Mai 2020

sebastian mullaert

The season of resurgence and rejuvenation, spring brings an awakening, new life, new beginnings. Within the artistic realm, it is the time for fresh perspectives, inspirations, and new music to blossom in the underground electronic music world.

This month Forest Drive West inaugurates Delsin's Mantis series with outstanding deep and atmospheric techno packages respectively, Lord Of The Isles makes a timeless collaboration with Scottish poet Ellen Renton on Whities, Dial Records continues their 20th anniversary with a superb various artist compilation, Sebastian Muellaert brings his atmospheric techno minimalism as Wa Wu We to Konstrukt, and much more.

read the full article: https://www.itsdelayed.com/delayed-blog/best-releases-may2020

Best New Releases from May 2020

Dubtechno

Sebastian  Mullaert&Ulf Eriksson

House

Ambient &Piano

Elektro Pop []

#Electrónica

The new album 'Spaces' out now on CD/2xLP/Digital via Erased Tapes.

EU order link: http://www.erasedtapes.com/store/index/ERATP055
US order link: http://www.midheaven.com/item/spaces-by-frahm-nils-cd

9/10 Drowned In Sound · 9/10 Clash · 4.5/5 Fact · 4.5/5 Resident Advisor · 9/10 Popmatters · 9/10 The Line Of Best Fit · 8.5/10 Under The Radar · 8/10 Exclaim! ★★★★1/2 Music Omh · ★★★★ The Irish Times · ★★★★ Arts Desk

‘Frahm truly excels’ 9/10 Uncut 
‘Frahm works his magic’ ★★★★ Mojo
‘The infinite elasticity of sound’ 7.8 Pitchfork 
‘Improvisatory, wild, heartfelt’ Interview Magazine
‘A fantastic record’ The Guardian Album of the Week 
‘Frahm creates something mesmerising’ ★★★★ The Observer
‘My favourite new piece of music this year’ Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC 6 Music

erasedtapes.com · nilsfrahm.com

Spaces

Says

Buy 2xLP/CD/DL

Nils Frahm - Says

Round Four feat. Tikiman - Find A Way

My Absynth version of Aphex Twin's - Rhubarb. This was all done using the envelopes.

Aphex Twin - Rhubarb

Silent Season ‎– SSCD09 (CD)
Styrax records ‎(12", TP)
R2 Records (CD)

DEPLOY

GAS-Eins-Zauberberg

Gymnopédie no.1 - Erik Satie

The A-side from Tim Green's new record on Cocoon is here, and it's massive! Stream it above & via DJmag.com

PREMIERE: Tim Green 'Among Wolves'

Man On The Moon: The End Of Day

Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare) [feat. MGMT & Ratatat]

Introducing

Limit To Your Love

Indian Wells "Racquets" - Boiler Room Debuts

The dance is a rare and precious project for kontra-musik, run by label boss ulf eriksson and sebastian mullaert (aka minilogue). the two friends have been touring the world together for quite some time now – sebastian with his synths and machines and ulf with his bursting record bag. it’s the fusion that makes the dance such a great experience; the fusion of different techniques and temperaments. every performance is unique, building upon the connection between sebastian’s live improvisations, ulf’s simultaneous selection and the moving bodies on the dancefloor. because ultimately, it’s the dance that really matters: the sacred link between the hands of the few with the feet of the many

Sebastian Mullaert & Ulf Eriksson - Fusion (Wa Wu We Reduction)

Oh Desire

Arms

https://strctr-records.bandcamp.com/track/matthieu-faubourg-please-stay
Show some love to https://soundcloud.com/matthieufaubourg

Matthieu Faubourg - Please Stay

Wax - No. 30003

Available at https://www.discogs.com/Matthieu-Faubourg-Dub-Striker-Harrison-BDP-ManooZ-Fair-EP/release/9354047

Harrison BDP - Decompression

Boards of Canada - Everything You do is a Balloon

Etienne De Crécy - Prix Choc

Pre-order Download: http://bit.ly/2OeOEW8
Pre-order Vinyl: http://bit.ly/2AAsr1d

Out on Nov 19th on vinyl & digital.

After the summer break we are proud to reveal the next record on Siamese. Shiffer, who surfaced on the first Siamese Anthology in 2017, is returning with a full EP, „Soul Masks“. Right after we received the first demos of this talented, in Basel, Switzerland born musician, we knew we have a story to tell. Far away from trends and expectations, Shiffer is creating unique dance music with a certain depth and warmth. Ever evolving this is the right moment to release this beautiful record, also featuring a great remix from The Drifter that was successfully tested on various grounds on the road. We know Mark for quite some time now and we remember talking to him about a possible appearance on the label right after we started. We are very happy to finally have him on board as we are supporters of his music and persona since a while. 

