Occupying the parallax between Berlin and Kanazawa, Jan Jelinek and Asuna set their sights on far-off stars, creating over the course of a three year period bright, celestial works whilst remaining thoroughly grounded in deeply human production.
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Results1102An Absolute Music: In conversation with Japanese composer June Chikuma
Hot on the heels of a new release on Freedom To Spend, we caught up with Japanese artist and composer June Chikuma about ‘Les Archives’, absolute music, and why the beat always comes first.
Sonmi451: Nachtmuziek
Continuing their reign of solid releases, the label stride onto their 13th with a rare new recruit in the form of Belgian producer Sonmi451.
Meitei: Komachi
‘Komachi’ is the producer’s beatific ode to his recently passed Grandmother, a woman he saw as representing a traditional Japanese sense of beauty, sophistication and tranquility that is gradually disappearing.
Shlohmo: The End
Shlohmo’s third album is an elevation of his mood-driven beats from beyond the realm of introspective headphone listening, to a level of gravitas and urgency that demands a larger space than your skull to reverberate into.
Smallpeople: Afterglow
Smallpeople deliver gorgeous bridges between lofty house and vibrant dance floor burners, a way to celebrate life, providing give-a-toss who’s watching me dance music.
Kilchhofer Anklin: Moto Perpetuo
‘Moto Perpetuo’ tends to blur the lines between musical composition and studio production. By crafting pieces that rely on the entire stereo field, Kilchhofer Anklin rewards close listening.
Com Truise shifts direction in ‘Persuasion System’ LP on Ghostly International
LA-based producer Com Truise marks a shift in his musical direction in forthcoming mini-LP ‘Persuasion System‘, scheduled for release via Ghostly International in May 2019. ‘Persuasion System‘
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Xeno & Oaklander reflect on the mythology of their ‘Hypnos’ LP
To celebrate the release of their fifth album, Brooklyn-based synth-pop duo Xeno & Oaklander tell us about the origins of their album ‘Hypnos’ and the affiliation it has with ancient Greek mythology.
Tracey signs to Dial to release his debut long player ‘Biostar’
Today, Dial welcome a new member to the family with the revelation of Tracey’s debut long player ‘Biostar‘ scheduled for release in May 2019. Based out
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Bibio announces ‘Ribbons’ his seventh album on Warp Records
Following the release of the single ‘Curls‘ earlier this month, Bibio has announced his seventh album for Warp Records, scheduled for release 12th April 2019. Lifted
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Rephlex alumni Bogdan Raczynski announces ‘Rave ‘Till You Cry’ compilation
Former braindance producer Bogdam Raczynski has announced the release of an 18-track double vinyl compilation and photozine landing on Disciples in April 2019. ‘Rave ‘Till You
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Amon Tobin inaugurates new label Nomark with ‘Fear In A Handful Of Dust’ LP
After an 8 year hiatus, Amon Tobin returns with a new album ‘Fear In A Handful Of Dust’, scheduled for release via his new imprint Nomark
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Premiere: Sage Caswell – Walter Reed HD
“I walk up to a building and Evil Twin is playing. A copy of me is at the door and I let myself in. Inside the
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Premiere: Hans Berg – Emerald Sea
Getting off the computer, phone or tablet is probably best if you want a better life. It’s even more imperative to do so once you hear
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Mikron: Severance
‘Severance’ is an accomplished and compelling listen, exploring twilight territories set in both the past and future, a technique Mikron have perfected here. Once again, that black and white logo and the brothers Corcoran deliver the goods.