and his signature vocal sampling. This is followed by the EP’s title track, ‘As Time Passes’; a high-energy, broken-beat number. Here, more of Iti’s hypnotic vocal chops weave cleverly with thundering rhythm and tabla sections.

The EP’s remixes come from two of Meanjin’s most exciting and active producers; Axon Growth Factor and Nora Drum.

@axongrowthfactor
@noradrum

Off the back of his stunning release ‘Cytokenisis’ on Naarm (Melbourne) label The Space Between Us, Axon Growth Factor continues his excellent form with a stripped-back electro remix of ‘Saba’, injecting the intricate drum programming he is rapidly becoming known for.

Nora Drum, having released an equally stunning EP in collaboration with Lithe in September, continues his exploration of Drum and Bass with an immense take on ‘As Time Passes’, featuring a clinical rhythm section and textural atmosphere. Hats off.

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All tracks written, produced and mixed by Iti, Meanjin (Brisbane), AU.  Mastered by Chris McCormack at Blacklisted Mastering, UK.  Artwork by Enter.

Released by:
    Pocketmoth
Release date:
    11 November 2021

Curvework Vol. 1: As Time Passes

Iti - Curvework Vol. 1: As Time Passes [PKM012] (Previews)

Pocketmoth Mix 12: Depth & Clarity
Mixed live by @axongrowthfactor in Meanjin at pocketmoth's 'As Time Passes' party on December 4th 2021.

Cover photography by Jack McKenzie.
Fabric installation by Madeline Holt.

PKMIX 12: Depth & Clarity [mixed by Axon Growth Factor]

Out 24/02/2022
Preorder available soon

A1. George - Without Me
A2. Quincy Raw - Shell
B1. Squidgenini - Channeling 
B2. Iti - Who We are

Pocketmoth is back with a new imprint, ‘POCKET’, a V/A series centred on local producers from the label's home city, Brisbane Meanjin. For the first edition, label heads Quincy Raw and Iti are joined by close friends and collaborators George and Squidgenini. A diverse yet cohesive curation of tracks, POCKET 1 is designed to live in the DJ’s bag.

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All tracks written, produced and mixed by @George-control, @quincy_raw, @squidgenini & @iti_mqn, Brisbane Meanjin AU.  
Mastered by Chris McCormack at Blacklisted Mastering, UK.  
Artwork by Ether1.618 & Trinomic.
Pressed by RAND MUZIK & Distributed by Inch by Inch, Leipzig DE. 

Released by:
Pocketmoth
Release date:
24 March 2022

V/A - POCKET 1 (Previews)

Out 12/09/2022
@iti_mqn

Full EP available for Preorder via:
https://iti-mqn.bandcamp.com/album/curvework-vol-2-saffron-2

1. Jalil
2. Saffron
3. Jalil (DJ Speed Remix)

Pocketmoth is proud to present the second volume of Iti's club-focused 'Curvework' series: Saffron. 

A functional two-track EP of South Asian-influenced dance floor cuts, Saffron explores the sonic intersection between Iti's cultural heritage and elsewhere-upbringing. Blending punchy skin-drum rhythms with a pallete of snappy electronic percussion and luminous modular synthesis, Iti provides an accessible insight into his personal explorations of culture though sound. 

The EP opens with 'Jalil', a slick 114bpm number that quickly alludes to its Arabic meaning of "greatness" "reverence" or "magnificence". Underpinned by powerful low-end production, Jalil combines the cutting South West Asian sounds of the Darbouka & Mizmar with the distinctly south-east Asian Sitar, expressing Iti’s fraternal and spiritual connection to the Middle-East.  

Tempos then soar for the EP's title track 'Saffron', which nods to both classic tech house and the percussive elements of Punjabi Garage. Characterised by rolling tabla lines, rhythmic vocal chops and a euphoric ambient passage, Saffron is an unsuspecting technicolour dance floor gem, vibrant like its floral namesake. 

