Releases

North-East weather warning for moderately stable patterns of Goa-inspired, trance-infused modern dark prog with a slight chance of faster breaks and electro before clearing with some deep downtempo chuggers and ambient soundscapes

Release Radar: 2023

13.3

Animalia's exploration of the lesser known artists of Melbourne continues with the launch of new sublabel, Cirrus, focusing on non-club, downtempo, ambient and otherworldly sounds from local Australian artists. 

The first release comprises of dreamy, non-linear modular improvised soundscapes from Melbourne/Naarm local The Soulscaper, a sideproject of Eugene Pascal, member of Animalia's electronic trio Menage. 

The Inside Voices LP offers a sentimental, familiar musical journey, evocative of the distinctive charms of life in Australia's south-eastern hub. All produced in the northern suburbs of Melbourne/ Naarm, the tracks provide an open window into the studios of the city's deeper side. The LP is a poignant follow on from the musical outputs of Animalia, staying true to the label's deep, cinematic and melodic style.

A: City Whistle
B: Mansion on the Hill
C: Inside Voices
D: Lost, But Not Forever 

Produced and Mixed by Eugene Peloza (Naarm, AU) 
Mastered by Giuseppe Tillieci at Enisslab (Rome, IT) 
Distributed by Clone (Rotterdam, NL) 
Artwork by Tzuling Hua (Taipei, TW) 
Design  by Jacopo Severitano (Berlin, GE)

All tracks produced in the North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) peoples of the Kulin Nation

Release date: 25th January 2023

Digital & Vinyl via our bandcamp: https://cirruslabel.bandcamp.com/album/inside-voices

https://clone.nl/item71610.html

@pascalone

The Soulscaper - Inside Voices LP (CIRRUS1)

Dub Explorations 091
Alec Pritchard

Broadcast 2022 / 09 / 30

This is the first of 3 LIVE recordings from our recent party at Eastern Bloc Records in Manchester. 

This was a vinyl only event, and a very busy party so there may be a few needle jumps as our beautiful crowd loves to dance and EB was bouncing to say the least! 

We have split the sets into 3 shows, up first and opening the night in incredible and unique style is Alec Pritchard. 

For track names, please comment and Alec we're sure will provide!

Dub Explorations 091

Catch the Signals from Fantastic planet, made for Heterotopian Bodies. 
Fantasic planet 002 EP from well known Bassiani resident Hamatsuki incl Eversines remix
Vinyl Release Date - 18.01.2023
A1 -  Routes 
A2 - Routes (Eversines remix)
B1 -  Lust Unhinged  
B2 - Shrink

Buy Vinyl

Hamatsuki - Routes EP (FAN002)

Echocentric Records & R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings team up to bring you "And You Never Come Back EP" by Pletnev. 

Bandcamp: https://echocentricrecords.bandcamp.com/album/and-you-never-come-back-ep

"R.A.N.D. and Echocentric, two names known 
Join forces to release some tracks they've shown 
Four heady cuts, mind-bending and bold 
For curious dancers, their stories to unfold 

From Lithuanian maestro, Pletnev his name 
Modular beats, a rhythmic refrain 
For dance floors, these tracks are a must 
So come along, and give them a try, if you trust 

Together, these labels have come to create 
Songs to make you move, to elevate 
Your mind and body, with each passing beat 
So let the music take you, and feel the heat.”

@pletnev @rand_muzik_recordings @echocentricrecords @inchbyinchdistribution 

Releases January 13, 2023 
	
A1 - Bass Covered With Gold
A2 - Average Monday 
B1 - And You Never Come Back 
B2 - Am I Looking At Two Similar Cats 

Written and produced by Alex Pletnev 
Mastered by Nik Kozub 
Design by Jubbs 
Distributed by Inch by Inch
Pressed at R.A.N.D. Muzik

And You Never Come Back EP

Buy 12" & digi

Pletnev - And You Never Come Back EP - RMECR001

DAWL returns to Craigie Knowes with 4 uk-heavy tracks on the 'Hyper Charged EP'. Breaks, bleeps and furious 303 patterns - it's everything you've come to expect and more from master of this sound.

