zero-sum EP

DESEO
{wish}

featuring:

DANIEL HAAKSMAN FT. CIBELLE - CORPO SUJEITO 
TSVI - CORALE
DUA SALEH - BUZZIN
INVT - ROMPE CADERAS
SANDRITTA - EN BUSCA DE PARTY
ORIETA CHREM & MAMBO PUNK - DESEO {TRIBILIN SOUND RMX}
JOSI DEVIL - BREATHE EASY
LE MOTEL - SUENOS
TSVI - TAMBO
OKLOU - GOD'S CHARIOTS {BASILE3 LOST CLUB MIX}
TSVI - SOSPIRO SOSPIRANDO
LASKAAR - TRAICIN
ZUT ZUT - SOLO DE MI DEMBOW
DJ PAPARAZZI - ME TARRAXA ASSIM
KELMAN DURAN - DE LA MANÃNA {SIR GIL SANTOS EDIT}
SOSI POSI - NUBES DE MONTE
ANDREKZA FT. GABRIEL GARZON-MONTANO - TUVE 
PONGO - PICA
ROSA PERREO - BLANCO
KID FROM AMAZON & LE FRIT - NUNCA ESPEREI POR TI
RASTRONAUT - EVIAN 
ALEWYA - SWEATING 
EHUA - BLACK 
ROSALIA - MALAMENTE {DANI GALLARDO EDIT}
DUA SALEH - TIC TIC {FT. HALEEK MAUL}
KEVIN KOFII X SOSA - ODOGWU
DENGUE DENGUE DENGUE - HABU RAMINIBU {DENGUE DENGUE DENGUE & JOUTRO MUNDO VERSION}
NINOS DO BRASIL - ALGO OU ALGUEM ENTRE AS ARVORES
BEAPELEA X OKGIRL - HAZMELO OTRA VEZ
TRISTAN ARP - PHYLUM {KELMAN DURAN REMIX}
MAARJA NUUT & RUUM - UNE MEELES
KELMAN DURAN - 22 2'S

Mystic Ridge 2022

DESEO

Artwork by Austin Pereira

The words for both, River Crab (Mandarin - héxiè) and Harmonious (héxié) are Internet slang terms created by Chinese netizens in reference to the Internet censorship, or other kinds of censorship in China. In Mandarin, the word "river crab" (河蟹), which originally means Chinese mitten crab, sounds similar to the word "harmonious/harmonize/harmonization" (Chinese: 和谐) in the word "harmonious society" (和谐社会), the ex-Chinese leader Hu Jintao's signature ideology.

The Harmonious Society (also known as Socialist Harmonious Society) is a socioeconomic concept in China that is recognized as a response to the increasing alleged social injustice and inequality emerging in Chinese society as a result of unchecked economic growth, which has led to social conflict. The governing philosophy has therefore shifted around economic growth to overall societal balance and harmony. Along with a moderately prosperous society, it was set to be one of the national goals for the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The concept of social harmony dates back to ancient China, to the time of Confucius. As a result, the philosophy has also been characterized as a form of New Confucianism. In modern times, it developed into a key feature of CCP general secretary Hu Jintao's signature ideology of the Scientific Outlook on Development developed in the mid-2000s, being re-introduced by the Hu–Wen Administration during the 10th National People's Congress.

The promotion of the "Harmonious Society" demonstrated that Hu Jintao's ruling philosophy had departed from that of his predecessors. Near the end of his tenure in 2011, Hu appeared to extend the ideology to an international dimension, with a focus on the international peace and cooperation, which is said to lead to a "harmonious world".

The concept of harmony in Chinese culture comes from music; during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, discussion of music flourished under Confucius and the schools of thought he created, known as Confucianism. Confucianism played a key part in the formulation of the earliest form of Chinese music, Qin.

Qin music illustrates the concept of harmony through its techniques such as the level of pressure and the speed of tempo, which symbolize Yin and Yang and the different temperature in the four seasons. The moderate unison of sounds maintains the perfect order and managing these opposing elements into a moderate piece of musical work is considered the best sound. Furthermore, one of the most influential works by Ru Jia (otherwise known as Book of Music), reads:

When the early rulers formed the li [rituals] and yue [music] their purpose was not to satisfy the mouth, stomach, ear and eye, but rather to teach the people to moderate their likes and hates, and bring them back to the correct direction in life.

Music, under Confucian concepts, has the power to transform people to become more civilized and the goal of music is to create balance within individuals, nature and society. Leading people "back to the correct direction in life" not only signifies the guiding role of music, but also emphasizes on the power of the rulers.

River Crab

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STRX007: Satellite Trax presents “zero-sum EP” - a multigenre display of dancefloor workouts by Jack Jamison, best known as relativity lounge. 

Out now on all major platforms: https://ffm.to/strx007

Maintaining momentum of the recent releases through our Satellite Trax vessel has us sailing home once again. This time, we have recruited one of our city’s finest captains to commandeer this expansive fleet and showcase his latest interpretation of club music maneuvers.  

Navigating through the not-so treacherous waters of Lake Michigan is Chicago-based producer relativity lounge and his keen collection of dancefloor treasures. Having begun his journey traversing the local bass music sphere, his recent years have been spent on stages throughout the North American festival circuit. He has thrived in these niche spaces as an open-format DJ, bringing a breath of fresh air with his curation. The same could be said for his standout productions; as a music maker first and foremost, his clever arrangements and maximalist approach to sound design make up a thoughtfully crafted signature sound. Always striving to be audibly pristine, he makes the most of each track’s dynamics, pushing the envelope of what can be achieved on a mere computer. Playful at times, his latest project takes a more serious direction, catapulting straight onto the dancefloor with real intention.

