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Episode 693: May 12, 2024 playlist: Meat Beat Manifesto, scott crow, "Rage in Shimmering Mute DUB" (Rage in Shimmering Mute DUB) 2024 Emergency Hearts +/-, "Gondolier" (Further Afield) 2024 Ernest Jenning Aurora Borealis, "Aurora Borealis (Part 1)" (KALA 006) 1997 Kalevala The Veldt, "Angel Heart" (Illuminated 1989) 1989 5BC Not Waving and Romance, "Let The One Love Tomorrow Who Has Never Loved, And Let The One Who Has Loved Love Tomorrow" (Infinite Light) 2024 Ecstatic W.A.T., "Les Enfants" (A Letter To My Love) 1986 Stroom.tv The Handover, "The Handover Part One (excerpt)" (The Handover) 2024 Sublime Frequencies Abul Mogard and Rafael Anton Irisarri, "Waking Up Dizzy on a Bastion (excerpt)" (Impossibly Distant, Impossibly Close) 2024 Black Knoll Editions Mulatu Astatke, "Kasalefkut-Hulu" (Mulatu Of Ethiopia) 1972 Strut Paul St. Hilaire and Renee Lowe, "A Faith (Vox Mix)" (A Fatih) 2003 Kynant Songs: Ohia, "Steve Albini's Blues" (Didn't It Rain) 2002 Secretly Canadian Shellac, "The End of Radio (John Peel BBC Session 12/1/2024)" (The End of Radio) 2016 Touch and Go Email podcast at brainwashed dot com to say who you are; what you like; what you want to hear; share pictures for the podcast of where you're from, your computer or MP3 player with or without the Brainwashed Podcast Playing; and win free music! We have no tracking information, no idea who's listening to these things so the more feedback that comes in, the more frequent podcasts will come. You will not be put on any spam list and your information will remain completely private and not farmed out to a third party. Thanks for your attention and thanks for listening.
Siavash Amini, Sarrsew, mHz and Mariam Rezaei discuss Tehran's experimental scene, and how geography and community can affect the creative process.Based in Tehran, Iranian musician and composer Siavash Amini has worked with the labels Room40, Hallow Ground, Opal Tapes and Umor Rex for the better part of the past 10 years. He's also collaborated with a wide range of international artists including Rafael Anton Irisarri, 9T Antiope and Zenjungle, and remixed tracks for Carl Craig, Bernard Szajner and the duo Arigt. This year he's released two albums, Eidolon and Eremos. Mariam Rezaei is a composer and genre-defying turntablist who's been honing her own unique style since starting DJing at 15. She previously led experimental arts project TOPH, TUSK FRINGE and TUSK NORTH, and in November 2022 received the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Artists in recognition of her contribution to music composition. She released her album BOWN earlier this year. Sara Bigdeli Shamloo, aka SarrSew, is a Tehran-born and Paris-based vocalist, lyricist and composer. She's one half of duo 9T Antiope, and also one half of the aternative/electronic Farsi duo Taraamoon. On top of her collaborative projects and solo releases, she's also produced creations for theatre and film and is an active performer and actor. Mo H. Zareei, aka mHz, is an electronic musician, sound artist, and researcher whose artistic practice covers a wide range from electronic compositions to kinetic sound-sculptures and audiovisual installations. After studying in Tehran and California, he now lives in Wellington, New Zealand, where he's a senior lecturer in composition and sonic arts. He also released the album Proof of Identity earlier this year
Portland, OR-based multimedia artist William Selman returns to Mysteries of the Deep with his third album for the label. Drawing on influences such as David Toop, Beatriz Ferreyra, Elizabeth Waldo, and David Behrman, “The Weather Indoors” melds live and synthesized instrumentation, field recordings, and digital processing techniques in a new, more melodic and approachable direction. Immersive site recordings open into melodic woodwinds, orchestral instrumentation, bass guitar, gongs, and vibraphone. Borrowing from the anthropologist Tim Ingold's concept of “inversion,” this widescreen staging cuts immediately to the core of the project: the way human beings use the faculty of imagination to aestheticize their built surroundings with architecture, images of distant locales, and domesticated flora and fauna to contain the anxiety for the natural world that surrounds human life. A clear peak in Selman's extensive catalog, “The Weather Indoors” captures his work at a moment expanding his musical and aesthetic project: Neither genre ambient nor musique concrète, but a unique sound world dense with conceptual play and moments of more traditional harmonic beauty. “We are contaminated by our encounters: they change who we are as we make way for others. As contamination changes world-making projects, mutual worlds—and new directions—may emerge. Everyone carries a history of contamination; purity is not an option.” —Anne Lowenhaupt-Tsing, The Mushroom at the End of the World Releases May 19, 2023 Written, produced, and recorded by William Selman Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio NY Dolby Atmos Mixes by Matthew Patterson Curry Photography, Video Direction, and Words by William Selman Design by Gabriel Benzur Editing by Chris Zaldua Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP016, 2023 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Esta semana os ofrecemos el concierto de Abul Mogard y Rafael Anton Irisarri, grabado el 24 de febrero en el Centro Conde Duque de Madrid. El nuevo ciclo Soundset Series, se estrenaba en el Conde Duque con el concierto que escuchamos esta noche en Atmósfera de Abul Mogard y Rafael Anton Irisarri, dos pilares fundamentales para entender la música ambient contemporánea. La noche comenzó con un set en solitario de cada uno de los artistas, que finalizó con el estreno en primicia de una composición Conjunta de los dos artistas (14.05.2023) Escuchar audio
What is the sound of feeling? In physics, we conceive of sound as waves. Vibrations, undulations, physical manifestations: heard but not seen. Borne by the body, but interpreted in the brain. Within ourselves, we perceive emotion as waves, too. Rolling in, rolling out: tidal, even. In moments of violet intensity, the depth of our feeling crashes upon us like surf, rip currents on a corporeal beach. Worlds apart, but waves in kind. For musician and composer Jo Johnson, the veil between is diaphanous indeed. What you hear is what you feel. Listen and uncover. Written and Produced by Jo Johnson (@werkhouse) Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Artwork by Candace Price Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Chris Zaldua Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Jo Johnson / Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP008, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
A scene: warm and hazy, dappled in emerald green, redolent of precipitation, of fertility. Pause momentarily and consider the abundance. Inside, a horizon beckons. Seek and you'll find it; approach and you'll be certain it's there. Step off the plateau and discover unseen foundations. Outside, relish in immanence. Be immersed in it: trust that no line divides, and no border exists. There is no goal; there is no destination. Find awe in seeing. Find solace in listening. Renew the journey. Embrace the unknown. Move beyond the final frontier, and allow for discovery of the self. Saphileaum charts the path. Written & Produced by Saphileaum Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio NY Artwork by Candace Price Words by Chris Zaldua Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP007, 2022 http://mysteriesofthedeep.net
