I invite you to explore the thrilling world of music with "Ex," the most experimental track in my new FLUX EP. This instrumental electronic marvel harmoniously blends hip-hop elements with intricate beats and abstract soundscapes, making it the perfect choice for those who seek avant-garde and experimental sounds. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your musical horizons and embrace new possibilities. I guarantee that you won't be disappointed 🤌🏽.

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"Ex"

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Welcome to the captivating, remastered world of "Bloom," a downtempo instrumental electronic track infused with ambient elements 🌺. This beautiful piece, the most alluring and atmospheric on the EP, will entice experimental and ambient electronic music enthusiasts. I invite you to immerse yourself in its beauty  🎶.

Bloom

Bloom (Remastered)

A slow unraveling before the break. How curious.

"Really" is a leftfield electronic instrumental I made in the final days before a domestic violence incident that changed everything. It is the last song of the album and the relationship of seven adaptive years.

There are no lyrics here. Just ambient textures, downtempo pacing, and leftfield electronica tension. It doesn’t process pain. It precedes it, almost anticipating what’s to come.

Built on a foundation of lo-fi loops and intuitive mobile production, the track captures a moment of eerie calm. Created without conscious knowledge of the trauma ahead, it is still steeped in emotional weight.

It explores space, restraint, and discomfort using sound design to build a psychological atmosphere.

This is the sound of unspoken recognition. A shift. Once a symbol of safety, your buoy becomes the very weapon of your destruction. It evokes the sensation of holding your breath just a little too long.

"Really" opens the final chapter in the PXL arc, marking a pivotal turning point. It is not healing. It is the moment just before rupture.

"Really"

Really

This track was created in collaboration with Xeoul during the early months of 2024, when I was experiencing a low point in my life. It marked the onset of my financial hardships, a period that you may know about, as I eventually became homeless for a time towards the end of 2024. However, during the beginning of 2024, I had just started what would have been my penultimate semester at Cal State Fullerton, and things appeared more promising. One aspect that contributed to my brighter outlook

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Wildflower

Wildflower (w/ Xeoul) (Remastered)

The relationship’s real-time ending. Chopped breakbeat rhythms disrupt ambient harmonics, mimicking the tension and heartbreak of separation in motion.

Essence

A reflective, minimal composition exploring intimacy, memory, and absence, remastered.

You (Remastered)

Glitchy rhythms and fragmented melodies convey the tactile, raw sensation of emotional exposure, remastered.

Skins (Remastered)

Expansive ambient textures and gradual crescendos evoke rebirth, integration, and a sense of totality.

Omni

Rapid-fire synth stabs and oscillating soundscapes mirror fleeting thoughts and moments of clarity.

Flicker

Deep bass undertones and minimalistic arrangements highlight the center of personal reflection.

Core

Based in California's Inland Empire, Nctrnm (Matthew McGilvery) creates instrumental electronic music and new media art, exploring the intersections of sound, visuals, movement, and text. His practice is distinguished by a mobile-centric production methodology, leveraging accessible technology for creative innovation and crafting immersive experiences.
Nctrnm constructs detailed sonic environments weaving analog-inspired textures with minimalist grooves and integrated field recordings. 

Drawing influence from downtempo, electronica, shoegaze, and ambient techno, his work prioritizes atmosphere, intentionality, and emotional resonance. This distinct approach is informed by his background in Decision Science (CSU Fullerton), employing principles of design thinking and behavioral strategy to shape evocative soundscapes.
His evolving discography includes foundational releases EQUINOX (2018), TRACES (2019), and NOVA (2021). These works paved the way for the textured explorations of his EPs FLUX (2023) and GEMINI (2024). Nctrnm's forthcoming fourth album, PXL, scheduled for release in late summer 2025, promises a deeper dive into themes of transition, loss, and identity.

Beyond music production, Nctrnm's multidisciplinary portfolio includes generative video, motion graphics, and interactive installations, often shared via Instagram (@nctrnm) and showcased at site-specific events. His live performances synthesize VJing, choreography, and narrative components into cohesive multisensory experiences. McGilvery further contextualizes his projects through critical writing and artist discussions shared via his personal blog and online Q&As.

Nctrnm invites listeners and viewers into reflective spaces, exploring the nuances of human experience through interconnected media. Thank you for your support here on SoundCloud.

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