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The music of Purl always emerges between the ephemeral and the eternal and 'Form Is Emptiness', his first work for Archives, is the perfect example. With each sound in its right place, but turning impulsively, as if was alive and conscious. Drawing breathtaking soundscapes with immersive vibes and chilling emerging pad sounds, slowly blossoming into colorful and vibrant sonic vistas.

Written and Produced by Ludvig Cimbrelius.
Mastering by Zzzzra.
Photography by Alexander Kopatz www.go70north.com 
Archives27 // ArchivesCD008
Archives / 2016

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Purl - Under Mjuka Vatten

Preview clips of the forthcoming album by Lav & Purl, titled 'A State Of Becoming', available on double pink LP and digital. Pre-order now available: http://asip.me/asipv007

A State Of Becoming began life in the summer of 2014, when Lav (Christopher Landin) was traveling Greece and began recording the sounds surrounding him in remote, desolate places of nature.

With a quiet mind, Christopher's awareness of the surrounding sounds would increase together with a feeling of the interconnectedness of all things. This concept is central to the album, being expressed by the presence of the field recordings, as the foundation from which each track grows and extends. The tiniest detail, chirp, river-swell and sway of a branch, are captured in macro -  Mother Nature’s bed, a landscape ready to bloom.

"When we bring our full attention to the act of listening, new worlds emerge that we wouldn't even notice if we were just passing by, distracted by thoughts"

Christopher and Ludvig Cimbrelius (Purl) had only met a couple of times before the process of this album started, but when Christopher sent over the recordings, Ludvig fell in love with their simplicity and presence, and instantly knew he wanted to take them on. 

"I was traveling in France at the time with no place to call home, and the next time I passed through Sweden I recorded piano for the album. I had but one day to record and improvised freely, making 1 or 2 recordings for each track and then moving on to the next. After this session, I was carrying the project files from Christopher and piano recordings around with me for quite some time until I found the right state of mind to start the process of molding them together. Since I did not have a stable home during these years, I worked on the album in many different locations"

The minutiae of sounds from Christopher’s field recordings are transformed into a variety of expansive lifeforms, as Purl’s majestic addition of piano, carefully measured beats and subtle instruments turn an organic landscape into an ethereal scene of movement and life. With each track given the length and focus it deserves, just like nature itself, the album slowly unfolds in several phases, unrestricted, free flowing and patiently awakening.

"During the journey, my desire has been to bring life to all layers of the tracks while still retaining the beauty of their original simplicity”

The album concept was given further life through the artwork, created by Noah MacDonald (previous designs include Yagya, Marsen Jules and bvdub) through an organic, flowing scene that expands within the inside gatefold - a time-lapse capturing the many stages, developments, sounds and feelings that emerge during A State Of Becoming.

A State Of Becoming

Lav & Purl / A State Of Becoming (previews)

We are glad to present you a chilling release, the tracks of which, according to the author, reflect his travels, mainly in the North-Western part of Russia. The architecture in the style of brutalism, which is often found in Russian cities, has left its mark on his music, sometimes felt shades of gray, but a very majestic presence. In memory remained not only the old and in need of repair of the building, but also the beauty that for the Russian people only flickering shots of everyday life, namely: long roads, electric towers and power lines. The author hopes that he conveyed these ideas through a special sound. Enjoy listening!

Produced by BT Gate X-138 (@bt-gate-x-138)
Design by Thomas Carmody (@thomascarmody)
Photo by Nuno Alberto

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BT Gate X-138 - Towers Of Priobye [YIN035]

BT Gate X - 138 Meets EkkoKontroll - Echo Seattle

Release date: 11/2/2019
Available on 2 x 12" + Digital Download
Mastered by Rhys Crouch at Optimum Mastering
Distributed by Juno Records

Digital version is available here:
https://rohsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/poems-lp

"After almost two years in the works, ROHS! is glad to announce the release of "Poems" 2x12" by Ludvig Cimbrelius aka Purl.
He began to use this alias at the age of 15, as a tribute to the sounds of nature that helped him rediscover inner peace. The intention behind Purl is to be an expression of the serenity and depth of our natural state.
In support of the original tracks "Slow Poem" and "Cellar Door", other 7 artists have re-imaginated and reworked the original two tracks, in vinyl order: Segue, Lingua Lustra, Mind Over MIDI, Wanderwelle, Rhucle, Docetism, Stray Theories."

