It was about time they laid all their cards on the table; no more secrets, no more excuses and definitely no more sneaking around. How they'd not been found out yet was something of a miracle - there were many times the game had nearly been up, but somehow the truth had never come out. If they'd been honest from the outset, things could have been different, but sometimes putting your feelings out there, naked and bare, was more frightening than the repercussions. 

There's certain DJs that you can trust will curate a top drawer record label. With Bristol mainstay Danielle and her freshly minted Soft Raw imprint, we're definitely in safe hands. An extension of her own tastes as a DJ, the label will explore the contrast between soft and raw textures, casting a net far and wide to catch everything from abstract rhythms to technoid experiments and weighty sub-heavy sonics, whilst seeking to platform new producers who are carving out a singular sound. The first comes from Sam Black, better known as Slacker, who sets the tone in fine style with a collection of moody, rumbling cuts that lean heavily into jungle and half-time DnB.

PREMIERE: Slacker - Lay It Bare [Soft Raw]

The https://soundcloud.com/zenkerbrothers?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing continue their imprint https://soundcloud.com/ilian-tape?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing with the release of the mystifying double LP Les Chemins De L'inconnu by Milan-based sound artist https://soundcloud.com/katatonicsilentio?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing, which acts as the newest outcome of her sonic research.

Find our full read here: https://www.minimalcollective.digital/editorial/premiere-katatonic-silentio-dans-le-cadre-du-relief

Les Chemins De L'inconnu will be out on November 22nd 2022. Order a copy via Bandcamp: https://iliantape.bandcamp.com/album/itlp13-les-chemins-de-linconnu

Premiere: Katatonic Silentio - Dans Le Cadre Du Relief [ITLP13]

"Cordyceps Disco" single out now on all platforms, full EP out November 14
Digi single, pre-orders & stream available: https://push.fm/fl/cordycepsdisco

Press release:
The electrifying Copenhagen-based DJ and producer, Anastasia Kristensen, drops a new EP “Cordyceps Disco” - out on 14th November 2023. 

This will be the first release on her new label absorb emit, marking a bold new chapter for Kristensen. This new EP marks the next chapter in Kristensen's artistic development, stepping away from the close and personal nature of her previous work, instead reflecting a broader sentiment of the post-pandemic climate. “Cordyceps Disco” is set in a romanticised future, allowing listeners to come to the dancefloor and let go of their fears for the millennium to come; of climate anxiety and hypercapitalism. Lightly inspired by the sci-fi futures in Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov novels, and taking its name after the brain-eating fungi in the recent series The Last of Us, “Cordyceps Disco” imagines a future dancefloor where listeners can forget about reality and be completely immersed in a beautifully dark yet uplifting atmosphere.

Showcasing their impeccable sound design skills, this EP transports the listener through Kristensen’s imagined futures, in a playful, yet careful
manner. The EP was created in the midst of the dystopian last few years, with a backdrop of constant anxiety of what the world will be like post-pandemic, and as socio-economic and climate catastrophes worsened with each news cycle. Combining an AI’s vocals, with her own made-from-scratch textured samples, Kristensen builds her imaginary club in a retro-futuristic utopia.

“Cordyceps Disco” follows a long period of reflection for Kristensen, withstanding disillusionment and the anxious undercurrent of the past few
years. She found through the making of the EP she was able to be released from the unease, and through the process revealed a haven of escapism.

Cordyceps Disco EP, out November 14 2023

Written and produced by Giordano Libero 
Mastered by The Exchange 
Artwork and design by Luca Christakopoulos 
Distributed by Hardwax
license all rights reserved

3. Giordano - The Addiction Formula

Alkemia (Théo) sounds immersed in the nature of Ardèche, nearby Lyon. His first approach to the world of djing and producing brings him to the local free party scene, where peak-time 4 to the floor and nu-tribe rollers are being selected by the French artist. With forthcoming releases on CJA, IUFO and Techlab, Alkemia's explores the deep essence of bionic-tech, psy-trance and infused tribe, feeding the "ever-growing tree" of underground techno.

Follow the artist:
https://soundcloud.com/al_kemia?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=1&si=d512d1a048124a72941e6e03e5813f45&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
https://www.instagram.com/alkemia.wrav?igsh=MXI5cGJzcnpyaWZycA==

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"Óperencia" is a mythical land that exists in Hungarian folklore and literature, often portrayed as a distant, fantastical realm, beyond the remote "Óperenciás" sea. In various tales, it is depicted as a place of magic, inhabited by legendary creatures, brave heroes, and daunting challenges.

Óperencia VA

apatan

alkemia - apatan [TLVA008]

䷇ Pi (Uniting)

"When you merge the world in here with the world out there
your destiny is revealed"

Property & si’nedd - GENESIS [OB008]

Tracks 1,2,4,8,9 & 10 produced and mixed by Property & si'nedd
Tracks 3 & 6 produced and mixed by Property
Tracks 5 & 7 produced and mixed by si'nedd
All tracks mastered by Sjoerd Oberman
Words by Postzegel
Artwork by Sjahrzad Khodadadeh

In a time beyond time when the boundaries between dimensions were screamed louder than a
cosmic loom, the entities Property and si’nedd emerged into existence. They were forces of
nature, not bound by physical laws but intertwined with universal essence. Property, the
embodiment of structure and form, was the stabilizing force in a world of chaos, while si’nedd, a
radiant entity of light and potential, sparked a dynamic touch. The people of the land, who lived
in the vast plains of Feld and the sun-drenched deserts of Liwa, watched in awe, coining this
phenomenon the shining regeneration of renewal and unity, all in accordance with the 8th
hexagonic chapter of this endless belief.

