OrangeTone's debut album 'Lightmixer' out now!

noumenalloom.bandcamp.com/album/lightmixer-2

Lightmixer

OrangeTone - Lightmixer

acounta - Laughing Morpha (xato edit)

Snacks, munchies, nibbles... We all rely on little treats and indulgences to take us through the day. For Snacks, members of the Global URL Nation could propose a track in just 20 to 30 seconds. Not a demo or snippet, but an actual track that can exist fully by itself, something meaningful and impactful that would push them to distill their ideas down to their core essence.


Snacks explores what makes the backbone of a track, how to shape its core and play with temporality and emotions in such a short time span. The exercise is much harder than it seems, and it challenged every contributor to think critically about their practice and the listening experience of this unusual timing. When there is only 30 seconds to work with, every note and sound becomes incredibly important : how can a complete emotional arc can be created within a limited time frame, to craft a musical story that is both succinct and stimulating? 

By pushing artists to explore this format, the compilation aims to promote a deeper understanding of the creative process : when forced to work within constraints, we are forced to be more intentional and deliberate in our choices, leading to uncomfortable or innovative approaches to music production, as well as a greater appreciation for the values of simplicity and brevity.

The result is a compilation that welcomes artists from all backgrounds, including AFGA06L, Bademjan, Beatrice, B E N N, Bouzouk, Cesar Ch., Cralias, Dj Crave, Griigg, indigoblue, Lukann,  Medejín, personalbrand, Pénélope, P I T, Shashakimbo, Sxmbra, Victor Metske & VINÍ. Each artist has contributed with their unique perspective, ranging from ambient pads to abrasive cuts, percussive hits, and organic environments, always on the verge between frustration and comfort. 

Snacks is more than just a collection of tracks - it is a representation of the diversity of musical expression, and a testament to the creativity of the Global URL Nation. We hope that you will enjoy these little treats as much as we have, and that they can provide you a moment of joy or inspiration - as a quick snack to lift your spirits, or as a momentary escape from the stresses of the day.

++ TRACKLIST ++


01. AFGA06L - Rebirth
02. Lukann - Herveil
03. indigoblue - dt2
04. B E N N - pulvis
05. personalbrand - MACK
06. Griigg - Sour Smash
07. Sxmbra & Victor Metske - Alakran
08. Bouzouk - Plastoc
09. P I T - That Time I Drank Sparkling Water.mp4
10. Beatrice M. - Regular
11. Dj Crave - Splenda
12. Cralias - Toys
13. Pénélope - BABY
14. César Ch. - Autopoiesis
15. Sha Sha Kimbo - 2FAR GONE
16. VINÍ & Medejín - Palmyra
17. Bademjan- Aspartame Overdose


++ CREDITS ++ 

Tracks produced by AFGA06L, Bademjan, Beatrice M., B E N N, Bouzouk, César Ch., Cralias, Dj Crave, Griigg, indigoblue, Lukann,  Medejín, personalbrand, Pénélope, P I T, Shashakimbo, Sxmbra, Victor Metske, VINÍ. 

https://soundcloud.com/afga06l
https://soundcloud.com/bademjan
https://soundcloud.com/beatrice-triste
https://soundcloud.com/bedoublensound
https://soundcloud.com/bouzouk
https://soundcloud.com/corrupted4ta
https://soundcloud.com/cralias
https://soundcloud.com/dj-aversion
https://soundcloud.com/griigg
https://soundcloud.com/indigoblue97
https://soundcloud.com/lukann4
https://soundcloud.com/medejin
https://soundcloud.com/personalbrand
https://soundcloud.com/poirot-penelope
https://soundcloud.com/digiborg_pit
https://soundcloud.com/shashakimbo
https://soundcloud.com/sxmbra
https://soundcloud.com/victormetske
https://soundcloud.com/vini7o

Cover & visual works by chaggrin & iso muein
https://www.instagram.com/chaggrin/
https://www.instagram.com/iso.muein

Mastering by Bademjan

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Cralias - Toys

Live Simulation by Theo Triantafyllidis

Sound by @wetimeaudiohouse

Commissioned by M Museum Pavilion for Floriade Expo 2022, NL

A precious slice of microscopic life preserved in an intensive care terrarium. Through a moist glass surface and within lush vegetation expands a busy Colony of Ants. Slowly and painstakingly they are working to form a brittle purple mud into a structure they can call home. From this structure grows an entire forest of tiny flowering plants. Branching and blooming in every direction, they are calling to be pollinated by buzzing Honey Bee replicas. An Aromatic Snail and a Dung Beetle provide help, while a Storm Mantis and a Sugar Spider complete the ecosystem of microfauna, praying for a snack. All but self-sustaining, this closed terrarium system is engineered to simulate all the necessary natural cycles for the fragile community of organisms. The flow of nutrients, hormones, moisture and temperature constantly regulated under the sound of insects buzzing. An experiment in resilience and entropy carefully monitored by a mysterious figure, contemplating on the paradox of environmental repair.

*This is an approximation of the final audio which was generative and fluid.

BugSim (Pheromone Spa), 2022

Reptilian Expo - sull'orlo dell'immersione

Reptilian Expo - indi’vida’siò

Love Abide is a lullaby forecasting love. This track won't put you to sleep, so to all of those ready to pounce, don't let me catch you sleeping and to all of the sleepers. Don't be sick use Dayquil.

Love Abide

Drown the self you hate
Someone can drive you home
Or I could meet you in between
Make sure you didn’t die
Bloody mattress phobia
But that’s so long ago
Can’t remember asking
If you’re still safe

When we’re 65
I’ll find another porch to stand on
We can scare each other to death
Like nothing ever happened
Cause nothing’s gonna happen to us

And look at my face and tell me 
You won’t lose a fight against me
And look at my face and promise me you won’t die before me
Before me

nothing ever happens

Smoggy (Slowed + Reverb)

Breath in, breath out. You are a bad bitch. Choose your fighter.

music by @4kfairyFantasy

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BugSim (Pheromone Spa), 2022

We Time Audio House