AIRCODE 16.4.24

One hour of poems, an ensemble of contemporary bass mutations.

poems @ Kiosk Radio 28.08.2024

gi - Thought Makes Music

01. 21, 22, 23
02. fold
03. laces
04. knots
05. morning
06. coil
07. feedback
08. rapture (with Marcus Whale)

Digital + Vinyl 12”
@gistrung

Absorb is proud to present ‘Thought Makes Music’, the highly anticipated long-player by gi, solo moniker of unbridled musician, performer, and lyricist Gigi De Lacy (Optic Nerve).

'Thought Makes Music' is gi’s farthest-reaching work, a conclusive vision that follows a succession of revered sketches and short-form releases on labels such as Altered States Tapes (AUS) and Beyond the Bridge (ROK). So far her work sits on the outer limits of what can be considered “dance music”, and at full-length, its singular and immersive quality is glaring. Here, gi’s familiar spacious sound design and metallic IDM percussion is refined by an intertidal palette and restrained songwriting parameters. Given a larger canvas, gi works with increasingly blurred, distorted and feedbacking sounds, enclosed by asynchronous rhythms, bent and then snapped back into grid; the album reveals its musicality in moments of overlap, where everything happens at once.

Across eight tracks, listeners find electronic music that is less concerned with narrative so much as with landscape. gi habitually uses a set of recurring samples, melodies and drums to create the murky atmosphere that permeates the record. Instances of repetition, like a re-used drum break across 'laces', 'coil' & 'rapture' reveal a practice that is constantly rearranging itself via generative drum programming and resampled modulation. This impulse for repetition snowballs into a prominent exploration into feedback on this release. From the warping harmonies on 'feedback'; screeching textures on 'rapture'; and the metronomic jolts of frequency on 'morning' and 'knots', we hear gi’s fascination with “failed” methods of capture, nodding to her history with DIY, punk and hardcore scenes in so-called Australia. Exploring “blown out” re-recorded musical qualities for the first time under the gi alias, we find overtures of amplified noise bleed into otherwise crisp arrangements.

Allowing discreet reference-points to blur, new tonal profiles and distorted intensities arise for gi. 'Thought Makes Music' draws connections with the world around it, following rolling moments of feeling. gi presents her debut confidently, but the sound remains curious, playful & protective of itself; it answers no questions.

Written by Gigi De Lacy
on Wangal and Gadigal land

Mastered by Rashad Becker
Artwork by Clara Joyce
Inner Artwork by Mackenzie Benato
Layout by J Amelie Cantrell

Thank you to Kavil, Marcus Whale, Kenzie, and to everyone who the music comes from.

01. 21, 22, 23

ZENA MIXSERIES NO. 123- zina

zina (she/they)
Genres: Hard drum, global Bass/experimental

zina is a genrefluid DJ and producer, blending complex drum patterns, driving rythms and atmospheric sounds. Her sets are a mix of dancable, messy textures, balanced out with calm, reflective moments. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, including dubstep, hard drum, percussion-heavy beats and latinamerican sounds, zina creates an immersive and dynamic experience. Her style shifts smoothly between futuristic, club-ready chaos and more serene, melodic layers, always keeping the audience engaded.
Now based in Frankfurt, zina is a member of IBB, a collective that highlights the variety and depth of underground club music. She thrives on connecting with others through sound, and finds joy in experimenting with new textures and moods. Whether she’s layering complex, drum patterns or guiding listeners through a more meditative, dark atmosphere, she loves to create a musical journey.

"Gender inequality in club culture and electronic music is obviously an issue that still needs attention. While there have been improvments, especially with the inclusion and visibility of more flinta* artists, it's clear that there's more to be done. For me, music is always the main focus, but i believe male-led collectives and bookers should make a concious effort to discover female artists who genuinely complement their sound- not just to check a box, but to recognize the talent and perspectives female artists bring, which for sure enrichs and diversifys the scene."

TRACKLIST

anunaku - forgotten tales
recluse- cobrascale
mafou- evom
letabruthaknow- lowdown
glances- bulwark
toumba- lil amam sir
mr. ho- bail-e
siu mata- pannotia
ruido con h- el clasico
dj pai- aleteo 1
estoc/ kablam- bleak mascot (sewa rmx)
dj gäp- burning brakes (tayhana remix)
doctor jeep- macumba
coido- ritterstep
hassan abou alam- basha (ft. ziad zaza, ismail nosrat & aly b)
loris- molecular taste
carrier- shading
stones taro- sand testing

SOCIALS

IG: @zinaxen

SC: @xzinaxen

https://on.soundcloud.com/nCpYixeMH5z27JYc8

ZENA MIXSERIES NO. 123- zina

Lefka is a Milanese musician and designer based in Amsterdam. Over the years he has collaborated with many artists from Milan’s music scene, spanning many different genres. With his LP "Hypermelancholy" for the Italian label Hide Productions and singles for the Danish label Stress Indicators, he explores into the depths of nostalgia, sorrow and catharsis. His live performance owe as much to his emo and post-hardcore influences as to his more electronic and avant garde noise-laden listening.

Brilliant Mechanized Pain : An abstract and more club-oriented translation of his live performances, including unreleased tracks by himself and friends on his upcoming label Minijack.

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Live recorded at @inbeatwin, Milano
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