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One of the very first releases I had as Optical from 1996...I was exploring all the styles of DnB I could at that point and this was a track aimed at capturing the jazz and funk sounds I loved growing up. Not a style I am associated with these days I guess but still a time where I learnt a lot about making music.

Optical - 'Sleepless' (Artcore 2 LP) 1996

Gradually, the latest album by Julien Mier, is a sonic journey that delves into the transitions of life, identity, and the blurred boundaries between art and personal growth. With a trilingual brain, Mier reflects on how language shifts have shaped his sense of self throughout his life and the music that he writes. Gradually is his exploration of shapelessness—an urge to break free from rigid musical genres and get closer to his most fundamental expression. The album is composed of nine tracks, each representing a distinct cultural and linguistic influence, all tied together by the theme of gradual evolution.

The first section, Ciel, Soleil, and Espace (French for Sky, Sun, and Space), draws on Mier’s French heritage, evoking the feeling of childhood memories bathed in a warm, nostalgic glow. This fluid, atmospheric section mirrors the soft, ever-changing air, symbolising a time of pure, untainted intention. It feels like a hazy, sepia-toned dream, as fleeting and elusive as the scent of an old friend. The gentle flow of the music mirrors the flow of wind, effortlessly shifting from one element to the next, a reflection of the innocence and clarity of youth.

The second section, Steen, Zee, and Zand (Dutch for Stone, Sea, and Sand), channels the influence of Mier’s childhood in a small Dutch dune village. These tracks are grounded in the hard-edged textures of electronic dance music, a genre that introduced him to a world of rhythm and movement. With a sonic palette of blues, greys, and more defined shapes, this section captures the solid, enduring forces of nature—earth, water, and stone. It’s a sonic landscape rooted in stability, a foundation from which everything can grow. The tracks build from the fluidity of the first section into more structured, rhythmic territories, mirroring the natural transition from childhood innocence to the discovery of deeper, more grounded musical influences.

The final section, Scrap (a collaborative track with the Japanese producer Daisuke Tanabe), Soil, and Spark, dives into the exploration of the world beyond familiar borders. Mier’s relocation from the Netherlands to Australia in 2016 is reflected in these pieces, which grapple with the contrast and complexity of different cultures and environments. These tracks are tinged with rust-red hues and a sense of eroded beauty, evoking a more fragmented, distorted view of the world. The music here is marked by tension, conflict, and the erosion of once-solid forms—symbolic of the digital and ecological storms that shape our modern existence. The closing piece, Spark, signals a new beginning, a hopeful initiation into the cycle of renewal.

The album artwork for Gradually is a conclusive visual representation of this journey, captured in the final frame of an analog film roll that began in the Netherlands and concluded with an image of the streets of Sydney, Australia—a perfect metaphor for the album’s narrative of gradual transition and discovery.

For Julien, this new album marks a deeply personal return to his roots, is the culmination of six years of growth—both personal and artistic, and the first release under his real name during this period. Free from conceptual or genre limitations, the album is an intimate statement.
While releasing music as santpoort on the LA label Friends of Friends allowed him to explore a narrative, lo-fi identity, this release reconnects with the detailed, exploratory sound design that first put Julien Mier on the map. 

All music written and produced by Julien Mier (julienmier.bandcamp.com)
Recorded on unceded land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, on whose land we meet sonically.
Additional performance by Daisuke Tanabe on track B3.
Mastered by Jack Prest.
Artwork by Aleix Font.
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Buy link: https://julienmier.bandcamp.com/album/gradually

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Julien Mier - Scrap (ft. Daisuke Tanabe) [LPS42]

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Nebula - Imagination [Scientific Wax Retro, SWR007]

Tim Reaper returns to the AKO stable with an absolute killer track which takes you back to the oldskool. Magic Tonight has been supported by Stretch on dubplate for a while and we can't wait to get this out to you on vinyl. This will be released on the AKO150 Arcade Edition.

Magic Tonight

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Sky Fortress

Naibu gives us goosebumps yet again. Atmospheric and heart-wrenching all in one - forthcoming on Paradox Music. Get it here: http://bit.ly/Naibu_Uncalled_Paradox

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Naibu - Uncalled

New track forthcoming on Flex Records in 2018 by Pesk & Boca.

Hear this track and many more unreleased/forthcoming tracks on my weekly History of Jungle show, on DejaVu FM, Tuesday's 10-midnight.

Pesk & Boca - Beard Riddim (Clip) Forthcoming Flex Records

Coco Bryce - 'nuff said.

Alright, maybe he does warrant a bit more than that.  Myor boss Coco Bryce returns to his self- proclaimed "second home" at 7th Storey Projects with two new bangers, something of a natural sequel to the much-loved Gunna released on 7th Storey in the form of a cheeky little 10" in 2019.

On the A side you'll find 'My Girl' - a roughneck breakbeat ride but with sweet and soulful vocals and Summery synth-lines smoothing out a bit of the roughness - a typical Coco workout, and that is by no means a bad thing!

On the B is U Can C In There, a gorgeous roller - just listen, the music speaks for itself! 

Mastered & cut by Beau Thomas, pressed at Record Industry and presented on Coke Bottle Green vinyl - fancy ;-)

Due to ship mid-May 2020

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7TH 12030 A Coco Bryce - My Girl

SCIENTIFIC WAX SW038  - Nebula - Interconnections EP
AVAILABLE FOR PRE ORDER 04/10/24

SW038 - Nebula - Interconnections

It’s been a year since Nebula last landed on the mother label… and he doesn’t waste time in reconnecting, with the first track on the A side (Interconnections) an absolute darkside bomb - thunderous Amen, sub-low bass, pitch black atmospherics in check, taking no prisoners.

Detached From Reality continues, menacing and brooding in equal measure, with intricate drumwork showcasing Nebula’s Jedi skills.

The mood lightens on the B side, with Obliquity bringing the sweeping atmospherics to the fore alongside killer Apache science, while Virtual Oceans takes things ever deeper, drifting off into the outer reaches of the solar system. 



Copies are strictly limited so don't miss out!

Available via : scientificwax\bandcamp.com

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