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[JG04] "Rapids: The 2015 Sessions" - Minimal Violence

R$N Premieres: February 2017

::: e radio: february 2017

"Your Best American Girl" from 'Puberty 2' by Mitski, out on Dead Oceans on June 17th, 2016

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Your Best American Girl

Mitski - Your Best American Girl

Australia’s Gallery of Modern Art commissioned Xiu Xiu to reinterpret the music from Twin Peaks for their David Lynch: Between Two Worlds exhibition. Since then, the band has performed select concerts all over the globe culminating in a proper studio album of the compositions - "Plays The Music of Twin Peaks." The album features Xiu Xiu's reinterpretation of David Lynch's iconic theme, "Falling." 

-Available Record Store Day 2016 on 180-gram 2xLP red/blue vinyl (limited to 2,000). 
-Mixed by Deerhoof's Greg Saunier.
-Produced by Jherek Bischoff (Amanda Palmer, Ariel Pink).



Falling

"Garden Blues (Niro Love Mum Remix)" by Gigi Masin, @elia-perrone and Niro Perrone will be released through @unclear-records on March 25th. Info: bit.ly/PerMaNi

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Elia Perrone & Gigi Masin - Garden Blues (Niro Love Mum Remix) - Unclear Records

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Sounds were recorded live in Berengo Studio Furnace (Murano, Venice) 
All rhythms are made with sound elements from the glass processing 
No preset rhythm or drum machine has been used

Detail of Pharrell Williams "Inside Out" (2011, glass & stones) 
Photo by Francesco Allegretto 
Courtesy of Berengo Studio 
Art direction and graphic design: BRH+ 

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Max Casacci & Daniele Mana - Like A Glass Angel

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE HERE: http://bit.ly/2nFLyAJ

JUNGLE GYM RECORDS presents "Rapids: The 2015 Sessions," official label debut of Vancouver's Minimal Violence. Following a string of hard-hitting vinyl releases for First Second Label and 1080p, Minimal Violence expand their fiercely independent strain of live and improvised techno into more romantic territory. As we experience the power of the rapids for ourselves, the confidence we once felt in youth and beauty fades, hopeless in the face of nature. An event both tragic and glamorous, JG04 narrates the existential coming of age, a beautiful realization that nothing lasts forever. Exclusively from JUNGLE GYM.

produced by Ashlee Luk & Lida P
mixed with THE PASSENGER at CANMARC
@minimalviolence
distributed by @lobsterdistribution

[JG04] "Rapids: The 2015 Sessions" - Minimal Violence (Previews)

BT17 - The Glowing - Solid Blake - Burns

Aleae out 18.01.2017 on InFine 

Preorder the limited vinyl edition now: arandel.bandcamp.com/album/aleae

Listen to 'Aleae III': soundcloud.com/arandel/aleae-iii-1

Follow Arandel
Soundcloud: @arandel
Facebook: www.facebook.com/arandelmusic/

12" Ltd

Arandel - Aleae V

Release date: 03/02/17

If you would like to review this release, please email info@astralindustries.co.uk

Format: 180g vinyl only//re-mastered by Noel Summerville//original artwork by Theo Ellsworth.

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The material collated on this third release from Heavenly Music Corporation was composed specifically for St. Giga in Japan, a satellite broadcast radio station transmitting ethereal audio harmony 24 hours a day. What made this station otherworldly was its programming; motivated by tidal movements, the aquatic ebbs and flows of each day synchronised to the activity and intensity of the music broadcast.

Lunar Phase

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A1. Energy Portal

From 'Man Vs. Sofa' the 2nd Sherwood & Pinch album, out 24 February 2017

http://sherwoodpinch.com/

Sherwood & Pinch ft. Lee 'Scratch' Perry - Lies

PREMIERE > inverted-audio.com/premiere-minimal-violence-mass 

On the rise Vancouver duo Minimal Violence handle the next iteration of @jungle-gym-records. With its string flights taking off to otherworldly heights our premiere 'Mass' is an emotional and dynamic roaming to the ends of forgotten worlds. Majestic.

Minimal Violence - Mass [Jungle Gym Records]

The multi faceted functionality of the human spirit was a remarkable feat. The machines watched with fascination as they looked out upon the condition of those living amongst the sand. In the midst of the desert lay their spectacularly mirrored space ship, an entity in its own right and a strange spectacle to behold amidst the Middle Eastern backdrop. They pondered relentlessly the nature of such interaction between body and mind, yet they could not comprehend or decipher the orchestration of actions and which was a result of the other. 

Lockyear has received far reaching support around this release. The latest edition to the OTB catalogue sees him deliver three inspired cuts which sit somewhere between techno and progressive house. This one is good.

