I never really make DNB; this one just came in naturally. I hope you all fuck with it. 

- MAZAN (Max)

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SERALP01: Satellite Era presents “Escapism” - a collection of archival tracks written in 2021-2023 by Evan Magoni, best known as gonima.

Out now on all major platforms: https://ffm.to/seralp01

"Inevitable State" - premiered by Inverted Audio: https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-gonima-inevitable-state

"Escapism" premiered by Rendah Mag: https://rendahmag.com/article/gonima-satellite-era

Over three years since the conception of our record label, we are proud to finally unveil our first full-length album - one that is truly held close to our hearts. It is only right that we welcome one of our biggest inspirations and dearest friends over the years for his inaugural solo release on the imprint.

Since our discovery of Montreal-based producer gonima a half-decade ago, we were certain that we wanted him to be part of what would eventually become Satellite Era. His sound felt incredibly familiar to us as connoisseurs of ambient and electronica, yet distinct enough to be easily identifiable. Fans of Telefon Tel Aviv, Lusine, Mr. Projectile, and other landmarks in this rustic realm will feel right at home. He effortlessly combines warm and emotive sounds from the early-2000s golden-age of in-home listening music with stuttering percussion frequently heard in glitch-centric subgenres. The byproduct of this, along with a splash of clever song arrangement and chord progression, is what gonima’s renowned formula consists of.

With a clear nod to yesteryear’s wave of ambient and electronica, “Escapism” captures the essence of what made that era so pivotal, while enhancing its sound with modern elements and an effort to portray a storytelling experience. The album taps into duality with a contrast between clean, high-fidelity sounds and gritty low-end that is meant to elevate the listening experience through physicality. It is unafraid to recycle some of gonima’s signature production characteristics: uplifting songs drenched in lush, nostalgic tones that are occasionally met with the chaos of digitized drums. Avid fans of his discography will surely recognize his sonic presence in tracks like “Monostable” and “Imminence,” where saturated pads add a fuzzy coating of sound upon his typically pristine production. Each song feels multilayered, with hidden artifacts existing in between; it revives the curiosity of dusty electronics met with precision. 

Although most of “Escapism” seems cohesive and builds off its centralized theme, there are a few instances that allow the listener to step away and appreciate a diverse sense of improvisation: the live guitar in “Turning,” the spaced-out vocals in “Sculpt3-spaces,” and the use of real drum breaks in “Inevitable State” all contribute to this feeling. These small moments are important in building lore, while also showcasing gonima’s newfound curiosity for stepping out of his established processes. As the album begins to decompress, we are met with a slower pace, more repetition, and the inevitable conclusion to a once expanding world. “Doors Of The Mind” utilizes an odd time signature to deliver moody melodic sequences met with shuffling drums. “Places, Things” sprinkles wholesome piano keys over a glitchy, low-tempo hip-hop beat. The outro of the album is a wind tunnel of ambiance that leaves it entirely open for interpretation.

“Escapism” can be best described as the love story between two foundational aspects of a human’s life: imagination and reality. It expresses the necessity of both sides to coincide peacefully, without relying on each other to function properly. It is unmeant to replace the challenges and ruggedness of reality; the beauty lies within its imperfections. Its immersion is amplified by a vessel of imagination only existing in this outlandish space. It leaves behind a meaningful relic of gonima’s best and most confident work to date.

What entices you to close your eyes? What healing sounds surround you in your dreams?

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gonima - Resonating Bodies

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The first single from my upcoming EP, “Aethris,” is finally here! 🎶 

This one means a lot to me, and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Big love to everyone who’s been a part of this journey. 

Shoutout to @Limbow for the cover art. 🙌

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Release date:
12 October 2024
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BINi - I'm Scared!

Back in 2021 i started making Dreamcatcher, as a collab with Gardens actually lol. Later on, they decided to not work on the project anymore, and said i could keep it for myself. At the time i was really starting to achieve the things i wanted in life, so thats why i named it dreamcatcher, as in someone who catches their dreams.

In January of 2022 i showed the track to IT Lives; he said it was really nice, and guided me into tweeking a couple of things that could make the song better. I was also talking to Vynil, who helped me write chords for the outro, and im very thankfull for both of them.

A bit later, Dreamcatcher was released in a compilation on Broken Vault Records, being the only colorbass chill song on there lol. When i was writing the track, i sampled a Porter Robinson song for the outro, which they said i couldn't use because of copyright issues (understandably), BUT they did say "you can release that version as a VIP later on".

So... 2 years later... that VIP is here!. I actually changed a lot more than just the outro :P For this one, i commissioned noisivy for the type design in the cover, which came out amazing; and i had a helping hand from pprmint in rendering the different assets for this release :D

I think im telling this story to show that you can achieve your dreams, if you have the right people around you. I wouldn't have gotten to the point i am if it weren't for all these amazing friends i've made throughout the years and i'm very happy for that. Thank you friends, and thank YOU for reading this.

@gardensdtm
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@/pprmint.de (bluesky)

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