Order your copy here:
Juno Records: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/purl-poems-segue-lingua-lustra-levitate-mind/712247-01/
Clone.nl: https://clone.nl/item54069.html
RedEyeRecords: https://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/104399-rohs!-001jx-purl-poems-va
Deejay.de: https://www.deejay.de/Purl_Poems_Segue_Lingua_Lustra_Levitate_Mind_Over_MIDI_Wanderwelle_Rhucle_Docetism_Stray_Theories_ROHS!001JX_Vinyl__342671

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previews. Purl - Poems - 2x12" | ROHS!

Preorder the album: https://asip.me/asipv013

36’s music is often associated with and influenced by the futuristic, cyberpunk side of ambient music. His ability to transport and portray new worlds evident through his 2016 album on ASIP, The Infinity Room, or any of his self-released works.

It’s of no surprise then to see his return to ASIP take this exploration one-step further. However, instead of the more obvious themes that come with cyberpunk, such as technological fetishism or vapid aesthetics, Dennis Huddleston has decided to focus on the isolation of individuals, using (and often abusing) technology as a means of escapism - a side of cyberpunk that often goes unnoticed when it comes to the musical depictions that come with it.

Fade To Grey reflects on current social paradigms, where social media has become a weak substitute for human interaction. Rather than bringing people together, it often makes us feel lonelier than ever. As evident in the album's artwork, technology is shown to be far from benign. The soft, gentle elegance of watercolor is juxtaposed by the violent splatters of machinery. Every vice has its price.

Considering the landscape of our own world right now, where a handful of companies control everything we consume, where convenience is more important than privacy, where personal choice is pre-determined by algorithms analyzing our behavior, and where the internet has become a battleground for influence and propaganda... It's not a stretch of the imagination to believe we're already witnessing our very own dystopia.

ASIPV013 36 - Fade To Grey (Digital Masters)

36 / D.R.E.A.M Link (ASIPV013)

Remix album for the latest Warmth's work 'Parallel'. Including remixes by Shuta Yasukochi, Warmth, Pepo Galán, Purl, The Green Kingdom, David Cordero, Powlos and SVLBRD.

Written and Produced by Agus Mena
Remixes by Shuta Yasukochi, Warmth, Pepo Galán, Purl, The Green Kingdom, David Cordero, Powlos and SVLBRD.
Mastering by Taylor Deupree
Photography by Alexander Kopatz
www.go70north.com
Archives52 // ArchivesCD33
Archives / 2019

Parallel Remixed

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Warmth - Receiver (Warmth Remix)

Adrift is Robert Farrugia's 7th album, and his third release on the Archives imprint. The album is a departure from his previous electroacoustic works to a more minimalistic approach in the vein of Geotic (Baths) and Helios.

It touchingly discusses the feelings of uncertainty and optimistic doubt that come with maturation and onset adulthood. The fifth track, Daylight Saving, was composed alongside Robert's brother, Matthew, to whom the album is dedicated to.

Mastering by Taylor Deupree
Photography by Alexander Kopatz 
www.go70north.com 
Archives53 // ArchivesCD34 
Archives / 2019

adrift

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Robert Farrugia - Daylight Saving

Remix album for Warmth's latest work 'Parallel'. Including remixes by Shuta Yasukochi, Warmth, Pepo Galán, Purl, The Green Kingdom, David Cordero, Powlos and SVLBRD.

Written and Produced by Agus Mena 
Remixes by Shuta Yasukochi, Warmth, Pepo Galán, Purl, The Green Kingdom, David Cordero, Powlos and SVLBRD. 
Mastering by Taylor Deupree 
Photography by Alexander Kopatz 
www.go70north.com 
Archives52 // ArchivesCD33 
Archives / 2019

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Warmth - Extent (Powlos Remix)

Wandering through the winds and sandstorms compilation, reminiscent of a ball of camel thorn, walking through the desert, in which the compositions if wound on each other, merged into one long story. Each of them is individual, but gathered together, they all represent something whole, something that will never be separated. Every such release is a perpetuation of music in time. The compilation has a deep dub ambient tech sound and pleasantly immersed in the idyllic life with himself. Enjoy listening!

Music by Marcibagoly
Design by Thomas Carmody
Photo by Jordy Triana

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Marcibagoly - Cosmic Streams [YANG050]

Now released on the Magadan Pylons album:

https://tehnofonika.bandcamp.com/album/bt-gate-x-138-magadan-pylons

Original version 

https://tehnofonika.bandcamp.com/album/bt-gate-x-138-yelizovo-broadcast

Yelizovo Broadcast Reshape

Our next release on the label is from James Shain. We are digitally issuing his double album Windowless Journey which was released on the fantastic label Databloem. This is track 2 from the second disc.

James Shain - Did The Moon Shine

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