https://soundcloud.com/moktarmoktar

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PROXIMITY II, the second instalment of the annual Pure Space compilation series. Across twenty one different artists, the release finds synergy through surging electro, percussive techno and experimental breakbeat.

Together the artists put forward a collection of contemporary electronics that provide a wealth of complexity for the ear while shaping the sound of local music.

Devoted Pure Space 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 Aboriginal Legal Services; based in Redfern it is the first Aboriginal Legal Service in Australia and the first free legal assistance service in the country. www.alsnswact.org.au

Big thank you to Brendan from Cirrus audio and Mikaela Stafford for their contributions to this fundraising release.

Artwork: Mikaela Stafford
Mastering: Brendan @ Cirrus Audio
Format: Digital

moktar - Wedding

Pure Space Records welcomes a newly emerging Naarm producer, Dividens with his EP ‘Blueprints’. Across four tracks Dividens masterfully guides us through the fringes of modern drum n bass, eerie Dub and restrained Jungle styles.

Starting strong, ‘Audio Blueprint’ provides a fast and erratic baseline cushioned only by a deep, squelching synth. It’s a textural and delicately refined track, with each sound finding its perfect place with twisted effect.

https://soundcloud.com/user-826629965-550806120

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Tracks written, produced and mixed by Dividens on Wurundjeri Land. Pure Space and Dividens both acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

10% of profits from all Pure Space releases are donated to Aboriginal Legal Service, Australia's first Aboriginal Legal Service est. 1970 - if you have the means we encourage you to also donate directly alsnswact.org.au

Blueprints

Dividens - Audio Blueprint

Pure Space Records welcomes a newly emerging Naarm producer, Dividens with his EP ‘Blueprints’. Across four tracks Dividens masterfully guides us through the fringes of modern drum n bass, eerie Dub and restrained Jungle styles.

‘Tell Dem’ rounds out the release with a tasteful amount of dub. Here a mass of swamp-like synths envelop you completely, while the tight break patterns elevate the energy through to the final moments of the release.

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Tracks written, produced and mixed by Dividens on Wurundjeri Land. Pure Space and Dividens both acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

10% of profits from all Pure Space releases are donated to Aboriginal Legal Service, Australia's first Aboriginal Legal Service est. 1970 - if you have the means we encourage you to also donate directly alsnswact.org.au

Dividens - Tell Dem

Pure Space is thrilled to welcome label boss Andy Garvey for her first EP on the label. Across three tracks Andy Garvey masterfully glides through sharp trance and thrilling techno. 

Kicking off the release is ‘Heavy’, a tightly wound trance cut that comes with subtly uplifting chords and granulated vocal samples. It’s a thoughtfully introspective track, with each element delicately propelling you forward throughout. 

Up next ‘Let’s Go’ heads into the main-room. A dizzy-ing cut that is made for winding up dancefloors at peak time. The track has a refined yet reckless energy, with its sharp bassline and ever evolving delayed vocal samples. 

Finally Who Am I closes out Garvey’s originals on the release. Inspired by the dance music of her teens, the track comes with tight synthesis, whirring sirens and a grooving bassline.

@andygarveyandygarvey

Tracklist:
01. Heavy
02. Let's Go
03. Who Am I

Format: Digital

Written and produced by Andy Garvey on unceded Gadigal land
Mastered by Cirrus Audio

Art by @small_tasks

10% of profits from all Pure Space releases is donated to Aboriginal Legal Service, Australia's first Aboriginal Legal Service est 1970 - if you have the means we encourage you to also donate directly alsnswact.org.au

Relativity

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PS012 - Andy Garvey - Relativity

Pure Space is thrilled to welcome label boss Andy Garvey for her first EP on the label. Across three tracks Andy Garvey masterfully glides through sharp trance and thrilling techno.

Kicking off the release is ‘Heavy’, a tightly wound trance cut that comes with subtly uplifting chords and granulated vocal samples. It’s a thoughtfully introspective track, with each element delicately propelling you forward throughout.

@andygarveyandygarvey

Tracklist:
01. Heavy
02. Let's Go
03. Who Am I

Format: Digital

Written and produced by Andy Garvey on unceded Gadigal land
Mastered by Cirrus Audio

Art by @small_tasks

10% of profits from all Pure Space releases is donated to Aboriginal Legal Service, Australia's first Aboriginal Legal Service est 1970 - if you have the means we encourage you to also donate directly alsnswact.org.au

Heavy

Andy Garvey - Heavy

Pure Space is thrilled to welcome label boss Andy Garvey for her first EP on the label. Across three tracks Andy Garvey masterfully glides through sharp trance and thrilling techno.

