Urban legend records launches its new release; a four-track EP, under the name 'Muharib', which means 'warrior' in Arabic. This musical project created by the Barcelona - based artist Wará is a special tribute to the courage and determination of women in the Arabic world. It honours and celebrates their ability to resist injustice, embrace their empowerment, and their feminine essence. Through Muharib the artist explores and delves into the concepts of strength and femininity, weaving a sonorous homage to them. Each track on the EP is named after four remarkable women from the Arab world, whose dedication and efforts have made significant strides in the fight for women's rights: Durriya Shafik, Zaynab al-Ghazzali, Nawal el-Saadawi, and Fatima Mernissi. Their inspiring legacies are intertwined with the melodies, breathing life into the EP that pays tribute to their tireless struggle and unwavering spirit.

We premiere Durriya a piece that introduces a sense of chaos and unpredictability. The carefully crafted distortions add layers of texture and complexity, creating an otherwordly experience that pushes the boundaries of conventional electronic music. A relentless baseline accompanied by the feminine voices of the islamic world amplifying the darkness and depth of the experience.

Tracklist:

1. Zainab
2. Durriya
3. Nawa
4. Fatima

Release Date: 23.11.23

Artist: @Waralive 
Album: Muharib
Vinyl: Available in black
Number of copies: Limited edition of 50 vinyl records 

Reference: UL009
Format: Vinyl/Digital

Mastering: Alain Paul
Photography / artistic direction: Teresa Espadafor 
Vinyl cut: CUT CUT CUT Vinyls

Premiere: Durriya - Wará (Urban Legend Records)

Today we premiere the track Mon Flingue by Nice Guise, from the new release of the belgian imprint ESITU records. This piece is an audacious experimental journey with a post-punk aura,  distorted textures and a rhythmic pulse.

In the uninspiring corners of open-space offices, and administrative work, some employees find a space for resistance and creativity through subversion and sabotage, against the anger generated by the neutral and cruel absurdity of the corporate environment.

In this compilation, Nice Guise engages with transpersonal subjects such as mental health, work place abuse and sexuality. For the past two years, while touring through Brussels with their abrupt live performance, Nice Guise has been fostering collective experiences where repressed personal emotions get to be shared on the dance-floor.

Nice Guise crystallises their ongoing activity with the collection Candid shots. Like an aggregate in the orbs of the post-punk movement and the remnants of the Dada avant-garde, the band presents studio sessions, concert recordings, and sonic residues on the same level, thus making poor material their inspiration.

Release date: 26th October 23

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Outstanding (bitcrush edit)
2. Plus fort
3. No more (early live nov. 21)
4. Mon flingue
5. Flamand rose

Side B
1. Gabber Issues
2. Gris & Blanc (proto version)
3. Squeaky Chair and Thoughts
4. Somewhere else (improvisation)
5. Grand Froid

Mastered by Frederic Alstadt, Brussels.
Artwork design & manufacturing by Nice Guise.
A limited edition of 15 copies are individually sewn and hand numbered.

Premiere: Nice Guise - Mon Flingue (ESITU)

New premiere: Lingua Nera - LiveReborn (Timeless records)

Alex and Francesco met in Bologna in late 2019. Francesco has composed electronic music since 2000 as "tabache" and is a key figure in at least two underground electronic crews/labels Alex is an anglo-naonian singer and multi instru-mentalist. During the lockdown they met secretly to give shape to Lingua Nera the sounds you will hear are the result of sessions and live improvisations built throughout 2020 and 2021 composed mainly with analogue stuff: some synths, a drum machine, loads of guitar fxs and distorsions. The tracks are very diverse but with a common thread that connects them, from weird bluesy chanting (“I don’t want a new guitar”) to psychedelic experimental noisy synths (Parasite). Lyrics from “Poison” and “Warm Up” are written by William Blake.

Tracklist:

01 Warmup (4:14)
02 Poison (2:39)
03 LiveReborn (3:46)
04 I don't want a new Guitar (2:07)
05 Parasite (4:36)

Artist: Lingua Nera
EP name: Lingua Nera
Label: Timeless Records
Release Date: February 5th 2024
Catalog: TLR008

Mixing // Francesco Tabanelli
Master // GABO in Filz Super Studio
Cover photo // Antonella Garro
Cover Design // JUrgen Yogurt

Premiere: Lingua Nera - LiveReborn (Timeless records)

Kmyle's new, long project Metamorphose encapsulates the physical transformation of a butterfly in three parts. He invites the listeners to embark on an introspective journey through evolving soundscapes, capturing the essence of the metamorphosis.

Today we  premiere the  track 'Locked Nymphs'; Kmyle has skillfully created this techno gem with a forceful evolving beat and an intensely imposing aura.


