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Clutter EP

Clutter is Jean Jacques’s debut EP and in his own words “his first attempt to translate emotions and experiences into tracks”. While each of the four tracks has its own character and atmosphere, the end result is a very coherent body of work that can be broken down into two moods with a driving and unforgiving A side that is subtly balanced by a moody and dreamy B side.

What started as a failed attempt at giving his own twist to the Basic Channel sound turned out to be a driving, dark, melancholic and unforgiving techno track with a dash of trance. "Dubhypno" is a perfect introduction to Jean-Jacques’ sound.

The most driving track of the EP, “Ode To The Floor” is a no compromise and old school inspired dance track. It is all about energy and impact, the sound of the amps begging you to turn it down knowing fully well you won’t.

The breaky “Thalys” is heavily inspired by a lot of the (sometimes unintentional) noisy stuff Jean-Jacques started listening to earlier on. Aliasing, zero crossing clicks, clipping and noise introduced by lossy formats is something the first generation of portable media formats brought us, and what he grew up with. “Thalys” is Jean-Jacques embracing the sound of the 64kbs digital revolution.

“Clutter” bridges the club and home listening environment to make a nod to electro with generative sound design, ethereal overlapping melodies and some killer breaks.
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Releases February 3, 2023

PA002 - Jean Jacques - Clutter EP (Snippets)

Released by: Polychrome Audio  https://www.instagram.com/polychrome_audio/

Buy and support: https://polychromeaudio.bandcamp.com/album/clutter-ep

Clutter EP by Jean Jacques:

Tracklist:
A1 - Dubhypno
A2 - Ode to the Floor
B1 - Thalys
B2 - Clutter

Jean Jacques debut EP and in his own words “his first attempt to translate emotions and experiences into tracks”. While each of the four tracks has its own character and atmosphere, the end result is a very coherent body of work that can be broken down into two moods with a driving and unforgiving A side that is subtly balanced by a moody and dreamy B-side.

Release date: Feb. 3rd, 2023

Release/catalogue number: PA002

All rights reserved for the producers of these tracks.

MOTZ Premiere: Jean Jacques - Thalys [PA002]

Taken from Jean Jacques's Clutter EP on Polychrome Audio, out February 3.

Pre-order: https://polychromeaudio.bandcamp.com/album/clutter-ep
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Premiere: Jean Jacques - Clutter

Forthcoming 5-tracker comeback of Kreggo on FE !

vinyl out soon

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Pure Space Recordings is circling round one last time this year to launch our new annual compilation fundraiser series... PS005 ‘PROXIMITY’ is a humble nod to the sounds that have bound us together this year, keeping us connected and motivated. 

Across the release, eighteen artists explore the breadth of the Australian electronic music landscape. From gentle piano compositions, to subtle downtempo nested amongst techno-tinged drum tracks, electro expeditions and so much more… Devoted listeners are joined by new producers, friends and some of our most aspired Australian producers to form this exciting release. 

100% of proceeds will be donated to Aborigial Legal Services; based in Redfern it is the first Aboriginal Legal Service in Australia, and the first free legal assistance service in the country.

Tracklist:
01. Tangerine - Spiral
02. jobfit - Ascendance
03. Lara K - All It Takes
04. PMA - Ceiling
05. DBR - Log Lady
06. Monako - Salvation
07. KiTA - Saturn
08. Circa - ACAB
09. Rings Around Saturn - 130 Ditst
10. E Davd - Simulate
11. Nali - Ominous
12. Mosam Howieson - Pure Space
13. cdot - Interstellar
14. Female Wizard vs. SLAMROSS1000 - Pulse
15. RBI - Sabre
16. Third Space - 5 Rip
17. psiota - Sonic Admin

https://soundcloud.com/tangerine_tangerine | https://soundcloud.com/jobfit | https://soundcloud.com/l_arak | https://soundcloud.com/pmapmapma | https://soundcloud.com/breezydbr | https://soundcloud.com/monakooo | https://soundcloud.com/kita-music | https://soundcloud.com/circawashere | https://soundcloud.com/rdjm0 | https://soundcloud.com/edavd | https://soundcloud.com/mos-how | https://soundcloud.com/femalewizard | https://soundcloud.com/slamross | https://soundcloud.com/djrbii | https://soundcloud.com/3rd-space | https://soundcloud.com/iota_music

