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Over the course of this series, we’ve traced the milestones of the IDMf Netlabel’s history. Each release has showcased treasures from our discography, while spotlighting the sounds and stories that shaped our label. Through it all, our veteran artists have reaffirmed their presence, showing that the IDMf community remains as vibrant and driven as ever.

To close this chapter, it’s only fitting to feature one of the label’s original architects. Wayne Baker, co-founder of the Netlabel and mastering engineer for several of its releases, steps into the spotlight with his latest work as SUBQUiRE. His track "Mute" brings the series full circle, weaving in a powerful Julie Andrews sample that parallels the challenges he’s faced with his own voice.

As we turn the final page, IDMf Retrospective Vol. 5 stands as both a celebration and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Netlabel, and forges a path for the exciting output that Glitchpulse Records has in store.
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releases December 22, 2024

​IDMf071: IDMf Retrospective Volume 5
Original works composed & mixed by various IDMf artists
Mastered by Darren Ziesing at Millennium Mastering
Cover art - Wayne Baker & Nick Manton
Feature Track: "Mute" by SUBQUiRE
Track list curated by - Nick Manton
Published by - Glitchpulse Records

01. Scyn - Traveller

02. Cameron - Look

03. Proton 42 - Brain Ear J Slug

04. Manton - Daylight Moon

05. Worms of the Earth - Arupadhatu

06. IG88 - You Lost Me At Hello

07. EatTheFood - Checkpoint Five

08. Son of Akira - Pnhandler Interlude

09. Ætheros x city at worlds end - Xeno Lab 2122

10. RFJ - One Day I WIll See You For The Last Time

11. Morpion - Peaked

12. SUBQUiRE - Mute

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IDMf has rebranded as Glitchpulse Records! This new name resonates with the modern music landscape and distances us from the contentious term “IDM” and the outdated “netlabel.” While IDM will remain a significant part of our identity, Glitchpulser aims to expand our focus on innovative and cutting-edge sounds within electronic music. This rebranding marks a new chapter where we celebrate the eclectic and the experimental, driving forward with a fresh, modern identity. IDMforums will still be the conduit to the label but won’t be the only source of contributing artists and musicians. 

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