THROUGH THE SEAS

N0T4TH1sWRLD (SLOWED)

A. Opius – Kryptonite
Breakbeats chopped, sliced, and twisted in Opius’s unmistakable style. Rough, percussive, and driven by a snarling reese bassline.

B. Raket – The Blood
A relentless Amen tune packed with deep, pounding bass pressure and raw intensity from start to finish.

Available digitally and on 10” clear lathe cut vinyl. This is a strictly limited run with no repress.

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Opius - Kryptonite [preview] - WJV002

‣ Available here: quartz.bfan.link/interloper

Metalheadz and Quartz present Interloper, a body of work years in the making, and an unfiltered document of evolution, displacement and creative persistence. Originally sparked by an invitation from Goldie in 2018 to deliver multiple releases for the label, the album gradually took on its own identity, absorbing each stage of Quartz’s shifting environments and mindset.

There has always been something quietly disquieting about the music of Quartz, also known as Elliot Garvey. Not in a theatrical sense, but more like a fog that rolls in and never quite lifts. Interloper continues that tension: textured, brooding, and deeply precise. The record doesn’t announce itself; it unfolds slowly, rewarding close attention with meticulous detail and atmosphere.

Garvey’s path has always been unconventional. A Welsh producer uninterested in social media or self-promotion, he has carved out a singular presence within the underground. Respected by veterans and quietly championed by tastemakers, his work sits outside trend or scene. “I’ve always chased that looming tension,” he says. “Something that hits in a way you don’t quite expect.”

Unlike many concept-driven projects, Interloper emerged organically, over years of work alongside his other releases. “I realised I’d been holding onto this idea that albums needed a narrative,” Garvey explains. “Once I let that go, it became a diary, a reflection of refining my craft and finding the music I truly love.”

Sonically, the record resists easy classification. Distorted textures, intricate sound design, and subtle sampling weave through each track, balancing grit and clarity. Despite its variety, a single thread runs throughout: a tension that feels both ominous and euphoric. That restless curiosity defines the album, from the stark propulsion of Ganzfeld to the layered atmospherics of Skeng.

Growing up in Cardiff, far from London’s pirate radio hubs, Garvey developed in isolation, guided by instinct. Record shops were classrooms, and intuition was the only teacher. “I had to work out what hit me,” he recalls. “No tutorials, no shortcuts, just listening and learning.” That independence shaped a sound that is club-ready but unconstrained, detailed yet raw.

The title Interloper reflects Garvey’s position within the culture: present but never fully belonging. It is both an inside joke and a quiet statement, a nod to the artist who exists in the shadows, shaping the scene without demanding its spotlight.

In a world driven by visibility, Garvey’s silence is deliberate. He allows the music to speak for itself, building a reputation on substance over persona. “If I was going to make an impact, it had to be through the strength of the music,” he says.

Interloper stands as both culmination and continuation, intense without theatrics, brooding without ego, and deeply personal while remaining universal. It is a record that lingers, its impact growing long after the final note fades.

“Really, it’s just about doing the work,” Garvey says. “You show up, make something honest, and let it run.” In a landscape obsessed with immediacy, Interloper is quiet defiance, a record that doesn’t ask to be seen, only to be felt. 

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Quartz - Ganzfeld

Buy 'Carcass' - https://quartz.bfan.link/interloper

Metalheadz and Quartz present Interloper, a body of work years in the making, and an unfiltered document of evolution, displacement and creative persistence. Originally sparked by an invitation from Goldie in 2018 to deliver multiple releases for the label, the album gradually took on its own identity, absorbing each stage of Quartz’s shifting environments and mindset.

Interloper stands as both culmination and continuation, intense without theatrics, brooding without ego, and deeply personal while remaining universal. It is a record that lingers, its impact growing long after the final note fades.

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https://www.instagram.com/quartzmusic/

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Quartz - Carcass

Architecture Recordings Announces the Haunting Fourth Chapter: SIN - Traumas Lost and Found 4

SIN - Traumas Lost and Found 4, the latest immersive installment in the critically acclaimed series from the enigmatic project of SIN. This volume continues the project's deep exploration of sonic catharsis and atmospheric depth.
Building on the haunting foundations of its predecessors, Traumas Lost and Found 4 guides listeners through a meticulously crafted landscape of ambient textures, pulsing rhythms, and melancholic melodies. The series has been praised for its ability to transform personal dissonance into a universally resonant auditory experience.
Previous volumes have cemented SIN's reputation as a master of narrative-driven electronic music. Past reviews of the project suggest:
	
"A deeply moving, cinematic journey... the sound of memory itself." 
"SIN constructs vast, introspective worlds where shadow and light beautifully collide." 
"The 'Traumas Lost and Found' series is essential listening for fans of dark ambient and ethereal DnB." 