Today, the power unleashed in their encounters reverberates through the fabric of reality,
causing ripples that can heal. The wise ones of the ancient world, adepts of the I'Ching, are fully
aware of this feat. Consulting in the sacred texts of I’Ching, we begin to understand the
necessity to Unite, to bring forces together in harmony rather than to conflict. Not everyone has
to understand the intensity of Property and si’nedd's connection. In the quiet village of Adevo,
nestled between the mountains of Belan and the forests of Skai, the people experience both
Dolor and Noxa—pain and harm—when forces are unbalanced.

There – the nearby fields, the Ventu winds blow gently, Onie flowers are blooming, symbols of
hope and healing, whispering that with unity comes the potential for the construction of the great
temple of Belan.

As the cycle of encounters continues, the villagers begin to understand the deeper rhythm of the
book. They realized that the union of Property and si’nedd isnot merely an event but a
process—a weaving of existence that neither begins nor ends with the measurement of time.
The wise leader we call Somni, slides in to remind us of the following teaching we hold so dear
to our hearts: "We sleep, but the loom of life never stops, and the pattern which was weaving
when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up tomorrow." With this, the people of
Adevo, Liwa, and beyond now embrace the blend of creation and destruction.

We open our eyes –

In the heart of Adevo, within the temple of Belan, there stands a mysterious mirror, said to
reflect not just the physical form but the very soul of those who gaze into it. Yes, you – yes, me.
This mirror is believed to hold the secrets of unity, for when two stood before it, their reflections
would merge, revealing a single, harmonious entity. We are reminded that "holding together
means uniting," a principle that is echoed in the teachings of the 8th hexagram. It has been said
that only through true unity can the forces of Property and Si’nedd be balanced on a string of
harmonic madness –
In moments when life moves quickly and the pace of existence is overwhelmed by threats, the
mirror offers a stillness, urging those who look into it to slow down.

"The way does not speak," the elders whisper, "but in its silence, it guides." It is in this quietude,
this space of reflection, that the villagers are discovering their inner guidance, learning to
navigate the complexities of life by holding together, united in purpose and spirit, even as the
world around them swirls with the chaos of change – or rather, the Book of Change.

Bandcamp

si'nedd - Belan

PREMIERE : @veilnothingsreal - Pretty Light @ethosrecords
Track name: Pretty Light
Release name: Borrow My Eyes
Buying link: https://ethosrecords.bandcamp.com/album/borrow-my-eyes
Premiere date: 2025-01-21
Release date: 2025-01-24

Sometimes you do things that you don't really understand until much later. You play drums in a band at school, you get immersed in the electronic layers behind video games, and then you fall in love with analogue machines. Veil has carefully woven all these stages into his project, which is as musical as it is visual.

His new opus, ‘Borrow My Eyes’, reflects his universe tinged with science fiction, UK influences, ambient and textural interplay. Variations in broken rhythms collide with flashes of electro and murky synthetic veils, creating a cinematography that is both raw and enveloping.

The four tracks provoke an experience that is both sonic on the outside and visual on the inside. Your eyes close and your mind opens up to Veil's mental screen, offering a slice of your memories that you can interpret with the nostalgia of your choice. The Dutchman job sifre offers a tangy, deconstructed version of this with his remix of the track ‘Pretty Light’.

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/veil_nothingsreal/
https://www.instagram.com/ethos_records/
https://www.facebook.com/ethosrecords

#Ethos Records #Veil #Önd #Rennes

Borrow My Eyes

PREMIERE : Veil - Pretty Light [Ethos Records]

Saša Delimar - Positive Energy
Positive Energy [FRA024 / Fragments]

Produced by Saša Delimar
Released by Fragments from Berlin, Germany
Release Date : February 21st. 2025

This release continues a series of beeps and bleeps created over the 
years, tracks made without any specific purpose, simply for the joy of creating and having fun.

Saša Delimar (Berlin)
https://soundcloud.com/inf001
https://www.facebook.com/infinitycro
https://www.instagram.com/sasa_delimar_infinity
https://infinityhr.bandcamp.com

Oslated.
http://www.oslated.com

Positive Energy

Support & Buy

Saša Delimar - Positive Energy [Fragments]

COUNT - Setback

𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: Night Garden - Emanating Fragrant Mist

Aurora CD compilation ´Beta´. 24 carefully selected sonic sculptures from artists across the globe, glimpsing through different realms and synergies, inviting the listener to a deep journey of imagination and self-discovery.

All profits from the release will be donated in equal parts to:
Palestine Child Relief Fund & Medical Aid for Palestines.
Save The Children Sudan.
Alzheimer research UK.
Ovarian cancer research UK.

Mastering by CTRLS
Artwork by Elfy

𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/soundsfromthenightgarden
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/soundsfromthenightgarden/

𝑨𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒓𝒂
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/aurorarec
Bandcamp : https://aurorarec.bandcamp.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aurora_rec/

Beta

Emanating Fragrant Mist

𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: Night Garden - Emanating Fragrant Mist

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