Although LA-based beatsmith A Sol Mechanic (aka David Blazer) is a somewhat recent member of the Stereocure family, his creativity and enthusiasm for building a sense of community among local musicians has been a strong presence over the past few years. His solemn yet soaring track on our second sampler compilation is an apt example of the musical depth that he is capable of, but a full-length album is required to really understand the myriad of sonic stirrings and sensations that he can conjure. That’s why we are delighted to present “Emotion Terrace,” A Sol Mechanic’s debut record as a part of the Stereocure community. There is certainly a sense of familiarity to the music on this album; the beats often draw on many of the propulsive sounds that have been driving instrumental hip-hop on the west coast during the past decade. But what sets A Sol’s music apart and really makes it his own is the complexity that accompanies its powerful façade. From angelic choirs to strings brimming with equal parts optimism and melancholy, the record runs us through a spectrum of human feeling from the comfortable perspective of buttery samples dripped over pumping bass. With the raw directness of a beat tape and the refined craft of a polished album, “Emotion Terrace” delivers a layered experience that satisfies the listener on multiple levels, submersing the ears while inviting the soul to listen.
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released 13 August 2013 
album art by Maddy Siegel 

Big Thanks to the Stereocure fam. 

"for the greater imagination" 

Released on Stereocure

A Sol Mechanic - Emotion Terrace - 09 Wha - Chu - Wanna - Say

A Sol Mechanic - Emotion Terrace - 10 Night Tides (ft. Bijou)

Subharmonic and soaring, David Blazer's glistening new set of beat structures spreads over twelve minutes of unraveling repetition. His solo production project A Sol Mechanic explores instrumental hip-hop in the present moment, as it can exist in new moulds and forms. His latest Everything All the Time is a miniature batch of experiments that envelop tinkling percussion sounds, modern jazz harmonies, rusted vocal samples, and treated field recordings. David's sense of space has never been more dymanic: sounds appear from high and low, near and far, leveling out into a carefully balanced blend of classic neck-breaking swagger and thoughtful futurism.
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released 17 December 2013 
Vocals on "Everything, All the Time" by Turiya Madireddi aka rrao 

"What's Real" produced in collaboration with Akil Batiste aka S0ul Unreal 

Cover art by Paul Miller Gamble 
www.paulmillergamble.tumblr.com 

"This collection of tracks is purely inspired by the artists involved with Stereocure and without the creative support of the Stereocure fam this EP would not have taken its form" 

Released on Stereocure 
www.Stereocure.com
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A Sol Mechanic - Everything, All The Time - 05 Dub Sonata

Subharmonic and soaring, David Blazer's glistening new set of beat structures spreads over twelve minutes of unraveling repetition. His solo production project A Sol Mechanic explores instrumental hip-hop in the present moment, as it can exist in new moulds and forms. His latest Everything All the Time is a miniature batch of experiments that envelop tinkling percussion sounds, modern jazz harmonies, rusted vocal samples, and treated field recordings. David's sense of space has never been more dymanic: sounds appear from high and low, near and far, leveling out into a carefully balanced blend of classic neck-breaking swagger and thoughtful futurism.
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released 17 December 2013 
Vocals on "Everything, All the Time" by Turiya Madireddi aka rrao 

"What's Real" produced in collaboration with Akil Batiste aka S0ul Unreal 

Cover art by Paul Miller Gamble 
www.paulmillergamble.tumblr.com 

"This collection of tracks is purely inspired by the artists involved with Stereocure and without the creative support of the Stereocure fam this EP would not have taken its form" 

Released on Stereocure 
www.Stereocure.com
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A Sol Mechanic - Everything, All The Time - 01 What's Real (ft. S0ul Unreal)

A Sol Mechanic - Take It Slow

A Sol Mechanic’s newest EP “just pick me up” solidifies his evolution from beatmaker to producer-vocalist as he ties together blissed-out productions with achingly soulful vocals. David Blazer, the man behind A Sol Mechanic, has garnered a formidable reputation on Soundcloud for his west-coast inspired beats that are as emotionally charged as they are hard-hitting. Featuring a collaboration with label-mate Novelty Daughter,  the “just pick me up” EP is a sign of the sun-drenched sounds to come from the prolific A Sol Mechanic.

A Sol Mechanic - ain't nobody's business (ft. Novelty Daughter)

A Sol Mechanic - just pick me up

A Sol Mechanic - come close

A Sol Mechanic - feels like us

The new single from Faith Harding, aka Novelty Daughter, offers a glimpse into her disparate inspirations as she pairs her roots as a jazz vocalist with newer ventures in beat-making and production. Fresh off of a collaboration with label-mate A Sol Mechanic on his recent "just pick me up" EP, this new offering from Novelty Daughter shows off her growth as a producer and her ability to lyrically turn herself inside-out. Harding recently moved to Brooklyn where she is writing and recording her first full length, physical LP (slated for release on Stereocure in Spring 2015) and playing a consistent stream of live shows. 