We're pleased to announce a very special release by Pavaka Group, a new project from William Selman (@wselman) 'Following modern utopian and human potential movements from the 60s through the 80s, one theme that runs through these groups is the inclusion of music and sound-making in their organized practices. As these groups sought to give their members the tools or environment from which to liberate themselves from the constraints and norms of postwar life, music was a common vehicle for that personal and spiritual liberation. Music—like collective, collaborative farm work or group guided meditation practice—was another channel for personal and group expression of a new ideal of living and being.' Recorded March-May 2016 Written & Produced by William Selman Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios NY Photography & Words by William Selman Design by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP015, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries is thrilled to present the long-awaited remix EP for Mosam Howieson's 2021 album 'Aphelion' – with stunning edits from Abby Echiverri, tdel, and Svreca – plus an unreleased bonus track from the album. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Artwork by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP006, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries is thrilled to present the long-awaited remix EP for Mosam Howieson's 2021 album 'Aphelion' – with stunning edits from Abby Echiverri, tdel, and Svreca – plus an unreleased bonus track from the album. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Artwork by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP006, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries is thrilled to present the long-awaited remix EP for Mosam Howieson's 2021 album 'Aphelion' – with stunning edits from Abby Echiverri, tdel, and Svreca – plus an unreleased bonus track from the album. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Artwork by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP006, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries is thrilled to present the long-awaited remix EP for Mosam Howieson's 2021 album 'Aphelion' – with stunning edits from Abby Echiverri, tdel, and Svreca – plus an unreleased bonus track from the album. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Artwork by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP006, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries is thrilled to present the long-awaited remix EP for Christina Chatfield's 2021 debut album 'Sutro' – with stunning edits from Erika & Patrick Russell – plus unreleased bonus tracks from the album. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Album tracks mixed by Oliver Chapoy at Ohm Sweet Ohm, Brooklyn Artwork by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP005, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries is thrilled to present the long-awaited remix EP for Christina Chatfield's 2021 debut album 'Sutro' – with stunning edits from Erika & Patrick Russell – plus unreleased bonus tracks from the album. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Album tracks mixed by Oliver Chapoy at Ohm Sweet Ohm, Brooklyn Artwork by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP005, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries is thrilled to present the long-awaited remix EP for Christina Chatfield's 2021 debut album 'Sutro' – with stunning edits from Erika & Patrick Russell – plus unreleased bonus tracks from the album. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Album tracks mixed by Oliver Chapoy at Ohm Sweet Ohm, Brooklyn Artwork by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP005, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries is thrilled to present the long-awaited remix EP for Christina Chatfield's 2021 debut album 'Sutro' – with stunning edits from Erika & Patrick Russell – plus unreleased bonus tracks from the album. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios, NY Album tracks mixed by Oliver Chapoy at Ohm Sweet Ohm, Brooklyn Artwork by Gabriel Benzur Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDEP005, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
This is Episode 39 of ‘To Etherea and Beyond'. The show broadcasts on Harrogate Community Radio at 9am this Sunday 12th June, and is then available via the station's Listen Again button, and everywhere else here: https://ssyncc.com/toethereaandbeyond Titled ‘Psyched in Sound', the show features music by: Field Works, Daniel Avery, MONO, Spiritualized, Fred again.., MONO, Spiritualized, The Smile, Papir, Domenique Dumont, Hereafter, Peter Mcloughlin, The Limiñanas, Laurent Garnier, Jon Hopkins, Endless Dive, Pye Corner Audio, Moderat, Depeche Mode, Revolution Above Disorder, Ovlov, Yndi Halda, Rafael Anton Irisarri, and Croatian Amor. https://harrogatecommunityradio.online/shows/to-etherea-and-beyond/ This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration
1.ª parte: 1 - Holland Andrews - Forgettings - Forgettings 2 - Holland Andrews - Forgettings - Transform Forever 3 - The Smile - A Light for Attracting Attention - Open The Floodgates 4 - Son Lux - Bones - Breathe Out 5 - Lucy Gooch - Rain's Break - 6AM 6 - Yamila - Visions - Visions V 7 - Yamila - Visions - Visions I (feat. Rafael Anton Irisarri) 8 - Holland Andrews - Forgettings - Far Place 9 - Holland Andrews - Forgettings - Green 10 - Helena Deland - Someone New - Clown Neutral 11 - Helena Deland - ... - Swimmer 12 - This Mortal Coil - Blood - You And Your Sister 13 - Mami Sakurai & Midori Hirano - … - Myth 14 - Penelope Trappes - Penelope One - Puppets 15 - Zola Jesus - Arkhon - Desire 2.ª parte: 16 - Amenra - Songs of Townes Van Zandt, Vol. III - Kathleen 17 - Tindersticks - Kathleen - EP - Kathleen 18 - Gravenhurst - Flashlight Seasons - I Turn My Face To The Forest Floor 19 - Nina Nastasia - Riderless Horse - This Is Love 20 - Sharon Van Etten - We've Been Going About This All Wrong - Darkish 21 - Sandy Denny - Early Home Recordings - Who Knows Where Time Goes 22 - Tamino - … - The First Disciple 23 - Joan Shelley - The Spur - Amberlit Morning 24 - Aldous Harding - Warm Chris - Warm Chris 25 - Angel Olsen - Big Time - Through The Fires 26 - Cat Power - Covers - Here Comes A Regular 27 - Joep Beving - Nocturnal - Nocturnal 28 - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Good Son - The Ship Song * imagem de (image by) Masao Yamamoto
Soonago - Evac Astodan - Nothing Russian Circles - Ethel Almost Silent - Grain Skemer - Sunseeker Rafael Anton Irisarri - Cynefin The Drood - Psychic institute Darkher - Lowly weep Mogwai - Boltfor
