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It's hard to believe it's been over a year since the last secondnature party in Seattle. It feels simultaneously as if it's been many years, and no time at all. Lost in the fog of pandemic timelessness, it's easy to forget that it was once normal for us to commune in sweaty togetherness in dark basements and fogged out nightclubs. 

The second volume of our secondnature & friends series brings together contributions from some of our close friends and collaborators who we weren't able to host on the first go around. We've shared dance floors and DJ booths with all of them, and if we can't be together IRL, we're happy we can at least be together URL. This compilation is a statement of intent that we will see and share space with each other, and with all of you, again soon. Stay safe and healthy!

All proceeds go to the artists.

secondnature & friends Vol. 2 [SNVA02]

We're beyond thrilled to welcome Seattle-based producer, DJ, and cofounder of the fantastic Apt E record label and party series, Cameron Kelley, aka tondiue to secondnature.

As a spatial designer and bird watching hobbyist, they have a keen eye and ear for the meaningful details found within the natural world. This is expressed through their productions as well as DJ sets; often opting for the slow burning and meditative pace of percussive new age and textural ambient music, while bringing earthen timbres and frenetic rhythm to the dance floor.

In addition to their explorations as tondiue, they make up one half of the DJ duo, party series, and record label Apt E alongside their longtime collaborator Max. Apt E has been making waves in the Seattle underground since 2017, starting with a series of all nighters at off-the-beaten-path locations around the city and later developing into a record label. Their vinyl releases focus on acts from in and around the Seattle area, and seek to provide a platform for up and coming artists. Look out for a handful of releases from tondiue in 2021, including an Apt E record from their newly formed krautrock band, Tape.

Painted Creature

tondiue - Painted Creature [SN010]

Selene - The Secret Garden is in Your Mind [SN011]

8circuit is a new project by secondnature resident Alex Markey. Liquid Link is a set of kinetic, intricately crafted tracks built on deep rhythmic foundations and enriched with his signature atmospheres.

8circuit - Liquid Link [SN012]

Full stream of "Path to Ground" from 8circuit's Liquid Link EP [SN012].

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Liquid Link

8circuit - Path To Ground (full stream)

After three years of organizing parties and bringing world-class artists to Seattle, secondnature is proud to announce its new label with the release of Fugal’s Oil Panes EP.

The debut release from the Berlin-based secondnature resident features four original tracks of ambitious, experimental techno along with a remix by Semantica Records founder Svreca.

Oil Panes marks Fugal’s unique approach to techno that challenges preconceived notions of convention, structure, and temporality. The tracks collectively construct a cohesive narrative that evokes a mental headspace of its very own.

The record will be available on September 5 at many fine vinyl retailers worldwide, courtesy of ReadyMade Distribution. 

"First Descent" Official Video by Irwin Barbé: vimeo.com/176329350/97f129493f 

@Fugal
@semantica-records

Oil Panes

Fugal - Oil Panes [SN001]

The second release from Seattle-based collective secondnature comes from Simic with the "Discussion of Interests" EP. Three tracks of psychedelic and effective electronic music that falls somewhere between house and techno, along with a remix from Slow Life lead producer S. Moreira. Discussion of Interests is another marker in the development of secondnature’s musical realm, expanding it from the dark and cerebral techno of Fugal’s “Oil Panes” EP to one that includes more groove-laden tracks with expressive melodic content. The record is available at many fine vinyl retailers worldwide, courtesy of ReadyMade Distribution.

Discussion of Interests

Simic - Discussion of Interests [SN002]

The third release from Seattle-based collective secondnature comes from Archivist, with the Star In A Circle EP: Four introspective tracks that take you on a journey through Archivist’s strong mood persona in the form of intricate, subtle musical landscapes and undertones. Archivist explores the power of anxiety, loneliness and melancholia to compel movement, delving into the tension between internal struggle and dance floor liberation.

@archivistseattle

Star in a Circle

Archivist - Star in a Circle [SN003]

full stream of the title track from Archivist's new 12" on secondnature

@archivistseattle

Archivist - Star in a Circle

Our resident Fugal returns to secondnature with his Parallels EP: four versatile tracks of powerful rhythms and diverse moods. 

The Korean-American artist from Seattle picks up from the austere, dense, textural themes of his debut EP “Oil Panes” and expands them into colorful, adventurous territory.

