Pure Space :: Home Listening Releases [previews]

A Selection of albums and tracks released in September 2024.
Deep techno , Hypnotic techno, Bass, Ambient and Atmospheric,  premieres 

09.24 👁️‍🗨️ PREMIERES. NEW RELEASES

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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)

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

With the perfect fusion of Animalia’s wide realm of styles and foundations, comes up & coming Australian producer al dente, with a  minimal, modern take on peak-time bangers. Clean cut and futuristic, with a hint of early 2000’s minimal influence,  the al dente sound represents a fresh new wave of club-rollers whilst encompassing Animalia’s signature deep sound. 

Animalia would like to acknowledge that all tracks were produced on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri peoples, and pay respect to their elders past, and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.

A1: No Subtitles 
A2: Synthetic 
B1: The Serious Cousin 
 B2: Visjnan

@al-den-te

Release date: 3rd September 2024

Artist: al dente (Harrison Sewards, Melbourne, Aus/ Paris, France) Title: The Serious Cousin  
Format: 12” 
Distributed by: Clone (Rotterdam, NL) 
Artwork & Design by Laurent Wians (Berlin, Germany) 
Mastered by Mark Smith aka Klon Dump (Berlin, Germany)

The Serious Cousin

al dente - The Serious Cousin (ANIMA14)

Artists: Alderaan, Psyk
Title: Transition EP
Label: Danza Nativa
Catalogue Number: DN017
Format: Vinyl & Digital.
Release Date: September 23, 2024

Tracklist:
01 Alderaan - Transition
02 Alderaan - Transition (Psyk Remix)
03 Alderaan - Vortex
04 Alderaan - Futurismo

All tracks mastered by: Seph
Artwork by Arnau Pi
Cat No DN017 - Danza Nativa 2024.

Press Release:
After our big 5-year celebration compilation. Alderaan presents Transition EP, his second release on the label. 

The album begins with “Transition”, a powerful track where synths with multiple LFO processes achieve a hypnotic effect. Showing a constant evolution in sound design. The order of the track-list continues with a masterful remix of “Transition” by the Spanish producer Psyk, an emblem of the current techno sound who also kept the focus on the synthetic part of the original track giving it his characteristic deep style. On the B-Side, "Vortex" has the feeling of being a slower minimalist track with electric synths and subtle
changes in percussion and soundscapes. "Futurismo" closes the album showcasing a deep concept in terms of synthesis with an intriguing energy coming from long and reverberated atmospheres and sharp textures.

Vinyl Pre-order is now available: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/alderaan-psyk-transition-ep-vinyl/1027686-01/

@alderaan-music @psyk

Transtion EP

Alderaan - Transition EP (Incl. Psyk Remix) [DN017]

For the first album release on Pure Space - and a welcome addition to our Home Listening Series - we are excited to present "At Every Corner" by Mara, a pivotal figure in Eora/Sydney's experimental music community.

Since 2020, the Home Listening series has showcased the introspective and wandering side of the label, featuring releases from Jennifer Loveless, jobfit, and 黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma). This series diverges from club constricts, inviting listeners to explore deeper, more contemplative soundscapes.

Throughout "At Every Corner", Mara weaves a rich tapestry of sound, creating captivating composites of audio snippets taken from her travels and performances along the way. The result is a mesmerising long-play that invites the listener into an ever wandering journey. 

https://soundcloud.com/maramaramusic

Tracklist
01. Mara - At Every Corner
02. Mara - Code Switch
03. Mara - Friend Reflection
04. Mara - The Time It Takes
05. Mara - Images We've Created
06. Mara - Tokyo in 30,000 Steps
07. Mara - Three Minutes of the River

Releases September 19, 2024

PS002.4
Written, produced, mixed and arranged: Mara Schwerdtfeger
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland / Suture
Artwork: Azul Bermudez / @azul_cyan_
A&R: Mija Healey & Andy Garvey
Words: Mara Schwerdtfeger & Andy Garvey
Format: Digital

At Every Corner

PS002.4 - Mara - At Every Corner

Inhmost - Solitude 
Pattern Of Stars [HNL023 / Huinali Recordings]

Produced by Simon Huxtable aka Inhmost
Mastered by Mattias Fridell, Sweden
Artwork by Off T.
Released by Huinali Recordings from Jeju Island, South Korea
Release Date : September 09th. 2024

Light sources appearing in the depths of space creating shapes and formations which evolve to become a pattern of stars, the deepest most comfortable feelings of warmth envelop you and take you into a dream like state in which balance and harmony have been restored.

