#monthlyhomework APRIL 2023
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Monthly Homework - April 2023

Yoguatto

All tracks produced, arranged and mixed by Atrice.
Mastered by Brian Sanhaji at Calyx Mastering
Artwork by Joana Huguenin & HANK SERVICES
Distributed by dnp

Thanks to Stadt Zürich Kultur for the support.

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Aracaea

黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma) invites you to retreat inwards - on both the physical plane and within the depths of your psyche - as part of the Pure Space Home Listening series.

Imagined during lockdown, Pure Space Home Listening // 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) probes home listening in the context of isolation.
As an artist, 黑芝麻 leans into the more emotive facets of sound, utilizing sonic and cerebral contrasts to subtly lull the listener into a journey unforeseen. This release sees them infuse this approach within their collaborations with artists Merph, Shoeb Ahmad, Moktar and Zhi.

The artists explore the familiar feelings of solitude, urgency and release firmly etched into our collective consciousness, both synchronously and through their own distinct lens.

“I Miss You” lulls you in with emotive pads that float above a sharp breakbeat and voice notes engulfed with longing. “Take Me Anywhere” provides a feeling of relief, as groove-laden techno bounces off the walls and into the abyss. “Associations” is an introspective, spacious and haunting track you want to float on and on. As you glide between these offerings, the intro and outro tracks hold space for tender ruminations.

The release serves as an archive of a more contemplative and confined period, through the distant murmur of voice notes, the metamorphosing drone of ambient soundscapes, poetic reveries that hang in the air, the rattling percussion of a breakbeat or techno high-hat and the gentle backdrop hums of nature.
This is an immersive audiovisual experience. Filmmaker Jane Inyang reimagines the EP in a short film through different listening contexts during a day in isolation for the protagonist. This short film will be accessible by a QR code in an accompanying poster and zine, which will also feature artist photos, recipes and poetry alongside the work of artist Jacquie Meng and photographer Chanel Nguyen. There will also be a limited run of earrings by Joanne Leong.

@heizhima

Tracklist:
01. 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) - Continuous Mix
02. 黑芝麻 & Shoeb Ahmad - Associations (ft Zhi)
03. bby tek - Take Me Anywhere
04. 黑芝麻 & Merph - I Miss You
05. 莎瑜 (ShaYu) - Surprised Again ~

Format: Digital

Mastered by Wayne Sutherland
Art by Jacquie Meng

100% of profits from this release will be donated to Firesticks Alliance, an Indigenous led network and aims to re-invigorate the use of cultural burning by facilitating cultural learning pathways to fire and land management.

黑​芝​麻​和​朋​友​们 (H​ē​i zhī ma and friends)

Associations

黑芝麻 & Shoeb Ahmad - Associations (ft Zhi)

黑芝麻 (Hēi zhī ma) invites you to retreat inwards - on both the physical plane and within the depths of your psyche - as part of the Pure Space Home Listening series.

Imagined during lockdown, Pure Space Home Listening // 黑芝麻和朋友们 (Hēi zhī ma and friends) probes home listening in the context of isolation.

As an artist, 黑芝麻 leans into the more emotive facets of sound, utilizing sonic and cerebral contrasts to subtly lull the listener into a journey unforeseen. This release sees them infuse this approach within their collaborations with artists Merph, Shoeb Ahmad, Moktar and Zhi.

The artists explore the familiar feelings of solitude, urgency and release firmly etched into our collective consciousness, both synchronously and through their own distinct lens.

“I Miss You” lulls you in with emotive pads that float above a sharp breakbeat and voice notes engulfed with longing. “Take Me Anywhere” provides a feeling of relief, as groove-laden techno bounces off the walls and into the abyss. “Associations” is an introspective, spacious and haunting track you want to float on and on. As you glide between these offerings, the intro and outro tracks hold space for tender ruminations.

The release serves as an archive of a more contemplative and confined period, through the distant murmur of voice notes, the metamorphosing drone of ambient soundscapes, poetic reveries that hang in the air, the rattling percussion of a breakbeat or techno high-hat and the gentle backdrop hums of nature.

This is an immersive audiovisual experience. Filmmaker Jane Inyang reimagines the EP in a short film through different listening contexts during a day in isolation for the protagonist. This short film will be accessible by a QR code in an accompanying poster and zine, which will also feature artist photos, recipes and poetry alongside the work of artist Jacquie Meng and photographer Chanel Nguyen. There will also be a limited run of earrings by Joanne Leong.

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100% of profits from this release will be donated to Firesticks Alliance, an Indigenous led network and aims to re-invigorate the use of cultural burning by facilitating cultural learning pathways to fire and land management.
credits
releases February 17, 2023

Tracks written and arranged by Moktar, Shoeb Ahmad, Zhi, Merph and 黑芝麻

Mastering: Wayne Sutherland

Album Art/Painting: Jacquie Meng

Zine Graphic Designer, Earring Design, IG Filter Creator: Joanne Leong

Sticker Ilustrator/Designer: Lynn Nguyen

Writer: Tanya Akinola

Special thanks to Eugene, Rebecca, Hen, Chanel, Kavya, senzer online and artsACT

bby tek [黑芝麻 & Moktar] - Take Me Anywhere

● [SWINE PREMIERE] ● Los Angeles-based electronic music duo @xenmodel is releasing their new EP via Montreal-based label @causalchainclub (March 3rd)

➽ "Timesaver" is the name of the Xen Model’s third full-length album and second release on Causal Chain. The 9-track LP stays true to the duo’s eccentric sound while delving into the introspective side of their productions.

➽ "The track „Controller“ stood out the most from the project for me. It is hard to describe with words, but maybe the term „Braindance“ (imagine artists like Aphex Twin, Autechre, Squarepusher, Venetian Snares, Boards of Canada, μ-Ziq) captures the mood of the music accurately. It's like a living organic-electronic-hybrid thing, something between a modular synthesizer, a liquid alien-like creature, and a plant all in one."

READ MORE in the article ➽ https://swinedaily.com/premiere-xen-model/

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Timesaver

[Swine Premiere] Xen Model - "Controller" (Causal Chain)

@comicsansrec

Cortex of Light is @oozeprimordial, @piezopz & @aitchhc

Pro Unlimited is a wide spectrum gathering of label affiliates, newcomers and producers we had a crush on in the past months.

The various is generous in term of styles and offers uplifting ambient, psychedelic ravey cuts, punk trip hop, post-clubbish belters and a big variety of sound design pleasures.

BC Pre-order: https://comicsansrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pro-unlimited

Release the 29th of March
Mastering Lorenzo Targhetto
Artwork Nina Muro and Christophe Synak
A&R Sleek Fata

Comic Sans Compilation 2

pi pi pi premiere: Cortex of Light - Future Curvature (Comic Sans Records)

Turbulance  EP

Turbulance

Too Get

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Doline - Dompte-regard
Grid, 2023
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