Parallels EP will be available on February 19 2018 at fine vinyl retailers worldwide via Ready Made Distribution. Digital files are available for purchase on the secondnature Bandcamp.

Early support from: Peter Van Hoesen, Eric Cloutier, Aurora Halal, Acronym, Luke Slater, Inland, DJ Rolando, Shifted, Artefakt, Developer, and many more.

Preorder: https://goo.gl/T9bJNZ
@fugal
www.fugalmusic.com

Parallels

Fugal - Parallels [SN004]

Full stream of the B1 track on Fugal's new "Parallels" EP.

Our resident Fugal returns to secondnature with his Parallels EP: four versatile tracks of powerful rhythms and diverse moods.

The Korean-American artist from Seattle picks up from the austere, dense, textural themes of his debut EP “Oil Panes” and expands them into colorful, adventurous territory.

Parallels EP will be available on February 19 2018 at fine vinyl retailers worldwide via Ready Made Distribution. Digital files are available for purchase on the secondnature Bandcamp.

Early support from: Peter Van Hoesen, Eric Cloutier, Aurora Halal, Acronym, Luke Slater, Inland, DJ Rolando, Shifted, Artefakt, Developer, and many more.

Buy: goo.gl/T9bJNZ
@fugal
www.fugalmusic.com

Fugal - B1. Parallels [Full Stream]

1:30-3AM at my favorite party in the world... I love my friends!

Live @ The Lodge 2018

Aos’ boundless love for music is apparent in everything she does. As a producer, a DJ, and an event organizer with Seattle’s secondnature and TUF collectives, Kayla Waldorf’s vision eschews traditional categories and genre boxes in favor of an ecstatic spontaneity. Her DJ sets are well known for their playful energy and narrative threading between many different styles. Violent Light is Aos’ first offering on secondnature’s own label, and it captures this playful essence. 

The title track’s stomping groove (complete with rave whistle) sets the tone, while Lullaby and What/Why move into headier territory composed of dusty synths stabs and clouds of vocal effects. Finally, secondnature’s own Fugal delivers a remix that flips What/Why into a rolling depth charge. 

Violent Light will be available in stores in October 8, 2018 via ReadyMade Distribution, and on secondnature’s Bandcamp

Violent Light

Aos - Violent Light [SN005]

Full stream of "Lullaby" from SN005 - Violent Light EP

Aos’ boundless love for music is apparent in everything she does. As a producer, a DJ, and an event organizer with Seattle’s secondnature and TUF collectives, Kayla Waldorf’s vision eschews traditional categories and genre boxes in favor of an ecstatic spontaneity. Her DJ sets are well known for their playful energy and narrative threading between many different styles. Violent Light is Aos’ first offering on secondnature’s own label, and it captures this playful essence.

The title track’s stomping groove (complete with rave whistle) sets the tone, while Lullaby and What/Why move into headier territory composed of dusty synths stabs and clouds of vocal effects. Finally, secondnature’s own Fugal delivers a remix that flips What/Why into a rolling depth charge.

Violent Light will be available in stores in October 8, 2018 via ReadyMade Distribution, and on secondnature’s Bandcamp

@aosseattle
@fugal

Aos - A2. Lullaby [Full Stream]

As the co-founder of Seattle's secondnature (@secondnatureseattle) collective, Eddie Lee's influence on the North American techno scene is difficult to understate. Yet as the group's most elusive member, he rarely steps into the limelight despite his well-told reputation as a fantastic DJ and curator.

Captured live at secondnature's 5 Year Anniversary celebration, this is Eddie's first available recording in over five years, and we're excited to share it with you. Like the fury of a long-dormant volcano, it bursts forth with surprising and breathtaking intensity. Prepare to be swept off your feet.

More from Eddie:
@edwardvinylhands

Sure Thing Mix 68: Eddie Lee (secondnature)

Simic returns to secondnature with a new four track EP of exuberant house and techno. A collection of inspired original productions, Atwater Dance continues to explore the hallmarks of Simic's musical world: rollicking grooves, loose melodies, psychedelic effects, and the occasional vocoder..!

Atwater Dance EP will be available on vinyl via Readymade Distribution and digitally on our Bandcamp on June 24, 2019.

