Snacks, munchies, nibbles... We all rely on little treats and indulgences to take us through the day. For Snacks, members of the Global URL Nation could propose a track in just 20 to 30 seconds. Not a demo or snippet, but an actual track that can exist fully by itself, something meaningful and impactful that would push them to distill their ideas down to their core essence.


Snacks explores what makes the backbone of a track, how to shape its core and play with temporality and emotions in such a short time span. The exercise is much harder than it seems, and it challenged every contributor to think critically about their practice and the listening experience of this unusual timing. When there is only 30 seconds to work with, every note and sound becomes incredibly important : how can a complete emotional arc can be created within a limited time frame, to craft a musical story that is both succinct and stimulating? 

By pushing artists to explore this format, the compilation aims to promote a deeper understanding of the creative process : when forced to work within constraints, we are forced to be more intentional and deliberate in our choices, leading to uncomfortable or innovative approaches to music production, as well as a greater appreciation for the values of simplicity and brevity.

The result is a compilation that welcomes artists from all backgrounds, including AFGA06L, Bademjan, Beatrice, B E N N, Bouzouk, Cesar Ch., Cralias, Dj Crave, Griigg, indigoblue, Lukann,  Medejín, personalbrand, Pénélope, P I T, Shashakimbo, Sxmbra, Victor Metske & VINÍ. Each artist has contributed with their unique perspective, ranging from ambient pads to abrasive cuts, percussive hits, and organic environments, always on the verge between frustration and comfort. 

Snacks is more than just a collection of tracks - it is a representation of the diversity of musical expression, and a testament to the creativity of the Global URL Nation. We hope that you will enjoy these little treats as much as we have, and that they can provide you a moment of joy or inspiration - as a quick snack to lift your spirits, or as a momentary escape from the stresses of the day.

++ TRACKLIST ++


01. AFGA06L - Rebirth
02. Lukann - Herveil
03. indigoblue - dt2
04. B E N N - pulvis
05. personalbrand - MACK
06. Griigg - Sour Smash
07. Sxmbra & Victor Metske - Alakran
08. Bouzouk - Plastoc
09. P I T - That Time I Drank Sparkling Water.mp4
10. Beatrice M. - Regular
11. Dj Crave - Splenda
12. Cralias - Toys
13. Pénélope - BABY
14. César Ch. - Autopoiesis
15. Sha Sha Kimbo - 2FAR GONE
16. VINÍ & Medejín - Palmyra
17. Bademjan- Aspartame Overdose


++ CREDITS ++ 

Tracks produced by AFGA06L, Bademjan, Beatrice M., B E N N, Bouzouk, César Ch., Cralias, Dj Crave, Griigg, indigoblue, Lukann,  Medejín, personalbrand, Pénélope, P I T, Shashakimbo, Sxmbra, Victor Metske, VINÍ. 

https://soundcloud.com/afga06l
https://soundcloud.com/bademjan
https://soundcloud.com/beatrice-triste
https://soundcloud.com/bedoublensound
https://soundcloud.com/bouzouk
https://soundcloud.com/corrupted4ta
https://soundcloud.com/cralias
https://soundcloud.com/dj-aversion
https://soundcloud.com/griigg
https://soundcloud.com/indigoblue97
https://soundcloud.com/lukann4
https://soundcloud.com/medejin
https://soundcloud.com/personalbrand
https://soundcloud.com/poirot-penelope
https://soundcloud.com/digiborg_pit
https://soundcloud.com/shashakimbo
https://soundcloud.com/sxmbra
https://soundcloud.com/victormetske
https://soundcloud.com/vini7o

Cover & visual works by chaggrin & iso muein
https://www.instagram.com/chaggrin/
https://www.instagram.com/iso.muein

Mastering by Bademjan

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Cralias - Toys

w @nonassistance & @emo_goblin on @lyl_radio

RACINE - De Son Vrai Nom (Naguère(s))
EUROPA & AMOXI - Dust
SHATTERED FORM - Skyscraper (After Hours)
DIDA - Jagershof
GIBBY-DJ - I Have Been Grinding but Still I'm Stuck Here
LA PREYRA - Les transformations
ANSGAR - Donkey Liturgy
VOICE ACTOR - Searchboat
VISIO - Extasi exile
SANNA HELENA BERGER - Sonata (Matilda Tjäder Edit)
BOLI GROUP - Cottagecore Crisis
JR/.?BST - head of heaven
LE DIABLE DEGOÛTANT - Chant pour dissuader l'être aimé de sortir la nuit
SINTEL - Bellbird
RACINE - Milieux
EUROPA & AMOXI - Blinding Fish
ROGERGOON & CAMILLE KELLER - phone number
DAVID BOWIE - Segue : Baby Grace (A Horrid Cassette)
ADIOS ADIOS - Spring Out
OKLOU, BONNIE BANANE, ANGE HALLIWELL - Conte pour trois voix
SPACE AFRIKA - sd/tl
LAURA TRANCE - Tous les temps

CARRIE CASSIE 10 _ Non.assistance & Emo Goblin _ 28.03.23 @lyl_radio

NUUU ABO 💋 (f(x) Gartex Blend)

https://aulicveil.bandcamp.com/track/umbral-glade

Umbral Glade

Friesian Topiary Garden (Paracosm)

Love Abide is a lullaby forecasting love. This track won't put you to sleep, so to all of those ready to pounce, don't let me catch you sleeping and to all of the sleepers. Don't be sick use Dayquil.