Video for 'Mosaic' https://vimeo.com/705175081 Behold the pearl, a phenomenon singular in nature. An evolutionary eccentricity, a manifestation of inadvertent beauty. Effulgent objects fashioned by perfect mistake. Each a gemstone forged by the living: a consummate union of the biological and the geological. This in mind, consider 'Yeoville,' the latest from artist Brendon Moeller. Listen to its radiant accords, or chords of radiance. Swirl, and unfurl, its amber waves of dub. Locate in echoes its memory — or yours. And then, so attuned, hear it: the breath of the machine. Iridescent. Organic. The process of transmutation, one thing becoming another. It is a blessing undisguised. 'Yeoville was recorded in my basement home studio between August and November of 2021. Ambient music has been a huge part of my life since around 1986 when I was listening to David Sylvian and Cocteau Twins. Releases by KLF, The Orb and Angelo Badalamenti would inspire me to dive even deeper. The inspiration for these tracks was a desire to create drones and rhythmic drones. There's no greater feeling than getting all the machines droning, then kicking back in the studio and letting the ambience roll on for the rest of the day. It's a great pleasure and honor to share these tracks with you. I hope they bring you as much joy as they have me.' - Brendon Moeller Written and Produced by @brendonmoeller Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studios NY Artwork & Video Direction by Candace Price Words by Chris Zaldua Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP014, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
1.ª parte: 1 - Leya, Julie Byrne - Eyeline - Glass Jaw 2 - Nick Cave, Warren Ellis - La Panthère Des Neiges (OST) - L'apparition/We Are Not Alone 3 - The Smile - A Light for Attracting Attention - Free In The Knowledge 4 - Susanna - Elevation - Alchemy of Suffering 5 - William Basinski & Janek Schaefer - . . . on reflection - . . . - on reflection (three) 6 - Zola Jesus - Arkhon - Desire 7 - Susanna - Elevation - Elevation 8 - Thomas Feiner, Anywhen - The Opiates Revisited - The Rain Collector 9 - Yamila - Visions - Visions I (feat. Rafael Anton Irisarri) 10 - Eartheater - RIP Chrysalis- If It In Yin 11 - Rosa Anschütz - Goldener Storm - Sold Out 12 - M!R!M - Time Traitor - The New House 13 - M!R!M - Time Traitor - Goodnight Galaxie 14 - Ginla - Everything - Carousel (feat. Adrianne Lenker) 2.ª parte: 15 - A Dead Forest Index - In All That Drifts from Summit Down - Cast of Lines 16 - Chelsea Wolfe, Emma Ruth Rundle - Anhedonia - Anhedonia 17 - Emma Ruth Rundle - Orpheus Looking Back - Pump Organ Song 18 - David Sylvian - Damage: Live - Damage 19 - Keeley Forsyth - Limbs - Silence 20 - Kathryn Joseph - For You Who Are The Wronged - Of All The Broken 21 - Kathryn Joseph - For You Who Are The Wronged - The Burning of Us All 22 - Naima Bock - Giant Palm - Giant Palm 23 - Richard Thompson - Grizzly Man (OST) - Glencoe 24 - Hiss Golden Messenger - Still Some Light - Still Some Light 25 - Julie Doiron - I Thought of You - The Letters We Sent 26 - The Weather Station - How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars - To Talk About 27 - The Weather Station - How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars - Song 28 - Roger Eno - The Turning Year - Hymn 29 - Madrugada - Chimes at Midnight - Ecstasy * imagem de (image by) Alberto Garcia Alix
Mysteries of the Deep presents a new album from UK-based producer & composer, Thomas Ragsdale & Richard Arnold, entitled ‘Transformations I' A meeting of minds between family members – Thomas Ragsdale and Richard Arnold – instigated a serendipitous musical partnership, and 'Transformations I' is the resultant first collaborative body of work. Ragsdale is Arnold's stepson and both musicians share a fascination of exploring new sound terrain and innovative approaches to composition. It began with Arnold sending a collection of his instrumental works over to Ragsdale who began to deconstruct and reshape each piece's lavish sound palette, ushering in new detail with granular synthesis, micro sounds and live tape looping. Sounds were broken down, magnified and inverted, occasionally allowing glimpses of any original version to escape like submersed sands of time. “A glimpse, a glimmer. A shimmer, a shade. Tonal delicacy, rhythmic suggestion. The soundtrack to a rich inner life. ‘Transformations 1' is an invitation to the listener to dive deep within. The work of two artists whose kinship is not only filial, but expressionistic: each reconfigures the other, forging new paths in sound together. As past meets present, tradition finds its way forward. Lie awash in dulcet waves. Listen in as patterns emerge, blossom, dissipate. The finite expands. A gossamer beauty takes shape. Boundaries dissolve, and what is old is new again. Transformation.” Written and Produced by Thomas Ragsdale & Richard Arnold Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Artwork by Candace Price Words by Chris Zaldua Worldwide Distribution: Space Cadets Limited © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP013, 2022 mysteriesofthedeep.net
1.ª parte: 1 - Devon Welsh - Dream Songs - By The Daylight 2 - Miramar - Miramar II - Recolher 3 - Thom Yorke - Peaky Blinders (OST) - 5.17 4 - Storm Factory - Storm Factory - Rainy Glass 5 - Paavoharju - Yhä Hämärää - Kuu Lohduttaa Huolestuneita 6 - Nuojuva - Valot kaukaa - Hämärään 7 - Maria Somerville - All My People - Eyes Don't Say It 8 - Hilary Woods - Colt - Black Rainbow 9 - Yamila - Visions - Visions II 10 - Yamila - Visions - Visions I (feat. Rafael Anton Irisarri) 11 - MJ Guider - Precious Systems - Lit Negative 12 - A Dead Forest Index - In All That Drifts from Summit Down - Cast of Lines 13 - Chelsea Wolfe - Unknown Rooms: A Collection of Acoustic Songs - Flatlands 14 - (Smog) - The Doctor Came At Dawn - All Your Women Things 2.ª parte: 15 - Shearwater - The Great Awaekening - Xenarthran 16 - The Smile - Peaky Blinders (OST) - Pana-Vision 17 - Ryan Lott - Pentaptych - Water Fields 18 - Douglas Dare - Whelm - Lungful 19 - Musette - Datum - 24 Marj 20 - Nina Nastasia - Riderless Horse - Just Stay in Bed 21 - Nina Nastasia - Outlaster - Cry, Cry, Baby 22 - Malcolm Middleton - Sleight Of Heart - Love Comes In Waves 23 - Pill-oh - Vanishing Mirror - Promise 24 - David Norland - Glam Tear Stain - Agate Or Barium 25 - Kathryn Joseph - For You Who Are the Wronged - The Burning of Us All 26 - Cass. - Magical Magical - You On My Mind 27 - This Mortal Coil - It'll End in Tears - Kangaroo 28 - Damien Jurado - … - Roger 29 - Roger Eno - The Turning Year - Bells 30 - Mark Lanegan - Gargoyle - Goodbye To Beauty * imagem de (image by) Tim Walker
