Subreal is pleased to announce its sixth release, War Bride (SR006) from label co-founder Amazondotcom. 


Amazondotcom returns from a hiatus with a new 5-track EP, full of sonic and emotional dimensionality. In this work, she continues her ongoing investigations into twisting rhythms, deep sub-bass, heavy percussion, and the intertwining of organic and synthetic sound design. 


According to the producer, she worked with longer, but often simpler, loops to fill repetitive time with variation, which was reflective of her own personal time during production. She began these tracks with the “simple idea that small feelings and perceptions can scatter and morph across time, taking on their own narratives and life forces. This can happen melodically, rhythmically, in dance, and in personal and/or political experiences.” 


Amazondotcom is a music producer based in Los Angeles and one of the founders of electronic music label Subreal. Her first solo EP, Mirror River, was released in 2019.

Amazondotcom - Household Deity

Animistic Beliefs - MERDEKA

With their profound take on electronic music, Animistic Beliefs have steadily solidified their spot in the global underground. Influenced by cultural concepts such as ancestry, animism and mythology, as well as the languages of political techno, punk, bubbling and IDM, Linh Luu and Marvin Lalihatu consistently translate their visions into sensitive productions as well as high-octane live performances. On their new record, MERDEKA, the artists explore and embrace their cultural heritage in all of its pride, pain and complexity. MERDEKA symbolizes Animistic Beliefs’ breaking free, coming to terms with their changing selves and letting go of external expectations. The record rethinks childhood memories, confronts the generational trauma left by (post-)colonialism, and re-connects Linh and Marvin – respectively of Vietnamese-Chinese and Dutch-Moluccan descent – with their formative cultures. 

MERDEKA marks their first step in an overall departure from western club music. For its layered sound, Animistic Beliefs once again draw from the past, present and future of global club music, creating a sonic space where fast techno, warped breakbeats and ambient soundscapes make way for the augmented influence of (Southeast Asian) tribal music. 
The record incorporates Indonesian scales and recordings of 
the Tahuri (a wind instrument made out of a conch shell), Totobuang (Gamelan-like gongs) and Tifa drums, known as ‘the Moluccan heartbeat’. 
There is no audible distinction between old and new, between organic and digital, between instrumentation and voice. 
It is through words that the artists further touch on their experience; To Dream About Water opens with a stirring spoken word fragment by Marvin, marking the first time his voice is recognizably featured, whereas Khi Minh Gap Lai (‘Until We Meet Again’) centres on a Vietnamese poem by Linh, in which she beseeches her ancestors and finds a safe haven for unanswered questions. 

In true Animistic Beliefs fashion, MERDEKA will set fire to sweltering clubs and (sleepless) dreams. Yet, for the artists, it is essential to amplify the stories that spark that flame and keep it burning. 
The release of MERDEKA follows CACHE/SPIRIT, their ongoing collaboration with visual artist Jeisson Drenth, which extensively explores the artists’ intersectional identities. As such, the latest album is the next step within a bigger, introspective investigation. More unapologetic than ever, MERDEKA embodies a turning point on Animistic Beliefs’ ongoing journey towards self-acceptance – fuelled by the sound of urgency. 
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released August 26, 2022 

Written and produced by: Marvin Lalihatu and Linh Luu 
Artwork by: Don Elektro 
Mastered by: Rashad Becker

It’s Called A Dip

At long last, hi-tek whizz-kid Metrist returns to Timedance with the third addition to the ‘Pollen’ series and brings his epic trilogy started in 2019 to a breath-catching end.

Elevating an already unique approach of sonic craftsmanship to whole new levels, the London based producer delivers some of his wildest and most dramatic compositions to date while pushing further his signature blend of 22nd century dancefloor pyrotechnics.