Format: Digital

Proximity

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PS005 - Various Artists - PROXIMITY

We often find there are two types of artists. One internalises their process, endlessly perfecting their work while finding the endpoint a massive hurdle, and in turn producing immaculate yet very little art. The other is continuously inspired, so full of ideas they can barely work fast enough to articulate them all. The art becomes by-product of their larger trajectory and not just a collection of endpoints. Lord Of The Isles a.k.a. Neil McDonald seems to be both. He’s always in an evolving state of process where work is constantly shed to make way for a new layer growing beneath, yet he holds his cards closely, cherry-picking when and with whom he releases that work into the world.
Neil is simply prolific. In 2016 he shared with us a vast catalog of unheard beauty, which over a long span of time was collaboratively shaped into his debut album 'In Waves'. In the span between the album release and now, Neil has performed on a number of ESP Institute label showcases from Los Angeles to Amsterdam to Berlin, and released a few efforts with our peers, but all throughout he’s been holed up working on his sophomore album [sigh]. Though patience has become a sort of meditation during this global upside-down, we couldn’t help but squeeze out an interim release to uphold the fantasy. So, four years after the release of 'In Waves', we’re proud to present a very long-winded follow-up single for the album’s monster track 'Skylark'. Accompanied by a previously unreleased album cut entitled 'OmniMulti', the single also touts two glorious remixes; a sunkissed version by fellow esteemed Scotsman Linkwood and an atmospheric dismantling by the Melbourne hopeful Tourist Kid. You see, good things come to those who wait.

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[ESP039B] LORD OF THE ISLES - A1 - Skylark (12" Re-Master) - SNIPPET

Ran by Karima F and visual artist Ida Ekblad, Oslo-based Schloss Records is not only a record label but also an art gallery. With each release sporting grandiose aesthetics from Ida, as a platform Schloss continues to catch both eyes and ears in equal measure.

Their next offering comes from Mr. Timothy Crombie, most commonly known as A Psychic Yes. Entitled ' That Swamp Feeling', the EP features Bristol's Hodge on the remix.

Whilst the original brims with raw drum patterns and steel pan melody, Hodge brightens up the arrangement filling space with airy synth tones and his well-known preference for Jurassic wildlife samples. 

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-a-psychic-yes-lost-in-the-act-hodge-remix-schloss-records/

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That Swamp Feeling

First Listen: A Psychic Yes - 'Lost In The Act (Hodge Remix)' (Schloss Records)

Wein El Malayeen by @deenaabdelwahed (@ancient-methods remix)

Following the devastating explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4, Ma3azef teamed up with New York-based mastering engineer Heba Kadry to curate a compilation by regional and international musicians to raise funds for the continuous relief work being done on the ground in Beirut to help those who have been failed by the Lebanese state.

Today, we're happy to announce two additional remixes to be added to the compilation: ZULI's Kiwii, remixed by El Kontessa; Deena Abdelwahed's Wein El Malayeen, remixed  by Ancient Methods.

The 19-track compilation includes contributions by the likes of Fatima Al Qadiri, Nicolás Jaar, ZULI, Slikback, and others. Bringing sounds together from the different crevices of electronic music, it is a humble attempt to galvanize musicians and listeners into supporting a city that has been integral in shaping the region’s contemporary music scene.

All proceeds from the sales of the compilation are going to local initiatives to provide assistance to those affected, they will be divided between Fundraising Campaign for the Arts and Culture Community in Beirut organized by AFAC; Beirut Musicians' Fund organized by Tunefork Studios, and Beit el Baraka.

All tracks mastered by Heba Kadry
Artwork by Studio Mooni

Deena Abdelwahed - Wein El Malayeen (Ancient Methods Remix)

Amsterdam based independent record label distributed by One Eye Witness.

Underwater EP by RDS available via Bandcamp and One Eye Witness

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