The EP also features a booming remix of Jalil, courtesy of close friend Jesse Patrick. One half of prolific Australian duo X CLUB, Jesse was in the midst of a massive European tour while punching out this remix, and thus we are incredibly grateful for his excellent contribution. 

In contrast to the heavy techno and breaks that he and co-producer Ben Clarke are adored for, the output of Jesse's solo moniker, DJ Speed, provides an insight into his ambient and downtempo sensibilities. Yet in his remix of Jalil, he strikes a wonderful balance between his two worlds, reinterpreting a bouncy broken-beat number into a solid 4x4 club staple, laden with organ and acid baselines. 


Original tracks written, produced and mixed by Iti, Meanjin (Brisbane), AU.  
Jalil Remix by Jesse Patrick, London, UK.

Mastered by Chris McCormack at Blacklisted Mastering, UK.  
Artwork by Nadeem Tiafau Eshraghi: enter-inter.net

Released by:
Pocketmoth
Release date:
21 September 2022

Iti - Curvework Vol. 2: Saffron [PKM013](Previews)

Buy the record: https://pocketmoth.bandcamp.com/album/pocket-2 

Pocketmoth offers the second volume of its home-grown 'POCKET' v/a series, showcasing the diverse sounds of Brisbane/Meanjin. Featuring four-club ready numbers from a talented crop of local characters, the release explores slick future garage, hypnotic electro and stomping breakbeat. POCKET 2: a mainstay in the record bag.

@idleair
@phr_sh
@axongrowthfactor
@felixdotdance

Credits:
Releases December 2, 2022 

Mastered by Chris McCormack at Blacklisted Mastering. 
Design and photography by Ether1.618 & Trinomic 
Physical and digital distribution at Inch By Inch Distribution in Leipzig. 
Pressed at R.A.N.D. Muzik, Leipzig.

POCKET 2

Buy record

POCKET 2 (Previews)

All tracks written, recorded and produced by Sarah Schneider
Artwork by Sarah Schneider

Mastered by Chris McCormack

pocketmoth 2023

what's in your head

rubber

holyblood

The lead single from Queen in Focus, Phresh's debut EP on Pocketmoth. 

Released April 12, 2024 

Music and artwork by Phresh. 
Mastered by Chris McCormack at Blacklisted Mastering.

Phresh - Audial Luxx (Lone Bishop Mix)

A pallet of modular synth flourishes, rubbery basslines and fragmented breakbeats - in pursuit of dancefloor joy. Unpolished in the right ways, pairing warmth and shuffle with undeniable club weight.

Iti - Smiling Eyes

Title: Mary Ann
Artists: Gabriel Magdelani, Christopher Brooks
Cat. #: PKM002
Label: pocketmoth
Release: 6 Jul 2018

Mastered by Chris McCormack at Blacklisted Mastering

Gábriel Magdelani - One For Mary Ann

Pocketmoth Mix 05: Don't Get A Job
Performed live by Ozacure in Jerusalem at TalTalistim underground party on August 10th 2018.
All music written and performed by Ozacure.
Released: 3.10.18

Cover photography by Jack McKenzie.

Ozacure
https://soundcloud.com/ozacuremusic
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/ozacure

PKMIX

PKMIX 05: Don't Get A Job

PKMIX 05: Don't Get a Job [live PA by Ozacure]

Pulsating grooves. Dark, delicate ambience. Metapattern provides a techno masterclass via in his unique modular sound.

https://soundcloud.com/mptrn

Metapattern - Parallels [MOTH02]

A dreamy Rhodes floats over a 303 acid line and crunchy drum machine in this reworked collaborative live jam by Quin.