On the A-Side we have both the original and remix of „Ourself Behind Ourselves“. While Shiffer’s original relies on its groove and trippy sounds topped with a beautiful flute like melody, The Drifter takes things up a notch goes for a straighter more clubby approach. On the flip „Soul Masks“, the title track of the EP, is one of Shiffer’s more energetic peak time club tracks, while not losing his dedication to details and groove. Followed by „Waiting Hidden Spheres“, which was among the first demos we received from Shiffer. Right then we knew we want to work with him on a release and we already had a few wonderful closing moments with it. 

Enjoy.

Adrian + Adrian.

Shiffer - B2 Waiting Hidden Spheres

YaYaYa

Sebastian Mullaert has always been a seeker and an innovator, so naturally his long awaited debut solo album, ”A Place Called • Inkonst“ presents an unique artistic concept and a thoughtful exploration of the relationship between sound and space. 

For several weeks, Mullaert spent most of his time at Kontra-Musik’s home base Inkonst, an old chocolate factory turned cultural hub in the busy urban area of Möllan, Malmö city. Working in solitude outside the venue's usual hours, he built his live rig in front of the PA, right in the middle of the dance floor. This figurative role reversal between a dancer and performer allowed him to fully immerse himself in a perspective as close as possible to that of the audience during the process of creation. Mullaert’s recording studio lies deep within a beautiful forest in the south of Sweden, a setting which has increasingly made its mark on his music: lush, green and spacious. It’s a lovely place that makes for equally lovely music, but contentment is art’s worst enemy. The complete displacement during the recording process of this album has affected his music profoundly. Mullaert’s usually wide horizon of green hills and tall beech wood is more condensed and focused here, taking the form of urban patterns of life. Shades of longing and melancholy run through the album and those hazy ambient parts are no longer modelled on morning mist, they are exuding from smoke machines. 

The album is an exploration of improvisation, an approach that has become far more than a method for Mullaert:  For him this is a way of encountering the present. The tracks are expressions of chance; collisions and collaborations of sound waves caught in the moment by Mullaert, like snapshots of fleeting harmony. The thematics are always distinct but at the same time ever morphing, pulsating and breathing like living entities. As the music changes we accordingly change with it. New patterns of movement and thought emerge and we improvise to keep up. This is the concept of dancing in its purest form, but also of meditation. A place called • Inkonst is made for both. 

A place called • Inkonst is Sebastian Mullaert’s hommage to improvisation - an approach that is central to his work as a musician, as well as his critically acclaimed Circle Of Live event series concept he launched last year. The here and now is always in a state of flux, so improvising is the only true way to experience the present.

KM055 Sebastian Mullaert - A place called • Inkonst PREVIEW

'Central' taken from Sleep D's "Rebel Force" LP 
Vinyl 2x12" / Digital 
Out October 18th, 2019

Sleep D
https://soundcloud.com/sleepd
https://facebook.com/SleepD
https://buttersessions.com

Incienso
inciensorecs.bandcamp.com/
Incienso.nyc

Sleep D - Central [INC-007]

Connected via Berlin’s feminist collective Mint in 2015, La Fraicheur and Eluize’s paths continued to cross on festival and club line-ups across the country. Sharing mutual love for the dance floor and sparkling conversation, their production pairing was inevitable. 

Written in a studio on the outskirts of Berlin in stolen moments during one of the city's fleeting but electric summers, “Alle” combines the pair’s sonic predilections for building, euphoric and emotion-driven tracks. Frenzied hats, cavernous claps and a thumping kick lay a sturdy
foundation for hazy synthesised voices and menacing church bells teased out of a Roland JV2080 to move between quivering acid tones and churning synth lines.

Artist: @Eluize, https://soundcloud.com/La-Fraicheur
Label: https://soundcloud.com/nighttideaudio
Buy: https://eluize.bandcamp.com/album/alle
Us: www.fourheadsmusic.com

Alle

PREMIERE: Eluize & La Fraicheur - Alle [Bermuda Series]

DJ Tennis and Red Axes new collaborative project Redrago return with two extended and powerful club versions from their recently released self titled album.

Shalom Alanation / Ventilo (Club Versions) is out on Friday 1st November digitally followed by a special limited coloured vinyl.