@simictacoma

Atwater Dance

Simic - Atwater Dance [SN006]

Full track stream of "Nine Tailors" from SN006 - Atwater Dance by Simic

@simictacoma

Simic - B1. Nine Tailors [Full Stream]

Albeit Mix Series 009 - Simic

Archivist - Cinder Cone EP [SN007]

Release: 3/16/20

Cinder Cone

Archivist - Cinder Cone [SN007]

full stream of the A1 track "Palenque" from Archivists's new Cinder Cone EP [SN007]

Digital and vinyl versions available at secondnature.bandcamp.com

Archivist - Palenque (full stream)

secondnature presents a compilation of new music by our friends and peers in the Seattle electronic music scene. These tracks are fragmentary mirrors, reflecting moments we've shared on dance floors in Seattle clubs, basements, and warehouses. They are embers, conjuring the warm afterglow of rave memories that we are holding close in these strange times of isolation. Music connects us across time and space, rooting us in the past while pointing to the future. We all have to go our own ways for now, but the spirit of the rave endures.

secondnature & friends

secondnature & friends [SNVA01]

Campfire Stories 88 (Falling in Love/Staying in Love) by Aos

~ About The Story ~

This mix is meant to tell the story of falling in love and staying in love. It is not only about romantic love; it is about love that endures regardless of it's origin or intention. It is two journeys told in two parts, narrated by the sounds and music that have shaped that story for me. - @aosseattle

~ Chapters ~

Part 1: Falling in Love

Better - Kelela [Warp Records]
Odisea 3 - Suso Saiz [Music From Memory]
Blurred Perceptions of Substance - Isorinne [Field Records]
Creek - Hiroshi Yoshimura [Light In the Attic]
Tobiume - Susumu Yokota [Leaf]
Soon to be Innocent (Aos Edit) - Arthur Russell [Upside Records]
Feel - Hiroshi Yoshimura [Light in the Attic]
Feel Good Lost - Broken Social Scene [Noise Factory Records]
Fluorescence - Aleksi Perala [AP Musik]
RPR Edit I - Leo Cavallo [Ground Loops]
Echo of You - Remote_ [Field Records]
Westway - Baby Ford [Tin of Worms]
Acapellan (Donato Dozzy remix) - Jonsson/Alter [Kontra-Musik]
The Sunrise in Her Eyes - Route 8 [Lobster Theramin]
Mima - Dorisburg [Aniara Recordings]
Pearl Leaf - Jeigo [Valby Rotary]

Part 2: Staying in Love

All Song are Love Songs - Selene [Unreleased]
Day Dreaming - Marie Davidson [Ninja Tune]
The Very End of You - Q3A [Delsin]
Blood and Snow - Susumu Yokota [Leaf]
Words Came After Music - Jo Johnson [Further Records]
Dead Sea Stones - Erik Truffaz [Blue Note]
Surf Field Recording - Jake Muir
Face the Waves - VC 118A [Lunar Disko Records]
Wemmel - Robag Wruhme [Kompakt]
Cosmic Race - Chateau Flight [Versatile Records]
From Nowhere - Donnacha Costello [Self-Release]
Balcony (2am) - Albrecht La'Brooy [Analogue Attic]
Near Mint - Ben Buitendjik [Oblique Music]
Coming Over to You - Ronin [Driftwood Records]
Routine - Skee Mask [Illian Tape]

~ Notes ~

Campfire Stories is a mix series by friends of Silent Season. The focus of the series is on storytelling through deeper electronic music. Artists weave together narratives using the emotional characteristics of ambient and techno music.

Thanks to all the artists and labels whose sounds help tell the story.

Thank you for listening.

- - -

Photo: Chloe Valdez

Campfire Stories 88 (Falling in Love/Staying in Love) by Aos

Artist collective, party series and label focused on bringing expansive electronic music to the Pacific Northwest.

We don't accept demos.

Previous guests include Abdulla Rashim, Aurora Halal, DJ Qu, Acronym, Ital, Takaaki Itoh, Fred P, Anastasia Kristensen, Courtesy, Varg, Jane Fitz, Artefakt, Israel Vines, Tobias., Pure Immanence, Mary Yuzovskaya, Binh, Erika, BMG, Josey Rebelle, Hector Oaks, NDRX, D. Dan and more...

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