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440 Volts (via Lost America) Yeah, it’s pretty big.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:46:59 -0500

440 Volts (via Lost America) Yeah, it’s pretty big.

Phillip Wilkerson “Sun Up” From the Bypass...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:45:52 -0500

Phillip Wilkerson “Sun Up”

From the Bypass netlabel release, Williams Park

Phillip Wilkerson began creating ambient and experimental music in 2005, after many years of experimenting with various types of synthesizers, sound modules, guitars, and then: virtual instruments. His efforts range from warm, peaceful ambience to the more abstract and experimental forms of electronic music.

He has released several recordings through netlabels as well as releases available on i-Tunes, Amazon, e-Music, and CDBaby. He uses a variety of tools to create his music: Access synths, guitars, generative software, and field recordings. —Phillip Wilkerson on BlogSpot

Williams Park is in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. It is the city’s first park and encompasses an entire city block between 4th and 3rd Streets North and between 2nd and 1st Avenues North. Founded in 1888 and originally named “City Park,” it was changed to Williams Park in honor of the founder of St. Petersburg, John Constantine Williams Sr.

The park is the center of the downtown business district and has been the venue for numerous political and civic rallies and celebrations for more than one hundred years. In 1964, Richard Nixon used the bandstand to speak to a large group gathered in the park on behalf of then presidential candidate Barry Goldwater.

Many downtown workers flock to the park in good weather for picnics during their lunch breaks. At one time, the park was surrounded by prestigious department and retail stores. In the past 25 years, most of them have moved away to malls and other areas away from the city center.

The bandstand plays a prominent role in the park and one has been there since 1894. It is still used for many outdoor concerts during the noon hour and on weekends, but for groups which tend to attract smaller crowds. The park is also a haven to the city’s homeless population. —Wikipedia

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(via Ponygraph) Nordland Fylke

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:00 -0500

(via Ponygraph) Nordland Fylke

Ocp “Concentrate” From the netlabel Bypass...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:44:50 -0500

Ocp “Concentrate”

From the netlabel Bypass release, Must

For most netaudio lovers, Ocp is not an unfamiliar name. After his many releases through various famous Portuguese netlabel such as Test Tube, MiMi Records, Enough Records and his own EdP Netlabel, he has finished his recent work “Must.” Bypass is pleased to present Ocp’s latest release “Must” - an 5-tracks glitch/ambient EP.

João Ricardo (aka Ocp) was born in Porto, Portugal. His musical path started at the age of 6 with piano studies which were to be interrupted by a move to Kuwait. Years later, he dedicated himself to the electric bass and guitar, as well as to the exploration of tools such as magnetic tape and software trackers.

The passage through several rock/metal bands (among which Gangrena) and some incursions in the experimental music field led to the present Ocp (Operador de cabine polivalente) project. In the advent of the new millenium, he dropped out of Law School and headed to London to study live audio.

Back home, he created his own PA company, worked in a casino (where he’s had the opportunity to assist Diana Ross, Bobby McFerrin, Chaka Khan, Wilson Pickett, among others) and did free-lance audio engineering.

Presently, he dedicates himself to performing live both on his own and with fellow improvisers and to composition/production/experimentation for multimedia; forms Pygar (an A/V duo) with Hugo Olim and participates in two other musical projects: Boiar and F.R.I.C.S. (an improvised fanfare).

Throughout his career he’s played alongside names like Mikael Stavostrand, ALOG, Tim Hecker, Kangding Ray, Fennesz etc in Holland, UK, Spain, Cape Verde, Mozambique and Portugal.

João Ricardo (Ocp) - ocp.pt.vu and Bypass - bp.bai-hua.org

This audio is part of the collection: Bypass Netlabel [BP050]

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By coincidence, this release was featured on INQ Mag today. Browse their reviews and features, check out their excellent podcasts while downloading Ocp “Must”

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Tombelaine (via maxhomand)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:33:53 -0500

Tombelaine (via maxhomand)

Muhr “Dessous le Mur de Planck” From the Soft Phase netlabel...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:33:00 -0500

Muhr “Dessous le Mur de Planck”

From the Soft Phase netlabel release, Farewell Anthology

Muhr is Canadian Vincent Fugère, the man behind the influential Camomille netlabel and also the record label Apegenine. Sadly, some months ago he made the decision of focusing his efforts to other areas and the labels closed down. Muhr has released albums on several notable netlabels including 12rec, Serein and Miasmah.

The new album carries the title “Farewell Anthology”, which might signal something that could be interpreted as being the last Muhr album. But such artistic decisions are often not final, conditions and life situations change, but the desire to create music stays in you. Naturally, Muhr is warmly welcomed back any time.

The artists words: “This is an album about parting ways. A soundtrack to many goodbyes I’ve had to commit to and an ode to the tiny tragedies of life. As we all turn the page to a new chapter of our lives, somethings need to stay behind.”

Track 9 is a remix of Entertainment for the Braindead’s “Colours.” If you are an Entertainment (Julia Kotowski) fan, be certain not to miss it.

