Eyes narrowed, brow furrowed, she flicked through the leaflets that had started to pile up underneath her letter box. She traced her finger over each line, repeating the process over and over until the words had seared into her brain. The information in these had become her gospel, she lived by these newly found beliefs, seemingly thrust upon her by exterior forces. But that's what kept her going, everybody needs something to believe in...

Amsterdam-based label Ganzfeld Records start life with a 10-track compilation that brings together artists from across the world, who are moving in the sonic worlds of electro, breakbeat, trance, bass and acid. While local Dutch artists like Gamma Intel and lower_flower feature, the V/A also sees contributions from the likes of Norwegian-Indian producer SUCHI, Chicago's ravelogic, Armenian producer NTHR1 and Romanian DJ and producer Aleksa Alaska.

PREMIERE: Aleksa Alaska - Fragile Belief System [Ganzfeld Records]

ØEN Records is back with a special two track EP from up and coming Copenhagen based producer Fruit (@fruitdj). Originally from Iceland, but based in Denmark, Fruit has been making waves in the Copenhagen club scene with his eloquent DJ and live-sets. Following up his acclaimed 2019 Drømmeland EP he is finally back with two epic, fast-paced and euphoric tracks to light up the summer dance floors.

Drawing inspiration from myths and legends and particularly the Epic of Gilgamesh – a 4000 year old poem from ancient Mesopotamia – “Gilgamesh” is a hypnotic and trancey trip destined for the peak hours of the post-corona parties.

Created during the peak of the pandemic on an old half broken borrowed MacBook, the two distinct but kindred tracks are testament to Fruits unique production style, effortlessly navigating between euphoric fast-paced house, ambient soundscapes, hypnotic percussion and haunting atmospheres. Skillfully crafted and executed “Gilgamesh” is primed for both floor and mind.

TRACKLIST
A: Bull of Heavens (9:21)
B: Underworld (12:06)

PRE-ORDER
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STREAM:
https://bfan.link/gilgamesh

All Music written and produced by Anton Sandholt
Vocals on Underworld by Fjóla Gautadóttir
Mastered by Joel Krozer at Six Bit Deep
Artwork by Lille Blomst
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Label: ØEN Records
Cat. No.: ØEN020
Format: Vinyl and digital
Release date: 03 September 2020

Fruit – Underworld [ØEN REC.]

Montreal’s sapphic mixxtress, the elusive mogul Maara (@maara), unveils her debut full length LP via Step Ball Chain (@stepballchain). A pairing written in the stars, with twelve dynamically diverse and emotive soundscapes of downtempo bliss, spine-chilling drum and bass and elevated electronica - timeless anthems for sonic indulgence and reflection. Take a deep dive into the sensually charged inner workings of the already prolific producer’s mind.

An effervescent atmosphere envelopes it’s way through the records entirety, whether it be gloriously lush pads, melancholic words and whispers from her own lips or subterrantian bass. Maara’s world of sound showcases the wild spectrum of emotion, the empathetic passion of joy in Awaken, Plum Plum and Sapphic Rehabilitation Centre alongside the darkness of Insidious Force or Rough ‘N’ Ready. But like most things, the purest beauty can be found within the grey areas, where majority of this records lies. A powerful ebb and flow between cloudy twilight and it’s recurring silver lining, Nothing...  more

Releases April 20, 2023

Written & Produced by Maaraluisa Dunbar
Mastering by Marco Pellegrino
Cut by Marco Pellegrino at Analog Cut
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Artwork by Michael Mitsas & Vivien Hoffman

Vinyl Pre-order: tinyurl.com/mx3bj39v
BC Pre-order: https://stepballchain.bandcamp.com/album/the-ancient-truth

pi pi pi premiere: Maara - Erotics Of Betrayal (Step Ball Chain)

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Music Software: Ableton Live 12, Landr for mastering
P + C Damien Hughes, aka The Newsical Professor

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