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Tigress, by Coppice Halifax

The incredible output of Coppice Halifax continues with this wonderful double-length LP – Tigress. This commissioned 2-hour double album has an interesting story (please read via the bandcamp page!), and we are certainly lucky to have it available publicly! Aside from the unique intent and concept of the album, it’s packed with lush and warm atmospheric synthwork. Tracks built with heavy ambience, evolving into trip-hop grooves that would satisfy any Boards of Canada fan. It’s a wonderful record to throw on and get lost inside…

Fresh Batch – February 12th, 2020

Fresh Batch

Haters gonna hate, we’re a couple days late! But hey! Have no fear! This is a wonderful exercise in appreciating the past. How is it that our perception of a *New* album inherits value, something lost after only a few days or weeks?! Let us continue to appreciate creations no matter the age – true expression and enjoyment is timeless…

COMING SOON

2/12 – Saudade, by A Magnificent Cold (MAANINEN HENKI RECORDS) Piano Ambient

2/14 – Ringing In The Night, by Booka (Next Phase Records) Drum & Bass

2/20 – Tales of Sadness and Happiness, by Marcibagoly (spclnch) Minimal Techno

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Interstate Drone Index, by Logan & Mikey
Self Released
Ambient / Electronic / Improvisation

Regenesis, by Sound Architects
Released by Genjitsu Stargazing Society
Post-Rock / Shoegaze / Experimental

Limitless / Exhilaration, by Glacci
Self Released
Experimental Techno / Rave / Electronic

Sandy Bay, by POLYMONO
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Outsider Ambient / Vaporwave / Experimental

COLLATERAL MURDER, by Kid Mania
Self Released
Broken Transmission / Dark Ambient / Post Vaporwave

03′, by 95aké
Released by BOGUS // Collective
Late Night Lofi / Vaporwave / Post Internet

Nintendium, by FOTOshoppeツ
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Vaporwave / Future Funk / Lofi

Twilight Cloak, by Startle The Heavens / Slow Dancing Society
Self Released
Ambient / Piano / Atmospheric

The Cycles Of Life, by Blend Texture
Released by Night Coverage
Ambient / New Age / Experimental

The Transition of Nature to Music, by Amanita Phalloides & Heavenchord
Released by Secret Domain
Ambient / Field Recordings / Dub Techno

NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBELOTRAX

The Void, by Awze
Electronic / Future Bass / Downtempo

cry5tal 1it3 by shamane

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Fresh from the mind of the Shamane is this brand new long player that’s gonna make you thirsty for more, as you should! Cry5sal 1it3 is glimmering brilliant madness, pickled and distilled in the roasting 2020 sun – allow yourself to rest back and soak it in…

The Popular Culture Shamane, for those unfamiliar, is an abstract multimedia artist who has manifested a vibrant world around themself. Pushing artistic limits of electronic music, glitch art and even poetry – Shamane is the quintessential digital age renaissance figure. A brief cruise of the website reveals a universe of exploration, allowing the Shamane to assault each and every one of your senses.

Now that we’re caught up, back to cry5sal 1it3! This latest full-length album finds the Shamane exploring into the stratospheres of sound. Weaving together the ever-unique vocals with synthscapes that are as melodic as they are dissonant. The free-form of the compositions are satisfying and natural, with the tracks finding footing in addicting riffs, proceeding to exploit and explore the surrounding area. At 23 tracks, it’s a healthy stack and a substantial sonic journey.

There is of course an element of humor to the Shamane’s work, showing its head in silly song titles that really speak to the artists poetic nature. You don’t need to read the included 30-page rhyme book to tell, but it certainly helps with the immersion! It’s actually this emotional element to the Shamane’s work that draws me so close, there is both a humor and a sadness to be found. When listening and paying closer attention, you begin to reveal layers of nihilism and melancholy, the stressed and depressed energy of the digital age. Then, on a dime, a flourish of hope and ecstasy – perhaps a smile or a laugh, right around the corner.

