beautiful.. just what my soul needed right now.

Melodic Odds on Noods Radio

The final episode of the year of my bi-monthly residency 'Melodic Odds' on @noodsradio.

"An exploration of the spaces between the beautiful and the strange, the comforting and the jarring: a soundtrack to soothe and disquiet."

Artwork: doubles-v

Melodic Odds on Noods Radio (December 22)

Better late than never. Uploading all of my Noods shows from throughout 2023 because I'm probably one of the only people who's listened to them :) ...

My favourite kitsch, beautiful and weird finds in the realms of ambient, experimental, folk, soft rock, chanson & the rest.

Image credit: markos zouridakis for Blank Canvas - Ten Tales of Ordinary Madness

Melodic Odds on Noods Radio (April 2023)

Another episode of my Noods show uploaded late :)

More of my favourite kitsch, beautiful and strange ambient, experimental, folk, soft rock, chanson & more.

Image credit: Joana Coccarelli - computer chaos.

Melodic Odds on Noods Radio (June 2023)

August's episode of my Noods show for your listening pleasure.

More favourites in the worlds of ambient, experimental, folk, soft rock, chanson & more.

Image credit: Joana Coccarelli - black widow II: my own gliomas

Melodic Odds on Noods Radio (August 2023)

The last episode of my Noods show for 2023 is a ramble through some of the records on one of my favourite labels, Trunk Records. 

A goldmine for library, soundtrack, tv & radiophonic music, kitsch, jazz, ambient and more, this nearly 30 year-strong imprint has been a big source of inspiration to me over the years.

Image credit: lagaleriade arcotangente - miniatura collage paraguas

Melodic Odds on Noods Radio [Trunk Records Special] (October 2023)

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🛒 https://humanendeavour.lnk.to/Maputo
🔊 https://youtu.be/ipqpLAJGcag

Mozambican live artist and producer Nandele kicks off Human Endeavour’s 2024 release schedule with ‘Maputo’, a musical ode to the city he calls home.

As a key figure in the capital’s electronic music scene, Nandele has earned a reputation for producing hypnotic analogue beats shaped by his wide-ranging tastes; spells in grunge bands, boom bap crews and hip hop collectives, and releases for Tresor, Cotch International and Already Dead Tapes, are just a few footnotes in a nearly 25-year long career.

Plans for a full body of work for Ransom Note’s sub-label have been in motion for some time - Nandele’s track ‘Incomati’ opened the label’s first ever release in 2022 - so this EP marks an important chapter in Human Endeavour’s journey.

Across the EPs six tracks Nandele weaves field recordings captured around Maputo with tense rhythms; at times they crawl and slither, at others they rumble and clatter.

Both ‘Sou Plastiko (Meu Lugar)’ and ‘Chapa 100’ are prime examples. Dripping with suspense, their rhythmic skeletons have been fleshed out with tripped-out synth lines, eerie, textural sounds and sharp, crisp percussion.

‘Nau603’, ‘Makonde’ and ‘Arquivo 16’ are equally trance-inducing but the tempo is raised. There’s frenetic beats and squelchy 303s; fizzing static and harsh, industrial sound design - all signifiers of Nandele’s imaginative sonic world.

‘News Day’ showcases another side of his production prowess; not only is he a master of beats but of synthesis too, as this beautiful, shimmering beatless composition proves.

“Maputo is my birth place and the project is an ode to the city also known as "Cidade das Acácias", and MPT for short. The capital is such a vibrant city, rich in culture, and all ethnicities of the country live in this amazing place.

“It's the people that make this place a wonderful place to live: the markets; the vendors on the streets; the Txova pushed around during the day with their different chants about the food or supplies that they are selling; the semi collective transportation called "Chapa Cem" with the "cobrador" saying the routes in a very peculiar tune. There is Music everywhere... that's Maputo!”: Nandele.

Tracklist: 

1. Sou Plastiko (Meu Lugar)
2. Nau603
3. Chapa 100
4. News Day
5. Makonde
6. Arquivo 16

PREMIERE: Nandele - Chapa 100 [Human Endeavour]

Isaie’s mini album ‘Psycho’ remixed by heavy hitters Gerd Janson, Eagles & Butterflies, Kiara Scuro & Tech Support and SHMLSS.
The remixes have been road tested all over the world by our remixers and their favorite DJ’s.
Supported on BBC Radio 1 and more. 