Love Abide

Originally broadcast on https://datafruits.fm

Link to mp3:
https://streampusher.s3.amazonaws.com/datafruits/RadioShowWithCraliasFeaturingGoldtoothsDravidianDiscsGuestmix08212023.mp3

Past Shows:
https://soundcloud.com/cralias/sets/radio-show-with-cralias

Cralias Mix:
El-b & Burial - Prophecy
DJ Floor - IMess (Kelbin Edit)
Peggy Gou - (It Goes Like) Nanana (Cralias' Breakbeat Edit)
onlytom - Flusspferde
SSa - Robotic Chitchat
nil00 - Life Is a Luxury Yacht (prod. Yank Skally)
Zonae - Kill The Kings
Fork and Knife - Halfwit
Lighght - earned a raise 
Daft Punk - Make Love (camoufly Remix)
Recluse - Tomahawk
Medulasa - Magma II
100 gecs - one million dollars (space candy remix)
7IP7O3 - Bitch I'm Bustin' At Em
Jah-Jo - WWWTP
Ship Sket - Memeflip [time eclipse]


Goldtooth’s Dravidian Discs Guestmix
https://www.instagram.com/dravidian.discs/

Follow Goldtooth:
https://www.instagram.com/_goldtooth_/
https://linktr.ee/DJGoldTooth
https://soundcloud.com/goldtooth_dj


Follow Cralias:
https://cralias.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/cralias
https://soundcloud.com/djanimebby
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6614yyyF5jxxhc74KnVj3a

Radio Show With Cralias (Featuring Goldtooth's Dravidian Discs Guestmix) 08212023

After releasing ‘Times New Roman’, Taipei-based singer and producer Scintii returns with a new four-track EP titled 'wetlands, harbours… and stations in between'

‘Times New Roman’ was the first release since Scintii’s second EP, Aerial/Paperbags, on SVBKVLT in 2018.

'wetlands, harbours… and stations in between' is the all-encompassing new sonic project, with the first single from the ‘teltoya ii’ out today to mark the announcement, which is set for a digital and physical release on 5th January 2024.

Scintii, an artist whose instantly recognisable vocals and sound takes inspiration from two cities previously called home, London and Shanghai, tracks take us through wistful yet impactful vocals, and ear for production that disregards any traditional genre forms, opening our minds to a new captivating blend of synth-driven electronica, and moody, atmospheric beats.

Songwriting comes first in the music-making process for Scintii; by responding to music and ideas in an instructive way, she starts with an organic and original form and elaborates on it.

'teltoya ii' came initially from a dream Scintii had that immediately stuck her with the desire to create sound, specifically the drum-like sound that takes centre stage within. ‘teltoya ii’ is the final track on wetlands, harbours… and stations in between. Matching the nature of the EP’s overarching and deliberate disregard for narrative structure, it perhaps offers up more beautiful questions than it answers, leaving us with the boundless and exciting potential for future exploration and endless interpretation.
 
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With co-production credits by Bristol-based producer Hodge (track 1) and Soda Plains (tracks 2-4), Scintii continues with a signature wistfulness, with an occasional harder-edged tone too, dream-like synths and airy vocals seep throughout, making this a truly unignorable next step in the artist’s growing and highly exciting ongoing catalog.

Whilst often inherently personal, Scintii has not committed to a conclusion for the stories and questions this release traces, rather, leaves it up to the listener to decipher. There is no strict narrative to the project; moreover, it exists as a beautifully open-ended exploration of personal anecdotes and dreams, as well as memories of place, family, and sense of belonging.

“After finishing these songs, it took me a long time to summon up the courage to look back on their personal meanings and give them names,” Scintii explains. “It’s as if I’m standing at the entrance of a wild labyrinth made of intertwined confusion such as sense of belonging, distance, to connect and leave behind, cycles of light and darkness…” In not offering us any easy answers, this intuitive creator leaves the listener with a beautifully open-ended project that speaks about themes such as home and place, and a labyrinth of themes that emit both shadows - darkness and mystery - as well as brightness – hope, happiness, and longing.

Love Abide

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