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Ambient

Mix Tape 03/25

Das Nuvens

Train to Imagination

Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same time. A spiritual, deep and textured jazz record, tipping its hat to greats from the past, capturing memories and reformulating them into new ideas with the help of some of Melbourne’s finest talent.

Expert keys player for the likes of 30/70 and Elle Shimada, alongside one-half of Close Counters, this debut LP was Finn’s conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz. Instead, Dawn Is A Melody places the piano and arrangements centre stage, giving Finn and his fellow Melbourne crew freedom to explore the spaces in between, new emotions and alternate soundscapes.

In Finn’s own words: “My intention with Dawn Is A Melody was to create a world; a microcosm of colour. Something rich and beautiful that allowed the melodies and compositions to reach their full potential. It was driven by hope, curiosity and the search for beauty and reassurance in this ever-changing world. The emotion behind the music is really about the journey of life, growing up and changing, as well as my relationship with Tasmania’s natural landscapes where I grew up, a part of the world that is incredibly unique and beautiful.”

The album arcs between opening, middle and end. Beginning with the optimism of ‘Looking Up’ and ‘Lagoon’, the former a celestial, string and harp marbled slice of positivity, the latter a spiritual journey of exuberance and hope, Finn’s fingers dancing across the ‘70s Yamaha grand piano. From there the songs blossom outwards with the cinematic soulful journey of ‘It’s Behind Me Now’ and Brazilian-inspired ‘Expansion’, as the divine ‘Crossing’ signals a transition to a new realm. The energy is transformed from the rich cosmic textures to a more intimate and personal feeling with ‘Ablaze’, ‘Between Spaces’ and ‘As It Passes’ which blissfully fades down to simply piano and strings to close out the record.

Recorded at Rolling Stock in Collingwood, Melbourne, Henry Jenkins was drafted in as recording and mix engineer, his minimal vintage mic setups giving a live aesthetic and warmth to the arrangements. Lucky Pereira and Blakely McLean Davies form the rock-solid rhythm section, with a hand-picked line-up of other Melbourne talent on display, including Cheryl Durongpitikul on tenor sax, Siwei Wong on harp, Audrey Powne on trumpet and Allysha Joy on vocals to name only a few.

Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane, through Herbie Hancock, to Arthur Verocai, this is a debut nourished by the past but firmly made in the present. A record unable to be age-stamped, casting ambiguity as to when, what era and by whom it has been crafted. Like a vintage lens capturing a current scene, Dawn Is A Melody is warm and familiar yet focused on the here now.

Finn Rees - It's Behind Me Now

Proudly presenting, ‘Калі ты запытаеш (If You Ask)’, a brand new, blissed-out pop production with a ‘70s AOR touch, by the ever-on-point SOYUZ (СОЮЗ). Coming at a period between albums, the single features guest appearances from the sensational musicians, Biel Basile (O Terno, Sessa) and Anthony Ferraro (Toro Y Moi, Astronauts, etc.). Friends of the band, they add their signature touch on the drums and synth respectively. To complete the package, SOYUZ back the title track with a short but sweet, Wurlitzer-laden, MPB-tinged number, ‘Tenório’.

‘Калі ты запытаеш (If You Ask)’ tells the story of lost dreams. A track that can be interpreted either as a bittersweet longing for childhood times, or for a native place you can’t return to. For the writer Alex Chumak he suggests, "In my case, as in the case of many Belarusians, it’s both". 

For this song, Alex chose to sing in his native Belarusian tongue. As he explains this language "to me feels underrepresented in pop music, also it’s a beautiful legacy and sonority that I wanted to share with the listeners of our project around the world". One of the key inspirations was a Belarusian band “Песняры” (“Pesniary”), who produced a host of great progressive folk, jazz fusion and AOR, from the ‘70s to the ‘90s, predominantly sung in Belarusian. 

Another key influence was the music coming out of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais in the ‘70s, drawing inspiration from the sentimental and harmonious music of Beto Guedes, Lô Borges, Fernando Oly and Wagner Tiso. 

Having parted ways with their drummer Anton, SOYUZ needed to find a new way to produce songs. The answer was to go remotely. Alex contacted the brilliant Biel Basile, who had recorded Sessa's contemporary classic ‘Estrela Acesa’, in which Alex also participated. Utilising Biel and Sessa’s newly built studio in São Paulo, SOYUZ had Biel record the drums directly to tape to get the rich sound they were after. Adding the final magic into the mix, California’s Anthony Ferraro provided a beautiful Solina String Ensemble synth arrangement, with drummer/recording engineer Albert Karch expertly assisting with the production.