1.ª parte: 1 - Thom Yorke - 5.17 - 5.17 2 - Lustmord, Zola Jesus - The Others (Lustmord Deconstructed) - Prime 3 - Hecq - Night Falls - Red Sky 4 - Silent Portraits - Empty Dance Hall - Stranger To You 5 - Keeley Forsyth - Limbs - I Stand Alone 6 - Emma Ruth Rundle - Pump Organ Song - Pump Organ Song 7 - Rosa Anschütz - Sold Out - Sold Out 8 - Rafael Anton Irisarri - Hopes and Past Desires - Watching as She Reels 9 - Paradise Motel - Flight Paths - Drive 10 - The Blue Nile - Hats - From A Late Night Train 11 - Matthew Cooper - Some Days Are Better Than Others - Some Days Are Better Than Others 12 - Will Samson - Active Imagination - Shun 13 - Julie Doiron - Heart And Crime - Too Much 14 - Tenniscoats - Papa's Ear - Hikoki 15 - Helena Deland - Swimmer - Swimmer 2.ª parte: 16 - Robert Levon Been - Original Songs From The Card Counter - Rapture 17 - Chelsea Wolfe - Oui Oui Marie (From the Original Motion Picture "X”) - Oui Oui Marie 18 - SUNN O))) & BORIS - Altar - The Sinking Belle (Blue Sheep) feat. Jesse Sykes 19 - Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Pond Scum - Jolly One (2/15) 20 - Maja Lena - The Keeper - Avalanche 21 - Nina Nastasia - On Leaving - Bird of Cuzco 22 - Marissa Nadler - July - Firecrackers 23 - Amber Coffman - Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono - Run Run Run 24 - Mount Eerie - Clear Moon - Through the Trees Pt. 2 25 - Sol Seppy - The Bells of 1, 2 - Enter One 26 - The Weather Station - How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars - To Talk About 27 - Robert Haigh - Human Remains - The Nocturnals 28 - Erland Cooper & Shards - Egilsay - Glimro * imagem de (image by) Ernst Haas
To help continue the much-needed support for the people of Ukraine, we have produced a compilation from one of our favorite Ukrainian-based netlabels, Energostatic Records. Released as part of our Portals deep dive series, the feature includes a remaster of specifically curated tracks, in both individual and mix form. These tracks are available on the ASIP Bandcamp page as Name Your Price, with all proceeds going to Save The Children and their specific activities supporting Ukraine at this time. A big thank you to label owner Marian for allowing this project to happen as he deals with life in Kyiv right now, the artists for their participation, and Rafael Anton Irisarri for kindly providing his mastering services. Also, an advanced thank you to all those who listen and support at this very important time. ~‘Netlabels' are essentially extinct in today's music landscape by definition. Of course, there are still labels that just focus on digital releases, but Netlabels came about during a time when there were little to no platforms monetizing digital releases. Digital distributors were reserved for big or established labels as the streaming era ramped up. And Bandcamp didn't exist. Netlabels were the next logical step after the file-sharing era (Soulseek et al), where instead of P2P servers and software, artists and label began to push their own agendas online, making files available freely on the internet, often under a Creative Commons license and many through a myriad of MP3 blogs that powered this exciting period. It was also, somewhere at this point in time, coincidentally, that the very first iteration of ASIP was also born, diving deep into MP3 blogs and following various Netlabels religiously. Finding a Netlabel's basic website or archive.org page was the Bandcamp profile of its day. Energostatic was pretty late to the ‘Netlabel game'. Their first release didn't arrive until 2010 when many Netlabels were either fizzing out already or converting to more modern release methods. But Energostatic's ethos and approach to providing music against a strict aesthetic, for free, made them a torchbearer for the dying art of sharing music online through small yet beloved corners of the internet. As ASIP began in 2008, Energostatic was one of the many Netlabels I followed, and as curators of dub techno in various forms, they operated within another small yet burgeoning scene it seems, given dub-techno as a genre also seems to have dwindled in popularity in recent years. The writing was perhaps, on the cards for Energostatic, as Marian ceased operations of the label in 2017. But with 49 releases, there was (and still is) a big chunk of music to dig into, which for anybody new to the label, could become a little overwhelming to discover, especially since that number includes several compilations with 20+ tracks each, and many of the artists don't seem to be very active anymore. To help support the people of Ukraine during this time in a small way, I reached out to label founder Marian to see if he would like to raise money through a compilation that spotlighted some of my favorite music from the label's era. Marian had previously released as part of our early Places Series, as Marc Atmost, where he created a track based on some of his early memories in Ukraine (an unsettling and poignant listen under today's circumstances). Today, Marian is on the ground in Kyiv, doing what he can to survive and support his community.The majority of the Energostatic catalog is still available for free on Bandcamp, should you wish to explore it yourself. Ranging from Space Ambient to drone; dub-techno and DnB; it became a bittersweet task to sift through the hundreds of tracks and pull together this compilation for a good cause. With the owner and label based in Ukraine (if Netlabels were to even have a ‘base' of course), the majority of the artists on the label were friends of Marian, so a good majority were Ukraine and Russia-based and a part of local music scenes in each country. The compilation begins with one of the most gentle tracks you will find across the entire Energostatic catalog. Russian artist KaLGaN made a few appearances over the years, but was better known for his work as 110ml - responsible for the very first artist release on the label (Scratch me / Scratch you) and also included further on in the compilation with his 110ml track, Lights In Window. Stellardrone (Lithuania), is one of the more well-known artists to be supported by Energostatic, and even made an appearance on the ASIP Full Circle compilation/LP a few years back, highlighting his importance in the evolution of my own musical journey. Edgaras' music has always remained free on the internet and encaptures some of the finest Space ambient music in recent years. The piece included in the compilation, ‘Light Years' is perhaps one of his darker, more sincere pieces amongst a stand-out catalog which has unfortunately not seen much activity in recent years Textural Being (USA) (see isolatedmix29 also) is another artist who I have admired for a long time, and related to the above compilation was in my shortlist for inclusion on Full Circle. The track I had in mind at the time, however, didn't quite fit the rest of the compilation. Serendipitously, Sept is my all-time favorite track by Sage Taylor / Textural Being, (amongst yet another expansive artist output) so it feels great to present this to a wider audience today. Marc Atmost (Ukraine), as mentioned above, is the founder of Energostatic, and appears consistently across the label over the years through various guises and musical styles ranging from straight-up dub techno to DnB. This track, Deity is one of my favorites from his consistent output, capturing the very essence of spacious, melodic dub techno. Olexa, (Ukraine) was a less prolific artist over the years with just one EP and several compilation appearances on Energostatic, but captured the deep dub techno sound aesthetic of the label to perfection. Gapfield (USA), is a project from US-based Devin Underwood and Jacob Newman. Devin creates some amazing music across a variety of styles and aliases (such as Drexon Field - another fun project I love) and has made several appearances on the Energostatic label, most notably with a solid, straight-up dub-techno album as Specta Ciera (see isolatedmix19). Between Devin and Jacob, they can be found on some amazing ambient labels over the years, such as Carpe