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Returning for the eighteenth installment of its sought-after VA series, Purified Records delivers three new creations in Purified Fragments XVIII. Entering an epic sonic realm, LA-based producer Jono Stephenson blends progressive and powerful sounds in ‘Pathfinder’. Dutch producer Wouter Achterberg soars high in his melodic offering ‘Fool Me’ and Chicago’s FJ9 closes the compilation with his magnetic instrumental cut ‘Echos of the Soul’. 

The Fragment XVIII artwork features a striking image of a squadron of Mobula rays, captured by Daniel Nicholson. Mobula rays are often referred to as “flying rays” due to their remarkable ability to breach out of the water, sometimes soaring several feet into the air before splashing back down. This behavior is thought to serve multiple purposes, such as communication, mating, or ridding themselves of parasites. They are known for their large aggregations, where hundreds of individuals come together. Mobula rays have a peculiar mouth structure, with the upper and lower parts of their jaws protruding like a pair of "horns." These mouth extensions may help funnel plankton-rich water into their mouths during feeding. They are listed as vulnerable according to the IUCN. Organizations like The Manta Trust are focused on research, education, and conservation efforts to protect manta rays and their close relatives worldwide. 

Located on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, Daniel Nicholson is one of the globe’s most prominent professional underwater photographers. He seeks to share the beauty and magic of the underwater world to inspire conservation and change.
 
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Wouter Achterberg - Fool Me

Wouter Achterberg - Afterburn (Original Mix)

Following his label debut ‘Fool Me’, Wouter Achterberg returns to Purified Records with his massive ‘Mutations’ EP. Tried and tested around the world, including Nora En Pure’s Main Stage ULTRA Music Festival set, the powerful title track commands attention within moments of play. Conjuring an otherworldly atmosphere with chopped vocals and mystical instrumentation, Wouter gradually builds the arrangement with rolling bass and heavy synth work. Diving into ‘The Unknown’, the B-Side track further demonstrate his hypnotic production style, combining captivating vocals with an enthralling instrumental arrangement. 

The ‘Mutations’ artwork showcases a blacktip shark, captured by Daniel Nicholson. The blacktip shark, known for the distinctive black tips on its fins, is a sleek and agile predator classified as "Near Threatened" by the IUCN due to overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect these sharks and maintain healthy marine ecosystems. Blacktip sharks can swim at speeds up to 20 miles per hour and often travel in groups. They are impressive athletes, capable of leaping out of the water and spinning in the air while hunting. Despite their powerful appearance, they are generally shy around humans and rarely pose a threat. Blacktip sharks give birth to live young, with females typically having litters of 4 to 11 pups, and their unique reproductive strategy involves placental viviparity, where the embryos develop inside the mother and are nourished by a placenta.

Located on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, Daniel Nicholson is one of the globe’s most prominent professional underwater photographers. He seeks to share the beauty and magic of the underwater world to inspire conservation and change.
 
Looking to help further protect the ocean? Explore Only One, the action platform for the planet, on a mission to restore ocean health and tackle the climate crisis — with the power of the people.

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Wouter Achterberg - The Unknown

Wouter Achterberg - Mutations

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