‘Pattern of Stars’ takes emotional states of consciousness, deep atmospheres and nature to form a peaceful and tranquil place in the world. Six original works and three beautifully crafted interpretations combine into the third Inhmost journey to appear on Huinali Recordings.

So take your time, get comfortable and delve into this ethereal experience to escape from reality. Enjoy!

Many thanks to Barefoot, TVR and Zeze for their wonderful reimagining of the original tracks.

Inhmost (Torbay, UK)
https://soundcloud.com/inhmost
https://www.instagram.com/s.huxtablemusic

Oslated & Huinali Recordings.
http://www.oslated.com

Pattern Of Stars

Solitude

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Inhmost - Solitude [HNL023]

Konduku's appearance on Amenthia feels like something that happened a long time ago, but with 'Slowworm,' he officially makes his label debut, delivering three solo works that solidify his close relationship with the pioneering Basel crew.

'Slowworm' includes three mesmerizing, slow-paced, tension-building mind trips that are a perfect fit for Amenthia. It's an excellent showcase of impeccable rhythms, morphing from sludgy slow beats to introverted intensity--a style for which both Konduku and Amenthia are celebrated.

Konduku's tracks have been a staple in the Amenthia crew's setlists for years. In addition to creating the 2022 release 'Glimmer' by Konsudd, a project with Aa Sudd; and contributing a track on the latest Amenthia x A Walking Contradiction collaboration EP; the partnership has generated a close friendship along the way.
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releases September 24, 2024

Written and produced by: Konduku
Mastering by: Stefan Betke
Artwork: Roberta Di Paolo
Design: Ieva Zuklyte

Konduku - A Rupsje | snippet

Andy Garvey returns with her second EP release on Pure Space and the fifth EP in her ever-evolving discography. Mastermind explores the dystopian edge of creativity in the digital age - where innovation wrestles with commodification, and connection clashes with chaos. 

Opening with the Mastermind (Tek Mix), the EP launches into foreboding synthesis and a hypnotic pulse, reflecting the restlessness to disconnect from the endless noise. The Deep Mix offers a more meditative twist, pulling the same driving energy into murkier depths.

Two remixes close out the EP with commanding flair. al dente sharpens the original’s edges, injecting razor-sharp percussion and undeniable bass momentum, while LOIF deconstructs Mastermind into a swirling, percussive reimagination steeped in eerie atmospherics.

Mastermind was born from a period of stasis - a creative block amplified by the demands of life and the weight of impactful decisions. It marks a re-emergence into purposeful execution, a declaration of timelessness, and a reminder that even after silence, the rhythm never really stops.

https://soundcloud.com/andygarveyandygarvey

Tracklist: 
01 - Mastermind (Tek Mix)
02 - Mastermind (Deep Mix)
03 - Mastermind (al dente Remix)
04 - Mastermind (LOIF Remix)

Releases 27 February 2025

PS020
Written, produced and arranged: Andy Garvey
Mixing: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Remix: al dente, LOIF
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland / Suture
Artwork: niph.ophila
Words: Andy Garvey
Format: Digital

Tracks written, produced and mixed by Andy Garvey in Berlin in 2024.

Pure Space also operates on Gadigal Land. Pure Space and Andy Garvey both acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

PS020 - Andy Garvey - Mastermind

Pure Space presents Cell, the latest EP from Eora (Sydney)-based artist Pannotia - a producer sculpting intricate sonic ecosystems through dense, evolving synthesis. Inspired by microbiological processes, Cell pulses with organic mutation, where rhythm and texture shift like an evolving biocrust.