Novelty Daughter - Impatiens

Stereocure is proud to present “On My Own,” the debut single from Denver-based producer/vocalist Elliott Baker, aka Crystal Ghost. “On My Own” is an introduction to the world of Crystal Ghost that Baker has constructed through sound, illustration and design. Baker’s work explores fantasy in the everyday, combining disco-inspired productions with earnest lyricism. With his first EP coming out on Stereocure on November 4, and a handful of upcoming live dates, Crystal Ghost makes a spirited invitation with this opening statement.

Crystal Ghost - On My Own

From Flamingosis and A Sol Mechanic's collaborative "Brother" EP, out 11/18/14 on Stereocure and Rootnote Collective

Cover art by Eugenia Loli

Flamingosis // A Sol Mechanic - The Touch

We are thrilled to present the debut, self-titled EP from Denver's premiere future-pop pioneer, Elliot Baker, aka Crystal Ghost. Combining disco sensibilities with infectious beats and earnest lyricism, Baker invites listeners to dance with him in the kaleidoscopic world of Crystal Ghost. Crystal Ghost is a new friend that we couldn't be happier to introduce you to. 

Crystal Ghost - What Your Body Needs

\\ ROOTNOTE COLLECTIVE & STEREOCURE // present

"Brother" the debut collab EP from beat doctors A Sol Mechanic and Flamingosis. Uniting Flamingosis' future-funk sensibilities with A Sol Mechanic's uncanny ability to produce sonic nostaligia, "Brother" is a four-course meal that will leave 
you in a state of pure bliss. 

cover art by Eugenia Loli

Downloadable  on rootnotecollective.bandcamp.com/

Flamingosis // A Sol Mechanic - Too Real

Flamingosis // A Sol Mechanic - Californium

Flamingosis // A Sol Mechanic - Awake To You

A Sol Mechanic - Tight Leash

Novelty Daughter - Gain on Me

Kuh Lida - Aphari

Flamingosis - Do It

Peaks - HappyDie

"Big Blue Nowhere" LP out August 25 on Stereocure

Native Eloquence - Habits

Stereocure is proud to present "Held" the new EP from Oakland-based producer-songwriter Frugal Father

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/held-ep/id993960773
https://open.spotify.com/album/4sBaQWULs2wTpqKoGcSiQo

Tracklisting
1. Bottled Beings
2. Dirty Kids
3. Bad Lover
4. Lucid0

Frugal Father // Dirty Kids

Stereocure is proud to present "Held" the new EP from Oakland-based producer-songwriter Frugal Father

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/held-ep/id993960773
https://open.spotify.com/album/4sBaQWULs2wTpqKoGcSiQo

Tracklisting
1. Bottled Beings
2. Dirty Kids
3. Bad Lover
4. Lucid

Frugal Father // Lucid

Fresh off the release of Frugal Father's "Held" EP, we are proud to present a remix of "Dirty Kids" by Philly-based avant-beatsmith and songwriter Moon Bounce.

Moon Bounce: @moonbounce
Held EP: itunes.apple.com/us/album/held-ep/id993960773

Frugal Father - Dirty Kids (Moon Bounce Remix)

Download on iTunes: itun.es/us/6Y3g_

Novelty Daughter is the project of Brooklyn-based musician Faith Harding -- one that unites a childhood of jazz training in vocals and piano, countless Wednesday nights spent at Los Angeles’ beat scene fortress Low End Theory, and formative time spent in Berlin’s warehouses.

All songs Written + Produced by Novelty Daughter
Vocal engineering by Christopher Botta
Mixed and Mastered by Conrad Magabo at Cosmic Zoo
Additional production by Myles Emmons

Semigoddess

"Day of Inner Fervor"

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Novelty Daughter - Day of Inner Fervor

Novelty Daughter - Shellbody

Novelty Daughter - Not Fair

Chicago avant-producer @KuhLida takes on Novelty Daughter's "Day of Inner Fervor"

Novelty Daughter - Semigoddess LP -- 3/25/2016

Pre-order:
itun.es/us/6Y3g_

Novelty Daughter - Day of Inner Fervor (Kuh Lida Remix)

Download on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/6Y3g_

Novelty Daughter is the project of Brooklyn-based musician Faith Harding -- one that unites a childhood of jazz training in vocals and piano, countless Wednesday nights spent at Los Angeles’ beat scene fortress Low End Theory, and formative time spent in Berlin’s warehouses.

All songs Written + Produced by Novelty Daughter
Vocal engineering by Christopher Botta
Mixed and Mastered by Conrad Magabo at Cosmic Zoo
Additional production by Myles Emmons

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