Full stream of Claudio PRC's reconstruction of "Texture 40.1," taken from Joachim Spieth's Texture 40.1 (Claudio PRC Variations) EP on Affin, out February 3.

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Texture 40.1 (Claudio PRC Variations)

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Quantec - Journey of Mind // Neighbour Recordings 004 // 2 x 12"

OUR man Quantec is nothing if not versatile. An aficionado of many styles including ambient, deep house, Detroit, dub, dubby electronics, experimental and roots reggae, he can turn his hand adeptly across the musical palette. For this his latest release on Neighbour Recordings it’s all about the ‘D’; deep ambient, drone and dub techno that’s dope with a capital ‘D’. Not for nothing is his album titled Journey of Mind. It’s a personal and self-assured trip from first note to last – not surprising for a producer with almost 25 years in the game – drifting as it does through contemplative sonic worlds and ethereal soundscapes. And while the label co-owner’s handiwork here is from the ‘less is more’ school of production, it’s nonetheless big on atmosphere with an undercurrent of drama or melody never too far away. Notable destinations on this journey include Depth of Immersion, Mind Wandering, Motionless and Perfect Stranger. Bon voyage.

https://de.juno.co.uk/products/quantec-journey-of-mind-vinyl/1007537-01/

Quantec -  Atmospheric Noise // Neighbour Recordings 004 // 12"

Ultimae unveils a mesmerizing new album by Dutch composer Martin Nonstatic titled “Pulsatille“. With 12 new tracks that blend ambient, dub techno, IDM and floating acid genres; this opus promises to captivate listeners, taking them on a journey that will awaken their senses and imagination. Martin Nonstatic’s compositions stand out for their poetic sensibility and emotional depth. Diaphanous sounds and resplendent sonic textures strike a delicate balance between introspection and escape. Every track is meticulously crafted to capture the nuances of the soul and provide a profound resonance.

“Pulsatille” is a true artistic tour de force, where Martin Nonstatic skillfully merges atmospheric pads with pulsating rhythms and subtle melodies.
With a discography spanning multiple albums, EPs and collaborations, the composer continues to push boundaries, captivating audiences with his evocative soundscapes and intricate compositions. “Pulsatille” represents his latest artistic endeavor, showcasing his evolution as a musician and cementing his place among electronic music’s most innovative talents.

Written and produced by Martin Van Rossum
Mastering and artwork by Vincent Villuis at Ultimae Studios, Lyon, France
C&P 2023 Ultimae
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PULSATILLE

Ekagrata (Variation 1)

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MARTIN NONSTATIC | Ekagrata (Variation 1)

Ultimae proudly presents "OPIA," the second Various Artists compilation curated by Danish DJ Christian Samsara. This artfully assembled collection of ten tracks captures the numinous essence of cinematic ambient music, IDM, and electronica, enveloping listeners in atmospheres that transcend the everyday, leading them into a lush sonic landscape. OPIA ideates the ambiguous intensity of eye contact, which can extrapolate to the profound connection between the music and its audience.

With influences ranging across a wide palette of rhythms, patterns, and pads, OPIA invites exploration of the liminal spaces between sound and silence. Within its fugacious harmonies, the music's transient beauty emerges, where melodies dance on the edge of perception before gently fading, leaving an afterglow of serene awe.

Featured artists include Miktek, Lars Leonhard, Cell, Martin Nonstatic, SYNC24, AES Dana, and Erot, each also collaborating with Christian Samsara and Carbon Based Lifeforms. Additionally, OPIA welcomes newcomer Formant Value to our realm.

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FORMANT VALUE | Intraverse

NAIF

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Koscoy - NAIF

You can get this album from:

Bandcamp: https://pnfa.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-found
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/3RYm59f4gi2dAiVCIMRXsR?si=TgX58JrVQkGmOFDS7YDFjg
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pnfa/sets/lost-and-found-4408941
Juno: https://www.junodownload.com/products/pnfa-lost-and-found/7225201-02/
Youtube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l2G0o9Cag84P2s9NUTVir5VujhKA6xhBM
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/album/lost-and-found/1831446103
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FLDBZ8V2
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/452480000
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/de/album/800202561
Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/pnfa-1/album/lost-and-found

About the album:

"Lost and Found" is a moving and finely detailed album by PNFA, the musical project of German artist Wolfram Gruss. Known for his reflective and atmospheric style, Gruss delivers a collection that blends downtempo, chillout, and trip hop with cinematic and electro-acoustic elements, resulting in a rich, immersive sound.

Most of the tracks are instrumental, unfolding slowly through layered textures, ambient tones, and subtle rhythmic patterns. Each composition is carefully arranged, showcasing a strong focus on sound design and emotional nuance. The music feels organic and spacious, balancing electronic precision with a warm, human touch.

Alongside the instrumentals, the album features several vocal pieces that add lyrical weight and emotional clarity. These songs deal with themes of love, separation, and the emotional complexity of letting go, offering a contrast to the abstract mood of the instrumental tracks.

