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FRESH BATCH – July 1, 2019

Happy Monday music lovers! It’s a new week and a new month, freshness is the name of the game, so it’s only fitting we hit you with another FRESH BATCH!!

This time we have quite a diverse selection of tunes and albums from all around the world – no matter what your mood or vibe, there’s something here for you.

Before we dive into what has been dropped recently, here’s a brief list highlighting some upcoming releases to keep an eye on!

COMING SOON:

July 5th – Matter/Space/Void by Hierarchy (A Sacred Geometry) Dub Techno
July 7th – Hold My Hand by Ecovillage (Elian Rec.) Post-Classical/Ambient
July 7th – шон by Otto Solange (Elian Rec.) Abstract Beats
July 17th – Community is Revolution by Radio Europa (Wormhole World) Experimental
Aug. 1st – Field Whispers (Into The Crystal Palace) by Fire-Toolz (OMM) Experimental
Aug. 23rd – Bunny, by Ghost Orchid (Orchid Tapes) Post-Pop

OUT NOW:

Flowerstone Vol. 2, by Known Shaz
Released by RAW Tapes
Electronic / Chillout / Vocals

Virtual Goddess, by Steffi Starshine
Released by DMT Tapes
Drone / Vaporwave / Atmospheric

Waypoints, by Caught in the Wake Forever
Released by ARCHIVES
Experimental / Lo-Fi / Ambient

Entrance Way, by Sangam
Released by NO PROBLEMA Tapes
Experimental / Atmospheric / Dreampunk

Vaporwave Night Shift, by Loon Gemini
Released by BOGUS Collective
Vaporwave / Experimental / Officesoft

Tu ne te retourneras pas, by Hazy Montagne Mystique
Released by Jeunesse Cosmique
Freak Folk / Experimental / Ambient

Entangled, by SØS Gunver Ryberg
Released by AVIAN
Experimental / Techno / Atmospheric

Agony Comfort, by Squid Ethics
Released by Illuminated Paths
Lo-Fi / Abstract Beats / Hip Hop

Psychedelicate, by FKM2007
Released by Æscape Sounds
IDM / Experimental / Electronic

Purple e.p. by Pansori/TABQURIA

Quick Picks

XO Archives (Japan) presents us with this lovely split-EP from Pansori and TABQURIA. Each producer providing around 10 minutes of delicious harsh sounds – buzzing and throbbing all over the sonic landscape with energy and excitement. Thick and satisfying distortion takes center stage in this one as the two go head to head, trading riffs and samples back and forth in a noisy dance of fate!!

The Pink e.p. has already arrived as well….

FRESH BATCH – June 24th, 2019

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Hey-ho there music peoples! You are here because you desire only the finest in sonic oddities! Well boy howdy do we have a batch for you – a bundle if you will! A bindle? Perhaps! A plethora of vibes await you – with large and lush atmospheres! A few long-form features this week, and a ton of music that dropped over the weekend….

Botanica Onirica VOL 1, by S Oliwa
Self Released
Ambient / Drone / Synth

Mid Evil, by Arena
Released by Seikomart
Electronic / Jazz Fusion / Experimental

Tingeing, by Michael Hix
Self Released
Ambient / Relaxing / Modern Classical

Green Compost, by Coppice Halifax
Released by Milieu Music
Techno / Minimal / Drone

Nostalgia Comedown, by Jack Mackrel & The Muddy Skids
Released by Girly Girl Musik
Freak Folk / Experimental / Post Vaporwave

INTERCEPT, by KID MANIA
Released by Bogus Collective
Vaporwave / Cyberpunk / Spoken Word

Habitat Debris, by Mind over MIDI
Released by Rohs! Records
Soundscape / Ambient / Drone

Synapse, by Organit
Self Released
Dub Techno / Deep House / Electronic

Pushing Back, by New Pollution
Self Released
Dance Punk / Indie / Experimental Rock

Four Months, by M L D V R

Quick Picks

Self-released dark experimental from Sydney based noise producer M L D V R. Stumbled on this one randomly, drawn in by the cover art (no pun intended) – and pleasantly surprised with what I found inside. 3 expansive tracks of rough and satisfying experimentation, folding together dissonance and rhythm in the most addicting way that has left me coming back for more and more. The evolution of tracks is potent, with the first track being ominously deconstructed, leading towards the 3rd track which hits a massive halftime/dubstep beat that packs an intensely subtle energy.

Apparently this is part 1 of 3 in a new series from this producer, I am very excited for what’s to come. Don’t be fooled by the artwork formatting, it would appear this is a digital only release so far. Perhaps we will be blessed when the series is completed with some sort of Tape release….

