Category: Quick Picks

Miracle Build, by waavypanda

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Miracle Build is a new project of short tracks by waavypanda, released both independently and via Engram Recordings in May 2023.

The album is full of fresh and intriguing sounds arranged into unique phrases. The tracks dance delicately between blissful IDM grooves and dissonant chaos with ease. The overall vibe is reminiscent of early 2000’s braindance with plenty of percussion zipping around amidst the playful synth-work.

Though the tracks are, for the most part, quite short – waavypanda does a great job packing and stacking sounds into 2-minute vignettes. And if you just can’t get enough, I’d highly recommend pairing this one with waavypanda’s other recent album ‘angelmech tears‘, as it carries a very similar style heavily informed by ambient and acid sounds.

You can Download and Stream the album now via Engram Recordings bandcamp, or the artists personal bandcamp page!

The World Company I, by The World Company

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Toronto based label Adhesive Sounds presents a 6-track vaporfunk tape from The World Company.

Lovely classic-computer sounds on this one. While certainly not classic vaporwave in the traditional sense, the project utilizes sampling tropes and general tone while expanding into funk and midiwave. The tracks evoke timeless midi tunes like Canyon.mid, embracing classic tones commonly utilized in late 90’s computer music.

What elevates this tape above other vaporfunk projects is its restraint, being mixed and structured very modestly, along with a very deep rhythmic understanding and satisfying percussive ideas packed into the vapor-haze.

You can download/stream the project now from Adhesive Sounds Bandcamp, along with a limited run (30 copies) of cassette tapes as well.

Colorless Blood, by Lost Phosphor

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Colorless Blood is an abstract and contemplative experimental electronic album from Ukrainian producer Lost Phosphor, self released on May 17th 2023.

The 7 track project has a unique tone to it – unbridled creativity nested in avant-garde structure with a healthy sprinkle of dissonance.

Much of the project feels refreshingly free-form, with a distinct absence of grooves in favor of surprisingly pleasant rigidity. Percussion, strings and pianos plink and plonk steadily along the timeline, evoking luminescent patches of wilderness and soggy villages in the dead of night.

Though mostly instrumental, the final track Resurrection takes the steam built up from the previous tracks and channels it into a dubby-techno jam complete with vocals and hard hitting drums.

You can Download/Stream the album via Bandcamp now! Downloads are available at name-your-own-price which is awfully generous – go show some support!

Cradle, by Solarein

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Cradle is a 2-track ambient/downtempo EP from San Francisco’s Solarein, self-released on May 13th, 2023.

The project is tight and lush, with atmospherics and textures taking center stage, surrounded by chilled beats and slowly-evolving synths. Speaking of textures, the sonic feeling of this record is pretty phenomenal, with lots of room in the mix for clicks and pops to fly around in between the more melodic and utilitarian sounds.

Both tracks borrow themes from one-another, from the progression to the vibe, like two sides of the same coin. Heavy yet hopeful. The songs return to motifs seamlessly, looping back around on themselves and their melodies. Some of my favorite moments were when guitar blissfully swept its way into the mix, soaring above the established structure and injecting heavy emotional energy with its distorted riffs.

For fans of downtempo electronics like Boards of Canada, Casino Vs Japan and Kiln – Cradle is likely to put a smile on the listeners face, if only for 15 minutes.

Download + Stream the album now via Bandcamp!

Veiled Witch Dies In Illusion, by Backwire

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Chilled and soothing sound experiments from British Colombian producer Backwire.

Coined as “A collection of BACKWIRE material recorded from 2019-2022 using various guitars, pedals, 4 tracks, synthesizers” – Veiled Witch Dies In Illusion is a 6-track project of minimalist tunes that dance between psychedelic soundscapes and percussive ambience with emotional grace.

The short tracks carry a heavy weight – Strident Realm in particular exudes a melancholy mood, allowing the listener to settle in and pontificate as the progression loops for a few meditative minutes.

It’s raw and emotional for sure, and a solid listen for fans of this type of ambient. You can stream/download the digital version of the album now via bandcamp – with a mention of physical editions sometime in the future. Lets hope that means cassettes, I feel like this project would sound great on tape!

