The second offering from the Abyss is a labyrinthine journey drawn from the kaleidoscopic mind of Te Whanganui-a-Tara–based artist 𝐈𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐚.

Within Aotearoa’s psychedelic circles, Ikona needs little introduction. A steadfast vessel of sound with a vision wholly his own. Master of sound design, modular synthesis, and live performance, he’s inscribed his name deep upon the walls of the scene.

We welcome 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 — a descent into the labyrinth, its corridors lined with winding rhythms and shifting textures, each track a prismatic spiral of sound, standing clear testament to Ikona’s singular voice.

Perpetual

No Time For Melancholy

Revenant

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[PREMIERE] Swaya & DJ Pacifier - Such Relaxation [Self-released]

“Within and without are different sides of the same coin, without separation there is no unity. ‘The Illusion Of Separation’ is for those who feel trapped in a situation to find hope and power”

DECISIONS is pleased to welcome Hong Kong based producer ASJ to the label with ‘The Illusion Of Separation’. Deploying a blistering and emotive sonic palette, ASJ explores emotional alienation, difference and the social unity that nonetheless binds us — themes that are especially pertinent in the wake of Hong Kong’s recent political upheaval and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The journey begins with ‘Melancholy’, a distortion-streaked meditation on loneliness and isolation. The richly melodic ‘Pendulum’ speaks to the potential for personal growth that stems from an awareness of the cyclical nature of positive and negative mind states. Imagining life as a video game, ’The Game Host’ features playfully twisted vocals and syncopated percussion to evoke agency beyond systemic rules, while ’Chant To Eternity’ offers an ultra tough sonic aid to personal empowerment by drawing on the spiritually cleansing power of chanting. ‘Sublimity’ completes the release. Arcing from musique concrete into ethereal vocals before arriving at a hypnotically elevated plateau, ASJ considers changes of state in the field of chemistry as an analogue to moments of transcendence in our daily lives.

A distilled and ambitious body of work that captures the deeply personal, social and metaphysical realms, ‘The Illusion Of Separation’ is an affecting and timely new entry into ASJ’s catalogue. A ‘Magic Eye’ style stereogram artwork (view at a large size!) further embodies the illusory and cosmic dimensions of the release.

The Illusion Of Separation

ASJ - The Game Host

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JEROME Mixfile #609-ETM

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JEROME Mixfile #609-ETM

Michelle brings her varied tastes of club music and r'n'b to the NTS Manchester studio every month. Early september 2020, Michelle invited us to take her radio slot over.

TRACKLISTING :

migu - Leah
HeedLess & Mansa - Call Whisper
Zaliva-D - Groan (Citizen Boy Remix)
Xiao Quan - New Ties
Stasya - Cinza
OCD - Pronounced
Orqualyzer - Inexternal
Cocktail Party Effect & Redders - Talking to Bricks
Soft Matter - No Violence
Maxsta - Locked In (Debba Remix)
Subp Yao - Imatuk
Ship Sket - PUPPET
GUAN - XM Body (feat. Four King)
/pulsr_ - neg_ space
Seven Orbits - Mantis
LCY - Y
Nate Swan & Lithe - No Contact
NATE08 - drgdlah
LV & Josh Idehen - Imminent (Slick Shoota VIP Extended)
Sean Paul - Temperature (POLO LILLI Reheat)
DJ Mastercard - without sound 2k17
DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn - Oh God
RP Boo - Total Darkness
DJ Paypal - ALL MINE (s20e15)
FITNESSS - F20 / FAITH 
African Imperial Wizard - Alī ibn Idrīs
Nahash - The Horns
Soreab - Daisy Gun
Rapid Antics - Spells
Rapala700 - embolia
Viscera - Fifth Threshold
Aïsha Devi - Dislocation of the Alpha
Jeune Faune - Ur World (ft. Pablo Altar)
MICHELANGEL0 - How Frantic It Is To Be Alive In The Year20

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NTS // 05.09.20 // Michelle invites Club Late Music

JEROME Mixfile #631-Teya Logos

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