This fourth chapter promises to be the most refined and emotionally potent yet, delving deeper into the themes of memory, loss, and the ghosts we carry. It’s a necessary conclusion to the current cycle and a compelling entry point for new listeners.

SIN - Traumas Lost and Found 4 will be available on all major digital platforms via Architecture Recordings an independent label dedicated to releasing pioneering electronic music that exists at the intersection of atmosphere, rhythm, and emotion.


4. Sin - Fall Apart - ARX105

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Dark Energy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

New 3x12" vinyl compilation on Subtle Audio - 'Our Atmosphere'

A full album of Atmospheric DnB / Jungle n Drumfunk with beats by Abstract Drumz, Drum Cypha, Dub One, Earl Grey, Senses, Marvel Cinema & 88 Katanas, Non Rev and Kloke.

There's also a 3xCD version featuring all 8 vinyl tracks + the 4 tunes from the vinyl sampler (Outer Atmosphere) + a disc of back-catalog tunage on the atmospheric tip + a CD mix by Code of new, old and forthcoming tracks.

Pre-order going live for Bandcamp Friday Dec 5th 2025.

subtleaudio.bandcamp.com
and at subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop

2 of the 8 tracks will be available for download with a pre-order with the remaining tunes being available digitally by the end of January / early February. Vinyl orders will ship immediately in December :-)

Our Atmosphere

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Senses - Paradigm :: Our Atmosphere 3x12 Vinyl - SUBTLE002LP

New 3x12" vinyl compilation on Subtle Audio - 'Our Atmosphere'

A full album of Atmospheric DnB / Jungle n Drumfunk with beats by Abstract Drumz, Drum Cypha, Dub One, Earl Grey, Senses, Marvel Cinema & 88 Katanas, Non Rev and Kloke.

There's also a 3xCD version featuring all 8 vinyl tracks + the 4 tunes from the vinyl sampler (Outer Atmosphere) + a disc of back-catalog tunage on the atmospheric tip + a CD mix by Code of new, old and forthcoming tracks.

Pre-order going live for Bandcamp Friday Dec 5th 2025.

https://subtleaudio.bandcamp.com
and at https://subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop

2 of the 8 tracks will be available for download with a pre-order with the remaining tunes being available digitally by the end of January / early February. Vinyl orders will ship immediately in December :-)

Dub One - Lion Heart :: Our Atmosphere 3x12 Vinyl - SUBTLE002LP

Hey Soul:Form Gang!

The next mix is up for your listening pleasure! This time around i invited good friend and talented selector Hornssmith into the mix! Having played a crucial part in Salzburg's local Scene for a decade now, he will make sure to bring only the finest grooves for todays Edition!
Listen for yourself and enjoy.

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Tracklist:
Satl - Maj (SUNANDBASS Recordings)
dRamatic - Gwynne [Soul Deep vs Smooth N Groove]
Silence Groove - Flow Between Them [Fokuz Recordings]
Submorphics feat. Ras Tweed - Guided by Venus [The North Quarter]
Funktional - Fairlight [Precinct]
Alibi - Black Piano [footnotes]
LSB - Dixieland [Precinct]
Calibre - Echoes [Signature Recordings]
Villem - Waiting for You [Spearhead Records]
Calibre - Rose [Signature Recordings]
Geeks - Shadows [Influence Records]
Satl - Dreamworld [Integral Records]
Calibre - Nearly Nothing [Signature Recordings]
RoyGreen & Protone - The Healer [Spearhead Records]
LSB - Destine [The North Quarter]
Villem - Sayu [Spearhead Records]
Dub Phizix - Calm (Instrumental) [SenkaSonic]
Wagz - Come Closer [Metalheadz]
Seba - Eztli [Secret Operations]
LSB - Melrose [footnotes]
Satl - Self Reflection [The North Quarter]
Seba - Public Beauty [Secret Operations]
Wagz - Simple Thing [Metalheadz]
Dogger - Natural Living [Precinct]
Utah Jazz - Broken Home [Vintage Recordings]
Commix - Japanese Electronics [Metalheadz]
Calibre - Cully Bridge [Signature Recordings]
DJ Lee - Whisper [Soul In Motion Records]
Submorphics - Petaluma [Spearhead Records]
Blu Mar Ten feat. Robert Manos - Keep It Together (Calibre Remix) [Blu Mar Ten Music]
ARPXP feat. Alibi - One Week Before (SUNANDBASS Recordings)

THROUGH THE SEAS

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