“Wonders Of The World”. The penultimate track from 'The Science Museum' E.P and another outstanding demonstration of The Hidden’s ability to fuse multiple styles into a cohesive singular. Swinging grooves emanating from a dusty break, layered with percussion shots and chord progressions which melt seamlessly into synth stabs and FX to bring together the theme of organic colliding with synthetic.

The Science Museum

Wonders Of The World

The Sceince Museum

Never one to conform, The Hidden branches out from his familiar sounds of luscious Lo-Fi grooves and seeks to intertwine them with more electronic and synth based instrumentation. “The Science Museum” delves deeper into these electronic soundscapes and delivers 5 tracks of hybrid styles that truly showcase The Hidden as a versatile artist that is willing to step outside his comfort zone and pursue creativity where ever it takes him.



“The concept is about combining our knowledge of science and nature with humankind's desires to generate 'life itself'. Convincingly less artificial and more organic methods will shape our imminent future as we look deeper within the nano technologies of evolving evolution towards its inevitable 'beautiful' automation.”



We start our journey to beautiful automation with a track entitled “We Are All Free”. An awe-inspiring soundscape of synth pads gliding across the stereo field and layered with melodies that seep into existence over an 808 inspired drum break. This track was written during lockdown due to covid restrictions. However the mantra of “We Are All Free” resonated in the misstate of free thinking and time to spend on more creative endeavours during this time, perpetuating the thought of freedom as an internal feeling opposed to an external state of being.



The title track “The Science Museum” is a call back to the more organic influences as its uplifting melody drives the track forward from a swinging break to luscious guitar riffs from the endlessly talented Curt Black and stabbing vocal samples all mix with foley and a pulsing bass line to create a unique take on Hip Hop grooves.

1989 is a hard hitting track with elements reminiscent of 90’s rave music. Horn stabs set the tempo and the drums follow with scattered percussion fills and topped with an iconic flute solo before the beat breaks down into a bouncing groove that immediately captures the ears and leads the head nodding for long after the track has finished.


The head nodding slows but by no means stops as we continue through to “Wonders Of The World”. The penultimate track and another outstanding demonstration of The Hidden’s ability to fuse multiple styles into a cohesive singular. Swinging grooves emanating from a dusty break, layered with percussion shots and chord progressions which melt seamlessly into synth stabs and FX to bring together the theme of organic colliding with synthetic. 



The Finale of this project comes in the form of “New Life”. A fitting name to round off the concept of the EP and it delivers perfection sonically too. Bringing the tempo back up to a middle ground between the previous tracks with its stuttered and bouncing melodic elements that ricochet off the heavy kick and bass line.
A precisely calculated ending to a fully immersive project.

1989

We Are All Free

🧡 LeVirya
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🧡 The Hidden
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🧡 Natasha Ghosh
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🧡 Phlocalyst
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LeVirya & The Hidden - By The Ocean (feat. Phlocalyst & Natasha Ghosh

LeVirya & The Hidden - Frogs At Night (feat. Natasha Ghosh)

I am happy to share this track today, it is also one of the first fully illustrated covers I have made myself (More of this style to come)

This track Instantly comes to life with two smooth #bass lines wrapping around a low end kick drum, filling both low end and top end melodies. With the beautiful picking sounds of the #ukulele layering up those call and response extra high notes to create the intricate lead melodies. This track takes a refreshing and uplifting approach to the #lofi sound and as it morphs and progresses through the track it effortlessly shifts focus from instruments to foley and keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. The perfect way to start your day.

Tales From The Forest

Morning Swim

It was lovely to log on and find out that your track had been scheduled to play on the BBC. This recording marks my first broadcast on the BBC taken from 'BBC Introducing - Solent' show presented by Steph Nieuwenhuys with the best in unsigned music with live lounge gigs and more.

"Breakfast & Coffee" written by @the_hidden_dan_mcrae @leviryamusic (ft. @rocomoco_music) will be broadcast on @BBCintroducing 6th Aug 2022 between 8-10pm on DAB/96.1FM by @stephnradio

This track features on our E.P 'Quiet Earth' by Levirya & The Hidden released via @aviary.music and is available on all streaming platforms. The E.P also includes featured artists Natasha Ghosh & Phlocalist.

>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/04tAx7RyH6wL9gCnT9TuXH

Quiet Earth

Breakfast & Coffee

BBC Introducing - Solent - Breakfast & Coffee By The Hidden & LeVirya (feat. rocomoco)

https://www.voicefmradio.co.uk/

Voice FM  Broadcasted 25/09/2022

Last track played out on the two hour show of fresh talent from Southampton and other south coast towns and cities. Go check out their station:

Voice FM 09/25/2022
Two hours of fresh talent from Southampton and other south coast towns and cities.

Radio Broadcast: Voice FM 103.9 'Cat's in the basket' by rocomoco + The Hidden

This is a BBC Introducing radio broadcast from 17th December 2022 featured on the Steph Nieuwenhuys best in unsigned music with live lounge gigs and more. 