KML006A - ECLOSION ( OUT ON: MARCH 22nd, 2024 )
01.Leyanda
02.Genesis
03.Butterflies Valley
04.Cocoon
05.Legacy

KML006B - CHRYSALIS ( OUT ON: APRIL 26th, 2024 )
01.Locked Nymphs
02.Mutations
03.Chrysalis methods
04.Saumuros

KML006C - OCELLUS ( OUT ON: MAY 24th, 2024 )
01.Metamorph
02.Codex
03.Spiral Vision
04.Soul
05.Eyes Focus

Cat #: KML006
Label: KMYLERECORDS
Format: Digital
Release Date: March 22nd, 2024

PREMIERE: Kmyle - Locked Nymphs [KMYLE]

Synthium, the latest EP from HelenA MArkos, the creative force behind the imprint/blog Tales of Psychofonia, marks a significant milestone in her musical journey. Following a series of releases across notable labels like SOIL and FERMA, HelenA presents her newest artistic endeavour through Tales of Psychofonia. In this captivating six-track EP, she showcases her intricate experimentation with sounds, textures, and vocals, culminating in a special auditory experience.
Adding a unique twist to this musical tapestry are the dynamic remixers who have lent their exceptional talents to the project. The London-based artist Void Cells and the Berlin-based producer Secondary Drive have skillfully reimagined HelenA's original work, infusing it with their own signature styles and adding new dimensions to the tracks. Their contributions elevate the EP to a whole new level, enhancing the sonic landscape envisioned by HelenA.
Described by the artist herself as "just a pill against pain," Synthium embodies a blend of emotions, innovation, and experimentation that crosses musical genres. It serves as a testament to HelenA's creative process, inviting listeners on a transformative journey through sound.

One day before the official release of the EP, we premiere the track 'Arrogant Distraction'. Broken beats, cunning and unpredictable synth lines, unfolding alonsgide HelenA's condescending vocals. 

Unconscious satisfaction
Your arrogant distraction.


Release date: 30/04/24
Digital format, Bandcamp


Lyrics & Vocals: HelenA MArkos
Mastering: AV
Artwork: HelenA MArkos

PREMIERE: Arrogant Distraction - HelenA MArkos [Tales of Psychofonia]

Synthium, the latest EP from HelenA MArkos, the creative force behind the imprint/blog Tales of Psychofonia, marks a significant milestone in her musical journey. Following a series of releases across notable labels like SOIL and FERMA, HelenA presents her newest artistic endeavour through Tales of Psychofonia. In this captivating six-track EP, she showcases her intricate experimentation with sounds, textures, and vocals, culminating in a special auditory experience.

Adding a unique twist to this musical tapestry are the dynamic remixers who have lent their exceptional talents to the project. The London-based artist Void Cells and the Berlin-based producer Secondary Drive have skillfully reimagined HelenA’s original work, infusing it with their own signature styles and adding new dimensions to the tracks. Their contributions elevate the EP to a whole new level, enhancing the sonic landscape envisioned by HelenA.

Described by the artist herself as “just a pill against pain,” Synthium embodies a blend of emotion, innovation, and experimentation that crosses musical genres. It serves as a testament to HelenA’s creative process, inviting listeners on a transformative journey through sound.

‘I smell your decay’ is the latest piece added to the EP. It is a track that I created inspired by the fall of our humanity in these dark and horrible times of war, pain, polarisation and emergence of extremism.' Helena Markos



1. Arrogant Distraction

2. Body Space Music

3. I smell your decay

4. Synthium

5. Body Space Music – Secondary Drive remix

6. Synthium – Void Cells remix

Release date: 30/04/24

Available on: Bandcamp


Lyrics & Vocals: @helenamarkos
Mastering: AV
Artwork: @helenamarkos

Remixes: @Secondarydrive
@voidcells

Label: @talesofpsychofonia

Synthium - Helena Markos

Synthium (Void Cells Remix)

Body Space Music - Helena Markos

Body Space Music (Secondary Drive Remix)

Renowned artist In Aeternam Vale takes us on a journey through time with the release of his upcoming EP, "Gamma Gamma Hey!” on the Barcelona-based label Urban Legend Records. Drawing inspiration from a tumultuous past marked by the looming threats of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall, and the specter of atomic warfare, the artist weaves a sonic narrative that serves as both a cautionary tale and a call to action. Through its poignant vocals and evocative melodies, "Gamma Gamma Hey!” explores the darker aspects of human nature, particularly our tendency to self-destruct through the manipulation of our environment and the creation of harmful chemicals. 
In Aeternam Vale highlights the need for introspection and accountability, urging listeners to confront the consequences of our actions and strive towards a better world for future generations. 

Today we premiere the track "Seven Nine" ; with a more sinister vibe and a cheating atmosphere, intensified by a racing kick-drum. 

In reflecting on the themes of the EP, In Aeternam Vale shares, "I am uncertain about the story I wish to convey. I feel that the world was a more dangerous place when I was young, with the Cold War looming, the Berlin Wall standing tall, and the threat of nuclear weapons hanging over us. 

'Gamma Gamma Hey!’ is a reminder not to forget our history, as it has a way of repeating itself, and to recognize that the future is not guaranteed.”

“Gamma Gamma Hey!” serves as a powerful reminder of the fragile balance between past, present, and future.

Tracklist:

1. Bagel Balançoire
2. Milton Babbitt
3. Seven Nine 
4. The lift



Artist: @in-aeternam-vale-1
Title: Gamma Gamma Hey!
Label: @urban-legend-record-label
Format: vinyl/digital, limited series of 50 vinyls
Country: Barcelona, Spain
Cutting: cutcutcut_vinyls
Photographic art: Teresa Espadafor
Design: cannibalism studio
Mastered by: In Aeternam Vale

Gamma Gamma Hey!

Premiere: In Aeternam Vale - Seven Nine (Urban Legend Records)

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