Quin - Cerulean [MOTH02]

Dense, immersive atmospheres are created via sampled and created soundscapes in Dystopian Soundscape’s dub techno masterclass.

https://soundcloud.com/dystopiansoundscapes

Dystopian Soundscapes - Ankh [MOTH02]

We are all dreamers; Ozacure and Mr. Moustache won’t let you forget that fact with this undeniably groovy and unique electro house adventure.

https://soundcloud.com/ozacuremusic
https://soundcloud.com/gabi_magdalene

Ozacure & Mr. Moustache - I Am Dreaming [MOTH02]

From opens MOTH02 with Draw Me In, a blissful breakbeat journey at breakneck speed.

https://soundcloud.com/fr0m

From - Draw Me In [MOTH02]

https://soundcloud.com/blackmannequin DJ Set at Cerulean Showroom 2 // 30.03.19.
Recorded live at The Foundry Backroom. 
30.03.19 // Brisbane, Australia

Black Mannequin - Cerulean Showroom 2

DJ Friendly (https://soundcloud.com/djfrndly) set at Cerulean Showroom 2 // 30.03.19
Recorded Live at The Foundry Backroom, Brisbane Australia. 

https://soundcloud.com/djfrndly

DJ Friendly - Cerulean Showroom 2

Black Mannequin - Zero/Sum
Forthcoming EP Release on Pocketmoth.

All tracks written, produced and mixed by Black Mannequin.
Darwen, UK; Dublin, IE; Brisbane, AU.

Mastered by Chris McCormack at Blacklisted Mastering, UK.

Black Mannequin - Liffeysider

Pocketmoth Mix 11: Goa Gettem

Mixed by Respect Guy (@treffene) in Brisbane, Australia
Released: 11.12.19
Photo by Iti Memon (Hong Kong 2018)

PKMIX 11: Goa Gettem [Mixed by Respect Guy]

Out 25/09/2020
Pre-order available now for limited run of 12" vinyl

https://soundcloud.com/gabi_magdalene
https://soundcloud.com/niranmantin

Presenting Pocketmoth’s first vinyl release: a frictionless collaboration between Tel Aviv-based artists Gabriel Magdelani & Niran Mantin. ‘Physical Desires’, a hypnotic 4-track EP, prioritises musical unity over the proposed boundaries of the pair’s respective Arab and Jewish heritages. The minimal magicians invite us into their world of twisting and spacious explorations in sound. Gabriel Magdelani’s original tracks feature on the A side, whilst the B side showcases Gabriel and Niran’s work in tandem.

Full EP: https://pocketmoth.bandcamp.com/album/physical-desires-pkm009

Physical Desires

Purchase

Gabriel Magdelani & Niran Mantin - Physical Desires [PKM009] (Previews)

The first hour of our contribution to Ethan Greaves' Dark World. Recorded live from the booth  at Yonder Festival 2020 in Imbil, Queensland.

Art by Bugdumb.

Live at Yonder 2020: Quincy Raw b2b Black Mannequin

record label ~ infinite twist 
contact@pocketmoth.com

curated by @iti_mqn and @quincy_raw

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Phresh - Queen In Focus [PKM015]
sss - Lost Future [PKM014]
V/A [POCKET2]
Iti - Curvework Vol. 2: Saffron [PKM013]
V/A [POCKET1]
Iti - Curvework Vol. 1: As Time Passes [PKM012]
Quincy Raw - Big Fermion [PKM011]
George - Strange Ways [PKM010]
Gabriel Magdelani & Niran Mantin - Physical Desires [PKM009]
Olympic Pool Maintenance League - The Calming Cloud [PKM008]
Black Mannequin - Zero/Sum [PKM007]
Eran Ben-Zeev - Adult Dreams [PKM006]
V/A - Skies [MOTH02]
Sam Stosuur - Seeds [PKM005]
Bcharre - Malik [PKM004]
RDGR [PKMTAPE01]
Gábriel Magdelani - One For Mary Ann [PKM003]
G. Magdelani, C. Brooks - Mary Ann [PKM002]
Quincy Raw - timesweeper [PKM001]
V/A - Infinite Twist [MOTH01]

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