Omni – meaning all-encompassing – is an apt title for celebrating over a decade of existence of Blue Hour Music. Marking the musical diversity and longevity of Blue Hour's imprint, the Omni V/A series brings together a wide range of artists from the full electronic music spectrum, plunging into a pool of techno, trance, breaks and everything in between.

Mastered by Sugar @ Soundstuff Studio 
Artwork by Jonathan Castro Alejos
Blue Hour Music 2024

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Buy it on Bandcamp: https://derioflorence.bandcamp.com/album/traiettorie-vol-3-dr007

"Traiettorie Vol. 3 is the third and final part of DE RIO's first extended compilation. Alongside our trusty residents and artists, get ready to take a journey down the rabbit hole with some of the most talented producers out there, from Alan Backdrop to Katatonic Silentio, passing through Spekki Webu and Louwave & Splinter (UA) to many, many more, skydiving into the celestial vastness of sound: fast-paced rhythms, mental tribe tekno, cyclones of psy trance, disturbed, hypnotic and groovy techno, moments of dream and elevation. 12 tracks by 12 different artists, closing a circle made of friendships and encounters, union, love for music and being together."

Mastering by Giovanni Onorato.
Graphic Design by Enrico Caldini.
Font by Alex Ortiga / Hide Productions.

Traiettorie Vol.3

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Pure Space presents its final release of the year, the versatile An Xileel EP courtesy of Naarm-based Daniel Jakobsson aka @eastern-distributor and Jörmungandr. The five-tracker emerges from the swamplands of Black Marsh, through fast, experimental iterations of psytek, trance, and ambient. 

An Xileel will be out January 12th, 2023. Order a copy via https://eastern-distributor.bandcamp.com/album/an-xileel

Find the full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-jormungandr-root-mender

#psytek #techno #ambient

Premiere: Jörmungandr - Root Mender [PS017]

new Various Artists release on area127 with experi~mental focus
buy: area127.bandcamp.com/album/127va003

artist: @troisquartstaxisystem

Trois-Quarts Taxi System - Modal [127VA003]

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OSCILLATORY MOTION 🌀
drmrecords.bandcamp.com/album/oscillatory-motion

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For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests.

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

An Xileel

Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

Like a black hole sucks in the star that gravitates around it, Tidal Disruption V.A.02 will stick you inside a vortex of drones, tribal rhythms and pressing grooves. 

Guiding you inside the vortex will be 8 artists, from different realities in Italy and beyond, with a unique vision of music and without genre compromise.

Welcoming you into the spiral will be Atoloi with a dub-influenced track. The journey continues with the duo Marmo, Alessandro Baroncini, Radiation Pattern and Philip Kylberg who will guide you through dark environments characterized by drones, rhythmic interlocks and tribal and psy influences.

Taking you by the hand in the second half will be Rudis Materia and Know Artist, their music characterized by pressing grooves, massive synths with techno and tribal overtones.

Leading you towards the end will be GKHP, his music is characterized by dry sounds, broken kicks and 90's synths with electro overtones.

In short, it will be a journey through multiple shades of electronica, catapulting you into different but at the same time capable of coexisting ways.

Artist​: Marmo 
Title: Waking The Shadows
VA: Tidal Disruption V.A.02
Label​: Materica Records
Release date​: February 15, 2024

Support the artist & label: https://materica.bandcamp.com/

Follow: 
@marmo-927292184
@materica-records

Artwork by: Marco Maldarella (@marcomaldarella).
Mastering by: Nico Romani.

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