Freedom Frequencies

Funnuvojere’s latest instalment, Minority Resist, comes from Czech Republic and it’s signed by Martin Kuška under his moniker Goodbye Mirage.

Martin has been performing and producing ambient and synthy compositions under his real name for many years, releasing a few LPs for the US cassette labels Sacred Phrases and Origin Peoples, mostly influenced by writing, drawing and photography, as well as by the rhythms of village life. 

Funnuvojere’s new ethereal EP interweaves nostalgia for the past and reflections on the present. The EP is imbued with Martin’s memories of discovering Berlin’s Love Parade, the golden cradle of 90s trance and progressive house. Emotional tension and unexpected polymeters characterise the EP, with minimalistic notes rippling back from a distant future. Careful design produces a unique sound and grain that will blissfully envelop those lucky enough to hear it played.

Released on vinyl - June 29th

Goodbye Mirage -Minority Resist

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What is real in this mad World? Check out this release for future answers. Follow the artist and support the scene @stevemarie
Rave culture will never die.

PREMIERE : Steve Marie - Romanée Conti

~ Low Tape [Russia] ~

The Russian electronic music scene falls within the ones that have hastily been flourishing and gaining recognition over the past years. Representative of an endless willingness to experiment and boundless creativity, we invited an artist who immaculately embodies this versatile and underground mindset: the hometown boy from Nizhny Novgorod a.k.a. Low Tape. As a producer, he has been unbelievably unstoppable lately, building a solid catalogue of underrated jams. First embracing the lo-fi house wave 5 years ago, his current sound has evolved into a leftfield lo-fi/electro crowned with a dusty acid signature. Always on a quest to push boundaries and deliver forward-thinking beats, he has his very own secret formula that makes his interpretation of dance music truly unique. No surprise that his productions have rapidly been appraised by top labels such as Nerang Recordings or Neoviolence.

As usual, his mix magically brings us in a mind-altering and hypnotic trip filled with nostalgia and intensity. The well-crafted vibes from Trinidadian Deep, Gemini or Daisy Glow are aiming to do colossal damage on both sweaty dance-floors and early night build-ups. Disclaimer: we’re not liable for potential restless leg syndrome.

Low Tape’s latest crush: /

Our team’s recommendations: East Dancer [Nerang Recordings], Untitled 17 [Echovolt Records], Detroit Drugs Don't Work [Unreleased]

s. // @low-tape
f. // www.facebook.com/lowtape/
b. // www.lowtape.bandcamp.com

021 ~ plastic/vibes x Low Tape 🇷🇺

On the 12th of April 1961, Yuri Gagarin was launched into orbit for the first and - so they tell us - the last time. Upon returning to Earth, Yuri became a global hero, travelling the world to tell of his adventure. Secretly, he was plagued by strange hallucinations and a persistent glow around his vision; a cornucopia of colour in a constant corona. At first fearing madness, the cosmonaut came to see these apparitions as a signal, an invitation, a welcoming beacon from a distant lighthouse blinking across the cosmic void. 

Taking inspiration from early Detroit techno culture, under the moniker Tony Neptune Leeds-based producer and artist Sam Jefferies is on a mission to tell a multi-sensory story through image, sound and text. A talented DJ and part of the Dimensions DJ Directory family, Sam has become synonymous with deep diving marathon sets both as Tony Neptune and as Yuri, solo or alongside fellow Leeds stalwart Mark 'Turbo' Turner.

After working hard on his production efforts over the last few years, his debut EP Reflections on a Daring Escape is finally seeing the light of day on Twelve Comets. Both sonically and aesthetically (Sam's visual work as a painter is at the core of the release), the 4-track release journeys deep into the cosmos, touching on the more celestial, emotive elements of electro and techno.

PREMIERE: Tony Neptune: And Then There Were Stars [Twelve Comets]

Wandering through the city streets late at night he looked up at the towering buildings as the cars whizzed furiously by. He was walking towards Bang Sue Junction, a place he often visited alone to watch the world fly by. The people in their cars, those in illuminated offices miles up above, the moon as it hung heavily against a backdrop of black. There was a thick mist in the air, perhaps it was fog from the sea rolling in, that or the desolate smog of another city screwed by the smokey vehicles and reckless abandon of us. 

More Rice is a record label focussed on showcasing Asian musicians and artists, it is a label whom we have profiled previously. During lockdown they have compiled a release featuring over a dozen musicians, an eclectic, electronic affair well worth your time. This track is by Sarayu.

PREMIERE: Sarayu - Bang Sue Junction [More Rice]

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/nico-lahs-blow-your-mind

The synth work on 'The Free Life' is @nico-lahs at his best with a day break melody blotting out any lingering darkness from the morning sky.

Blow Your Mind

Nico Lahs - The Free Life [Metamorphic Recordings]

The machine whirred and kickstarted into life - strange sounds emerged from its core as shivers and rumbles echoed in the large empty warehouse in which they watched. A strange ambient, rhythmic performance was underway. It was enchanting to watch and listen to the bizarre sounds which emerged and meandered between all four corners of the large empty room. The sound bounced and radiated with electric precision and left each listener enchanted and spellbound. 

afinss is the Rhythmical Ambient project of Lootbeg & Bajazo a friend in need sound system. The pair have worked to produce a delicate new EP, an intriguing, atmospheric affair which comes recommended.

PREMIERE: afinss -Ra06 [a friend in need]

Yo💕 Super excited to present @s-e-d-g-w-i-c-k to our mix series🙏 Co-founder and regular contributor of @potatoheadzlabel, Sedgwick has been quietly and diligently crafting his way onto dance floors in Melbourne and across the world🌏

Tracklist:
@dawn-again - Just When You Thought You’d Finally Won (Ambient Mix) [Enjoyment Division]
@tenbrains - Magpie [Houses In Motion]
George Michelle (@softbodyheartthrob)  - Can’t Live Without You [Burning Rose Records]
@pepullipulsumz (Mutually Feeling) - Distilled Existence [Potatoheadz Records]
@midnighttenderness - Dub Dreams [Butter Sessions]
Ausecuma Beats - Keleh (River Yarra’s Situationist Rework) [Music In Exile]
Vague Imaginaries - Deep In Blue [12th Isle]
@djlifee - Peia (Echocentric Records]
@escapeartistaus - Metamorphosis [Temporal Cast]
@reptant_the_lizard - First Contact [R.A.N.D Musik Recordings]
@s-e-d-g-w-i-c-k - Pleasuresque [Potatoheadz Records]
@hame_dj - Zoot [Kalahari Oyster Cult]
Lil Keke - Graped Up and Dripped Out (Jungle Edit) [EastDownToTheSouth]

Sedgwick

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Bay Area Renaissance Man, Eugene Whang's label Public Release (@eug), offers its first release of the year that no one wanted with a little something that just about everyone wants. Moving across a wide-spectrum of house styles, the 6-track sampler is a stacked release with label alums and newcomers alike.

Various Artists - 415-PR22 [Public Release]

Metropolitan Soul Museum - Stoneman [Public Release]

Yooo👀 Fresh mix up today from Australian producer Jad & The (@jad-lee)🙏 With recent releases on some truly great labels like @banoffee-pies, @hawsmusic, Rhythm Section (@bradleyzero), @slothboogie and more, you should definitely keep an eye out👁 House house and house for one hour right here🏠🎹

Jad & The

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