Wave Knowledge

PREMIERE: Lockyear - Bodymind [OTB]

The green grass blew softly in the wind and the woods loomed eerily in the distance. The sun set down by the wall as the last of the summer daylight crashed ominously from above. In the depth of the night this place would become a temple, a prism of chaos and the beginning of the end. A warehouse could be heard closing up for the night in the distance. The clatter of shutters rattled in the air as the lights flickered in the street outside. This was to be the location they had dreamt of. Here in the garden they were safe. 

roadman kicks off the new year with a release on Tact Recordings. He delivers two moody house cuts with rough edged groove and allure.

The Wall EP

PREMIERE: roadman - The Wall [Tact]

After a first ep on "Axe Traxx" last year, including a marvellous remix by Mall Grab, Sydney based duo Sonderr embark on an expedition into the exotic lands of palm trees and blue skies with their moody and synth heavy "Goin Home" EP on "Lost Palms" the new sublabel of "Shall Not Fade".
Expedition one features four jams packed full of ambient textures, gritty drum sequences and scorching acid basslines.

PALMS001

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PREMIERE : Sonderr - Goin Home

Ferdinand Cärclash - Infinitamente

Sleep was but a dream for now. She lay upon the sheets wondering when her eyelids might fall hazily shut. It had been weeks since she had last been able to drift off in peace, her mind continued to race and play melodic tricks upon her every blink. The scenario had become repetitive and boring yet still it continued to plague her ever evening. She had always pondered the nature of life as an insomniac but had never imagined she might find herself in such a position. Whilst the world lay still, she was wide awake . 

Dirt Crew Recordings are set to release a new EP from Icelandic up and comer Felix Leifur. Based in Reykjavik he is an artist who continues to place emphasis upon the value in community and locality, there are a steady stream of musicians emerging from the area.

Buy Here: https://www.dirtcrew.net/collections/single-eps/products/felix-leifur-in-general-ep

PREMIERE: Felix Leifur - Eyelids [Dirt Crew]

The stakes had been raised so damn high that his legs had begun to shake. As he watched the wheel spin he continued to count the rotations of the spin, praying and wishing that the star might land where his marker was at. The room had gone eerily quiet, or at least it seemed that way to him. He held tightly onto the green felt of the table beneath his fingertips trying not to blink. Soon the marker would drop and his night would end in one of two ways. 

Gary Gritness returns with a second edition of "The Sugar Cane Chronicles" for Hyperdub. He brings with him four heavy hitting funk cuts in his own peculiar fashion.

The Sugar Cane Chronicles Vol 2

PREMIERE: Gary Gritness - Countin' Up With Starr [Hypercolour]

The temperature was ferociously hot in the dark basement. Outside the sun was at its highest peak and the concrete was smouldering under the blistering rays. Underground, it was much the same bar the lack of light. This was by choice and not an accident. Nobody liked to dance in the eye of others judgement, hence the shadows were best for such fun. As the room begin to fill it was remarkable to watch the people shed their clothes, layer by layer they became more free. The sweat dripped from above. 

Daniel T steps up with two tracks for the fun loving Cosmic Pint Glass label. He is accompanied by Lauer and Jack Pattern who offer a set of spectacular alternatives to his own arrangements

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PREMIERE: Daniel T - Celsius (Lauer Remix) [Cosmic Pint Glass]

A Lightbulb Mind, the new single of Perth outfit Our Man In Berlin touches on several themes but primarily discusses the methamphetamine addiction and related psychosis of a close family member of singer Haydn Mansell. A much more honest and organic offering than what has come before, A Lightbulb Mind is a driving, swirling, and cinematic slice of dream rock.

The band has had considerable success in achieving national airplay for their past 7 singles , widespread internet acclaim via top taste making blogs, and an ever expanding live reputation which has seen the band play countless festival stages both at home and abroad. But rather than wasting time listing all of that in detail for you to read OMiB would much rather you spend the next 3 minutes and 54 seconds of your life listening to the song. Enjoy!

A Lightbulb Mind

permvac 156-1 Marvin & Guy " Fire Fire " Ep out now

Marvin & Guy  -  Theme from Fire! Fire!

It Changes is written by Annelotte De Graaf
Produced and recorded by Ben Greenberg
Mixed by Jez Williams

Guitars by Manuel van den Berg
Bass by Ronald Straetemans
Drums by Jaap Bontekoe
Synths and keys by Ella van der Woude

Artwork and photography by Nick Helderman

www.amberarcades.net

It Changes

The raging waters rushed furiously down the side of the mountain and over the edge off the cliff face. The waterfall was a typhoon of chaos and misery as he watched the wooden panels of the boat being swept away beneath him. The rapids were fierce and violent, wicked and wretched. There was little hope that he might survive but as he clung firmly onto the plank beneath his body he began to sing a song that he recalled from years ago. From the distant beach it had come to him upon the breeze, he repeated it now. 

Minimal Violence are to release a three track EP on Jungle Gym this month. Following a previous release on 1080p they now delve deep into the depths of house and techno with a rugged edge.

PREMIERE: Minimal Violence - Rapids [Jungle Gym]

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