Chiastic Slide

SERALP01: Satellite Era presents “Escapism” - a collection of archival tracks written in 2021-2023 by Evan Magoni, best known as gonima.

Out now on all major platforms: https://ffm.to/seralp01

"Inevitable State" - premiered by Inverted Audio: https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-gonima-inevitable-state

"Escapism" premiered by Rendah Mag: https://rendahmag.com/article/gonima-satellite-era

Over three years since the conception of our record label, we are proud to finally unveil our first full-length album - one that is truly held close to our hearts. It is only right that we welcome one of our biggest inspirations and dearest friends over the years for his inaugural solo release on the imprint.

Since our discovery of Montreal-based producer gonima a half-decade ago, we were certain that we wanted him to be part of what would eventually become Satellite Era. His sound felt incredibly familiar to us as connoisseurs of ambient and electronica, yet distinct enough to be easily identifiable. Fans of Telefon Tel Aviv, Lusine, Mr. Projectile, and other landmarks in this rustic realm will feel right at home. He effortlessly combines warm and emotive sounds from the early-2000s golden-age of in-home listening music with stuttering percussion frequently heard in glitch-centric subgenres. The byproduct of this, along with a splash of clever song arrangement and chord progression, is what gonima’s renowned formula consists of.

With a clear nod to yesteryear’s wave of ambient and electronica, “Escapism” captures the essence of what made that era so pivotal, while enhancing its sound with modern elements and an effort to portray a storytelling experience. The album taps into duality with a contrast between clean, high-fidelity sounds and gritty low-end that is meant to elevate the listening experience through physicality. It is unafraid to recycle some of gonima’s signature production characteristics: uplifting songs drenched in lush, nostalgic tones that are occasionally met with the chaos of digitized drums. Avid fans of his discography will surely recognize his sonic presence in tracks like “Monostable” and “Imminence,” where saturated pads add a fuzzy coating of sound upon his typically pristine production. Each song feels multilayered, with hidden artifacts existing in between; it revives the curiosity of dusty electronics met with precision. 

Although most of “Escapism” seems cohesive and builds off its centralized theme, there are a few instances that allow the listener to step away and appreciate a diverse sense of improvisation: the live guitar in “Turning,” the spaced-out vocals in “Sculpt3-spaces,” and the use of real drum breaks in “Inevitable State” all contribute to this feeling. These small moments are important in building lore, while also showcasing gonima’s newfound curiosity for stepping out of his established processes. As the album begins to decompress, we are met with a slower pace, more repetition, and the inevitable conclusion to a once expanding world. “Doors Of The Mind” utilizes an odd time signature to deliver moody melodic sequences met with shuffling drums. “Places, Things” sprinkles wholesome piano keys over a glitchy, low-tempo hip-hop beat. The outro of the album is a wind tunnel of ambiance that leaves it entirely open for interpretation.

“Escapism” can be best described as the love story between two foundational aspects of a human’s life: imagination and reality. It expresses the necessity of both sides to coincide peacefully, without relying on each other to function properly. It is unmeant to replace the challenges and ruggedness of reality; the beauty lies within its imperfections. Its immersion is amplified by a vessel of imagination only existing in this outlandish space. It leaves behind a meaningful relic of gonima’s best and most confident work to date.

What entices you to close your eyes? What healing sounds surround you in your dreams?

BUY / STREAM

gonima - Resonating Bodies

Noahs Boat - Western Ears

Burial

Here's another tune from the album that I have been working on. No release date yet but it will be dropping within the next month. Enjoy!

Synthetic Epiphany - Duskdance

The third chapter in the vinyl instalments on Gaze ill’s Danish Cue Line Records is written by Belgian artist Zygos, Georgio Roumans. An unforgettable piece formed by 3 distinct original tracks plus an outstanding remix by Italy’s most wanted, DPRTNDRP (D-Operation Drop).
The EP opens with the toxic symphony of ‘Laicism’. By chest-pressuring hits right from the beginning, we’re pushed into another world where everything is moving though it feels like time stands still for a moment. Mellow melodies formed in layers of feedback-alike sounds and endless reverberated stabs generate a persistent tension held tight by the static, marching drums. The title track ‘Sudd’ forms part 2 of the journey through Georgio Roumans’ explorative universe. To think everything can move this fast yet keeping a minimal expression is beyond reality. From 8th to 16th to 24th notes - variations through the bass, percussion, and melody sections - a discreetly conducted progression is reached throughout the track. Accompanied by weird background soundscapes the sub bass takes the lead on the tight Halfstep-package of ‘Tapered’. The drums are simple and hard, which is just what’s needed to tame and control the strong movements from the sub. Super minimal for the sound system. Italian DPRTNDRP brings new life to ‘Sudd’, which awakens in a completely different light than the tempo-filled original. Strange sounds and rhythms, raw and dirty. DPRTNDRP makes the remix a must hear.
The vibe is intense from start to end, and the EP hits perfection due to Georgio’s naturally alive style, and the clever remix from the ever boundary-pushing DPRTNDRP. Signature sound, deluxe on 180g. heavyweight vinyl!

◼︎ BUY - 12" vinyl:
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◼︎ Digital format:
- Juno Download (excl.) - bit.ly/2FlvgUF

◼︎ Tracklist:
A1. Zygos - Laicism
A2. Zygos - Sudd
B1. Zygos - Tapered
B2. Zygos - Sudd (DPRTNDRP Remix)

Cat.no: CLV003
- Format: 12" vinyl (180g) & digital
- Black discosleeve
Release-Date: (March 9th 2018)

◼︎ Credits:
Written & produced: A1. / A2. / B1. by R. Roumans, B2. remixed by G. Bernocchi · Artwork by Gaze ill · Mastered by R. Nielsen at Circle Vision · Manufactured at Record Industry · Distribution by Triple Vision.
© 2018 CUE LINE RECORDS · All Rights Reserved.

◼︎ Links - Label & Artists:
CUE LINE RECORDS:
- Website - www.cuelinerecords.dk
- Facebook - www.facebook.com/cuelinerecords
- Twitter - www.twitter.com/CueLineRecords
- Instagram - www.instagram.com/cuelinerecords
ZYGOS:
- Soundcloud - @zygos
- Facebook - www.facebook.com/ZYGOSDUBS
- Twitter - www.twitter.com/Zygos_Music
DPRTNDRP:
- Soundcloud - @d-operation-drop
- Facebook - www.facebook.com/doperationdrop
- Twitter - www.twitter.com/doperationdrop

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