Release date: 30 January 2023
Catalog No.: CKNOWEP41

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CKNOWEP41 | DAWL - Hyper Charged EP

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One Eye Witness:
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From its beginnings as a reissue label, @sprayforever has always been guided by an insatiable appetite for proggy dance music. If excavating long-forgotten gems weren’t enough though, the Irishman behind it all emerged from the fever dream that was lockdown a fully-realised producer/DJ entity. Also taking the name for his alias, Spray comes forth with a typically fractal offering. 

Insistent throb and propulsive, direct drive underpin the A-side. Where ’VT Trad’ opts for nebulous, cosmic detail and shadowy flex, ‘Q3projz’ surfaces a more utopian take on the blueprint. 

‘Zippycher’ then comes flush with wide-eyed radiance; a buoyant, lysergic rite primed for collective physical experience. ‘Slipped’, on the other hand, recalls early ‘90s Art Of Trance while sidestepping revivalist tags. Proper third portal business.

Spray - VT Trad | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER46)

It's our 10th release :') Welcoming Pistaccio to the label with this 6 track EP, Direct Correlation. 

Ethereal pads flow endlessly over warm percussion in the spacey 'Dream Walk', followed by the tripped-out, dubby-ness of 'Direct Correlation'. 'Now Who' is a 90s house drenched number with euphoric piano accents and an acid line which ebbs and flows throughout. Downtempo goodness follows in the similarly blissful 'Breaka Your Soul', while the EP closes out with the hypnotic, floating 'Tonic Tandra'. 

@pistaccio

Pistaccio - Direct Correlation
Cat: TSBU10
Release date: Thursday 16 February
Bandcamp: https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/direct-correlation-2
Mixing by Mats Lorenson
Mastering by Joseph Buchan
Artwork by Gabrielle White

TSBU10 // Pistaccio - Direct Correlation EP [snippets]

For Viscera 096, Nathan Dawidowicz pilots our latest exploration of the cosmos.

'Music has forever been the long-driving passion of Nathan Dawidowicz’s exploration, seeking to broaden popular perspective via their own musical storytelling - beyond tradition and preconceptions. Genre-defying is a must while DJing, opening the dance floor to a hallucinatory dialog that invites inclusivity and intimacy all in the service of the collective journey.

In April 2023 - their debut solo album “Sanctuary Of Ideas” is due via the Zurich-based label Lustpoderosa; a work that explores the dichotomy of the sanctuary as a sacred place and as a shelter, by asking Metaphorical questions about the tension between constructive and destructive facets of irrational will.'

Sit back and enjoy Nathan's mix today as he circulates through intergalactic melodies.

@nathan-dawidowicz

Poto Credit - brunnicorsato

Nathan Dawidowicz | 096

If you were looking to shine a light on an essential element of Bianca Scout’s Sunday Mix, the most obvious choice would be her voice.

Over the course of 75-odd-minutes, it’s this instrument – glitchy here, wispy there, haunting throughout – that the London-based musician and choreographer uses to guide you through songs from her catalogue thus far, from unreleased edits to forthcoming work via music from her latest release, 'The Heart of the Anchoress'. Much like an ASMR soundtrack from some busy train station, filled with noise and bustle and background buzz, plus stories and strangers to boot, Scout’s mix will take you to somewhere else entirely this Sunday.

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Sunday Mix: Bianca Scout

Estimuloshow relocated to home office at short notice due to a sudden fever breakout for this one.

Atmospheric and ethereal techno accompanies some more bouncy tech housy bits as well as some more experimental joints bordering on late 90s IDM sprinkled in for a good blend.

This show originally aired on Cashmere Radio.
For more info, the tracklist or other episodes visit the show's archive at https://cashmereradio.com/shows/estimuloshow

EstimuloShow #61 w/ Estimulo (Cashmere Radio)

https://soundcloud.com/peter-kuschnereit
https://soundcloud.com/finn_johannsen

Artwork by Alex Solman

TASCAM DR-40

2023-03-11 Live At Der Pudel Ist Eine Power (DJ Pete, Finn Johannsen), Golden Pudel Club, Hamburg

Introducing Nightworks Vol 1, the first in a series of compilations by TSBU dedicated to club-focused sounds.