Shalom Alanation / Ventilo (Club Versions)

Redrago - Shalom Alanation (Club Version)

A Light Below

Christopher Tignor - "The Resonance Canons (Botany Remix)"

Oh My Brother

Performed by MAX RAD
Written & Produced by MAX RAD & Charlie Russell
Mixed by Matt Wiggins
Mastered by Anthony Theaker

Label : Three Sign

Oh My Brother

Forest Drive West - Mantis 01 - Delsin Records - DSR/MTS01

a1. Hidden Past
b1. Invisible
b2. Radiance

https://www.delsinrecords.com/release/6617
https://forestdrivewest.bandcamp.com/album/mantis-01
@forest-drive-west

Forest Drive West joins Delsin and inaugurates their new Mantis offshoot with three tracks that build on his reputation for restrained, immersive atmospheres loaded with soundsystem-ready physicality. As an artist well versed in elegant beat science stretching from techno to jungle and touching on tempos and moods in between, he’s perfectly placed to set out the blueprint for this new chapter in Delsin’s expansive techno legacy.

Buy @ Delsin Shop

Forest Drive West - Mantis 01 (DSR/MTS01)

PPR010: La Fleur - Ravenwaves EP

The 10th release also celebrating 10 years of Power Plant!

Release date: 24th of April 2020.

Ravenwaves EP

Stalker

Buy / Stream

La Fleur - Stalker

Oakland, California based duo, Night Sea releases "Still LP" on Silent Season. Monument premieres track "Manila" from the release, that will be out in May.

@nightseaproject
@silent-season

Preorder

MNMT Premiere: Night Sea – Manila

After the release of Soela's debut album Genuine Silk (April 24th), and an upcoming XDB album in September, our jubilee compilation DIAL 2020 will be the ongoing companion throughout our 20th anniversary year. Our favorite artists will be presented on a series of releases- first in digital formats and finally as a very special vinyl edition. 

With DIAL 2020 PT.1 (May 22nd) we're thrilled to announce the stunning works of Lanoche, Molly, XDB, Joey Anderson, Mary Yalex and Sohrab. All of them gifted us with their most incredible tracks, some truly exciting birthday presents! We can't wait to announce the next compilation round, to come out in early summer.

MASTERING: KASSIAN TROYER FOR DUBPLATES & MASTERING
COVER IMAGE: MARINA FAUST / GRAPHIC DESIGN: TILL SPERRLE
DISTRIBUTION: KOMPAKT (PHYSICAL) / WORDANDSOUND (DIGITAL)
CONTACT: DIAL@DIAL-REC.DE

DIAL RECORDS ‧ SCHAPERSTRASSE 12 ‧ 10719 BERLIN
WWW.DIAL-REC.DE ‧ DIAL@DIAL-REC.DE

Mary Yalex -Cosmic Garden

Artiste : @redaxes feat @autarkic
Album : Red Axes
Label : @darkentriesrecords
Date de sortie : 8/5/20
Acheter : https://bit.ly/3b6kwHF

Red Axes

Tsugi Premiere : Red Axes - Brotherhood (Of The Misunderstood) (feat Autarkic)

pre-order: https://atomnation.bandcamp.com/album/far-east-express
release date: 15 May 

Tokyo based producer and live-performer https://soundcloud.com/boys-be-kko returns to Atomnation with his third EP, titled Far East Express. It's another miraculous collection of works with outstanding drum programming, harmonies, vocal samples, and iconic cover art. From the more laid back, warm chilled track Tapisl - to the wild, uplifting track TYPE A - and the more dubby title track Far East Express: This EP is on spot from the first until the very last second. It's topped off with a remix from Tunnelvisions who have been a fan of the Japanese producer since day one. They stripped the original mix of Tapisl and delivered the perfect club filler.

boys be kko 
https://www.facebook.com/boys-be-kko-810532719291726/
https://www.instagram.com/boysbekko/
https://soundcloud.com/boys-be-kko

Atomnation
https://www.facebook.com/Atomnation/
https://www.instagram.com/atomnationrec/
https://soundcloud.com/atomnation

Premiere: boys be kko - TYPE A [Atomnation]

Here we go with the 3rd chapter of the "Récit de Voyage" Compilation. 

Thank you to all the artists, friends and talented new comers who contributed to this project.

MOLLY "Undue Dazzle"

https://konstruktlabel.bandcamp.com/album/tobias-neel-wa-wu-we-konstrukt-012

Tobias., Neel and Sebastian Muellaert as Wa Wu We collaborate with the Konstrukt label for their 12th release. Each producer with a unique and refreshing approach towards electronic music.

Tobias. is up first with a beautiful track that balances on the border of rationality and emotion. His abstract sonic narrative discloses through tightly organized rhythms and noisy percussion. Neel follows up with a cinematic composition that submerges us into otherworldly oddities that guides us slowly through his composition. WaWuWe’s formally known as Sebastian Mullaert relieves the tension. The Swedish composer made a 13-minute long stirring and relaxing B-side track, blessing us with soothing energy for the mind, body and soul.