Kicking off the release is ‘Heavy’, a tightly wound trance cut that comes with subtly uplifting chords and granulated vocal samples. It’s a thoughtfully introspective track, with each element delicately propelling you forward throughout.

Up next ‘Let’s Go’ heads into the main-room. A dizzy-ing cut that is made for winding up dancefloors at peak time. The track has a refined yet reckless energy, with its sharp bassline and ever evolving delayed vocal samples.

Finally Who Am I closes out Garvey’s originals on the release. Inspired by the dance music of her teens, the track comes with tight synthesis, whirring sirens and a grooving bassline.

@andygarveyandygarvey

Tracklist:
01. Heavy
02. Let's Go
03. Who Am I

Format: Digital

Written and produced by Andy Garvey on unceded Gadigal land
Mastered by Cirrus Audio

Art by @small_tasks

10% of profits from all Pure Space releases is donated to Aboriginal Legal Service, Australia's first Aboriginal Legal Service est 1970 - if you have the means we encourage you to also donate directly alsnswact.org.au

Andy Garvey - Who Am I

Pure Space returns with our final release of 2022, delivered by none other than Zara - a warm light shining from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia).

Crafted in the midst of Australia’s last summer, these tracks capture the blissful and euphoric feeling of warm weather and the potential it brings…

Starting on an ambient note and progressing to drum & bass, the release seeks to take listeners on a transcendental journey to a freaky realm.

We start with Pirr, a track representative of dawn and the new beginnings it brings. It’s an eerie, yet anticipatory feeling lingers in the air as the rising sun diminishes the darkness and reveals the beauty of the landscape. Soft kicks coupled with bird song gently grasp the attention, effortlessly drawing you into the release.

Guitar and reverb drums define the second track, Idyll. Switching the mood to melancholia where the track meanders around floaty vocals creating a gentle fluidity throughout.

Entering the DnB realm, Quixotic combines driving hi-hats, wubs, bass to instigate movement. The floating female vocals carry you through the track guiding you on what feels like a utopian dream.

Synthesised drums are combined with heavy bass, arps and breaks to represent the peak of the journey. A chaotic, albeit warm track with and trippy moments in time.

As the sun sets once again, the arc of the journey ends on acid synths, arps, claps and hi hats on Elysium. Transporting the listener into a sleep, a moment of peace or back down to earth.

https://soundcloud.com/zaraolsen

Tracklist: 
01. Pirr
02. Idyll
03. Azure
04. Quixotic
05. Elysium

Format: Digital

Written and produced by Zara Olsen
Mixxed by LOIF & Zara
Mastered by Mark Klon
Art by niph / niph.ophelia

10% of profits from all Pure Space releases is donated to Aboriginal Legal Service, Australia's first Aboriginal Legal Service est 1970 - if you have the means we encourage you to also donate directly alsnswact.org.au

PS013 - Zara - Reverie

黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma) invites you to retreat inwards - on both the physical plane and within the depths of your psyche - as part of the Pure Space Home Listening series. 

Imagined during lockdown, Pure Space Home Listening // 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) probes home listening in the context of isolation.
As an artist, 黑芝麻 leans into the more emotive facets of sound, utilizing sonic and cerebral contrasts to subtly lull the listener into a journey unforeseen. This release sees them infuse this approach within their collaborations with artists Merph, Shoeb Ahmad, Moktar and Zhi. 

The artists explore the familiar feelings of solitude, urgency and release firmly etched into our collective consciousness, both synchronously and through their own distinct lens. 

“I Miss You” lulls you in with emotive pads that float above a sharp breakbeat and voice notes engulfed with longing. “Take Me Anywhere” provides a feeling of relief, as groove-laden techno bounces off the walls and into the abyss. “Associations” is an introspective, spacious and haunting track you want to float on and on. As you glide between these offerings, the intro and outro tracks hold space for tender ruminations.

The release serves as an archive of a more contemplative and confined period, through the distant murmur of voice notes, the metamorphosing drone of ambient soundscapes, poetic reveries that hang in the air, the rattling percussion of a breakbeat or techno high-hat and the gentle backdrop hums of nature.
This is an immersive audiovisual experience. Filmmaker Jane Inyang reimagines the EP in a short film through different listening contexts during a day in isolation for the protagonist. This short film will be accessible by a QR code in an accompanying poster and zine, which will also feature artist photos, recipes and poetry alongside the work of artist Jacquie Meng and photographer Chanel Nguyen. There will also be a limited run of earrings by Joanne Leong.

https://soundcloud.com/heizhima

Tracklist:
01. 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) - Continuous Mix
02. 黑芝麻 & Shoeb Ahmad - Associations (ft Zhi)
03. bby tek - Take Me Anywhere
04. 黑芝麻 & Merph - I Miss You
05. 莎瑜 (ShaYu) - Surprised Again ~

Format: Digital

Mastered by Wayne Sutherland
Art by Jacquie Meng

100% of profits from this release will be donated to Firesticks Alliance, an Indigenous led network and aims to re-invigorate the use of cultural burning by facilitating cultural learning pathways to fire and land management.