Sonum, Neotantra, dataObscura and Bludhoney Records. Their Gapfield project, is definitely one that may have flown under the radar amongst their solid output. Technicolour's (UK) ‘Permafrost', has always been a stand-out track for me on Energostatic and his only appearance on the label. I included it in many of my DJ mixes years ago, and it broke the mold in the label's beginnings with its Autonomic sound and rampant amen breaks, whilst remaining true to the deep and introspective atmosphere the label ended up pushing. But it wasn't until seeking permission to include this track did I come to realize that Technicolour, aka Peter Rogers, was in fact, Wardown, who released one of my favorite Drum'n bass albums of 2020 on Blu Mar Ten's label. Permafrost could be the apex of compilation, but the journey needed a minute to breathe after that kind of energy, which is where Ayqix's (Argentina) Raymi (Coldest Version) came into play. The Buenos Aires musician provides an airy respite towards the end of the compilation before the energetic finale, very much reminiscent of the early minimal techno days of Traum Schallplatten. Closing out the compilation, Enformig, was a Ukrainian Techno producer based in Kharkov who unfortunately died in 2019. His appearances on the label were always met with such high praise and support on social media from Marc, especially for his hardware-driven live sets. This track is perhaps, one of his finest moments from the Energostatic catalog and provides a momentous, energetic and liberating closing chapter to the compilation. Energostatic's label motto was "Reach, resist, research”. Label owner Marian didn't have the time or capacity to answer any of my questions related to its meaning on top of his urgent life on the ground in Kyiv, but I couldn't help relate this motto to a higher meaning and reminder as I thought about his and many other people's lives in Ukraine. Thank you for reading, listening and reflecting. Support the compilation on Bandcamp with all proceeds going to Save The Children and their Ukraine efforts. Portals: Energostatic (For Ukraine) by A Strangely Isolated Place~Podcast link.
Today's guest deejays are PCM, who are Francesco Perra (P), Matteo Cantaluppi (C), Matteo Milea (M). n5MD founder Mike Cadoo put me in touch with PCM when I asked him after guest deejayed on Soundwave who he thought would want to share a mix on the show. PCM has crafted a mix that I adore. There's so much to love. One of the things I find exciting about Soundwave is that our guest deejays introduce me to music and artists I'm unfamiliar with. On the other hand, some musicians that I've been surprised have made an appearance on Soundwave nearly two years into the show. PCM remedy that with today's mix. I'm talking about talent like Fennesz, Rafael Anton Irisarri, Coil (I'm surprised Coil aren't on every show), and Morton Subotnick. PCM themselves make an appearance at the end of today's show. You'll want to hear more of their music. You can listen to their latest album, Macro, which came out earlier this year. Macro is equal parts expansive and constrained, and the magic happens between those two extremes. Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Wife Signs. See you then. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundwavemix/message
Mysteries' latest from Melbourne-based producer Mosam Howieson falls somewhere between realms — percussive, deep techno and airy ambient — eventually landing in a liminal, stunning, undefinable space. From the wispy, tentacled opener “Explorations” to the IDM-leaning stunner “Cerebro,” Howison's Aphelion is an intentional experiment in world building, and the world he's built is a landscape brimming with a potent confluence of retro-futurist sounds, genres, and textures. Aphelion refers to the point at which a planet is furthest from the sun. Despite the inherent darkness in this concept and its release coming in the wake of a turbulent year, Howieson assures us that he's far from cynical: in fact, he says the album is “about coming back to the light.” Whether it's the acidic arpeggiation, airy pads, or intricately woven percussion that gets us there, Aphelion is emotionally transportive. In certain tracks, 80's-influenced synth melody provides the teeth — the LP is not overly percussive, nor is it strictly ambient. Tracks like the IDM-tinged “Cerebro” showcase Howieson's take on ethereal, breakbeat-influenced techno: airtight percussion and well-placed acid make this a standout. Howieson's more rhythmic cuts are balanced by beat-less ones; “Low Orbit,” for example, is a dense cloud of a track, sweeping like ominous fog over a valley. But it isn't long before we're back above the clouds again with “Dream Sequence” and the title track, whose taut synth melodies and minimal, reverb-soaked percussion give power and depth to the overarching vision of the LP. In listening, there's a sense of the ground moving beneath one's feet — and despite Howieson's skilled, masterful production, the listening experience of Aphelion is undoubtedly about surrender, not control. The soundscape it produces is both fresh and classic, or in another word, elegant. To my parents and friends who support me in countless ways, and to Rich for being my overseeing musical mentor. Written, Produced, and Mixed by Mosam Howieson Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Video Direction by Candace Price Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP012, 2021 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries' latest from Melbourne-based producer Mosam Howieson falls somewhere between realms — percussive, deep techno and airy ambient — eventually landing in a liminal, stunning, undefinable space. From the wispy, tentacled opener “Explorations” to the IDM-leaning stunner “Cerebro,” Howison's Aphelion is an intentional experiment in world building, and the world he's built is a landscape brimming with a potent confluence of retro-futurist sounds, genres, and textures. Aphelion refers to the point at which a planet is furthest from the sun. Despite the inherent darkness in this concept and its release coming in the wake of a turbulent year, Howieson assures us that he's far from cynical: in fact, he says the album is “about coming back to the light.” Whether it's the acidic arpeggiation, airy pads, or intricately woven percussion that gets us there, Aphelion is emotionally transportive. In certain tracks, 80's-influenced synth melody provides the teeth — the LP is not overly percussive, nor is it strictly ambient. Tracks like the IDM-tinged “Cerebro” showcase Howieson's take on ethereal, breakbeat-influenced techno: airtight percussion and well-placed acid make this a standout. Howieson's more rhythmic cuts are balanced by beat-less ones; “Low Orbit,” for example, is a dense cloud of a track, sweeping like ominous fog over a valley. But it isn't long before we're back above the clouds again with “Dream Sequence” and the title track, whose taut synth melodies and minimal, reverb-soaked percussion give power and depth to the overarching vision of the LP. In listening, there's a sense of the ground moving beneath one's feet — and despite Howieson's skilled, masterful production, the listening experience of Aphelion is undoubtedly about