This is XXX014RMX - PSYCHO

A1] Isaie - ACE (Gerd Janson Special Dance Remix) 6:58
A2] Isaie - Psycho (Kiara Scuro & Tech Support Remix) 6:30
B1] Isaie - VICE II (Eagles & Butterflies Remix) 6:12
B2] Isaie - Hypnosis (SHMLSS Remix) 6:06
Digital Bonus] Isaie - VICE II (Eagles & Butterflies Dub) 6:12

A2] Isaie - Psycho (Kiara Scuro & Tech Support Remix)

Mozambican live artist and producer Nandele kicks off Human Endeavour’s 2024 release schedule with ‘Maputo’, a musical ode to the city he calls home. 

As a key figure in the capital’s electronic music scene, Nandele has earned a reputation for producing hypnotic analogue beats shaped by his wide-ranging tastes; spells in grunge bands, boom bap crews and hip hop collectives, and releases for Tresor, Cotch International and Already Dead Tapes, are just a few footnotes in a nearly 25-year long career. 

Plans for a full body of work for Ransom Note’s sub-label have been in motion for some time - Nandele’s track ‘Incomati’ opened the label’s first ever release in 2022 - so this EP marks an important chapter in Human Endeavour’s journey. 

Across the EPs six tracks Nandele weaves field recordings captured around Maputo with tense rhythms; at times they crawl and slither, at others they rumble and clatter.

Pre-Order

Nandele - Makonde [Human Endeavour]

For my first Noods show of the year I had my best mate Lauren join me for her radio debut. 

An hour of library music, folk, soft rock, chanson and more. I accidentally whacked her in the teeth with the mic too, sorry about that Loz.

Melodic Odds on Noods Radio (February 2024)

Noods Radio w/ Tia Cousins & Rosie Ama 140224

London-based duo @wearekiarascuro link up with Rhythm Section affiliate @tech-supportuk for an acid-soaked remix of Isaie’s ‘Psycho’

The ‘Psycho Remixed’ EP is out 29th February via @xxxthelabel, featuring contributions from @gerdjanson, @mrbutterflies, and @shmlss

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-isaie-psycho-kiara-scuro-tech-support-remix

Premiere: Isaie ‘Psycho (Kiara Scuro & Tech Support Remix)’

OK WILLIAMS @ADONIS NYD 2024

The situation we’re witnessing in Gaza is heartbreaking. While the world watches, over 30,000 innocent Palestinian people, many of whom were children, have been killed and over 70,000 more injured in attacks since October 7th. Homes, neighbourhoods and cities have been destroyed, and most of the population has been displaced and left without food, clean drinking water, electricity and fuel.  

The UK government has continued to allow Israel’s bombardment in the region and chosen not to back consistent calls for a ceasefire, despite the overwhelming majority of the UK public being in favour. 

In an effort to raise money for Palestinian aid charities, I’ve reached out to lots of talented artists who have kindly contributed their music to this incredibly important cause.  

FREE PALESTINE. 

All proceeds from the compilation will be split 50/50 between two charities who are working hard to provide support and humanitarian aid in Gaza: Medical Aid Palestine and War Child UK. 

Out 7th March.

Complète

Buy Compilation

Jon Beige - Complète [Human Endeavour]

Rinse FM Podcast

Kiara Scuro - 2 March 2024

"A simple, tiny but familiar splash of light to counter the dark, black bile." 

The situation we’re witnessing in Gaza is heartbreaking.

While the world watches, over 30,000 innocent Palestinian people, many of whom were children, have been killed and over 70,000 more injured in attacks since October 7th.

Homes, neighbourhoods and cities have been destroyed, and most of the population has been displaced and left without food, clean drinking water, electricity and fuel.

The UK government has continued to allow Israel’s bombardment in the region and chosen not to back consistent calls for a ceasefire, despite the overwhelming majority of the UK public being in favour.

In an effort to raise money for Palestinian aid charities, Human Endeavour reached out to lots of talented artists who have kindly contributed their music to this incredibly important cause.

Chloe Raunet aka our very own C.A.R. provides a beautiful lament with 19s which we’re premiering here.
https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-c-a-r-19s/

PREMIERE: C.A.R. - 19s [Human Endeavour] from Free Palestine - a compilation for humanitarian aid

At Field Maneuvers 2023, Optimo (Espacio) played the final set in the Sputnik tent as part of the Watching Trees takeover. "We expected everyone to be on their final reserves of energy," they said. "But it was instantly apparent that there was electric energy in the tent. It ended up being one of the most joyous, life-affirming gigs of [the year]."

@optimo-music @fieldmaneuvers

Find out more about Field Maneuvers 2024: https://ra.co/news/80472

RA Live - Optimo (Espacio) - Field Maneuvers, UK

Founder @humanendeavourrecs
One half of @wearekiarascuro

@theransomnote
@stampthewax

Melodic Odds on Noods Radio (December 22)

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