Nightworks Vol 1 sees some familiar faces return, while others unveil first releases, or first outings on the label. Featuring tracks from ten Naarm/Melbourne-based producers, Nightworks Vol 1 presents a melting pot of club-ready moods, from minimal rollers to high energy, sultry tech. 

Couldn’t be more proud to release this collection of tracks ♡ A very special thanks to all the incredible artists, Joe Buchan for the mastering, and the unstoppable Gabriella Brown for the artwork.

Tracks:
1. Pistaccio - Turnout @pistaccio
2. Basscamp - Cosmic Stomp @bassc-amp
3. Echo B - Creeper @becarmstrongmusic
4. DJ Netburner - Doing Anything Fun This Weekend? @dj-netburner
5. Hydra Pyxis - Fever Dream @hydrapyxis
6. Axon Growth Factor - Minnippi Dub @axongrowthfactor
7. Mabel - Equestrian @mabelau
8. al dente - without warning @al-den-te
9. RBI - Drawn to You @djrbii
10. Feline Fine - Sine Wave Meditation @felinefine

Nightworks Vol 1 | VA 
Cat: TSBU11
Release date: Friday 2 June 2023
Mastering by Joseph Buchan
Artwork by Gabriella Brown
Bandcamp: https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/nightworks-vol-1-va

TSBU11 // Nightworks Vol 1 - VA

Welcoming London-based Moray to TSBU for their debut release, the ‘Celestial Drift’ EP. Three emotive and sophisticated tracks find a home on the label, and offer a glimpse into this prolific producer’s world.

Craig’s Dusty Brain is a deep and expansive journey; the mesmerising chorus drone repeatedly sucks in the listener and flings them out again. Atmospheric yet driving, this opening track wouldn’t feel out of place in the back catalogue of Simon Huxtable and Andy Pitman’s Deep Space Recordings.   

A more playful mood transpires in First Contact — the twinkling, alien-like call and response of the main synth line create a sense of curiosity and carefree.  

Reef Energy is the third and final piece in the trilogy. Its glittering atmospheres, 90s-inspired vocal and lead melodies which dance along freely culminate in making this perfect for the most euphoric dancefloor moments.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of Phantom Power, Safar and Avarice, and labels such as the UK’s Crib Records and Australia’s Thunk Records, Moray simultaneously speaks the language of mid-late 90s progressive house and trance, and creates an energising perspective on the current progressive movement.

Moray - Celestial Drift EP
Bandcamp: https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/celestial-drift
Cat: TSBU12
Release date: Friday 8 September 2023
Mastering by Marco Pellegrino, Analogcut
Artwork by Gabriella Brown

TSBU12 // Moray - Celestial Drift EP [snippets]

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The brainchild of two lifelong friends, HOTBOX presents its sonic manifesto through a debut VA compilation. In Sonic Sauna, the two label heads Maikee & Nathan Boost pair up with Mtty & Pistaccio and deliver four sonic concoctions to hot your box from side A to B. Each artist has its own take on the HOTBOX. From the adventurous A-side brimming with emphatic melodies, to the more eerie B-side where ominous basslines take center stage. Nestled within the confines of the HOTBOX, the sanctum of relaxation unfolds in the form of an exquisite sonic sauna, a veritable haven where the symphony of rejuvenation orchestrates an intimate dance with the senses.

PREMIERE: Pistaccio - Spooky Seasoning

Hailing from Sydney, promising up-and-comer @pistaccio takes the carpet for a pleasure cruise around the Australasian subcontinent. Close your eyes and taste the ocean spray as we skim over perfect blue waves. Feel the heat coming off the rocks as we sizzle in the outback. Hear a doof from the bush as we approach our destination… Bounce and bliss in equal measure on this record, just in time for summer!