We welcome longtime friend relativity lounge onto our beloved crew with “zero-sum EP,” a collection of club-centric tracks strictly crafted for dancefloors in dark rooms. Leaning more on the higher tempo side of his discography, this release finds him exercising his ability to permute a wide range of subgenres to his liking. The EP begins with “greuv,” a hypnotic techno sonic drenched in dubbed-out synths that serves as a slowed warmup to the rest of the project. The next three tracks pick up the pace and dabble in the recently revived hardgroove realm, with thumping basslines and shifting percussion that headline every song at a consistent 150 BPM. What makes these stand out is his own recognizable spin on them; whether it involves sprinkling in carefully chosen samples, or incorporating catchy melodic sequences, there is always a sense of fun to be had when tuning in. There are even a few moments in this segment that nod to trance and rave-inspired music, which lay more hidden within each soundscape. The EP winds down with “dusktop,” his most emotive work on this project and an ode to driving home after a long summer afternoon of dancing with friends at a day party - quite fitting to ride into the sunset.  The bonus track “fckthat” turns the tempo up even further to deliver cheeky footwork that samples Kendrick Lamar’s legendary song “A.D.H.D” - available exclusively on Bandcamp. 

With a sense of curiosity that motivates his eclectic taste, relativity lounge proves that his well-developed palette blended with urban roots is a recipe for success. His high-octane project “zero-sum EP” showcases his ability to take modern influences and shapeshift them into a sound true to himself. Through his Lake Effect Records imprint, he continues his courageous deep-dive into our local underground club scene while sharing the same vision as us: an inevitable shift towards straightforward and timeless dance music.

Satellite Trax - an expansion of our core imprint that focuses on dance-centric music and its club roots; part of the foundation within our sonic heritage. This sublabel serves as a primary source of dancefloor weaponry for DJs and enthusiasts aiming to unveil the latest rhythms heard from around the electronic music sphere.

Written, produced, & mastered by Jack Jamison
Cover art & visual designed by Nic Juister

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STRX007: Satellite Trax presents “zero-sum EP” - a multigenre display of dancefloor workouts by Jack Jamison, best known as @relativitylounge.

Out now on all major platforms: ffm.to/strx007

Maintaining momentum of the recent releases through our Satellite Trax vessel has us sailing home once again. This time, we have recruited one of our city’s finest captains to commandeer this expansive fleet and showcase his latest interpretation of club music maneuvers.

Navigating through the not-so treacherous waters of Lake Michigan is Chicago-based producer relativity lounge and his keen collection of dancefloor treasures. Having begun his journey traversing the local bass music sphere, his recent years have been spent on stages throughout the North American festival circuit. He has thrived in these niche spaces as an open-format DJ, bringing a breath of fresh air with his curation. The same could be said for his standout productions; as a music maker first and foremost, his clever arrangements and maximalist approach to sound design make up a thoughtfully crafted signature sound. Always striving to be audibly pristine, he makes the most of each track’s dynamics, pushing the envelope of what can be achieved on a mere computer. Playful at times, his latest project takes a more serious direction, catapulting straight onto the dancefloor with real intention.

We welcome longtime friend relativity lounge onto our beloved crew with “zero-sum EP,” a collection of club-centric tracks strictly crafted for dancefloors in dark rooms. Leaning more on the higher tempo side of his discography, this release finds him exercising his ability to permute a wide range of subgenres to his liking. The EP begins with “greuv,” a hypnotic techno sonic drenched in dubbed-out synths that serves as a slowed warmup to the rest of the project. The next three tracks pick up the pace and dabble in the recently revived hardgroove realm, with thumping basslines and shifting percussion that headline every song at a consistent 150 BPM. What makes these stand out is his own recognizable spin on them; whether it involves sprinkling in carefully chosen samples, or incorporating catchy melodic sequences, there is always a sense of fun to be had when tuning in. There are even a few moments in this segment that nod to trance and rave-inspired music, which lay more hidden within each soundscape. The EP winds down with “dusktop,” his most emotive work on this project and an ode to driving home after a long summer afternoon of dancing with friends at a day party - quite fitting to ride into the sunset. The bonus track “fckthat” turns the tempo up even further to deliver cheeky footwork that samples Kendrick Lamar’s legendary song “A.D.H.D” - available exclusively on Bandcamp.

With a sense of curiosity that motivates his eclectic taste, relativity lounge proves that his well-developed palette blended with urban roots is a recipe for success. His high-octane project “zero-sum EP” showcases his ability to take modern influences and shapeshift them into a sound true to himself. Through his Lake Effect Records imprint, he continues his courageous deep-dive into our local underground club scene while sharing the same vision as us: an inevitable shift towards straightforward and timeless dance music.

Satellite Trax - an expansion of our core imprint that focuses on dance-centric music and its club roots; part of the foundation within our sonic heritage. This sublabel serves as a primary source of dancefloor weaponry for DJs and enthusiasts aiming to unveil the latest rhythms heard from around the electronic music sphere. 

Written, produced, & mastered by Jack Jamison
Cover art & visual designed by Nic Juister

relativity lounge - dusktop

SATELLITE ERA - EST. 2020
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Satellite Era [SERA] is a Chicago-based record label and art collective that pairs forward-thinking audio with innovative visual design. Our intention is to aid in the progression of experimental electronic music by pushing boundaries in multiple mediums. We aim to provide an inclusive online shrine for artists to reach their fullest potential, and enthusiasts to tap into a more exploratory side of art consumption.

Satellite Trax [STRX] is an expansion of our core imprint that focuses on dance-centric music and its club roots; part of the foundation within our sonic heritage.

We Are Satellite Era. We Are Worldwide.

For press + release inquiries: satellite.era1@gmail.com

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