Written between Gadigal Land (Petersham) and London (2023–2025), the EP reflects a deep fascination with unseen worlds - microbial communities thriving in extreme conditions, reacting to their environments in ways both alien and familiar.

Across four tracks, Pannotia explores a spectrum of tempos and moods, from the swampy and viscous to the clinical and mechanical. The EP opens with the title track Cell, a dense and hypnotic techno cut whose constantly evolving nature keeps you locked in. Life Cycle follows, a track driven by grinding lead synths and steady percussion that propels forward with restless motion. Biozone takes a more organic approach, mirroring ecological systems in constant flux.

Closing out the EP, Tessellate emerges as a doof-ready anthem, featuring the voice of Cyano in her musical debut - delivering a spoken exploration of microscopic landscapes. For good measure, a Dub Mix strips things back while maintaining the energy.

A contemporary snapshot of Pannotia’s sonic evolution, Cell is a dark, trippy, and ever-shifting ecosystem; alive with movement, modulation, and mutation.

https://soundcloud.com/pannotia

Tracklist:
01 - Cell
02 - Life Cycle
03 - Biozone
04 - Tesselate feat. Cyano (Vocal Mix)
05 - Tesselate feat. Cyano (Dub Mix)

Releases 02 May 2025

PS021
Written, produced, mixed and arranged: Jack Pash
Tesselate Vocals: Cyano
Mastering: Mark
Artwork: Gabriella Brown, @soft_edges
Words: Andy Garvey
Format: Digital

Tracks written, produced and mixed by Pannotia of Gadigal Land and in the UK. Pure Space also operates on Gadigal Land. Pure Space and Pannotia both acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

PS021 - Pannotia - Cell

Pure Space presents Black Smoke (2025 Remaster) by Andy Rantzen - our first-ever reissue, and a nod to a pivotal voice in Australia’s electronic music lineage.

Originally released in 2001 via the Creative Vibes compilation The Blue Hour Vol. 3: Deep Blue, Black Smoke is a deep cut from one of Eora/Sydney’s most quietly influential producers. Known for his work with Pelican Daughters, Itch-E & Scratch-E, and countless solo projects, Rantzen’s fingerprints are all over the foundations of Australian dance culture.

In revisiting the track for reissue, Andy uncovered three never-before-released alternate mixes buried deep in his DAT archive. Each offering a fresh perspective on the original’s tight tek percussion and deep soaring synths.

The newly remastered original lifts with propulsive clarity and analogue weight, while Alternative Mix 1 brings added bass pressure and sharpened percussion. Alternative Mix 2 introduces a classic acid lead, warping the groove into something more angular and elastic. Alternative Mix 3 slows the tempo and rinses the bassline, shifting the track into a darker, stauncher terrain - a twisted inversion of the original heat.

Nearly 25 years on, Black Smoke remains vital - a reminder that some frequencies never fade, they just keep mutating.

https://soundcloud.com/andyrantzen

Tracklist: 
01 - Black Smoke (2025 Remaster)
02 - Black Smoke (Alternative Mix 1)
03 - Black Smoke (Alternative Mix 2)
04 - Black Smoke (Alternative Mix 3)

Releases 17 July 2025

PS022
Written, produced, mixed and arranged: Andy Rantzen
Mastering: Mark
Artwork: dampwetbody
Words: Andy Garvey
Format: Digital

Tracks written, produced and mixed by Andy Rantzen on Gadigal Land. Pure Space also operates on Gadigal Land. Pure Space and Andy Rantzen both acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.


PS022 - Andy Rantzen - Black Smoke (2025 Remaster)

Pure Space presents Inconsistent Report, the latest transmission from Ngunnawal/Ngambri-based up-and-comer 5RT, a hardware specialist pushing club sonics into alien territory.

5RT delivers a cut that’s as heady as it is functional. Inconsistent Report is peak-time pressure sculpted with clinical precision; all tension, texture, and tectonic low-end. The kind of techno that mutates mid-set and flips dancefloors inside out.

With roots in experimental electronics and a growing rep for going deep, this marks a fitting Pure Space debut: high-impact, future-facing, and built to rip.

