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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 - Turning

Off my upcoming album "Being and I"

Album art done by @ inlanders_ on twitter

LYRICS
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Come the sun
like a priest
with a body of ash
Like the waves,
indoctrinated with my
crimson blood,
a testament to where I'll go

Acres and acres of forestland,
immolated in a monument to you

I'll lay my soul by your grave
And I'll let the dirt wash away
And I'll wait for all who I pray to
To envelop me in skies ash grey

Come the sun, as we all fall into place

Come The Sun

as the lucent moon wafts through the sky, the sea holds its breath
following a presaging stillness, the sea exhales in cascading lustrous waves 

seawards 5/8

sewards

moon swings

calls of the pillar

I thought you knew that I was feeling you (you)
But I guess I was wrong, I was dealing with
(Huh) you
I thought you knew that I was feeling you (alright)
But I guess I was wrong, I was dealing with -

With some shit of mine
I was trnna handle my state of mind
Trying find a reason why I shouldn’t cry
I counting up money that wasnt mine

(Mmmm)
I dont know why
I swear to god everybody trnna tell me why
Im feeling paranoid
Im feeling paranoid 
Oh my

Im sorry father I wont be the son you wanna see
Im sorry mama all the trama you done had to seen 

Lately ive been feeling like myself
I pray to god that I wont sell
Im only trnna be myself
Alright

I thought you knew that I was feeling you (you) 
But I guess I was wrong, I was dealing with you
(Huh) you
I thought you knew that I was feeling you (alright, okay)
But I guess I was wrong, I was dealing with 
You

(you) (you) (you) (you)
 But I guess I was wrong, I was dealing with
 You 

dealing

cover of better off alone by alice deejay

better off alone wip

sun (you)

A field study on hypernormativity in the context of memory revisionism, multimodal thought-pattern programming, and default mode network decay. 

Programmed using Ableton 12 and Bespoke on October 20th 2024 in Sammamish, WA.

better off alone wip

circuit hour two