黑​芝​麻​和​朋​友​们 (H​ē​i zhī ma and friends)

pre-order

PS002.3 - 黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma) - 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends)

黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma) invites you to retreat inwards - on both the physical plane and within the depths of your psyche - as part of the Pure Space Home Listening series.

Imagined during lockdown, Pure Space Home Listening // 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) probes home listening in the context of isolation.

As an artist, 黑芝麻 leans into the more emotive facets of sound, utilizing sonic and cerebral contrasts to subtly lull the listener into a journey unforeseen. This release sees them infuse this approach within their collaborations with artists Merph, Shoeb Ahmad, Moktar and Zhi.

The artists explore the familiar feelings of solitude, urgency and release firmly etched into our collective consciousness, both synchronously and through their own distinct lens.

“I Miss You” lulls you in with emotive pads that float above a sharp breakbeat and voice notes engulfed with longing. “Take Me Anywhere” provides a feeling of relief, as groove-laden techno bounces off the walls and into the abyss. “Associations” is an introspective, spacious and haunting track you want to float on and on. As you glide between these offerings, the intro and outro tracks hold space for tender ruminations.

The release serves as an archive of a more contemplative and confined period, through the distant murmur of voice notes, the metamorphosing drone of ambient soundscapes, poetic reveries that hang in the air, the rattling percussion of a breakbeat or techno high-hat and the gentle backdrop hums of nature.

This is an immersive audiovisual experience. Filmmaker Jane Inyang reimagines the EP in a short film through different listening contexts during a day in isolation for the protagonist. This short film will be accessible by a QR code in an accompanying poster and zine, which will also feature artist photos, recipes and poetry alongside the work of artist Jacquie Meng and photographer Chanel Nguyen. There will also be a limited run of earrings by Joanne Leong.

~

100% of profits from this release will be donated to Firesticks Alliance, an Indigenous led network and aims to re-invigorate the use of cultural burning by facilitating cultural learning pathways to fire and land management.
credits
releases February 17, 2023

Tracks written and arranged by Moktar, Shoeb Ahmad, Zhi, Merph and 黑芝麻

Mastering: Wayne Sutherland

Album Art/Painting: Jacquie Meng

Zine Graphic Designer, Earring Design, IG Filter Creator: Joanne Leong

Sticker Ilustrator/Designer: Lynn Nguyen

Writer: Tanya Akinola

Special thanks to Eugene, Rebecca, Hen, Chanel, Kavya, senzer online and artsACT

bby tek [黑芝麻 & Moktar] - Take Me Anywhere

We’re delighted to finally share with you PROXIMITY III, the third instalment of our annual Pure Space compilation series. Across the 19 tracks, 22 artists find synergy across the spectrum of experimental electronica.

Creeping through deep d’n’b, blisteringly fast idm, and percussive club cuts across to bass laden experimental music, blissful tech and peak energy techno, we hope this release provides an access point for all electronic music lovers to explore the depths of the so called ‘Australian’ subterranean music landscape.

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

Big thank you to Wayne from Suture Mastering and Hearwig (visual artist) for their contributions to this fundraising release.

Tracklist:
1. Sycee-h - Backstories
2. Posture - Run [@deejayposture]
3. DJ BIG GUNS - seeking psychosis [@djbigguns]
4. E Davd - Optics [@edavd]
5. gi - hatch [@gistrung]
6. Andy Garvey - Murky Like Dunj [@andygarveyandygarvey]
7. Zara & Command D - XDC-1 [@zaraolsen]
8. Sanguine - If You Know [@sanguinesanguine]
9. Iti - See Your Angel [@iti_mqn]
10. OK EG - Ephemera [@okegmusic]
11. DIN - Mesh Cookie
12. Air Max ‘97 - Kaiba [@airmax97]
13. Majella - Flutter [@majella7]
14. PMA - Neurotiq [@pmapmapma]
15. Face Dancer - Arcade
16. Eastern Distributor - Earth Shifter [@eastern-distributor]
17. RXEX - Al Sul's Hidden Laboratory [@rxexx]
18. Roy Batty Jr - Stolen From The Wallet [@n6maa10816jr]
19. Aarti Jadu x Puscha - Parenthesis [@aartijadu x @puscha]

Artwork: Hearwig
Mastering: Wayne Sutherland @ Suture
Format: Digital

Eastern Distributor - Earth Shifter

We’re delighted to finally share with you PROXIMITY III, the third instalment of our annual Pure Space compilation series. Across the 19 tracks, 22 artists find synergy across the spectrum of experimental electronica.