"Stellar Garden" is the first single from the forthcoming 'Electric Paradise' album released on Aviary Bridge Records by Berlin due 'rocomoco' and Southampton UK artist 'The Hidden' A calming ambient high which blends lofi and organic textures with expertly produced guitars and keys.

https://www.aviarybridgerecords.com/products/rocomoco-the-hidden-stellar-garden



"A gorgeous present for your soul" - Stereofox 
"Mellow, Relaxing Lofi Beat" - BBC Introducing (Steph Nieuwenhuys)


Available to stream NOW on all digital platforms.

Full music video Edited by Dan McRae available on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdUrvoddJT8&ab_channel=DanMcRae

Electric Paradise

Stellar Garden

BBC Introducing radio broadcast of 'Stellar Garden' 17th Dec 2022

The Hidden is a private collection of Lo-Fi recordings I have made capturing a moment that sits somewhere between a rehearsal and the performance. 

"It's these moments between a performance or a rehearsal I love. These private moments not intended for anyone but the performer that really shine on this album." Dan McRae 

The Hidden embraces the perfume of lo-fi recording techniques with warm analogue distortion. The debut album 'Something Lost Something Found' is a collection of recordings that showcases some truly private and intimate moments we rarely get to hear.

SOMETHING LOST SOMETHING FOUND

The Glass Wall

Vincent Gallo

Recorded walking through Highfield Campus at Southampton University.

Southampton University

The Hidden - Southampton University

Vocal sample taken from the film 'A Room For Romeo Brass' Dir Shane Meadows. Sample features the excellent Paddy Considine and Vicky McClure http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0202559/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_45

Will You Kiss Me Now Please

The Hidden - Will You Kiss Me Now Please

Looking to collaborate with someone on the drums - feel free to remix the track as well. Post any mix/remixes in the comments

A Sunday Morning Hangover With Spring In The Air - No Drum demo 200bpm

written and performed by Dan McRae
mastered by Ingo kreutzer from rocomoco 11/03/2019
cello - by David Copus

The Velvet Nest

Lying on your back staring at lines in the sky

written, performed by Dan McRae
cello - David Copus
saxaphone - Joe henderson 'Ask Me Now'
artwork - Grant Haffner https://www.granthaffner.com/art/
mastered by Ingo kreutzer from rocomoco 11/03/2019

Endless Summer

A partnership of German precision and British eccentricity. Kowie & The Hidden were selected to work together via the 'Pick A Pal #3' contest in the lofi family facebook group. Introduced as strangers and after never hearing each others work before this piece is the result of their first collaboration.

Photograph by Ricky Flores: https://theredlist.com/wiki-2-16-601-790-view-social-documentary-profile-flores-ricky-1.html

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lofi.family/
https://soundcloud.com/kowie_hh
https://soundcloud.com/thin-recordings
https://soundcloud.com/lofifamily

Doublemint

Doublemint - The Hidden X Kowie

Loose Drunken Misfit Rock N Fuckin' Roll - Remix

Velvet Nest

Loose Drunken Misfit Rock N Fuckin' Roll

The title track and the first single “3:30pm“ from the forthcomming E.P is a bustling public vibe with laid back jumping jazz hop instrumentals. This beats got swagger!

The track has been released on the 25th of November by Aviary Bridge Records: 

Streaming platforms and music video link: song.link/i/1485652681

Learn more about the project and whats happening with rocomoco here: https://wordpress.com/view/thevelvetnest.wordpress.com

3:30pm

3:30pm /with rocomoco

"The thought behind the title 'Cat's In The Basket' is the opposite of the saying 'The cat's out of the bag' which means a secret has been revealed, so the idea of 'Cat's in the basket' is to mean keeping a secret or hiding something. So I quite like the idea of the cat being a symbol for something private, or you can just see its eyes if we use an image of a cat."

Music wise Cat's In The Basket" brings our EPs "3:30pm" and "Wishing the clouds away" on one point. Like a great final with a rough and pushing bass and drums section, beautiful atmospheres from the piano paired with the airy  rocomoco Gretsch hanging around together in the trees. And not to forget the breathtaking top-lines from Steve Wood's vintage Korg again. Remember: Steve also joined the project with his synths on "Far away from everything". 

As the cat is still in the basket there are new worlds and secrets to discover. Which means for you: no worries the journey rocomoco & The Hidden will go on.

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Cat's In The Basket w/rocomoco

The Hidden is an always evolving private collection of lo-fi recordings, musical ideas and visual experiments by the British artist Dan McRae from Southampton. He is a hidden gem operating under the radar. You will find collages of orchestral recordings, lo-fi beats and music videos for artists such as fthmlss, Behind Clouds, Damaa Beats & rocomoco to name just a few. This fresh new artist's debut on Aviary Bridge Records in 2019 with Berlin duo 'rocomoco' Their first E.P '3:30pm' quickly entered Hype Machine and gained rapid traction in the lo-fi scene. Their second E.P 'Wishing The Clouds Away' gained even further traction pushing their first year of stream over 1million. This was sealed by the release of their follow up single 'Cat's In The Basket' which got them positioned onto Spotify editorials. Now as 2020 come to a close The Hidden has a new body of work due for release in early 2021 but with the release of the Aviary Bridge Records 'Autumn Nights' compilation this marks a new milestone. Vinyl Pressing!!

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