From the passionate lands of France, Arnaud Galoppe, known as Focal and Kinosura, has hand-mixed an emotional labyrinth of dark techno and melancholy ambience in Ultimae’s latest compilation.
Polarity is a double-sided conglomerate of electronic expressions from all over the world, spanning across atmospheric soundworlds of intimate drone and deep, industrial progressions. 
This collection of heartwarming soundscapes and foot-stomping house beats is smoother than butter, a series of 26 top-notch tracks that paint an interesting, auditory adventure. Although the album has a minimalistic approach, it offers a surprisingly detailed production. Each track is layered with expert craftsmanship and hypnotic melodies laced against diverse, psychedelic noise echoing in the distance.
Polarity is certainly an experience worth traversing, and we are proud to host it as an excellent addition to any electronica connoisseur's sound-library.

POLARITY | mixed by Focal - TE

POLARITY | Techno side_mix

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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.

Whenever righteousness wanes and unrighteousness increases I decsend myself forth.
In order to protect the good and punish the wicked,
In order to make a firm foundation for righteousness,
I come into being age after age. (B.G 4.7–8)

Bassiste post-punk dès la fin des années 80, Ced fait partie du mouvement Goth à Grenoble, Alpes françaises, et s’ouvre à la culture techno en 93 lors de la mythique « Transeruption ». Il pose ses premiers vinyles en soirées à partir de l'été 98. Sa passion le mène à fonder le collectif   « Lakazba », à devenir résident du célèbre club lyonnais  « Le Monde à L’Envers » et à être invité à l’international (Suisse, Autriche, Espagne, Italie...)
Désireux d’élargir constamment ses horizons musicaux, ses sets oscillent entre Melodic Techno, Electro, Techno, Breaks, le tout nimbé d’Acid et toujours dans l’esprit Progressive.
Il co-fonde le collectif « Brainbow » en 2022.

booking : tallced@brainbowmusic.fr

As a post-punk bassist since the end of the 80’s, Ced is part of the Goth movement in Grenoble, French Alps, then opens up to techno culture in 93 during the mythical «Transeruption». 
He put his first vinyls during events from 98. His passion led him to found the «Lakazba» collective, to become resident for the famous Lyon club «Le Monde à L'Envers» and to be invited internationally (Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Italy...)
Eager to constantly expand his musical horizons, his sets oscillate in between Prog, Melodic Techno, Electro, Breaks, haloed of Acid and always in the progressive spirit.
He co-founds the collective «Brainbow» in 2022.