Tracklist: 
1. https://soundcloud.com/5rtlive - Inconsistent Report

PS024
Written, produced, mixed and arranged: 5RT
Mastering: Mark
Artwork: niph.ophelia
Words: Andy Garvey
Format: Digital

PS024 - 5RT - Inconsistent Report

Pure Space Recordings are thrilled to share our first release of the year!

Canadian born, Melbourne based Jennifer Loveless may be a familiar name for those acquainted with the Australian music scene. She frequently tours the country, however, her enigmatic productions might not be so familiar just yet… 

For her debut outing ‘Hard/Soft’ Jennifer presents an emotive 20 minute piece which holds its strength in exactly that, hard complexities and soft contrasts. A comforting beat sits underneath a complex array of melodies exploring tranquility and tension all at once. At times the narrative stretches and gives you the pleasure of zoning out before pulling you back into the foreground with structured percussion. Jennifer has a gift of playing with emotion, she raises goosebumps with a simple gentle keyboard melody. Contrasting that with a subtle muted beat and rounding out the piece with a heart-felt poem, the release speaks to the confidence of Jennifer’s artistic vision. 

Hard/Soft teeters on the edge of tension and calm throughout, all the while bringing you into a dream-like state. She makes it difficult to pick a side between Hard andSoft, and instead shows us the happy medium of finding the space between. 

The release is accompanied by visuals and prints created by Sydney-based artist Sophie Penkethman-Young. Sophie’s practice explores how experiences translate digitally, her work has been shown across Australia, HongKong, USA, Europe and the UK. 

https://soundcloud.com/jenniferloveless

Tracklist:
1. Hard/Soft (Continuous Mix)
2. Flowers
3. Tinnitus
4. DCS

Format: Digital

Hard/Soft

PS002.1 - Jennifer Loveless - Hard/Soft

Despite the days and hours all but losing their meaning, new rhythms emerge onto which we can grasp. A duo providing us with respite this year is Sydney’s jobfit.

With the intention of marrying two practices to find a sincere intersection of spoken word and electronic music we welcome jobfit to Pure Space Recordings with their release ‘Corner Sure’. An expansive 21 minute piece of poetically punctuated jungle.

Through the release spoken word becomes entangled with jungle-tinged rhythms, eluding to a playfulness while rubbing up against traditional poetic structures. Within this playfulness is an undeniable sense of discipline and restraint in their composition.

The first half of the release toys with you, building tension with drones and repetition. The melodies swirl and entwine themselves with the spoken word, enveloping you completely before retreating and leaving you in a raw moment. Halfway through the drones give way and you are swallowed by a challenging jungle rhythm. Tension continues to build before finally, the release gives you the space to breathe, take note and pay attention.

The constant reference to water within the piece and sampling of domestic environments allows an atmosphere in which jobfit reconfigure traditional musical and poetic structures.

jobfit have created a listening experience which plays with levels of control, at times it feels as though you’ve lost your grip before they guide you back to familiar ground. There is a constant flux between serious and playful tones, often dipping in and out of dramatic rhythms, cheeky pads or gentle words. jobfit have expertly created their own interpretation of home listening reminding us all that the ‘hardest’ music we listen to is often at home.

In accompaniment to this release, Craig Stubbs-Race has created a visualiser responding to the themes and ideas within the release. Craig is a 3D designer/artist with a passion for typography, experimental shapes, and communicating succinct messages through motion. With a background in film-making, his work is inspired by a range of text-based graphics including interactive digital art, book covers, band posters and East Asian signage.

https://soundcloud.com/jobfit

Tracklist:
1. Corner Sure
2. Corner Sure (Visualiser Mix)

Format: Digital

Written and produced by jobfit on unceded Gadigal land
Mastered by Brendan Zacharias (Cirrus Audio)

Art and visualiser by Craig Stubbs-Race

Thanks to Create NSW for making this release possible

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

Corner Sure

PS002.2 - jobfit - Corner Sure

label, radio and occasional parties by https://soundcloud.com/andygarveyandygarvey 

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