Listen to "Iliok ft. KoiFin" by Kenji Araki taken from "Hope Chess" out on 10th November via Affine Records

Bandcamp: https://kenjiaraki.bandcamp.com/album/hope-chess

Originating amidst a time of artistic transition and personal maturation, "Hope Chess" stands as the sophomore album by Kenji Araki, a Vienna based digital artist and musician with roots in Japan. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of sonic influences and practices, this album is home to calculated subtleties, bold juxtapositions as well as a unifying tapestry of texture and harmony. Though Kenji Araki’s musical situatedness in a heterogenous web of post club approaches stays evident, "Hope Chess" takes a more left-field turn. It defies potential expectations built up by the debut record "Leidenzwang" (June 2022) and shifts to a more introspective sound, granting the melodies, vocals and textures more time and spatial freedom to unfold. Rhythmic elements are narrowed and placed carefully, yet they inhabit a distinct character and purposefully complement other elements and narratives.
As we traverse through the album, we come across distorted synths, shape shifting guitars, grimy noisescapes, eerie melodies and contemplative vocal parts. Moments of serenity interweave with controlled eruptions, conveying feelings of vulnerability and catharsis. It’s an honest reflection of Kenji’s personal life throughout the last year.
While evolving into an integral part of Vienna’s transgressive underground club and electronic music scene, Kenji constantly stayed open for new influences, friendships and aesthetics, leading to the formation of the novel sensitive indie duo "ENNS" together with friend, DJ, producer and promoter YBsole and continuous output of hyperpop blossoms with Viennese art pop luminary Anthea. This desire for collaboration is also reflected on "Hope Chess". Half of the album has features - including the frequent collaborators YBsole and Anthea, as well as KoiFin, The Roomate and SISKA.
Instead of letting other's actions and missteps determine the outcome of things, namely playing hope chess, Kenji Araki’s Album "Hope Chess" is about sincerity, introspection and collective trust.

Written & produced by Kenji Araki & KoiFin
Mixing: Kenji Araki
Mastering: Dino Spiluttini
Artwork: Georg Hampe & Kenji Araki

Links:
Kenji Araki
https://soundcloud.com/kenjiaraki
https://www.instagram.com/_kenjiaraki_
https://linktr.ee/kenjiaraki
KoiFin
https://soundcloud.com/koiboiissad
https://www.instagram.com/ko1f1n
Affine Records
https://soundcloud.com/affine-records
https://affinerecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/affinerecords

Hope Chess

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[Premiere] Kenji Araki - Iliok ft. KoiFin (Affine Records)

'Damage' is the lead single of Rome-based @grindalfhc from his forthcoming project 'Orbs'.

This EP represents a significant evolution in his musical journey. "Orbs" is not just a collection of tracks but a fusion of diverse musical elements and genres. It blurs the lines between traditional genre definitions, creating something entirely new and innovative.

All 4 tracks are characterised by a mix of percussions, breakbeats, log drums, dark melodies, and wobbly basslines, all coming together to form a distinctive sound. This combination of sounds and rhythms makes "Orbs" a refreshing and dynamic project that stands out in the current music landscape.

Grindalf's ability to blend these diverse influences into a cohesive and exhilarating experience demonstrates his skill and creativity as a producer, and "Orbs" is poised to further establish him as a significant figure in the international music scene.

Produced & Mixed by Grindalf
Mastered by LOELASH
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Artwork by Blue Canariñho
Visuals by Jonjo
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Cordinated by Daviaa