Ethereal Pool Party V1.0

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Hello Music Lovers!

Eternity Tree is proud to present a new mix series – Ethereal Pool Party! Curated specifically for chilled, mellow energy with plenty of sunshine!

We’ve gathered select electronic tracks from a plethora of genres – ensuring a unique and satisfying listening experience! From Techno to Wonky-Beats and everything in between.

Featuring music from Ohbliv, Arma, DJ Presença, Cascade Records, Tekheadz, Anna Wall, Pedicure Records and much more…

Check out the very first episode of this mix series via BNDCMPR today!

bulbone, by exm

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Prolific Netherlandian ambient producer exm returns with a frosty longform project bulbone.

Self-released via the artists bandcamp page – bulbone takes the form of a 25-minute ambient expedition through crisp arctic wastelands and desolate tundra laden plains. The listener is forced to seek shelter behind the weaved fabric of buzzing tones and pulsing, gritty synthesizers. The ominous and omnipresent drone of the windswept landscape sits comfortably behind an aethereal ensemble of horns, woodwinds and strings whom speak in staggered cadence and wonton trajectory.

Fans of intelligent, outsider ambient will be satisfied with this listen – properly balancing listenability with intriguing sonic exploration.

You can support the artist today by purchasing the project at Name-Your-Price via Bandcamp!

Pure Evil Bliss, by Sulkdrugs

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Brand new ethereal dark ambient from Sulkdrugs – presented by Illuminated Paths.

Pure Evil Bliss houses a collection of glowing-yet-gritty ambient songs forged in the fires of terrifying emotion. The duo dives deep into the recesses of the human mind, reaching in and grabbing serious moods and feelings to flip into potent samples. Radios struggle to find a station, instead succumbing to fuzzy aetherwave static. Mysterious choirs sing gently beyond the fog.

Sometimes hopeful, occasionally melancholy, and not nearly as dark as the album name suggests – Pure Evil Bliss is truly a blissful experience in bedroom ambient. Perfect soundtrack for a contemplative, balmy summer night.

You can purchase the Cassette via Illuminated Paths or enjoy the album on your favorite streaming platform.

Practicing Juggalo, by Eternity Hotline

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The beautiful chaos of Eternity Hotline returns with this sweet little 6-track project titled “Practicing Juggalo“

Perfectly fusing together playful IDM with lo-fi beats and dancefloor electronics – Eternity Hotline crafts a thoroughly head bopping experience throughout the 6 dense tracks. Weaved into the seemingly chaotic surface are countless deeply-satisfying riffs and melodies bubbling up!

The hybrid juxtaposition of so many sounds and influences can be a bit hard to pin down – but it’s certainly not hard to enjoy! While it might leave a DJ scratching their head at just which crate to organize these tracks in – most likely it will simply leave you nodding to the beat and begging for more.

The release is available digitally via the artists bandcamp page!

Home Theater, by CGI Gold™ 複合

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Heartfelt Midi-Jams by CGI Gold™ 複合, presented by Bogus Collective.

Home Theater is an adorably nostalgic project with both feet firmly planted in historic midi sounds. Harkening back to the days of home computers and retro Roland sound modules. CGI Gold incorporates several of these motifs that you may just recognize.

Even if the riffs are not familiar, the uninitiated listener will still feel a unique energy from the chords and tones used. Huge synthesized drumkits smash and bash behind artificial yet wholesome midi tones. Sound wise – everything is ripped straight from the 90’s, soaked in strange summer vibes of yesteryear.

It’s a fun listen from start to finish, with plenty of energy and grooves to keep things interesting. While not necessarily Vaporwave, Home Theater sees use of many techniques like conservative sample flipping, chopping and stuttering. The core midi flavor is never unhinged however, no matter how hazy or sliced the sounds are, they always find their way back to those nostalgic rhythms and tones.

The 11 tracks steam by at light speed – making this one perfect for repeat listens. You can stream and download the project now via Bogus Collectives Bandcamp Page.