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snowroad (via Shazz Mack)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:03:31 -0500

snowroad (via Shazz Mack)

Ryonkt “Colour and Form” From the Lunarflower...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:55:59 -0500

Ryonkt “Colour and Form”

From the Lunarflower netlabel release, All the Things Which I See

As I listen to All the Things Which I See by Ryonkt, I see a snowflake from its origin of up in the clouds slowly drifting through a light gray sky to finally resting in a pure white blanket of untouched snow. I see an unmanned sailboat floating gently across a calm ocean. I see the faint heartbeat of a newborn chic. I see a tiny waterfall on a lost city street from a gentle rain shower. I see a drifting cloud, not a dark one, but one of a light gray.

This is the wonder of subtlety, Lunarflower is proud to present this five-song masterwork by Japanese artist Ryonkt.

This audio is part of the collection: Lunarflower

Fluid Radio writes, “Ryo Nakata, aka Ryonkt based in Sapporo, Japan creates soft spoken ambient music with his guitar and computer. Ryo also operates the Slow Flow record label. His previous releases can be found on labels such as Noise-Joy, Dog Eared, Resting Bell, Audiotalia, and Smallfish.”

Ryo’s Slow Flow Rec

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adam sennett on trend.land · · adam sennett dot com

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:45:00 -0500

adam sennett on trend.land ·

· adam sennett dot com

Astrowind “Nebel” From the netlabel Resting Bell...

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:44:00 -0500

Astrowind “Nebel”

From the netlabel Resting Bell release, Kurland

It seems like Astrowind - Tulo/Bukimi - are having the most constant release-frequency on Resting Bell. One release a year, always around September and October. It is the third release on Resting Bell, after Somewhere The Music Had Been Played in September 2007 and Der Leuchtturm in October 2008. They also released on 12rec and Electrosound/Musica Excentrica.

Kurland contains 15 pieces and has a total duration of over 60 minutes, a real longplayer. Kurland is the German name for one of the cultural and historical regions of Latvia (in English: Courland). So you have scenic titles like Kurland, Nebel, Sounds Of The Shores but also pieces about aerospace and deep sea. Compared to the older Astrowind-releases the new work sounds a bit deeper and adult. You still find the synth-drones and the noises and glitches but everything is arranged very focused, very sublime. Every element is set very sensible and well chosen.

This audio is part of the collection: Resting Bell

All tracks recorded live during the improv sessions @ Tokctoka Studio, Riga, Latvia
by Kriipis Tulo and Mahi Bukimi. Produced by Kriipis Tulo

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DJ Shadow Cut Chemist Double Exposure. (via greenwoodimages)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:53:39 -0400

DJ Shadow Cut Chemist Double Exposure. (via greenwoodimages)

Fjordne “Passing the Blue” From the SEM/IOD release Light...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:53:03 -0400

Fjordne “Passing the Blue”

From the SEM/IOD release Light Passing on Through the Layer

Fjordne is Shunichiro Fujimoto. Shunichiro Fujimoto says: “light passed on through the layer” is another look into to the depth of my electro-acoustic atmospheres. The two tracks “To the surface” and “Passing the blue” together make a soundtrack of the flow of water in deep sea. —IOD

The piano that makes itself heard through “To the Surface,” by Tokyo-based musician Fjordne, alternates back and forth between being a full, sensuous presence and playing a game of digital hide’n’seek. The chords and individual notes are luscious — yet often as not, they come to the listener partially broken, whether flitting between the two speakers (or ears, if you’re in headphone mode), or as a result of Fjordne’s softly glitching electronic mediation, which renders the tones in fragments and slivers. The melody here functions like elements appearing in memory — thus, even as the piece moves forward, its individual parts have the aspect of things being tentatively recalled

“Passing the Blue,” the other piece on Fjordne’s recent IOD netlabel release, Light Passed On Through the Layer, is more deliberately song-like. A slow, deeply watery melodic line traces its way through echoing chambers, reminiscent at times of Harold Budd’s work with Cocteau Twins. Especially impressive is the slowly building sense of compositional development that occurs during the course of the piece’s nine and a half minutes. —Disquiet

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An Elephant in the Delta Waves (via Elif Sanem Karakoc) Holga...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:06:33 -0400

An Elephant in the Delta Waves (via Elif Sanem Karakoc)

Holga 120

Humeka “Summer Ends (Christian Walt Remix)” From...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0400

Humeka “Summer Ends (Christian Walt Remix)”

From the EP Temperate Climate, a Miniatura netlabel release

Humeka (LesIzmo:r, Yuki Yaki, Rodoid) develops a thematic EP, going through the passing of the seasons, carrying along different minimal interpretations and emphasizing his unique experimental style. To enhance the spirit of this outstanding EP we appealed to luxury remixes by…

· Christian Walt, cofounder of legendary Interdisco netlabel
· Keinzweiter, creator of spontanMusik
·Tilman, who runs the impressive Klamauk label
· choenyi (Stereo-Type, Random Access, Kreislauf, Miniatura), one of the greatest exponents of netlabels scene
· Sven Laux (Tisch, Insectorama, Tropic, Meerestief, MV, Archipel, Miniatura, Mischievous), famous character from underground minimal
· Grifin`(Mischievous, Minibar, Wreckless, Salon), cofounder of Silicate netlabel

This audio is part of the collection Miniatura Records, an Argentinian label/netlabel whose objective is to provide new artists a platform to release their music. Focus on techno-minimal sounds, Miniatura deals with the edition, distribution, and promotion of our artists. All downloadable music in the “net releases” section of this site is free to share under a creative commons music sharing license. In addition, we explicitly authorize the use of the Miniatura Records net releases during for-profit DJ performances.