To capture the essence of the single visually, Alex and the Brazilian one-man-industry visual artist Gabriel Rolim, spent a blazing sunny May day in Berlin shooting film and stills – one of which became the perfect cover image. We hope you enjoy this little nugget of SOYUZ mastery, a sweet taster to savour while the new album is recorded.

SOYUZ (СОЮЗ) - Tenório

SOYUZ (СОЮЗ) - Калі Ты Запытаеш (If You Ask)

Empty Lands is a meditation on space and repetition, a journey through a barren emotional landscape. Over four minutes, the same descending chord progression loops like a distant echo, while the drums explore a hypnotic 7-stroke marching roll. The rhythm rises and falls, occasionally shifting to the floor tom to add depth and resonance, like footsteps reverberating in an empty expanse. This track is less about resolution and more about inhabiting a still, desolate place—finding beauty in the stark simplicity of the moment.

Empty Lands

Monday Morning

WHILE EVERY HELLISH NIGHTMARE IS ENDING A BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT SUNRISE IS PENDING

Fake a Little Smile

Start Again

Entdecke die kraftvolle Wirkung der 528 Hz Frequenz mit Sundari Ajagar!
Tauche ein in eine beruhigende Klangwelt, geschaffen von dem talentierten Künstler Sundari Ajagar. Diese spezielle Schallfrequenz wird seit langem für ihre heilenden und harmonisierenden Eigenschaften geschätzt. Sie fördert die Herzöffnung, stärkt die Liebe und unterstützt dich auf deinem Weg zur Selbstheilung und inneren Balance. Perfekt für Meditation, Entspannung oder einfach, um deinem Geist und Körper etwas Gutes zu tun. Lass dich von den sanften Klängen von Sundari Ajagar auf eine Reise der positiven Energie und Selbstfindung mitnehmen.

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Inner Peace

As the leaves fall and the evenings grow quiet, I Left My Shadow brings a sense of bittersweet calm. This lofi chillhop beat, crafted in collaboration with the brilliant Quicknap, captures that feeling of walking away from something — or someone — and leaving a part of yourself behind.

Soft percussion, faded chords, and textured atmosphere all melt together into a track that feels like an autumn evening wrapped in headphones.

🍁 Feel: reflective, calm, nostalgic, slightly melancholic
🎧 Perfect for journaling, walking through golden leaves, or staring out the window in thought.

💬 Let us know: what did you leave behind this season?

I Left My Shadow

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Dallar Sunstar ft Quicknap - I Left My Shadow (Mr Silky's LoFi Beats)

Game over... or just a new beginning?

Memory Card Not Found is a lofi chillhop instrumental packed with nostalgic 90s retro game energy. Think blown cartridges, midnight loading screens, and the soft hum of old-school consoles. With vintage synths, subtle glitches, and dusty textures, this track takes you back to the golden era of SNES, N64, and pixel dreams.

🎮 Feel: nostalgic, glitchy, cosy, wistful
📼 Sounds like: paused screens, lost saves, vintage loading vibes

💬 What was your first console? Drop it in the comments 👇

Memory Card Not Found

Sterlan Starr - Memory Card Not Found (Mr Silky's LoFi Beats)

My creation combines elements of electronic, classical, folk, world, and country music. It transports us into a soundscape. The emotional impact evokes nostalgia. The overall atmosphere is relaxed, laid-back, and energetic. This music is very emotional in nature, exploring several themes of disappointment.

I would like to take you on a journey through your reading. Thank you all.

Stormy Truce

The First Minute opens 12 Minutes — a short ambient classical journey by composer Jeremias Langsämmer. Soft strings meet choral textures to create a space of stillness and reflection. Designed for focus, calm, and cinematic listening, this piece captures the breath between thought and silence.

🎧 From the forthcoming album 12 Minutes, a suite of short ambient classical works for piano, strings, and quiet contemplation.

For fans of: Max Richter, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Hammock

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Jeremias Langsämmer – The First Minute | Ambient Classical Strings & Choral Calm

Dissolve

I compose music that ventures into the dark corners of sound, crafting narratives from the interplay of drums, piano, and guitar. Each track tells a story through brooding harmonies, unexpected keys, and a sense of cinematic drama. I’m here to push boundaries, provoke thought, and immerse you in layered, atmospheric worlds where every note has a reason.

Empty Lands

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