surrender, not control. The soundscape it produces is both fresh and classic, or in another word, elegant. Official Video - https://youtu.be/J0Gf3ybLrhA Written and Produced by Mosam Howieson Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Video Direction by Candace Price Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP012, 2021 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries' latest comes from The Spiral, whose debut release, Orange Sunshine, is a strange, cosmic unfolding, or a glimpse into another dimension that takes its influence from being, in fact, under the influence. The Spiral is a new project from Oliver Chapoy (formerly Certain Creatures), and the album is a sonic representation of a LSD-infused journey. The Spiral aims to capture not only a certain sound but a mood, as inspired by Chapoy’s own psychedelic wanderings in the mountains of Japan. The opening track, “Two Drops,” takes us down the proverbial rabbit hole, and we get the sense that we’re about to be transported to another world entirely. The tracks “Redshift” and “Blueshift” continue the transmutation and—nearing ten minutes each—are mini journeys in themselves. Frequency modulations and whirring oscillations make everything sound and feel wobbly. Similar to the come-up stage of a trip, there’s a sense we’re about to break through. By the time Orange Sunshine reaches its literal peak in “Moon over Minakami” we feel as if we’ve arrived in the center; this is very much the focal point of the album. This track is epic and euphoric, and is tied to a specific memory in Minakami. Chapoy says of his intentions with the album, "Much of this record is a sonic reinterpretation of my experience in Japan as an escape after such a tumultuous year." Chapoy is a master of playing with the spatial qualities of soundscape, and at times sounds appear in one ear and retreat to the other, which adds to the visceral sensory experience and strengthens the conceptual aspect. At its core, Orange Sunshine is an intentionally disorienting collection of collaged arrangements that work cohesively, and to mesmerizing effect. The ending too is a gorgeous dissolving of textures, like energy being dispersed over the infinite. As signaled by its name, so much of this album is what you’d expect: trippy, transportive, adventurous, densely packed, and highly immersive. However like all hallucinogenic voyages, so much of it is unexpected: Orange Sunshine truly surprises. Chapoy has found a distinct voice with The Spiral, and this debut shows he is an artist finding himself and his sound, ironically, by creating a world we can easily get lost in. Written, Produced, and Mixed by Oliver Chapoy at Ohm Sweet Ohm, Brooklyn, NY Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches ℗ 2021 Ohm Sweet Ohm (ASCAP) Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP011, 2021 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Picture a skyline. Then, fog cascading down the wooded hills of San Francisco, towards the Pacific. And rising up from that land is a tower — the radio antenna of the Sutro Tower — that reaches upwards like a metal claw, as if to harness all of the power of the sky. That is the image Christina Chatfield’s Sutro conjures and is also its point of inspiration. Christina Chatfield, based in SF, offers Mysteries an impressive, visionary full-length debut. Abound with polyphonic synth work and immersive tonal structures, these arrangements unfold into lush, cinematic soundscapes. Chatfield has long been a versatile producer with roots in techno, electro, ambient, shoegaze and more — and all of these influences come through in Sutro, creating an album with remarkable power and emotional depth. At times, tracks like “Nameless,” with its misty vocals layered over hypnotic synth, pay homage to the shoegaze greats. At other points, the album turns retro-futuristic, becoming a sonic rendering of the Sutro Tower itself. In “Pearls Scattered,” for example, an off-kilter synth melody lends eccentricity to an already moody atmosphere. Arguably the most immersive arrangements on the album are “Concatenate I” and its connected successor “Concatenate II,” as well as the richly textured, panoramic track “Drin.” As “Concatenate” derives its name from a linguistic programming concept meaning linking (things) together in a chain or series, it seems natural that the album extends “Concatenate” into two sequences. In both, synth arpeggiation guides the ear through maximalist landscapes accented by lush pads. “Drin” is melodic and sweeping, bringing to mind the ruins of the Sutro Baths, bathed in the glow of afternoon light. “Drin” especially is a microcosmic example of what happens in so many of the tracks on this album: they start quiet and evolve, until it’s clear the silence is teeming with life. The album closes with its title track, which leans into Chatfield’s techno sensibilities; its elegance leaves the ear satisfied. Altogether, the album nourishes and satisfies, for what Chatfield has composed is thoughtfully conceptualized and wholly complete. Releases March 26, 2021 Written and Produced by Christina Chatfield Mixed by Oliver Chapoy at Ohm Sweet Ohm, Brooklyn NY Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP010, 2021 mysteriesofthedeep.net
MIST003 - Atoloi - Inflorescenze Release date: March 23, 2021 (12" Vinyl / Digital) Pre-order: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/inflorescenze 1. Fioritura 2. Felce 3. Umida Superficie 4. Forma e Cammino 5. Sulle Sensazioni 6. Chiusura 7. Soffusa (Diurna) 8. Richiamo (Notturna) 9. Il Da Farsi (Tracks 7-9: Digital Side) Sure Thing’s third release, Inflorescenze, comes from Milano-based artist Atoloi. He’s offered the label a meditative work that reflects upon the tension that arises from polarity: nature and the city-bound sphere of clubbing, weight and levity, the internal world of the artist and his external environment. Inflorescenze moves like a living, breathing organism, or like one undifferentiated process: a circuit with no end and no beginning. The sequence of the tracks—and the arrangements themselves—suggest a logical flow: mood and texture gradually intensify through a process of natural unfolding and flourishing. The ambient “Fioritura”—a space-setting arrangement replete with buzzing drone and subdued melody—prepares the mind for what’s to come. “Felce,” then, ushers in a journey of rhythm. It begins simple enough: a hand drum over reverberating synth that lingers in the backdrop like mist. Another rhythm, and another, enters, leading only to a deeper hypnosis. These polyrhythms touch the primordial mind. “Umida Superficie” and “Forma e Cammino” only add potency to the rhythmic environment. Even tracks for the club sphere aren’t disconnected from the work’s conceptual purview; they remain situated within it, catalyzing the deepest state of immersion yet. As the release slows and re-enters the ambient sphere with the spacious, ethereal “Sulle Sensazioni” and the chiming bells of “Chiusura,” we sense we’ve reached the final stretch. Undoubtedly, though, Atoloi’s world will resonate long after we’ve left it. Written and Produced by Matteo Ghiringhelli. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio. Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.