Grindalf - Damage

TRACKLIST:
Mohammed Adam - Hand in hand 
Spleen - I don’t think I have feelings anymore 
Dj Daniels & Dj Muttley - BBRUXARIA BOLOLO HAHA 
Punishment - Mayhem
d.silvestre - BATIDAS MAGICAS 
blood of aza - Von dutch remix
d.silvestre - 59D 
Xuma vs NRVE - Season 2 round 4 
DJ Rafinha DJ Prózinho - PECADO DA HERESIA 
Juizze - Wasted space 
DJ Tiffany - WIDE EYES X HEADS WILL ROLL 
Ternion Sound - Artifice 
AWEMINUS X PHEX X 17 X SUBFILTRONIK X VERSA X PHISO NEXU5 EDIT
NEXU5 - TORISION VIP 
BRADICE - PLAYBOI CARTI MAGNOLIA REMIX 
DJ BONNI -skrillex summit 
Riot Ten - Slim Jesus Drill Time Remix
Tommy Ryoma - It’s a luminous feeling 
vorem ipsum - doves
DJ ALYX - vaj dj nao para
ug- black ops 
h0zz - THE YELLOW RABBIT 
bitter gold - Bruise interlude 
Honour - Seven seals 
snow strippers - So what if I’m a freak (acapella)
Halba - Achluophobia
KLAUDIO - ФФФФ19325018403
Alparr - SPRAIN
YOZY - CULT LEADER (ft. EXMANTERA)
Chou Chou - On Borrowed Wings (ft. INBIO)
TEYA LOGOS - FUCK THE WEST
FINCHES - Y
xeccute - Paarl
exmantera - nb/nw
Golce Dabbana - DUBBED 
Shast & Silv-o - Same Time
Ship Sket - Friendz

Capiuz's Hectic w/ Double Take Records - 13/07/2024

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jane plane - hit em (where it hurts)

Mix of club music and footwork for Tabula Rasa Radio.

Aired on Datafruits on 11-19-2024

Tracklist:
Byrell the Great - Dirty Selfies
Xenon Chameleon - ID
DJ Mariio - Ixhaphozi
General C'mamane - FM
Lady UnFilled and SK Queens - Jukala 2
Locked Club - Doschitai
Calvomusic - Who is He
Kade Young - Heatseeker
Sdot - Tear It Up Ft. DJ AyyMello
Xenon Chameleon - Misaligned Limbs
LDS - 0 to 1 Infinity
Knower - The Government Knows
Xenon Chameleon & Gaszia - Explosive Eversion
Uncle Texx - Weed Footwork
Xenon Chameleon - Decay Sequence
Ultrademon - 1996
Pouty's Rage - Can't Let It Go
Femtanyl - PUSH UR T3MPURR
Xenon Chameleon & Psykh - ID
Xenon Chameleon & Kelbin - ID

Xenon Chameleon TR Radio Mix 11 - 19 - 2024

mangooo (kubelis) #25

Resonant Bubble

Dunke Runke Punke

Here is EXOSKELETON.
All unleashed, no holds barred.

I'm releasing everything that has been in the pipeline for ages & hasn't found a home yet. As one may judge, all these tracks have been made in diffent things in mind & in different times, so, embrace yourselves for a journey through diverse sounds. It can get bumpy.

However the resemblence of all this to an album is uncanny, this whole endeavor, in my mind's eye, is a winter clean-up of some sort and one that was much needed.

And as such, let's leave 2020 behind -which i'm aware is an arbitrary number at best, and a full-fledged dumpster fire at worst- and shoot for somewhat more enjoyable days. 

All tracks written, performed & recorded by Iskeletor.
(With the exception of HYPOKON, which is a remix for GEIGER's track by the same name)

Artwork by granul (generated with AI technology)

NYNE

"The third album in the series continues our dive into hyperglitch with Weaving Ritual by Sunnk. This album was one of the main inspirations for making this series. It's deep and emotional, expressive and raw, tech-y and precise. The sound design is endlessly fascinating. I find myself pausing to re-listen to individual moments over and over again, trying to understand what exactly is going on. And somehow, even with all this technical complexity, the album comes across as natural, as if each maneuver was as effortless as a press of a key. The story of the album is patient but unafraid of being abrupt or pushing the listener away. Weaving Ritual feels like a dark spell cast in the middle of an abandoned street. A vortex that we are pulled into. Dragging us through our darkest memories kicking and screaming, pulled inside out. Blending into a fog of thick heavy smoke that collects into liquid that slides down the gutter. We wake up from the hallucinations in the final moments of the album and find ourselves running but can't remember from what." 
(text by Woulg)

album & mastering by sunnk : soundcloud.com/sunnk 
artwork: Sigil by Stuart Graham , stuartgraham.me

weaving ritual

Chromatopunk Beatmaker, Maryland-Based, @tabularasarecords

Links, Contact info, and updates:
https://linktr.ee/xenon_chameleon

Full discography available via Bandcamp:
https://xenonchameleon.bandcamp.com/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrA3hKjXmMUA0_8pEEAwi_w

Xenon Chameleon TR Radio Mix 11 - 19 - 2024

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