From the angelic vocal cascades of opener « Leven Lever Liver Love » to the heart-wrenching heights of « Bullet Time », a playful and intricate display of cross-pollinated emotions shines through this collection of boundary pushing tracks, giving them a life of their own while bringing a stormy cycle of auditory experiments into human nature to completion

As thunderstorms form, pollen grains often ascend into clouds, soaking up humidity to a point they inevitably burst out, liberating innumerable particles that tumultuous winds send back to ground-levels.

With a false sense of distance and safety, we sit back and watch the lightning strike in complete awe, unaware of pollen slowly descending from the skies, making its way through our lungs and deep into our bodies ; the storm may be over, but Pollen has now fully become a part of us.

Pollen, Pt.III

Metrist - Leven Lever Liver Love

The Precision Of Infinity (ft. Philip Glass)

Keeping things fresh, we celebrate the Medellín - Bristol connection with none other than Verraco. Sonic pipelines have been running with full force between our two cities for some time, and Breathe… Godspeed embodies a shared obsession for shaping futures and dancefloors through evocative club acrobatics.

Exploring the intersection between the sacred and the erotic, this four-track EP is propelled by visceral sound design, dipping into a variety of styles and paces.

Verraco constructs groove like no other: while covering mind-altering Techno to gut-punch bass music, he takes sheer dancefloor euphoria up to dizzying heights with a unique radiance.

Breathe... Godspeed

Verraco - 0∞

"Elixyr,” is an exploration of diverse sonic landscapes 
Produced entirely within her home studio, the EP demonstrates her music production by seamlessly blending various influences. 
With a focus on narrative-driven sound design trough arrangements and unexpected element , the idea is to create an immersive listening experience. 
The opening track, “Infernal Circle,” sets the tone with a blend of down-tempo vibes and club energy. Tatyana worked on the bass and kicks, creating a deep and profound foundation, while also experimenting with melodic synthesizers that add an ethereal touch to the composition. 
“Crossing” ft Dj Fucci, is the second track. It incorporates unconventional sound effects. The percussions play a prominent role throughout the track, with the incorporation of rhythm changes, drawing inspiration from the tribal influences of Mexico, delivering hypnotic rhythms and depth. 
"Mapanes" is the standout banger of the EP, blending various influences, notably bass music. The repetitive bassline sets the rhythm, while the kicks are carefully emphasized for a pronounced presence. Percussions play a crucial role, oscillating...  more
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Mixed - David Cutier
Master - Imaabs
Art - Simon Sepulveda - Latinos no pinten caballos (2022)
Art Direction - Mexican Jihad
N.A.A.F.I 2024

Boundaries

A producer based in Kyoto, Naco creates mutant sounds rooted in bass, breaks, and electro, with a distinctive style that has seen releases on various labels both in Japan and internationally. Since 2017, he has managed 85acid, a label dedicated to showcasing forward-thinking Japanese producers to a global audience.

Naco’s 2019 release, Amazon on 85acid, garnered attention both domestically and abroad, leading to further releases on Scuffed Records (UK), Fever AM (DE), early reflex (IT), WVWV (MX), and more. His work has earned support from trailblazing DJs and producers like Call Super, LCY, Piezo, Toma Kami, and Rhyw.

After showcasing intense, edgy breakbeats on previous releases with Scuffed Records, FeverAM, and early reflex, Naco returns with "Snakey," his first release in two years and a long-awaited comeback on his own label, 85acid. This essential collection features four cutting-edge bass mutations that push boundaries once again.


Naco
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/naco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acidnaco/

85acid
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/85acid
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/85acid_jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/85acid

Snakey EP

PREMIERE: Naco - Snakey (85acid)

Basic Maneuvers EP

sobe sobe

Drum &  Bass track utilising modular synthesis.

Lyrics:

New Computer

New Computer

It's the simple things in life that matter
The gentle hum of a new computer
It's the simple things in life that matter

The beauty of a simple equation
Like E=mc^2
Simple things
New computer
It's the simple things in life that matter

New Computer

E=mc^2
Simple things
New computer


Simple Things, New Computer

Dejro Sante - not escape

Memory

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