Cry5tal 1it3 offers some very subtle and thoughtful pieces. Some personal highlights such as “every allegory needs a bear” and “i’ll cook an 8 course dinner for a horse” open up brilliantly after repeat listens. Headphones encouraged for this puppy. Also if you have a puppy on your lap it couldn’t hurt!

Anyway, you either get it or ya don’t, people! It’s an acquired taste but boy howdy is it delicious. I really encourage you all to cleanse the palette and dive in – give a listen, a watch, a read – however you want to consume – and perhaps the world will grab you like it did me…

Cry5tal 1it3 is available now both Digitally and on Cassette Tape via Virtual Dream Plaza

another effect, by 2D

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Delicious techno deconstruction presented to us by the gang over at Engram Recordings – we have another effect by 2D. Lush and contemplative, 2D takes the listener softly by the hand, leading us through a vibrant yet subtle jungle of sound. Lots of ideas woven together, chillhop grooves, resonating synthetic noodling, techno concepts dismantled and reconstructed into almost a pastiche of modern experimental electronics.

I found myself listening to this one over-and-over again, with repeat listens only deepening my respect and enjoyment. Land Scape 2 and Fiona are hands-down my favorite tracks from the record. Though it is only 7 tracks long – shy a long player but a bit beefy for an EP – the tracks are thick and substantial, hovering around 5 minutes a piece. The combination is actually perfect, I found myself replaying the entire record several times after listening through.

You can download the record now at Name Your Own Price via Engram Recordings Bandcamp page.

Oscar Pray For Oscar The Dog, by Snekhoose

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Released this past December via the wonderful Wormhole World Records – Oscar Pray For Oscar The Dog is a stellar collaborative experiment between Jonah Hebron (aka Mzungu, Cacero Lazo) and Rupert Spurrier. Coined as a blend of Folk and Drone, the duo plunges into weightless suspension with lush and luxurious soundscapes. Blending acoustic and electronic instruments, successfully blurring the boarders of both vibrations into something distinctly satisfying.

It’s worth mentioning this collaboration took place digitally across the globe, with producers living in different cities, trading files and ideas to build the sonic landscapes. I am always fascinated with these types of collaborations – this one specifically, with its patchwork meandering style, presents itself almost as a live-jam between the two artists, something that could easily be performed on the same stage, yet is being constructed over vast amounts of time and space.

Drained EP, by Novie

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I recently stumbled upon this release while poking through strange sounds on Soundcloud. Upon discovering I was immediately taken by the unique and bold style presented on this record. Polish producer Novie creates incredibly unique compositions – a distinct take on experimental modern-classical – utilizing a huge palette of sounds and textures. Several occasions I was reminded of a much mellower BYZ, which was some of my favorite avant-experimental sounds of last year.

The 4-tracks are now available via Bandcamp for Free Download! I highly recommend this one to mix up your listening routine, inject some weird concepts and satisfying sounds into your day and click play!!

Fresh Batch – January 27th, 2020

Fresh Batch

Hello and happy Monday, music lovers! Welcome to the Fresh Batch, your one-stop-shop for all the latest and upcoming underground music – from Ambient to Vaporwave to Experimental Techno and everything in between…

This week we’ve got a thick selection of upcoming releases, enjoy the preview tracks and be sure to add them to your bandcamp wishlist for a reminder when they release! We’ve also got a healthy selection of recently dropped projects, a solid assortment with a few phenomenal released by DMT Tapes FL, continuing their streak of excellence clean into the new decade. Without further jib-jab, enjoy the batch!

COMING SOON

2/14 – Hot Lonely Singles, by cop funeral (Already Dead Tapes) Harsh Noise

2/20 – State of Fugue, by Zoë Mc Pherson (SFX) IDM

2/20 – Coalescence of Form, by Visionary Hours (Hidden Vibes) Ambient

2/21 – We Become Giants, by Ida Toninato (Dragon’s Eye Recordings) Drone

3/20 – Forever Underground, by Phantom Posse (ORCHID Tapes) Experimental Pop

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Fragrance 甘い by COMPLΣX MATHΣMATICS
Released by BOGUS // COLLECTIVE
Vaporwave / Experimental / VHS Funk

Motor Way, by Suncoast Parkway
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Vaporwave / Outsider Ambient / Future Funk