"The Sun Tangled in Your Hair" by Delicate Features from Sky of Earth; "Jeanette" by Kelly Lee Owens from Inner Song; "Otveta Net" by Molchat Doma from Monument; "Epitaph" by GAS from their self-titled EP; "Ritchie Sacramento" by Mogwai from the upcoming album As the Love Continues; "Metallic Taste of Patience" by Eartheater from Phoenix Flames Are Dew Upon My Skin; "City Maggot" from Witch Egg by John Dwyer, Nick Murray, Brad Caulkins, Tom Dolas, and Greg Coates; "Wolf (Materia Dub)" by Darkstar from Wolf John Talabot Remixes; The title track from Distance by Rafael Anton Irisarri; "You Never Know Suzuko's Vice" by Acid Mother's Temple and The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. from Hallelujah Mystic Garden Part Two
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent. Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP003, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
Kitchen Sink # 109 Playlist Bob Mould – Next Generation (Blue Hearts, new, SF/Berlin punk pop) Honeychain – Spaceman (Pocket Full of Good Luck [Explicit], LA punk pop) The Well Wishers – We Grow Up (SF power pop, Jeff Shelton, assisted by some friends. Break 1 The Left Outsides – The Wind No Longer Stirs the Trees (Are You Sure I Was There?, new, Alison Cotton and Mark Nicholas, London based husband and wife team, folk rock) Misty Coast – Do You Still Remember Me? (new single, members of Megaphonic Thrift, Norwegian psych pop) Steve Kilbey – Sheba Chiba (Eleven Women, new, Australian indie rock) Jorge Elbrecht – The Springtime Brigade (new, Presentable Corpse…, from this well known producer and former member of Violens, NYC psych pop) Kelley Stoltz – Some Other Time (new, Ah! (etc), SF indie rock) Beach Vacation – Our Night is Falling (new, I Fell Apart, Seattle indie rock) Cheap Star – Flower Girl (from forthcoming Wish I Could See, Geneva based and featuring Brian Young (Posies, Fountains of Wayne...) on drums, Jon Auer (Posies, Big Star) on bass, electric lead guitars, and synth and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) on backing vocals. Castlebeat - Shoulder (feat. Sonia Gadhia, new, Melodrama, CA dream pop) Silver Sun – Service (s/t, 1997, London power pop) The Popguns – Second Time Around (Love Junky 2019 remaster +9 bonus tracks, UK indie pop) Easter Island – Sea Change (new, from forthcoming Take All The Time You Think You Need, Athens GA dream pop) The Telephone Numbers – Leviathan (new single, SF jangle pop) The Reds, Pinks, and Purples – Let’s Pretend We’re Not in Love (SF folk pop, DIY kitchen pop project of Glenn Donaldson (Skygreen Leopards, Art Museums etc). Lunchbox – Dream Parade (reissue, After School Special, Oakland sunshine pop) Break 2 Auld Spells – 14th Floor (new single, Edinburgh psych pop, Thomas from Lower Heaven) DIIV – The Spark Demo (Deceiver demos, NYC indie rock) etti/etta – Leaves (It's Hallowe'en, Italian shoegaze) WL – Show Me (new, ADHD, Portland OR dream pop) New Canyons – Blackest (new single, Chicago darkwave) topographies – Rose of Sharon (new, Ideal Form, SF post punk, engineered and produced by Chris King of Cold Showers, mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri, and includes Gray Tolhurst, son of Lol Tolhurst from The Cure. SCHONWALD – Desert (new, ABSTRACTION, Italian post punk) Soft Kill – Matty Rue (new, Dead Kids R.I.P. City, Portland darkwave) Bathe Alone – Limbo (new single from forthcoming Last Looks, Bailey Crone, dream pop from GA) FOG – Acid Dream (new, Fogesque, South Korean dream pop) Lavender Blush – Shadows (new, The Garden of Inescapable Pleasure, SF dream pop) Break 3 meadowlake – Blood Crawls (new, Wait For Me, dream pop from Holland) Sunday Strays – Chiba’s Halo (new, s/t, LA shoegaze) halçyon days – Palisades (new, Palisades EP, Sheffield UK neo-psych) Resplandor – Adore (new single, Dutch shoegaze) Glycerin – Dive (new, Bittersweet EP, Seattle shoegaze) Hey Elbow – Don’t Speak (new single, Swedish experimental pop) Shoe Shine Six – Lovelorn (new single, Russian shoegaze) Radio Supernova – Eroosio (new single, means Erosion, from forthcoming Takaisin, Finnish shoegaze) Break 4 LOMA – Who is Speaking? (s/t, 2018 album, Texas indie pop featuring two members of Shearwater) Luluc – Out Beyond (new, Dreamboat, folk rock from Brooklyn) The Green Child – Resurrection (new, Shimmering Basset, Australian indie pop) todavia – Ficciones (new, Orange Faint of Sky, LA dream pop)
Guy Hobsbawm, the new alias of Gunnar Haslam, offers Mysteries a debut LP that is perfectly tailored to the times. Communes Qui Poussent Comme Des Champignons Après Le Déluge, which literally translates to ‘communes that grew like mushrooms after the flood’, is sparse and cinematic: an ideal score to any dystopian film. Except “dystopia” denotes an imaginary or speculative scenario, and what Hobsbawm has created is a natural reaction to the current global crisis as it relates to the past. In his own words, the title “pictures the flood of hunger, economic depression, and wide-scale political instability that was the background of 1848, draws links to the coming flood of 2020, and (tries to) imagine a brighter future of communes growing like mushrooms.” The conceptual framework of 1848 and the ideologies of Louis-Auguste Blanqui, serves to mold the sonic landscape. In these pieces, there’s a focus on absence rather than presence. Sparse, long-form arrangements, like “Blanquistes du Nil” and the cricket-laden “Exil au Serir” seem to conjure a world in which the earth has supplanted man, or moved on without him. Many of these tracks make use of natural instrumentation and field recordings taken by Hobsbawm in North Africa and Mexico, to haunting effect. The lapping water and creaking wood in “Palermo, June 1848” suggest the residue of a flood, thereby linking the sonic to the conceptual. The final track, “Fustat,” which builds tension through metallic clangs and a Japanese sho, is an homage to Iannis Xenakis, the pioneering Greek-French composer. Guy Hobsbawm has taken the strange predicament of our global climate and created a cohesive album that represents the despair of the present — while connecting it to the past. The result is a landscape that is both foreign and familiar: a sonic paradox that represents the recurrence of a dark history. And yet within this, there is a glimmer of hope for a different future. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio NY Cover Artwork by Maya Rossignac-Milon Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDLP009, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
