Pre-order available now - https://handstitched.bandcamp.com/album/anatomy-of-infinity-oriens

Offthesky - Anatomy of Infinity 
Soysea - Oriens
HS49/49T
Released: 7 July

Handstitched* returns with a new release in the split-artist series - where two artists feature back-to-back on both CD and tape. Offthesky and Soysea meet somewhere in the middle for this amazing release. Both of the artists' music compliment each other very nicely, a perfect pairing of musical minds and sound.

Offthesky makes his second appearance on Handstitched*, after the mesmerising "to break is something sacred" long-player in 2019. Jason's new work "Anatomy of Infinity" features three epic pieces, shrouded in timeworn mystery, far-eastern echoes shine through, glistening and descending through a contrast of discord and awe-inspiring beams of light. 

Soysea makes a welcome appearance on Handtitched* - after hearing his music previously we were excited to get a chance to release "Oriens". Michele's music is nicely-rounded, understated drones and subtle vocals carry the listener through longitudinal divisions, meaningful and with purpose, the music is splendid, soulful and thought-provoking. 

It's amazing to get the chance, once again for another Offthesky release, this time alongside Soysea - the music is simply elegant, and contentment, which Handstitched* is very happy to put proudly out-there. Each format is limited to 50 copies each. The tape release is slid into hand-made, creased, folded and assembled cotton rag O-cards, the CD release comes in hand-made gatefold sleeves with mixed-media collage cover artworks, every design is individual, unique and made by hand.

Thanks for listening  : )

Offthesky / Soysea - Anatomy of Infinity / Oriens HS49/T [s4mpl3r]

Maps and Diagrams - Obscura [Handstitched* hs51]

Released  November 20, 2023 on CD and Cassette, limited to 50 and 30 copies. Hand-made, mixed-media CD covers with vintage papers and photos, acrylic paints and paper art. The Cassette packaging combines vintage punch cards and a printed inlay.

Pre-order soon: https://handstitched.bandcamp.com/

music: Maps and Diagrams
art & design: Handstitched*

Maps And Diagrams - Obscura [HS51] S4mpl3r

now available ...

https://handstitched.bandcamp.com/album/generational-drift-the-celestial-sphere

Handstitched* is happy to announce a new split-artist EP (hs53) is by two consistent artists and friends of Handstitched* - Darren Harper & Ümlaut, both well-known and respected within musical spheres and both have released music on an amazing array of well-respected labels over the years.

Darren Harper - "Generational Drift - A seasonal reflection in four movements" wanders through a tactile and circular movement of explorations and minimalistic patterns of generative structures, each arrangement allows itself to occupy its own space within the theme, and variations evolve with harmonious and unrestricted woven textures, subtly offering an openness and tranquillity. "Generational Drift" is a long-form piece that is a sonic tapestry of evolving beauty and internal perceptions.

Ümlaut - "The Celestial Sphere" in contrast to Darren Harpers' work is fractured, short-formed pieces adjoining each other with a disjointed tension, sometimes off-kilter but always focused with a thought-provoking structure. Ümlaut navigates his way through contrasting and conflicting elements and carries the listener through a maze of articulations and random jazz-infused electronic segments, choosing to avoiding traditional form and creating something uniquely dynamic and engaging, all wrapped-up inside a sonic cosmos.

Issued on dual-format, limited edition tape and mini double CD featuring individually hand-bound and hand-cut collage CD wallets made from vintage materials and papers, a special print edition of five x ten designs for the [tape] O-cards to house the c45 cassettes. Each CD copy is hand-numbered and packed inside glassine bags, tape copies are packed inside a clear eco bag.

Darren Harper / Ümlaut - Generational Drift / The Celestial Sphere S4mpl3r [HS53]

now available: https://handstitched.bandcamp.com/album/coastal-main-lev-e

split-artist s4mpl3r ☀️

Of the Night Sky / Jean-Emmanuel Rosnet [HS45]

Handstitched* returns after a summer excursion and is super-excited to announce the next release in the split-artist series, this limited issue is by producer and instrumentalist Andrew Dobson under his guise Of The Night Sky, and French sound artist Jean-Emmanuel Rosnet.

Both artists deliver two emotionally resonant and individual perspectives for the split EP, Of The Night Sky who has previously released an EP on the Cactus Island label as Digitonal visits Handstitched* with his Coastal EP which focuses on his creative visions, surroundings and explorations with combinations of textured ambience and introspective harmonies which links Of The Night Sky’s music and the Suffolk landscapes together in musical soundscapes.