Release date: 15/05/2020

Track Listing

A1 Tobias. - E.M.A.
A2 Neel - Aconito 
B1 Wa Wu We - Inwezubel

All tracks written and produced by Tobias. , Neel or Wa Wu We
Artwork by Hendrik Simons.  ℗ & © Konstrukt 2020 Worldwide distribution by Triple Vision.

Wa Wu We - Inwezubel / Konstrukt

https://lack.bandcamp.com/album/inside-e-p

Manchester's Lack lands on Livity Sound with the 'Inside' EP following on from recent releases with UK labels Cong Burn and Blank Mind,   

This new record distills the Lack aesthetic across four tracks. The title track's pulsating drift channels Chain Reaction and vintage Kode 9; 'Machine Club' brings a thumping deep techno sprawl; whilst the grit laden 'Rrrush and 'Shifter' build and innovate on UK rhythm styles. The 'Inside' EP is a window in to the world of Lack and a major statement of intent from one of the UK's most promising rising producers.

Livity Sound is a label set up by Peverelist in 2011 as a vehicle for a raw and exploratory strain of UK techno, rooted in the heritage of UK dance music and sound system culture. It has since become one of the UK's foremost protagonists for cutting edge underground music.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Lack 'Rrrush'

Bookings:
alma@lb-agency.net
ralf@vdhaardt.com (Classical Ensemble Requests)

Management: niko@starling.works

Music and more:  https://linktr.ee/sebastianmullaert

When you listen to Sebastian Mullaert’s music you will feel something enchanting, a resonance that delivers truth, integrity and reminds us to simply be. The Swedish artist has a distinct approach to life, as well as music, which is centred around tranquillity, stillness and the convergence of Zen meditation, nature and creativity. Known for his work as one half of Minilogue, Sebastian is also an accomplished solo artist with new material ready to roll. As an artist that is constantly evolving he has taken a bold new direction in his sonic exploration, immersing himself in the neo-classical scene and joining forces with one of the top 10 philharmonic orchestras in the world - Tonhalle Zürich. Working with great care and innovation he has created a truly immersive audio-visual performance experience, combining a mesmerising integration of electronic and classical instrumentation, with a visual art installation based on breath taking nature landscapes shot from a helicopter perspective. With such an innovative approach he aims to bridge the gap between classical and electronic music and introduce a whole new generation to the neo-classical concept. 

Sebastian's deep connection with music can be traced back to his formative years; from playing the organ and violin as a child, to performing in orchestras, string quartets and pop band, progressing into electronic music in his late teens. Discovering house and techno in the mid-nineties was the catalyst behind a revolution in his life, he set out on a new musical pathway, to promote the simplicity of being. Throughout the late nineties he experimented with electronic sounds, forming cult duo Minilogue with a friend and releasing with Crosstown Rebels, Traum Schallplatten, Wagon Repair and more, plus two albums via Cocoon – ‘Animals’ (2008) and ‘Blomma’ (2013). In 2014, the duo decided to take a break and invest their time in solo projects and Sebastian has since been hard at work cultivating a collection of new music already snapped up by hugely influential labels such as R&S sub-label Apollo, Drumcode, Hypercolour and Minus.

Sebastian Mullaert’s live performances are awe-inspiring, combining technical wizardry with energy, atmosphere and euphoria, you only have to watch his “Interpretations” performance for XLR8R or Boiler Room appearance for examples of his prowess. Recognition of his aptitude has led him to perform at institutions and festivals such as Panorama Bar - Berlin, Labyrinth Festival - Japan, Fabric - London, Concrete - Paris, The Block - Tel Aviv and Blackmarket - NYC. 

Sebastian’s collaborative work runs parallel to his solo endeavours and he has teamed up with several figures in the techno world to produce some unforgettable releases. Collaborators include Mathew Jonson, Eitan Reiter, Aril Brikha and Ulf Eriksson, and releases have come via underground platforms such as Hypnus, Mule Musiq and Kontra Musik. He also produces under the alias Wa Wu We, offering a serene, understated take on the techno aesthetic. Furthermore he is involved in the new Be Yokai project, a trio formed of Sebastian, Douglas Holmquist and Kristoffer Ström. The three men formed a natural alliance, finding their flow after several sessions together. Their first EP is signed to Hypercolour sub-label Space Hardware, with a live show and more music in the pipeline.

Sebastian Mullaert is already established as a potent force in the world of electronic music. Serious about reminding people to BE on the dance floor, or in the comfort of their own home, the music he makes is deep, progressive and utterly unique. Whatever the future holds, you can be sure he will continue to channel the infinite energy that surrounds us into every facet of his life.