A1 ~ Sunday Songs
A2 ~ Conga Line 
B1 ~ 787
B2 ~ Ripples

Preorder

Pistaccio • Sunday Songs EP [RIDE14]

https://additionbysubtraction.bandcamp.com/album/absd004-pistaccio-incl-nicolas-duque-remix

@pistaccio
@additionbysubtraction

Premiere : Pistaccio - Skippy (ABSD004)

Not content with four summer sizzlers already on rotation, free-roaming Aussie @pistaccio serves up this chunky growler as a P.s. to his excellent Sunday Songs EP [RIDE14]

Free Download via the link above :)

Check the EP: https://soundcloud.com/magic_carpet/pistaccio-ride14

Free Download

Pistaccio ~ Chardonnay Fade [FREE D/L]

Welcoming Barcelona-via-Naarm-based producer Xav / @xavxavp to the label with “In a Weird Cube”. After heavily rinsing Xav’s debut EP on DMO, we’re thrilled to present the artist’s subsequent release for your listening pleasure.

The weird, wonky and wonderful, are all characteristics synonymous with Xav’s already inimitable sound. Speak Louder follows suit, opening the EP with its wubby bassline and dubbed out chords. 

Pipeline exhibits a similar wonk to the opener, albeit picking up the pace. Skippy percussion and murky vocals make for a sinister mood; perfect for deep into the night. 

The EP takes a turn into a tripped out, downtempo domain with 2 Squared, while finally, Cube Tool closes things out with a sleezy, low slung tech house mood.

Release date: 24 July 2024 
Listen / buy on Bancamp https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/in-a-weird-cube

Additional vocals by Miki on “Pipeline” 
Mixed by Homelander 
Mastering by Joe Buchan
All Production by Xav / @xavxavp
Artwork by Lulu Dominguez

TSBU 14 // xav - in a weird cube EP [snippets]

Marking our 15th release is the Silhouettes EP, the long-awaited debut of local Naarm producer WTP to The Space Between Us. We’re thrilled that through these four timeless tracks, the label finds a place within the incredible catalogue of releases from WTP.

Silhouettes is a further manifestation of WTP’s unwavering knack for creating expansive realms, perceptible through deep and hypnotic patterns, intricate percussion and weightless pads. Favouring analogue sounds over the crisp and clean, an organic quality gives life to the tracks — each living and breathing.

Building upon previous releases, Silhouettes is an exploration into the more energetic shades of the Naarm producer’s sound; each track featuring a liveliness within elements — whether chords, basslines or arpeggiated sounds. As much as the tracks propel onward, they offer restraint when called for. Driving, yet spacious and light; equally suited to the hazy dancefloor as they are to home listening.

With a soul that finds home alongside releases from the ‘golden era’ of progressive house and trance —  output from labels like Digital Structures, Vapour Recordings and Plastic Fantastic in the early 2000s — Silhouettes is an exercise in defying space and time. Inviting you to get lost, and find the ethereal world of WTP.

Release date: 4 October 2024
Listen / buy on Bandcamp https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/silhouettes
Mastering by Mark Klon
All Production by WTP / @worktheperipherals
Artwork by Gabriella Brown, Soft Edges

TSBU15 // WTP - Silhouettes [snippets]

Artist: Pistaccio
Title: The Brave Gardener EP
Label: Perspective
Cat No: PERSPECTIVE008
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Wonkers
A2. Eukalyptus
B1. Swallow
B2. The Brave Gardener


Kepler's Perspective label welcomes Sydney-based talent Pistaccio, delivering four deep and slick, rolling tech-house cuts. Pistaccio may be an emerging artist, but his reputation for creating groove-driven, functional house music is already undeniable. This timeless EP resonates with sleek, dancefloor-ready energy, making it a versatile choice for any setting, from a daytime session, through to the afterhours.

Pistaccio - The Brave Gardener EP (PERSPECTIVE008)

Record label working on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people, curated by Hannah D @hld 

Cover art by Gabriella Brown, Soft Edges / @gbrevlon

TSBU10 // Pistaccio - Direct Correlation EP [snippets]

the space between us