Creeping through deep d’n’b, blisteringly fast idm, and percussive club cuts across to bass laden experimental music, blissful tech and peak energy techno, we hope this release provides an access point for all electronic music lovers to explore the depths of the so called ‘Australian’ subterranean music landscape.

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

Big thank you to Wayne from Suture Mastering and Hearwig (visual artist) for their contributions to this fundraising release.

Tracklist:
1. Sycee-h - Backstories
2. Posture - Run [@deejayposture]
3. DJ BIG GUNS - seeking psychosis [@djbigguns]
4. E Davd - Optics [@edavd]
5. gi - hatch [@gistrung]
6. Andy Garvey - Murky Like Dunj [@andygarveyandygarvey]
7. Zara & Command D - XDC-1 [@zaraolsen]
8. Sanguine - If You Know [@sanguinesanguine]
9. Iti - See Your Angel [@iti_mqn]
10. OK EG - Ephemera [@okegmusic]
11. DIN - Mesh Cookie
12. Air Max ‘97 - Kaiba [@airmax97]
13. Majella - Flutter [@majella7]
14. PMA - Neurotiq [@pmapmapma]
15. Face Dancer - Arcade
16. Eastern Distributor - Earth Shifter [@eastern-distributor]
17. RXEX - Al Sul's Hidden Laboratory [@rxexx]
18. Roy Batty Jr - Stolen From The Wallet [@n6maa10816jr]
19. Aarti Jadu x Puscha - Parenthesis [@aartijadu x @puscha]

Artwork: Hearwig
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Format: Digital

Face Dancer - Arcade

DJ BIG GUNS - seeking psychosis

Sycee-h - Backstories

PROXIMITY III

Iti - See Your Angel

Pure Space returns with a certified dancefloor heater from local Eora-Sydney artist Command D.

First heard through the Inner Varnika festival soundsystem this year ‘Musik’ comes as an audacious dance cut, bolstered with aggressive drum programming, a punching bassline and playful sampling.

The vocals that carry the tune are reminiscent of many 90s dance tunes; simple yet purposeful to those rolling deep on a dancefloor.

Tracklist:
1. https://soundcloud.com/commandd - Musik

Artwork: 0uroboros_art, titled 'deep'
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Format: Digital

Musik

PS016 - Command D - Musik

Pure Space :: Al Dente

Pure Space :: T-N

Pure Space :: Hasvat Informant

For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests. 

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

An Xileel

PS017 - Eastern Distributor / Jörmungandr - An Xileel

For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests.

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

Sand Shaper

Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper

Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

https://soundcloud.com/vardaemusic

Includes music from Commix, Konsudd, Sindh, Vardae, Toé, Maquis Son Sistèm, Forest Drive West, Mersel, Society of Silence, Tammo Hesselink, Daisuke Uchimura, Beats Unlimited, Ben Klock, Retina.it, Donato Dozzy, Dj Sodeyama, Opuswerk, Mike Parker, Crossing Avenue, Out of Fuel, AES Dana. 

We hope you feel inspired to dig further into each of these artists catalogues <3

Pure Space :: Vardae

Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker

Dam Dweller

Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller

Pure Space :: ANNX

https://soundcloud.com/glenstefani recorded live at Pure Space @ OHM, 06 October 2023

Pure Space :: Glen S

Pure Space :: Philipp Drube

Aired 30 March 2024, as part of the Pure Space take over on triple j Mix Up
https://soundcloud.com/tangerine_tangerine

tracklist

Pure Space :: Tangerine

Aired 30 March 2024, as part of the Pure Space take over on triple j Mix Up
https://soundcloud.com/eastern-distributor

Pure Space :: Eastern Distributor

Welcoming YAN to the PSFM series. We first met in Osaka November 2023 when he invited me for his Modulation Now! party at Club Daphnia. The community was tight and the venue felt like home, YAN played an excellent warm up set and so now I am excited to share his sounds. 

https://soundcloud.com/modulationnow / https://soundcloud.com/young-animal

MIX FOR PURE SPACE

Pure Space :: YAN

label, radio and occasional parties by https://soundcloud.com/andygarveyandygarvey focussing on so-called Australian music made for home listening and the club 

est. 2016

au distribution :: purespaceau@gmail.com
ex-au distribution :: orders@one-eye-witness.com

[politely, please no mix submissions]

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