The second chapter in the Mysteries compilation series is a departure from the airy, ethereal style of its predecessor, and instead offers an energetic, vibrant selection of tracks that fits with the summer season of its release. This comp is characterized by broken rhythm and lush ambience from a range of accomplished artists in New York and beyond, including but not limited to Tin Man, Abby Echiverri, rrao, Clay Wilson, M Parent, and label artists Nathaniel Young and Matthew Patterson Curry. This is an anthology characterized by thought and intention; each track is a shining example of the artist’s distinct sound and craft. The first few arrangements bring to mind the natural world: a jungle’s canopy or a sweltering day. Tin Man contributes a bright, tonal opening, amplified by the distant sound of birds, before tdel’s “Nu,” minimal and percussive, leads us into deeper territory. Abby Echiverri’s “Varzea” builds off of this organically, providing rhythmic depth and hypnotic layering in a style reminiscent of the late 90’s. The tracks sonically gel, and yet there are deviances in genre that make this a dynamic, compelling release. M Parent’s “Mysteries of the Street” is restrained, atmospheric electro at its finest. Clay Wilson and Obelus provide sparse, IDM-tinged rhythmic dreams, at once transcendent and visceral. “Shyama,” from rrao, is filled with meditative vocal loops that resound like a mantra. The contributions of label artists Nathaniel Young and Matthew Patterson Curry are examples of exquisite sound design. Each production is a testament to the skill and vision of each artist. Whether you’re seeking rhythmic or arrhythmic varieties of experimental music, this compilation is a superior selection of tracks, primed to withstand the test of time. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP002, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
The second chapter in the Mysteries compilation series is a departure from the airy, ethereal style of its predecessor, and instead offers an energetic, vibrant selection of tracks that fits with the summer season of its release. This comp is characterized by broken rhythm and lush ambience from a range of accomplished artists in New York and beyond, including but not limited to Tin Man, Abby Echiverri, rrao, Clay Wilson, M Parent, and label artists Nathaniel Young and Matthew Patterson Curry. This is an anthology characterized by thought and intention; each track is a shining example of the artist’s distinct sound and craft. The first few arrangements bring to mind the natural world: a jungle’s canopy or a sweltering day. Tin Man contributes a bright, tonal opening, amplified by the distant sound of birds, before tdel’s “Nu,” minimal and percussive, leads us into deeper territory. Abby Echiverri’s “Varzea” builds off of this organically, providing rhythmic depth and hypnotic layering in a style reminiscent of the late 90’s. The tracks sonically gel, and yet there are deviances in genre that make this a dynamic, compelling release. M Parent’s “Mysteries of the Street” is restrained, atmospheric electro at its finest. Clay Wilson and Obelus provide sparse, IDM-tinged rhythmic dreams, at once transcendent and visceral. “Shyama,” from rrao, is filled with meditative vocal loops that resound like a mantra. The contributions of label artists Nathaniel Young and Matthew Patterson Curry are examples of exquisite sound design. Each production is a testament to the skill and vision of each artist. Whether you’re seeking rhythmic or arrhythmic varieties of experimental music, this compilation is a superior selection of tracks, primed to withstand the test of time. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP002, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
The second chapter in the Mysteries compilation series is a departure from the airy, ethereal style of its predecessor, and instead offers an energetic, vibrant selection of tracks that fits with the summer season of its release. This comp is characterized by broken rhythm and lush ambience from a range of accomplished artists in New York and beyond, including but not limited to Tin Man, Abby Echiverri, rrao, Clay Wilson, M Parent, and label artists Nathaniel Young and Matthew Patterson Curry. This is an anthology characterized by thought and intention; each track is a shining example of the artist’s distinct sound and craft. The first few arrangements bring to mind the natural world: a jungle’s canopy or a sweltering day. Tin Man contributes a bright, tonal opening, amplified by the distant sound of birds, before tdel’s “Nu,” minimal and percussive, leads us into deeper territory. Abby Echiverri’s “Varzea” builds off of this organically, providing rhythmic depth and hypnotic layering in a style reminiscent of the late 90’s. The tracks sonically gel, and yet there are deviances in genre that make this a dynamic, compelling release. M Parent’s “Mysteries of the Street” is restrained, atmospheric electro at its finest. Clay Wilson and Obelus provide sparse, IDM-tinged rhythmic dreams, at once transcendent and visceral. “Shyama,” from rrao, is filled with meditative vocal loops that resound like a mantra. The contributions of label artists Nathaniel Young and Matthew Patterson Curry are examples of exquisite sound design. Each production is a testament to the skill and vision of each artist. Whether you’re seeking rhythmic or arrhythmic varieties of experimental music, this compilation is a superior selection of tracks, primed to withstand the test of time. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY Design by Gabriel Benzur Words by Taylor Bratches Worldwide Distribution: wordandsound → what people play © Mysteries of the Deep MOTDCOMP002, 2020 mysteriesofthedeep.net
This week we’ve got a slate full of new interesting beats and melodies–2017 is sounding good! Tune in to hear excellent music from Shed, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Avalon Emerson, Space Dimension Controller, and Leandro Fresco & Rafael Anton Irisarri. Let the spring nights are kick into high gear! Playlist Download 04/08/2017
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