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VIDEO RELEASE: Concussed - "Subversive Public Service Announcement" from Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions (Somewherecold Records, 2024)

VIDEO RELEASE: Concussed - "Subversive Public Service Announcement" from Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions (Somewherecold Records, 2024) Welcome to a visual representation of Concussed's latest release on Somewherecold Records. It is a journey through dark atmospheric soundscapes, pulling inspiration from the visionary works of William Gibson, Philip K. Dick, and James S.A. Corey, the fusion of Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi, and Cassette Futurism elements transport listeners to imagined near-future worlds. Using drones, tape machines, samples, and DIY electro-acoustic devices to add depth and complexity to the music, Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions invites listeners to explore and create their own narratives within the music's framework. The video for "Subversive Public Service Announcement" is just a small piece of the dark and foreboding soundscapes. Check out the rest at Somewherecold Records' bandcamp page! Limited Cassettes and CDs remain. VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gaz8SHH6GAQ

Welcome to a visual representation of Concussed‘s latest release on Somewherecold Records. It is a journey through dark atmospheric soundscapes, pulling inspiration from the visionary works of William Gibson, Philip K. Dick, and James S.A. Corey, the fusion of Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi, and Cassette Futurism elements transport listeners to imagined near-future worlds. Using drones, tape machines,…

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OUT NOW! Concussed: Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions (Somewherecold Records, 2024)

OUT NOW! Concussed: Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions (Somewherecold Records, 2024)

Concussed‘s first release on Somewherecold Records, Precipice of the Void, garnered a spot on the Bandcamp New and Notable list when it was released as well as in the best of 2021 list from Igloo Magazine. The follow up, Electromagnetic Dust, was released in August 2022 and slipped a bit under the radar for most reviewers and blogs but garnered a lot of radio attention being played across the…

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FOR IMMEDIATE PRE-ORDER - A Journey of Giraffes: Retro Porter Out June 7, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE PRE-ORDER - A Journey of Giraffes: Retro Porter Out June 7, 2024 Retro Porter is the lucky 7th album by A Journey of Giraffes for Somewherecold Records. Recorded in Barcelona and Baltimore, among other places, the album derives its inspiration from the architectural feats of Antoni Gaudi. Using Gaudi’s technique of trencadis- where cracked tile is rearranged and placed in a surreal yet somehow organized pattern- AJOG takes the fragments of sound and applies them in recursive formations. Motifs appear, dissolve, and reappear amidst other motifs undergoing the same process— familiarity escalates in tandem with unfamiliarity at a growing pace. Retro Porter also draws its breath from the idea of the flaneur (see The Arcades Project by Walter Benjamin). As described elsewhere, the flaneur “sees the world through a kaleidoscope, finds solitude in a crowd, and delights in anonymity.” In short, everything connects neatly in Retro Porter though the pieces might appear disparate and diffuse. The sounds of this album disorient and orient simultaneously. The sum of all your daydreams writ large. A Journey of Giraffes: Retro Porter will be out on June 7, 2024 on dual CD and all digital formats. The album is limited to 25 copies, so if you want a physical copy, get it before the pre-orders run out.

Retro Porter is the lucky 7th album by A Journey of Giraffes for Somewherecold Records. Recorded in Barcelona and Baltimore, among other places, the album derives its inspiration from the architectural feats of Antoni Gaudi. Using Gaudi’s technique of trencadis- where cracked tile is rearranged and placed in a surreal yet somehow organized pattern- AJOG takes the fragments of sound and applies…

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FOR PRE-ORDER - Concussed: Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions Out May 3, 2024

FOR PRE-ORDER - Concussed: Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions Out May 3, 2024 Concussed's first release on Somewherecold Records, Precipice of the Void, garnered a spot on the Bandcamp New and Notable list when it was released as well as in the best of 2021 list from Igloo Magazine. The follow up, Electromagnetic Dust, was released in August 2022 and slipped a bit under the radar for most reviewers and blogs but garnered a lot of radio attention being played across the world. Now, Jim Branstetter, the mind behind the compositions, introduces us to the vastness of apocalyptic sci-fi soundscapes and brittle atmospheres once again proving that Concussed is a project worth hearing. As such, Concussed's latest release on Somewherecold Records is a journey through dark atmospheric soundscapes. Pulling inspiration from the visionary works of William Gibson, Philip K. Dick, and James S.A. Corey, the fusion of Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi, and Cassette Futurism elements transport listeners to imagined near-future worlds. Using drones, tape machines, samples, and DIY electro-acoustic devices to add depth and complexity to the music, Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions invites listeners to explore and create their own narratives within the music's framework. Concussed: Hacktivist Satellite Transmissions comes out May 3, 2024. It's an auditory journey worth taking. The album is being released on digital, CD, and Cassette. Get your copy before they run out!