S P O R T : DELUXE, by TYLER HOLMES

Quick Picks

Released back in August 2017 but just reaching my ears now (forgive me!) – I have become hypnotized and captivated by S P O R T : DELUXE by TYLER HOLMES. Available via Oakland imprint Ratskin Records, this 9-track project bleeds and oozes with expressive energy. Tyler is unafraid to truly explore the sonic territory around him, using an expansive palette of instruments, sounds and influences. There is a strange focus to everything, as if all the madness were arranged in a very particular way….

FRESH BATCH – June 10th 2019

Fresh Batch

Hello music lovers! It’s time for another FRESH BATCH of awesome underground music!

This week has proven to be ULTRA underground – with quite a few records and projects being “Self Released”. Seeing this trend got me thinking to myself – what really is the purpose of a record label these days? Certainly the role has changed in the past years and decades, leading many independent producers to push releases without any sort of Label backing. The self-release of projects is DIY to the core – and even if there isn’t a stated label presence, many of these releases are propelled forward by word of mouth and pure sonic interest.

So what does all this mean? What is the takeaway!? NOTHIN! Just a bunch of great music, so strap in and listen up folks, there’s gold in them-there hills!

Easy Listening, by Centrofovar
Self Released
Electropop / Lofi / Future Funk

Fondest Memory, by Rosentwig
Self Released
Chillwave / Electropop / Post-Vaporwave

改善策, by Jackswan Turner
Self Released
Atmospheric Beats / Experimental / Lofi

Romantic Walks to the Middle of Nowhere, by J_ade_
Self Released
Alternative Pop / R&B / Lofi

Mem Aleph, by Mukqs
Released by Jacktone Records
Techno / Atmospheric / Outsider House

DEMO., by Mr. Simpson
Released by Illuminated Paths
Experimental / Drone / Ambient

INSOMNIASONGZ, by CALI四TYPE
Released by Girly Girl Musik
Dark Ambient / Drone / Experimental

Micro Dub EP, by Malik Faquir
Released by Hello Strange
Dub / Techno / Ambient

Death Keeps Me Awake, by Distant Animals
Released by Engram Recordings
Experimental / Ambient / Noisescape

Suculenta, by Palm Era
Released by Ingrown Records
Lofi Beats / Outsider Techno / Experimental

Antimatter Mirror, by Halogen Star

Quick Picks

From Vivarium Recordings comes a blissful and contemplative new release by Halogen Star titled Antimatter Mirror. A followup to Aprils Elysian Ascension – this 10 track project dances around the concepts of minimal ambient techno and vapordrone – never overstaying its welcome in any particular vibe.

There is quite the impressive subtlety in Halogen Stars music, making close and repeat listens incredible rewarding. Delicate synths and textures do their best to sneak past you the first time, revealing themselves and all their glory only to those who inspect close enough!

Emerald, by boycalledcrow

Reviews

Emerald is the latest full-length project from electronic producer boycalledcrow. Had this one recommended a little while back and I have been thoroughly enjoying it ever since! It’s a playfully vibrant collection of tracks that evokes lofty feelings of magic cyber fantasy – at many times I felt the world around me was transforming into a N64 platformer.

There is a big video game vibe on this one – with melodic synths ringing over the tracks like wind chimes – buzzing bass guiding us around this strange new world. Subtle energy is also a big theme, with vibes and feelings flourishing rather than being smothered by overcompensation. Percussion is often sparse and merely a suggestion – rhythms and energies being delegated across the sonic spectrum.

I adore boycalledcrows wide spectrum of sounds – with acoustic instruments mingling flawlessly with lush electronics – it’s not electroacoustic but it definitely adds some premium texture and depth when in appears! The whole thing is very mellow, with a relaxed positive aesthetic and all around ease, making it wonderful for repeat listens.

The CD edition of the album is available via Wormhole World Records

Indigenous Mix 2, by SAD MAN

Reviews

After seriously enjoying SAD MANs release last month – UNTITLED ALBUM – I was very much looking forward to this smaller drop that was scheduled on his bandcamp to release June 3rd. What we’ve received is a beautiful 9-track “remix” project in which SAD MAN dives back into some select songs from his latest LP, revisiting the themes to provide entirely new interpretations!

As with his previous release, the songs dwell in the realm of true sonic exploration – where I felt his work was of a deconstructed nature, the vibe is even more potent on this latest project. The sounds more than ever appear to have been sliced out of the air, jumbled around on the floor, and crafted back together into some kind of mosaic masterpiece.

Lots of very satisfying sounds in here as well. I have found myself being lulled into a state of trust and relaxation, with wooden percussion rolling around me and buzzing squelching synths flying past my ears. This time around the Jazz vibes are bigger too – especially with tracks like “Ceep” which features some tender piano noodlings, or “Dog” which feels like an experimental open jazz session led by a slick pocket drummer on the kit.

Another highly recommended listen – digital edition is currently available for download via the artists Bandcamp page and is Pay what you Want! So don’t wait and grab yours today…

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