Sometimes, That Light, That Shine, Seemed Like a Pretty Nice Thing

Since 2016 we've been releasing a wide array of music, rooted in an eclectic taste and a deep belief and support to the artistic expression of the artists we represent. We've touched piano, modern classical, ambient, experimental, downtempo, techno, as well as other hard to categorize music. To learn more about the artists behind the music go to subtempo.com/releases or via our bandcamp page https://subtempo.bandcamp.com/

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Wistful, quietly positive, and a little bit melancholic; ambient artist Umber is set to release kaleidoscopic new album ‘Sometimes that light, that shine, seemed like a pretty nice thing’ on 17th March 2023. Focused on melodies that engage the heart as much as the mind, the album brings his electronic influences to the fore, combining shimmering soundscapes with a throbbing pulse of movement.
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Tracklist:⁠
01. Glisten
02. Hologram Shut Stability
03. When The West With Evening Glows
04. Sanctuary
05. It Is Going To Be OK
06. Sun House Chant
07. In Exploding Colour
08. The Last Perfect Day


“I feel that my music taps into a part of who we all are”, says Alex. “I try to create music that will emotionally resonate with the listener. Ultimately the album is about finding hope in the smallest actions, something that can often be overlooked or discarded in a world that doesn’t always make a lot of sense.”

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Credits:⁠
Written, produced & mixed by Alex Steward. Mastered graciously by Vincent Villuis @ Ultimae, FR. Design and layout by Cameron Steward. Cover photo by Luke Fisher. 'Loose Time' stanza by Tom Branfoot © 2021 excerpted with permission from Pariah Press.

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SBTMP022 - Umber - Sometimes That Light, That Shine, Seemed Like A Pretty Nice Thing [PREVIEWS]

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@hanegikoenband, the creative duo based in Japan, return to Subtempo with The Nature of Nature. Greatly influenced by the wild contrasting outdoors of their home in Japan, the mountains, forests, and ocean, ‘The Nature of Nature’ is an open invitation to unplug to reconnect, a feeling that Hanegi Koen want to share with you. 
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Tracklist:⁠
01. Tokidoki
02. Mikan
03. Hanfubuki
04. Tsuyu
05. Barley Wine
06. Kaminari

“We like all things analog. We both use computers and digital screens a fair amount in our day job, so it’s nice to give our eyes a rest from that and allow the music to be created from everything we have on the table. Similarly vinyl records, film photography, and simply walking around outside in the forest – all these things are a way of slowing down and escaping the digital world.”

Credits:⁠ Written and composed by Sean Mallion and Sam King. Mixed by Aoki Takamasa. Mastering by Manmade Mastering. Album art by Laine Butler.

SBTMP024 – Hanegi Koen – The Nature of Nature [Previews]

The first single from “Pulses and Resonances”, Rene Lorenzo’s debut album on Subtempo, set to release on vinyl on February 2nd. 

This album represents a culmination of more than 20 years of electronic music exposure as a DJ and a clear point of view. We can hear influences of broken beat, techno, drum & bass, all through the unique lens that Rene brings to the table, deeply steeped in ambient, deep techno and downtempo. Even though this isn’t a dance record, it’s filled with energy and drive. It is an out-of-the-ordinary album, with intricate shifts and turns with well-crafted kick drums, round bass lines and enveloping subs. A record filled with warm sounds, head-nodding rhythms, and rich textured spaces. It’s all woven into an easy-listening experience, without demanding the listener’s full attention, but creating a landscape that is unique and varied throughout. We can hear references to artists like Boards of Canada, Jan Jenilek, Synkro and the like.

“In this record, every track has a different pulse or rhythm, and I use different resonators in the sound design process to achieve these tones. I started by leaving the space open with the ambient pads and hardly any rhythm, and I’d let myself be carried away by my sense of rhythm slowly building the compositions. I am obsessive with audio processing and I almost never leave a sound in its initial form. I like to add some subtle effect that sounds like something different and give new sounds to the elements I use.”

“Pulses and Resonances” is out via Subtempo on vinyl and digital on February 2nd. Pre-order: https://cellularmemory.bandcamp.com/album/pulses-resonances

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Rene Lorenzo - Act

The second single from Rene Lorenzo's upcoming vinyl release is out today. 'Ring Tones' is a floaty endeavor, late late-night journey, deep and intricate. Listen: https://cellularmemory.bandcamp.com/album/pulses-resonances

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Rene Lorenzo - Ring Tones

Artist: René Lorenzo
Title: Pulses & Resonances
Track Title: Beauty Cycles
Label: Subtempo
Cat #: SBTMP023
Release date: 02.02.2024
Format: vinyl, digital

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“Pulses and Resonances” is Rene Lorenzo’s debut album on Subtempo. This album represents a culmination of more than 20 years of electronic music exposure as a DJ and a clear point of view. We can hear influences of broken beat, techno, drum & bass, all through the unique lens that Rene brings to the table, deeply steeped in ambient, deep techno and downtempo. Even though this isn’t a dance record, it’s filled with energy and drive. It is an out-of-the-ordinary album, with intricate shifts and turns with well-crafted kick drums, round bass lines and enveloping subs. A record filled with warm sounds, head-nodding rhythms, and rich textured spaces. It’s all woven into an easy-listening experience, without demanding the listener’s full attention, but creating a landscape that is unique and varied throughout. We can hear references to artists like Boards of Canada, Jan Jenilek, Synkro and the like.

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Premiere | René Lorenzo - Beauty Cycles (SBTMP023)

Pulses and Resonances is Rene Lorenzo’s debut album on Subtempo. This album represents a culmination of more than 20 years of electronic music exposure as a DJ and a clear point of view. We can hear influences of broken beat, techno, drum & bass, all through the unique lens that Rene brings to the table, deeply steeped in ambient, deep techno and downtempo. Even though this isn’t a dance record, it’s filled with energy and drive. It is an out-of-the-ordinary album, with intricate shifts and turns with well-crafted kick drums, round bass lines and enveloping subs. A record filled with warm sounds, head-nodding rhythms, and rich textured spaces. It’s all woven into an easy-listening experience, without demanding the listener’s full attention, but creating a landscape that is unique and varied throughout. We can hear references to artists like Boards of Canada, Jan Jenilek, Synkro and the like.
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Tracklist:⁠ 

1. Act
2. Code Red
3. Accept
4. Beauty Cycles
5. One Dollar
6. Ring Tones
7. O.G.
8. Adapt

“In this record, every track has a different pulse or rhythm, and I use different resonators in the sound design process to achieve these tones. I started by leaving the space open with the ambient pads and hardly any rhythm, and I’d let myself be carried away by my sense of rhythm slowly building the compositions. I am obsessive with audio processing and I almost never leave a sound in its initial form. I like to add some subtle effect that sounds like something different and give new sounds to the elements I use.” – Rene Lorenzo

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SBTMP023 – Rene Lorenzo - Pulses & Resonances [Previews]

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