Jean-Emmanuel Rosnet is focused on improvisation - weaving patchworks of modular synthesis, tape variations, resampling and digital process into magical and mysterious sound collages, inspired by Musique Concrète and his trademark overlapping of intimate dimensions within natural environments. À main levée was composed in early 2024 in the heart of Parc Naturel du Livradois-Forez's green hills where he is now located. À main levée follows his recent album Les Alentours which was released on Californian imprint Not Not Fun Records.

Issued on limited edition mini double CD and C-45 cassette [HS45] both formats are limited to 50 copies, featuring individually hand-bound and unique hand-cut collage CD wallets made from vintage Japanese materials and papers.

Each CD copy is hand-numbered and packed inside glassine bags. Handmade, creased and glued tape O-cards are presented in five separate designs taken from the collage artworks of the CD covers and packed in clear eco bags.

ofthenightsky.com
jerosnet.com  

released: September 6, 2024

Tracks 1-4: Of The Night Sky
Tracks 5-8: Jean Emmanuel Rosnet
Tracks 9-10 Maps and Diagrams [remixes]

☀️ Of the Night Sky / Jean-Emmanuel Rosnet - coastal / à main lev​é​e - S4mpl3r [HS54]

01 CRC – Ghost Call
02 Alva Noto – Hybr:id Noh Talk
03 Madison Willing – Youth
04 Nils Frahm – Changes
05 Arovane – Kehrt
06 Maps & Diagrams – Clouds Rearrange
07 4T Thieves – Minimal Silence
08 Ocoeur – Nouveau Départ
09 Shida Shahabi – Living Circle
10 Legiac – Proanthocyanidine
11 Serge Geyzel – Before The Silence Came
12 Atrice – Digital Lilies
13 Maps & Diagrams – Tsuki
14 Tomoyoshi Date – Placement Of The Drops
15 Metamatics – Inart
16 Terre Thaemlitz – Fina Departure
17 Jochem Paap – Klkkn

AEM #10.5 | Alternative Elevator Music by Madera (Mix Session, Aug 18, 2024)

01 Area 3 – Pluck II
02 Maps And Diagrams – Occupying Space
03 Başak Günak  – Porous
04 Seefeel – Lose The Minus
05 Ard Bit – Broken Respirator (White Funnel)
06 Civilistjävel! – Järnnätter B3
07 Ryan James Ford – Dreamcast
08 MPU101 – Block-1_2AREA666
09 Alva Noto – Ungewissheit Im Sinus
10 The Black Dog – Unité D’Habitation (Exhibition Mix)
11 Maps And Diagrams – Gugh
12 Hakobune – Hotarubune
13 Loscil / Lawrence English – Vermillion
14 Ocoeur – Breath
15 Johann Johannsson – Theme
16 Happy Trendy – # 07

AEM #11 | Alternative Elevator Music by Madera (Mix Session, Nov 29, 2024)

Pre-order now available: https://handstitched.bandcamp.com/album/vikande-bl-nuages

Handstitched* is thrilled to announce the next split-artist EP in the series by two always consistent artists in their own rights; Old Amica and Aiko Takahashi have both released music which has been well-received on well-respected labels, such as IIKKI and Dronarivm, their contrasts in sound compliment each other with a calmness running throughout both the artists' work.

"Vikande blå” & "Nuages" is issued on dual-format, limited edition tape and mini double CD featuring individually hand-bound and hand-cut collage CD wallets made from vintage materials, washi tape and papers, a special print edition of four unique designs for the [tape] O-cards to house the c45 cassettes. Each CD copy is hand-numbered and packed inside glassine bags, tape copies are packed inside a clear eco bag.

Vikande blå / Nuages - S4mpl3r [HS57]

01 Serge Geyzel – This Is
02 Vcam – Aflight
03 Vssp – Our Souls
04 Inhmost – Wind Swept
05 Patricia Wolf – Trophic Cascade
06 Mind Over Midi – Topophilia
07 Maps & Diagrams – Skomvaer
08 Arovane – Dauer Falls
09 Fennesz & Sakamoto – Cendre
10 Emho – Inhabit
11 Wil Bolton – Grove
12 SineRider – Moss Sketch
13 Loscil & Lawrence English – Cyan
14 Kmru – Somehow
15 Whoever – Wanderlust
16 Kettel – Sipa

AEM #12 | Alternative Elevator Music by Madera (Mix Session, Mar 28, 2025)

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