PNFA’s production style is deeply nuanced, with every detail—from gentle melodies to atmospheric field recordings—thoughtfully placed. "Lost and Found" stands as a cohesive and expressive work, shaped by both technical skill and a strong emotional core.


Released on Diventa Music
Distributed by DigDis

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If you like my music, please also check out my other project Spoq:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/spoqmusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChzuFuBdOJ5af0EYvXBiaNw 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30iXz2T5RHECSDNhmpt9Cy

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Lost and Found

Sophisticated, immersive, and built for the heads. Primary Colours delivers a refined exploration of deep, dub-influenced house with Dislocation by Stelios Vassiloudis. Crafted with precision and restraint, the EP flows through hypnotic rhythms and subtle atmospheres. Ohm & Kvadrant rework the title track into a spacious dreamscape, while Stefan Gubatz closes with a timeless dub-tech excursion.

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Impulse Response (Stefan Gubatz Version)

Full album: http://coldtear.com/heavenchord-time-in-space/

Time in Space

Heavenchord - Star Harbour

AES Dana is releasing his 8th solo album on the Ultimae imprint; glowing addition to the composer’s discography, "Inks" is at once a synthesis of everything that his music has been leading up to and an original step forwards in terms of expressiveness and contrast. 

A self-taught electronic music composer, bass guitar and samplist, Vincent Villuis has quickly become one of the most recogniseable names in the broad-reaching “downtempo” field. With "Inks", he delivers a sublime narrative album, fusion of ambient, idm, deep techno and drum'n'bass. 
The finely woven tapestries of his inspiring music are as much a dazzling exercise in rhythm chiseling, melody and texture as a pure, intuitive and intimate perspective of life's intrigues.

Mastered by Vincent Villuis at Ultimae Studios.

Inks

Ashen

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AES Dana | Ashen

Ultimae proudly presents "Hereafter", a collection of past and present works by Mihalis Aikaterinis aka MIKTEK to which the Greek composer desired to give a second breath and offer a new dive into his deep musical world. All tracks were carefully chosen, revisited, reedited, recorded live, remastered and assembled with two unreleased ones to create a smooth melancholic journey.

Washed out blissful pads and slow idm rhythms are to be expected as the foundation of this release. From the warm ambient vibe of Dawsonia to the dubbed out landscapes of Omniprescence and the glitchy rhythms of Atmosphere of Neglect, Mihalis cruises through multiple electronic territories while keeping a coherent sound along the way. 

Sometimes reassuring, sometimes dark, but always captivating, these pieces feel like a never ending ascent to the lights above.
During the troubled times we're experimenting, "Hereafter" resonates with a touching singularity. While the title might evoke dismal images, what we hear is an invitation to look farther than anything else, farther than our present times, to journey to clearer skies and quieter waters.


Credits 
Written, arranged, mixed and produced by Mihalis Aikaterinis, except “Parenthesis (Ozora live edit) » by Mihalis Aikaterinis and Vincent Villuis
Mastering by Vincent Villuis @ Ultimae Studios
Artwork by Arnaud Galoppe and Vincent Villuis
P&C 2020 Ultimae
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Parenthesis (Ozora live edit)

MIKTEK | Parenthesis (Ozora Live Edit)

Owl ~ Infinite Horizon [SSD12] 

Infinite Horizon is a deep and introspective journey to unexplored lands. A dense fog settled in the valley. the moon shines through the haze. A glimpse of the decline, the vision blurred, nothing seemed real. After losing cohesion, the body lies down and takes the horizon line of the soul. The sleeper becomes the awakened from the shadows. Lost in the hidden forest, In search of the infinite horizon. It will follow the passage of the two lands between light and dark. A distant transmission keeping the hope of reaching it one day. « The horizon emphasizes the infinite »

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Written & Produced by Pierre Nesi (Owl ~ Belgium)
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph (Portland)
2021 Silent Season [SSD12]

The Infinite Horizon

Owl ~ Infinite Horizon [SSD12]

Derived from the Latin “Ultimae Terrae,” meaning “the furthest places,” the name Ultimae reflects a profound theme of exploration. This concept is at the heart of Ultimae Records, an ambient music record label and publisher dedicated to transporting listeners to the outer edges of experience through sound and offering a space for introspection and discovery within the vastness of the mind and beyond.

In 1999, Vincent Villuis and Sandrine Gryson, also known as AES Dana and Mahiane, united over a shared passion for the immersive world of electronic music. This collaboration led to the birth of the label. Initially envisioned as a musical portal, Ultimae’s mission was to explore and disseminate the diverse expressions of Ambient music far and wide through the production of records and the establishment of an online shop.

Over the years, Ultimae has expanded beyond its original scope, evolving into a multifaceted company with sound design, post-production, and mastering studios based in Lyon, France, along with professional services in publishing, music licensing, and synchronization.