Sophisticated man. High brow Sunday Jazz time..

sadness

Map.Ache - Enola (Salax Peep Show Remix) - Kann Records

CHLOE & Vassilena Serafimova - The Dawn (Sequenza Version)

blowfish (lake people remix)

out now 
https://www.beatport.com/release/all-gates-open/3964597

Gates - Radioactivo

At that time I met a stranger, her story was sad and her voice gentle.. She saw and heard what no one should.. She suffered a lot. I recorded lullaby for her to make our world quieter, less scary, cold nights warmer. Many times my music was written by empathy, maybe this one is an illusion of fear that we pass through. It seems to weep over the idea of utopia, happiness. Everything needs a little bit of silence .. Even music..

Music Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFbOqxTr5A0

YouTube (Audio Only):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sdUBxnJkb4

Sheet Notes
http://bit.ly/2o8cIil

Stranger

Though a sometimes common misconception lingers over electronic music as being cold and soulless, the opposite couldn't be more true for French-born/London-Marseille-based producer Abstraxion (Harold Boué). Following the 2013 release of Break of Lights, HAKT Recordings is proud to present Abstraxion's latest offering, I Can't, available December 08, 2014. 

Wasting no time on a dramatic intro, Abstraxion dives in headfirst, immediately commanding attention with the eponymous opener. The track's 6-minute landscape unearths Abstraxion's signature warm melodies, dreamy basslines and nostalgic undercurrents (only this time with a more dancefloor-friendly tempo), paving the way for the rest of the EP. Hypnotic sounds ebb and flow on the sci-fi-esque "Never Thought" before Abstraxion unleashes a sinister , propulsive riff akin to a jet revving up for takeoff somewhere in the middle. Brief but profound, it makes for an unforgettable surprise before the track winds down back to earth. 

Rounding out the EP are two remixes for "Around Me." A bouncy bassline and chunky, wobbly synths abound in Fairmont's take, while My Favorite Robot closes with a minimal, psychedelic groove.

Never Thought (Original Version)

Quimby's Psychedelic Breakfast (Part 1), Q.V. 052625a

SERA028: Satellite Era presents "Soft Soil EP" - the debut project of queer multi-instrumentalist néel, formerly known as Boris Donskoff.

Out now on all major platforms: https://ffm.to/sera028

Trekking through long and humid days of a lively summer, we find ourselves yearning to take the longer route more frequently. In an effort to capture slowed moments of the expansive world around us, we turn to an eccentric up and comer to help us master meditation through downtempo and space.

It was only a couple short seasons ago that French artist néel introduced themselves to us, bringing forth handmade audio relics like a merchant traveling across the mountainous internet. We were enticed hearing the byproduct of computerized sounds blended with organic field recordings - a stark yet memorable contrast. We were then astonished to hear that these demos would only mark the beginning of this contemporary guitarist's journey into our sonic niche. With a little help from our vibrant and welcoming community, we planted their compelling seedlings into the damp dirt of our musical garden.

We are proud to unveil the latest strain of our creative harvest - one as sentimental as it is inventive. Welcome to "Soft Soil EP," the debut project of néel and a field guide to their search for a newfound sonic identity. The composition was mainly developed in an isolated countryside home, utilizing its calm yet hollowing ambiance as an instrument. This stripped-down site, sometimes lacking electricity, was then filled with recordings of various social encounters on the bustling streets of urban sprawls around Europe. This juxtaposition is celebrated throughout the EP, combining both realms into one that thoughtfully expresses how their heart splits in two. The introduction serves as a synopsis of the journey ahead, mashing environmental sounds drenched in reverb under their careful guitar plucks. "Antha" brings out a more synthesized approach to néel's overall intention, yet still sounds like electronica indulged in nature. "Softly Pushed" and "Restlessness" stand out as songs with city origins - recordings of mindless chatter and flailing metal coincide with the franticness of modern drum 'n' bass. The two are split by "Sagittarius," a ravishing track that effortlessly demands attention like an unforgettable live solo. "0011" allows the project to fade out with rustic trip-hop wielding an undeniable groove - it concludes with a captivating guitar piece that softly tops off the soil blend.

