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Gotham City • Heinz Hopper • Katerblau • Harter Kater • 2023

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

Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker

Tha Rhythm

James Monro @ Wild Side - Wild Horses 2024 
Saturday 11AM -1PM

James Monro @ Wild Side - Wild Horses 2024

Squid - Wild Horses festival 2024
Friday 6:30-8pm

Squid - Wild Horses festival 2024

I had a you beaut time last month at MEDELIRIUM. An intimate, beautiful doof thrown by a few mates of mine from Bloom Collective.

They went above and beyond expectation with a magnificent professional set up for a little party. I had the honour of playing Saturday Arvo, right before the local legend Tom Baker. 
The tunes were pumping this weekend, so thank you to all involved in throwing this one, thanks for having me on board also! So much fun! 

Tracklist:
New World Ft Wilma (ERAH intro) - CAIN. & Wilma
Orange Moon - Luis M
Caipora (Unknown Concept remix) - Dark Design
Uprising (Trillingo remix) - Miles from Mars
Embrace the Fear - Luis M
Shampoo Bottle - Halfreak
Metasphere - Kliment
Quietus Korero - Dysmorph
Babushka Bell Pepper - Scionaugh & OnLock
Prophecy - Dr. Strangefunk
Who Is That? - Giraffe
In the Moog (Dysmorph Remix) - Scionaugh
Aunt Rosemary's Tea Party - Jouska
The Stone of Aranok - Ken Zo
Bsod - Xompax
The Inner Groove - Ken Zo
Binary Biscuits (Jedidiah & Mora remix) - Electrypnose

ERAH @ MEDELIRIUM 25.01.25

We are great friends with Haim & Guy aka 'Outsiders' and when we sit together in the studio great things take place. But it was during our visit together in GOA this season, where we also shared a stage for a back 2 back set, we understood that we fuse and synchronize perfectly. 
We have been spending time in the studio ever since working on some mutual new projects...
To spice things up for you till the release of the latest outputs we have a compiled a back 2 back set for FREE DOWNLOAD
Enjoy!

Track List:

01. Vertical Mode - Groove Reaction (Symbolic Remix)
02. Outsiders - Crossing FX                          
03. Symbolic - Insidious
04. Outsiders - Double Up 
05. Killerwatts & Waio - Wake Up (Symbolic Remix)
06. Symbolic & Outsiders - High Hopes  
07. Symbolic & Avalon - Modern Age  
08. Burn In Noise - Vuuv Festival Celebration (Outsiders Remix) 
09. Symbolic & E-Clip - Live Your Life
10. Electric Universe - The Prayer (Outsiders Remix)



Symbolic & Outsiders - Revelations Mix

What a pearler of a night with another insane edition of Techno Vs Psytrance at My Aeon! 
I was super chuffed getting the call up to bust out my favourite genre of music at Aeon with a chocked full lineup of deadset legends. Thanks to everyone that stuck around for a boogie and packed in that main floor! I Had so much fun whipping out these tracks to such a receptive audience! 
Special Shoutouts go to my Doof Fam at the Psynapse Collective, Le Bruh for having me on board and Kaleida Visual Productions for that insane display!! 
It was a night to remember, that's for sure!!

Tracklist as always:
IKON - Radio Earth
Martin Vice, Align - El Alma
Divination - Think or Be
Protonica - Exoplanet (Kalki remix)
Ace Ventura, Loud - Our Moment (Samra remix)
Silent Sphere - Synthetic Emotions
Bellatrix - One Species
Lupin - Domo (Maitika remix)
Burn In Noise, Waio - Age of Enlightenment (ERAH edit)
Modus (ISR) - Sonder
Gentrick, Modus (ISR) - Ambedo
Samra - Groove Odyssey

Techno VS Psytrance @ My Aeon 29.03.25

My set from Eat The Beat at New Geurnica, Melbourne last weekend. 
This was a fun one to create as I was given the chance to keep the flow going from a ripper bushtech set before me to an absolute belter hard techno set after. 
I put a fair bit of time in to try and navigate my way through bushtech, techtrance, psytech, progressive psytrance and even a little zenonesque to switch it up. 
Give it a burl, I hope you guys like what you hear! 🙏 much love!
Big shout outs to the guys from Eat The Beat, for having us back for another takeover. 

Tracklist:
Shadework - Discretion
Hiding to Nothing - Allaby
Black Sands - Allaby
Oxygen Session - Airi
Right - Migdalor
Audacity - Bigitam & Kanok
Thinking Pattern (Zikah Remix) - Airi
The Ever Present Silent Observer (Burn In Noise Remix) - Tetrameth & Captain Hook
Floatilla - Hujaboy
Bipolar Bear - Bigitam & Detune
Analyzer - Empirikal
Lucy (Rising Dust Remix) - Subway Shamans

E.T.B. @ New geurnica 16/08/25 Psy tech - prog psy 133 - 143bpm

Symbolic -  The Essence Vol.1

Track List:

1.  Symbolic & Lifeforms - One of a kind 
2.  Audiotec & Symbolic - Definition of Happiness 
3.  Audiotec & Space Cat - Crystal Sense 
4.  Sean-Tyas - Swimming In Acid - (Symbolic-Remix)
5.  Complicated - Like A Hurricane
6.  Symbolic & Lifeforms - We Are Awakening 
7.  Symbolic & Waio - Cybre Space 
8.  Audiotec - Blade Runner
9.  Artificials - Essence
10.Vini Vici & Ace Ventura - The Calling  - (Symbolic & Lifeforms - Remix) 
11.Artificials - Mirrors 
12.Symbolic - Evolution

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