Reduced  ~ a soundtrack to reduced living and better self-care

A live improvised set of meandering sonics from the DJ, sound artist and TT affiliate.

Self-care interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/03/11/reduced-by-object-blue/

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Reduced By object blue.

"A sense of peace and tranquility" from sound artist and Cafe OTO and Alien Jams producer, @Nexcyia.

Self-care interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/04/22/reduced-by-nexcyia/

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Paired charities: BLAM UK and Beyond Stigmas, two Black-owned mental health charities working with people of colour, and The Black Cultural Archives - the only national heritage centre in the UK that focuses on Black British history.

Reduced By Nexcyia

Taking a collaborative approach to their mix, female electronic drone choir NYX piece together tracks, sound collages and field recordings which "represent their collective influences", from ambient and experimental through to choral, chamber music, drone and ambient/electronic soundscapes, "with a lot of focus on space, texture and the use of voice as an instrument."

Self-care interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/05/05/reduced-by-nyx/

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Reduced By NYX

Music to 'soothe the soul' from the DJ, poet, Worldwide FM resident and Run Dem Crew founder.

Self-care interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/07/07/reduced-by-charlie-dark/

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Charlie’s paired his mix with Black Minds Matter, a UK charity who provide free mental health services for the Black community, as well as working to break down the stigmas around mental health in those communities.

Reduced By Charlie Dark

A live set of ambient compositions from Spirituals and Mystery Circles producer Ibukun Sunday.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/11/10/reduced-by-ibukan-sunday/

Reduced By Ibukun Sunday

A hybrid of live recordings and original material, blending electroacoustic, minimalism, ambient and field recordings, from the Finnish vocalist and composer.

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/12/02/reduced-by-johanna-elina-sulkunen/

Reduced By Johanna Elina Sulkunen

Sonic 'fragments of recent life' from Shanghai-based producer and DJ Temple Rat.

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/11/18/reduced-by-temple-rat/

Reduced By Temple Rat

Meditative ambient from Rinse FM and Fabric resident and Dream Theory boss Anna Wall.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/12/16/reduced-by-anna-wall/

Reduced By Anna Wall

Stones Throw alumni Maylee Todd shares a mix of two halves: an 'exploratory' improvised piece and a stirring composition by Terry Riley to help you 'slowly rise into your day'.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2022/05/04/reduced-by-maylee-todd/

Reduced By Maylee Todd

The Unbound Events boss shares a 'tapestry of sounds designed to act as an emotional balm', which explores his fascination with the duality and dichotomy of dark and light.

This sits alongside a candid interview about self-care and mental health: https://www.stampthewax.com/2022/05/31/reduced-by-dj-winggold/

Reduced By DJ Winggold

A live set from the doyen of serenity - composer, pianist and meditation instructor Laraaji - who launches a new series that provides the soundtrack to a reduced frame of mind and an expanding resource to encourage better self-care.

Interview with Laraaji about  self-care, spirituality and mental health: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/10/09/reduced-by-laraaji/

Reduced by Laraaji

"A slowed form of listening", from a Nairobi producer with a proclivity for drones and field recordings.

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/10/20/reduced-by-kmru/

Paired charity: Kamili, who provide free mental health services via over 30 clinics across Kenya - https://www.kamilimentalhealth.org/

Interview

Reduced by KMRU

"A big very slow trip into your inner self" from Laura BCR, a Berlin-based, Paris-born DJ, producer and founder of the label and booking agency On Board Music. 

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/10/27/reduced-by-laura-bcr/

Paired charity: Music Therapy, a UK charity who use explore the power of music through therapy and research - https://www.musictherapy.org.uk/

Self-Care Interview

Reduced by Laura BCR

"Some of my favourite pieces of music to fall asleep to" from Edinburgh producer Neil McDonald a.k.a Lord of the Isles, who makes warm, intricate, earthy textures inspired by Scottish history and the wild landscapes of the Highlands.

Self-care interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/12/03/reduced-by-lord-of-the-isles/

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Reduced by Lord Of The Isles

A collection of melodic and emotive ambient tracks from DJ, former mind behind the much-loved intimate London parties, Lift Party and Where Love Lives, and partner of music and culture marketing agency Heard, PAV.

Self-care interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/01/28/reduced-by-pav/

Reduced is a new series that strips sound back to its most transcendental, restorative and atmospheric textures to block out the noise and aid focus, attunement and relaxation. Each one will be paired with a mental health charity and be accompanied by an interview focussed on self-care. The combination of all three will create an evolving resource of knowledge and experience that provides solace, inspiration, reassurance and company in difficult times.

Reduced By PAV

The In Sound From Way Out 

Residents: @aaronl_dj ≈ @original-hp ≈ @miazs-1 ≈ @peachystw ≈ @rosie-ama-cain ≈

Reduced ~ a soundtrack to reduced living and better self-care

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