"Soft Soil EP" tells the story of an artist searching for their footing, breaking the tender ground beneath them with each cautious step toward the vast ecosystem of experimental electronic music. In néel's case, the allegory digs deeper as it unearths their harmonious roots and intertwines them with the tangible world. The mixture is equal parts personal as it is musical, paving the way for what will surely be a thrilling sonic adventure. 

Written & produced by néel
Mastered by Amir Mashayekhi
Designed by y3000w & Nic Juister

Set free by Satellite Era

BUY / STREAM

néel - Sagittarius

Jahara - Kamala

image by Azenoire
www.facebook.com/Azenoire-206761436172658/

Art is Trouble is my 4th album, and my deep wish that imagination and arts can lead the world to a better state.

Every change requires from us to overcome some trouble, easiness and sometimes even pain. By this condition our lives can go forward in a process of becoming what we are.

To those who have, are being or will have to leave their place of birth for another in order to have a better life.

To those who try to change their habits for a better place for their children.

To those who struggle to have their voices heard through their opinion or their art, in countries where silence reigns.

This album wouldn’t be possible without my family, my friends and my listeners. Infinite thanks Dears.

Thanks to Ripperton and Azenoire for their kind participation, to Delphine Sandoz, Tammam Azzam, Eleni Ntouva, Azenoire for the artworks, to Anna for the lyrics corrections

Van Hai & Ripperton - A World Where We Are Missing

It was like a sadness and freedom at the same time...

▶ Listen on YouTube ▶
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVU-wz7jZpE

▶ Sheet Notes ▶
http://bit.ly/EmptyInsideSheet

Empty Inside

Azaleh
https://soundcloud.com/azaleh
https://www.facebook.com/Azaleh-443970115764772/?fref=nf
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgWv7WE9uF3WYHPx3rl1_w

Photo By Nick Scheerbart
https://unsplash.com/photos/soGoAfesWO8
https://www.instagram.com/nck__/

Sheepy on Spotify!
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Endeavour

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Azaleh - Endeavour

Azaleh
https://soundcloud.com/azaleh
https://www.facebook.com/Azaleh-443970115764772/?fref=nf

Photo by Matt Sclarandis
https://unsplash.com/photos/S_IV6KqGeso

Sheepy on Spotify!
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Forever In My Heart

Azaleh - Forever In My Heart

Hologram

Azaleh
https://soundcloud.com/azaleh
https://www.facebook.com/Azaleh-443970115764772/?fref=nf

Photo By Jason Blackeye
https://unsplash.com/collections/483346/faceless?photo=iMJZ7wzLxYU

Sheepy on Spotify!
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Rainy Nights

Azaleh - Rainy Nights

Side A features Andy, music made by Superpitcher in memory and admiration of a pioneer artist and his works. Andy Warhol looks a scream, Hang him on my wall, Andy Warhol, Silver Screen, Can't tell them apart at all, Andy walking, Andy tired, Andy take a little snooze, Tie him up when he's fast asleep, Send him on a pleasant cruise, When he wakes up on the sea, Be sure to think of me and you, He'll think, about paint and he'll think about glue, What a jolly boring thing to do. David Bowie’s lyrics about Andy Warhol mirror the groovy yet deeply moving emotion of this track. The music Superpitcher imagined here is a pleasant cruise in itself and once you wake up from it, you will for sure think of Andy.

Side B features Yves. The track starts with a long introduction of harp music and then gently evolves into one of the more fragile and poetic pieces Superpitcher has created thus far for The Golden Ravedays record. Similar to Andy this track is dedicated to an artist, Yves Saint Laurent. What is clear in this music is that there is an intense understanding of the suffering Yves Saint Laurent lived throughout his life as an artist and fashion designer. As only Superpitcher can, he translated that emotion into this beautiful and touching piece of music.

Van Hai & Ripperton - A World Where We Are Missing

vanhai

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