効率的な休息のための家 by P U D E R P O L L I
Released by Tomorrow Entertainment Records
Experimental / Synthwave / Dystopian

ΩMEGA MALL X by Limousine
Released by Business Casual
Future Funk / Mallsoft / Vaporwave

Corrupt System, by▬▬▬▬ ★☆★☆
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Vaporwave / Outsider Ambient / Lush

Animal Forest II, by Blashy
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Vaporwave / Outsider Ambient / Relaxation

Metamorph EP, by Nightkites
Released by † ŦĦ€ ǤΔΜ€Ş Ŵ€ ƤŁΔ¥ †
Dark Bass / Future Garage / Atmospheric

Nightmares EP, by Adamas1080p
Released by TAR
Experimental Techno / Atmospheric / IDM

Self Titled, by The Triangle Theory
Released by Girly Girl Musik
Dark Ambient / Vapornoise / Experimental

Replicant, by Atom Swan
Released by Aural Canyon
Drone / New Age / Ambient

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Risonanze, by Valeri Belloni
Experimental / Electronic / IDM

Fresh Batch – January 20th, 2020

Fresh Batch

Well, folks – it’s 2020. We made it. A new year, a new decade, and a new fresh batch to get us started in the right direction.

This year has already been packed with potent releases from some of our favorite artists and labels, with a slew more on the way. High energy floods the airwaves! There’s plenty more where this came from, but we will stick to some outstanding highlights to avoid overwhelming the senses….

COMING SOON

1/24 – PVO, by Polarize_Vex_Odds (Retrac Recordings) Experimental Electronics

Transporting Salt, bySpiritczualic Enhancement Center (Crash Symbols) Psychedelic

2/7 -The Rose And The Cross, by Sound Effects Of Death And Horror (Wormhole World) Experimental Electronics

OUT NOW

Geometry Floppy, by Aerobic
Released by DMT Tapes FL
Vaporwave / Outsider Ambient / Future Funk

Continental, by NY Divine
Released by night coverage
Late Night Lo-Fi / Vaporwave / Experimental

Cerulean Blue, by Goamae
Released by B O G U S // COLLECTIVE
Downtempo / Dreampunk / Post-Vaporwave

Homecoming, by Blue Wednesday & B-Side
Released by Inner Ocean Records
Chillhop / Instrumental Beats / Lofi

MPH EP06, by Monophonia
Released by Microforma
Ambient Techno / Electronica / Experimental

Totem, by Nick León
Released by TAR
Experimental / Ambient Techno / Atmospheric

The Invisible Division, by光の里
Released by NO PROBLEMA TAPES
Experimental / Progressive / Soundscape

eroctech, by eroctech
Released by tapewurm.fm
Ambient / Experimental / Soundtrack

Wind Scatters Water, by Mitch Greer
Released by Aural Canyon
Ambient / New Age / Meditation

Seraphic Sisterhood, by Seraphic Sisterhood
Released by Fireflower Foundation
Vapordrone / Ambient / Soundscape

NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBELOTRAX

Risonanze, by Valeri Belloni
Experimental / Electronic / IDM

懐かしの夜, by バーチャルボーイＡｔｓｕ

Quick Picks

Lush, delicious and relaxing vaporsounds by バーチャルボーイＡｔｓｕ, presented to us by Dreamshore Tapes of Belgium. A beautiful long-player packed with satisfying ambience vapor vibes. Probably the most enjoyable and impressive aspect is the generous use of lead instruments like Bells, Vibes and Pan Flutes, lending the project a unique texture and nostalgic twang.

Download the album now at your chosen price – or choose between Purple or Neon cassette tapes, both of which are still in stock at the time of this post!

Rhythm of Love 愛のリズム, by from tokyo to honolulu

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Delicious and relaxing new slushy vaportunes by from tokyo to honolulu – Rhythm of Love 愛のリズム is a 10-track project recently released via Seikomart Japan. The atmosphere is dense with emotion, as you dance with you dream date, together alone inside a revolving tower restaurant. It’s a beautiful little journey that you deserve to hear…

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