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Dahon los XL A Eurobike IF Gold Award winner, the Dahon los XL...

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:47:08 -0400

Dahon los XL

A Eurobike IF Gold Award winner, the Dahon los XL is an urban folding bike which the jury described as the “perfect example of a stylish, functionally designed folding bike that meets the demands of urban mobility and flexibility.”

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Simon James French “Shame” From the Hibernate...

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:42:00 -0400

Simon James French “Shame”

From the Hibernate Records’ 3in CD, Anthem

Simon makes sound art, field recordings, and other things. He is also one half of The Radiolo Show, a podcast series that he and his good friend Giles curate.

surfdom · plunder · misery · falsehood · shame

Daniel Crossley writes recently in a Fluid Radio review, “It would seem that the label can do no wrong at the moment producing stunning releases time after time. This is clearly the case with Simon’s project, as each composition resonates a deep atmospheric feel, capturing a timeless soundscape of the highest order.

With it’s orchestral like environment of exploration and wonder, ‘Anthem‘ demonstrates Simon’s expertise within the realms of experimental soundscapes. You immediately sense his ability to allow each track time and space to breath without ever needing to ‘over do’ things, a technique commonplace throughout.

This is never more evident than in the stand out track ‘Misery‘; never overreaching, never trying too hard to overstate, flawlessly encapsulating an eerie gothic feel along the lines of Jacaszek’s creations. ‘Anthem’ delievers ghostly digital portraits with it’s low organ tones and treated sounds… an exceptional debut album from the talented artist that would be a great addition to any music connoisseur’s collection.” 9/10 —Fluid Radio Album of the Week

His EP Anthem is available for purchase right now on Hibernate Records in a limited edition of 100. For a modest £5.99 (incl. P&P) you can get your hands on a beautifully packaged 3” CD with 5 tracks of wonderful drones, field recordings and textures. You may also preview and purchase Anthem digitally on BandCamp.

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Incidentally, Simon is a fellow tumblr, show him some love on plundr

engage your audience (via athers :()

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:48:54 -0400

engage your audience (via athers :()

Favourite Netlabel Artists Series “Ian D. Hawgood Mix” Top...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:48:00 -0400

Favourite Netlabel Artists Series “Ian D. Hawgood Mix”

Top notch ambient and electronica courtesy of Ian D. Hawgood/Koen Park, mixed by LAJ. Runtime: 1h 48m 13s

Thank You Sara from Before I Let The Sunshine Rot [Phantom Channel]
An Open Letter To My Father from A Life In Abstract Colours
The Sky is Filled With Frequency from Pastoral Pioneer [Koen Park] [Acroplane]
October from Tents and Hills [Luvsound]
Mat from no-R-mal (V/A) [w/Miko][Just Not Normal]
Ferns, Teas, Springs from Enfants Ruraux [12rec.]
Lost Lanterns - Home Distortion from Polar Living [w/Ben Jones]
Your Swing is the Weather from her name was frailty [Test Tube]
It’s A Lake from Urban Holiday [Lunar Flower]
Remembering The Way Things Used To Be from The Fire Will Die At Night [Resting Bell]
Cardboard Cut Out People Holding Hands from My Log: August 2008 [Koen Park] [Headphonica]
I Have Stared At The Darkness, And It Has Stared Right Back from Spiral Into Somewhere [Resting Bell]
The Subterranean Of Me And You from So Much Achieved. So Much Left To Do (V/A) [12rec]
The Nowhere Community from Nowhere Home [Koen Park] [Headphonica]

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Archinect: Gallery

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:38:51 -0400

Archinect: Gallery

Electricwest “Goddess (Celer Mix)” From netlabel...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:37:18 -0400

Electricwest “Goddess (Celer Mix)”

From netlabel Archaic Horizon, R3MIXES, a bonus album accompanying the re-release of Electricwest’s MOTH3R

After a three track sampler and a pay per download release on Rope Swing Cities, AH is re-releasing Electricwest’s ‘MOTH3R’ along with a bonus album. ‘R3MIXES’ reinterprets the album’s 11 songs through 11 different artists, including Electricwest himself. It features a mix of ambient drones to start the album off, flowing gradually into more beat-oriented, dub and idm.

‘MOTH3R’ stands strong on its own, with Electricwest’s familiar rumbling bass and haunting tones invigorated from their own distortions. Disembodied voices become embedded within the dissonance and unearthed in the melodies. The album confronts listeners with a polarity between dark, anxious and crawling sonics against more calm and optimistic moments.

Extended thanks to all artist involved in ‘R3MIXES’ and to those who purchased ‘MOTH3R’ upon its original release.

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