Good morning, and welcome to your Tuesday. I have a special entry in Headphone Commute’s Podcast series for you today. And if you’re just getting around to enjoying these, let me remind you that we have 325+ others available directly when you subscribe to the podcast, or you can download them from our offline archive (going back to 2009!). Anyway, it is not just a mix but an entire label showcase of Mathias Van Eecloo‘s amazing LAAPS imprint, covering releases in the last two years (2022-2023). I’ve hosted the first such showcase two years ago, so be sure to check out LAAPS 2020-2021 mix as well. Oh, and Mathias was generous enough to throw in a few IIKKI releases in there as well (just check out this tracklist!), so this is truly a compilation of some of the best experimental ambient albums from both of his fantastic labels, continuously mixed exclusively for you! As always, if you enjoy what you hear, please support the featured artists, and in this case, the labels as well!

Mixes

LAAPS+IIKKI (2022-2023)

Mathias Van Eecloo - LAAPS+IIKKI (2022-2023)

@specklesound
@pataphysicaltransmission

Artwork: Cut.Wise
https://www.instagram.com/cut.wise

Amidst the enigmatic embrace of dense sandland, where the silvery fingers of the moon carve an arcane sigil upon the fabric of night, there exists a spectral ladder, ethereal in essence, ascending defiantly beyond the gnarled sinews of ancient sands. It dares to breach the very sanctum of the canopy, navigating through a tumultuous ballet of scarabeus, snakes, and the subtle hum of cosmic forces.

Upon this ladder, suspended betwixt heaven and earth, the moon's ethereal markings converge with a shape unseen, a phantom rung dangling tantalizingly, hinting at the existence of realms yet uncharted. It whispers promises of the ineffable, urging souls toward transcendence, beckoning them to venture where the conventional bounds of reality falter and fade.

In this clandestine dance with the numinous, new paradigms unfurl like delicate petals, revealing behaviors hitherto unimagined, emotions that weave intricate tapestries of connection between kindred spirits. Curious arrangements intertwine, binding us to one another through threads of esoteric understanding, forging customs woven from the gossamer strands of hope and renewal.

Thus, in this realm of infinite possibility, novel games of existence emerge, each a revelation, an origami of the soul, unfolding to disclose the secrets of the universe. They are the keys that unlock the metaphysical gateways, inviting intrepid souls to traverse the ethereal folds, transcending the known and embracing the enigma of what lies beyond.

HIDDEN RUNG - AMATEUR EXOTIC'S UNSEEN RUNGS CAN EXPAND OUR RANGE

Taken from "Marking A Boundary With The Turning Point"

Pre orders start 31.5.2024 / Release date: 7.6.2024 

All tracks played, recorded, mixed, edited and mastered by Ard Janssen & Radboud Mens 

Artwork by Aldje van Meer and Radboud Mens / Design by Ard Janssen 

https://shimmeringmoodsrecords.bandcamp.com

SHM 302
Shimmering Moods Records

This album explores the interplay between horizontal and vertical musical elements, where subtle acoustic events challenge perceived stillness. In the realm of drone music, these nuanced occurrences shape its immersive nature, injecting unpredictability into sustained tones. They blur the distinction between stasis and movement, fostering diverse listening experiences. Ultimately, these tiny acoustic events enrich the sonic landscape, challenging conventional musical narratives.
 
Creating electronic music blends sound design and composition. For this album, we've incorporated sounds from our experimental installations, emphasizing exploration over virtuosity. This process of crafting instruments and sounds enriches our music, capturing the essence of sonic exploration.

Ard Bit & Radboud Mens - Projection

Taken from the album "CON MOTO"
Out on 8.11.2024 on Shimmering Moods 
Pre orders now available: 
https://shimmeringmoodsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/con-moto

These floating soundscapes were recorded without using a PC or DAW. 
The synthesizers were all controlled by a Roland MC50 and recorded in real time......

Releases November 8, 2024 

Written and produced by Kenichi Oka 
Mastered by Andrea Porcu 

SHM 321 
Shimmering Moods Records 2024

Yamaoka - Con 5

made with Modular Synth, Gong field recording, granular synthisis and a computer.

Wish for Serenity

Meditations with a twist - some movement and some experimentation!

Summon Your Calm

"The Final Chapter" unfolds over 4 minutes and 16 seconds of serene, immersive ambience. Soft, evolving textures drift like mist through a quiet soundscape, building a gentle sense of closure and reflection. Layers of airy pads and subtle drones create a warm yet spacious atmosphere, perfect for moments of meditation, focus, or emotional release. With its delicate dynamics and cinematic undertone, this piece feels like the last page of a long journey, both tranquil and bittersweet.

The final chapter

Warmth's new album ambient 'Home' is the first vinyl release on Archives. Comes in a Double Vinyl with pictures by Alexander Kopatz. Also on Double CD with each one of the original pieces revisited by talented artists, including: Hotel Neon, SineRider, Leandro Fresco, Purl, SVLBRD, Chris Weeks, Tone Color and Robert Farrugia.

Written and produced by Agustín Mena.
Remixes by Hotel Neon, SineRider, Leandro Fresco, Purl, SVLBRD, Chris Weeks, Tone Color and Robert Farrugia.
Mastering by Rob Small.
Photography by Alexander Kopatz.
www.go70north.com
ARCHIVESCD21 | 2017

Buy Vinyl/CD/Dig

Warmth - Dust

The Studio Venezia Sessions

Orange (Katie, USA)

Nummer launch their Natural Selection imprint with an album of ambient meditations from Russian producer Mårble.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2018/07/11/premiere-marble-%e2%80%8egolden-bells/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/marble-bells

Elixir Of Immortality

Listen on Youtube

Mårble - Golden Bells (STW Premiere)

"Moonflowers" is an exploration of repetition and organic sounds. Fragments of delicate melody and harmony are decayed and obscured over time. Emotions frozen in the present. Flower and expand in the silhouette of the full moon.

https://dronarivm.lnk.to/Moonflowers

Buy CS / DL

10 Lapis (Snufmumriko Remix)

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Contact: Shimmeringmoodsrecords@gmail.com

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