Concussed‘s first release on Somewherecold Records, Precipice of the Void, garnered a spot on the Bandcamp New and Notable list when it was released as well as in the best of 2021 list from Igloo Magazine. The follow up, Electromagnetic Dust, was released in August 2022 and slipped a bit under the radar for most reviewers and blogs but garnered a lot of radio attention being played across the…

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Pre-Orders and Updates: The Corrupting Sea, Odist, and Lavelle

Pre-Orders and Updates: The Corrupting Sea, Odist, and Lavelle

Hello Somewherecold Readers. It’s been a while since I have posted simply because my health and live in general have gotten in the way of so much of the things I do. Healing has been a huge part of that process. It’s 2024 and we have finally begun to roll out pre-orders, and I need to mention an album that came out the end of 2023 that garnered little attention due to my situation. First up, The…

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OUT TODAY! droneroom: The Best of My Love (Somewherecold Records, 2023)

OUT TODAY! droneroom: The Best of My Love (Somewherecold Records, 2023) Droneroom returns to Somewherecold for his latest album! Ever drifting and ever productive, droneroom is releasing a new album this September in The Best of My Love. Returning to Somewherecold for his fifth release with the label, The Best of My Love in essence feels like a fresh new work and yet at the same time, like a return home.  Recorded Arrivals and Departures in Soulsville Memphis, TN, The Best of My Love at times evokes droneroom's distinctive mix of twang, drone and a hint of that desert fever dream atmosphere. Yet with The Best of My Love there's moments that call back to prior works in different places, notably the heartfelt and fluttering "nothing of value is ever truly lost" and the transcendental ambiance of "i kept you like an oath". All of this capping off with the sullen twenty-minute ride that is "no abandonment (i heard that lonesome whistle blow)". Love can create the most beautiful moments. Love can leave those in confusion. Love can test one's patience. Love can push us to new resolve and resolution. The Best of My Love captures many emotions and expressions in wordless sound in a seventy-three minute journey of internal conflict, memories of those dear and finding one's place in the world. It's so nice to come back home... Droneroom: The Best of My Love comes out now on Somewherecold Records.

Droneroom returns to Somewherecold for his latest album! Ever drifting and ever productive, droneroom is releasing a new album this September in The Best of My Love. Returning to Somewherecold for his fifth release with the label, The Best of My Love in essence feels like a fresh new work and yet at the same time, like a return home. Recorded Arrivals and Departures in Soulsville Memphis, TN, The…

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OUT NOW! Violet Nox: Vortex and Voices (Somewherecold Records, 2023)

OUT NOW! Violet Nox: Vortex and Voices (Somewherecold Records, 2023) Violet Nox is a rhythmic ambient electronic trio from Boston, MA., comprised of Dez DeCarlo on synth and effect pedals, Andrew Abrahamson on synthesis, samples, clocked machines, and Noell Dorsey with experimental vocals. Together they explore a sonic landscape rich with synthetic, organic, and poetic sensations. Their live performances captivate audiences with mesmerizing audiovisual spectacles. Vortex and Voices, their upcoming 6th full-length album,drops on September 15, 2023, via Somewherecold Records and in October 2023, via Aumega Project Germany. On the new release, atmospheric melodies and pulsating rhythms take listeners on an astral journey through veils of emotion and imagination. With this latest album on the horizon, Violet Nox continues expanding its artistic boundaries, delving into new psychedelic territories, and attracting enthusiastic fans worldwide. Violet Nox: Vortex & Voices is out now for order at Somewherecold Records!

Violet Nox is a rhythmic ambient electronic trio from Boston, MA., comprised of Dez DeCarlo on synth and effect pedals, Andrew Abrahamson on synthesis, samples, clocked machines, and Noell Dorsey with experimental vocals. Together they explore a sonic landscape rich with synthetic, organic, and poetic sensations. Their live performances captivate audiences with mesmerizing audiovisual spectacles.…

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FOR IMMEDIATE PRE-ORDER - Voilet Nox: Vortex & Voices (Out September 15, 1972)

FOR IMMEDIATE PRE-ORDER - Voilet Nox: Vortex & Voices (Out September 15, 1972) Violet Nox is a rhythmic ambient electronic trio from Boston, MA., comprised of Dez DeCarlo on synth and effect pedals, Andrew Abrahamson on synthesis, samples, clocked machines, and Noell Dorsey with experimental vocals. Together they explore a sonic landscape rich with synthetic, organic, and poetic sensations. Their live performances captivate audiences with mesmerizing audiovisual spectacles. Vortex and Voices, their upcoming 6th full-length album,drops on September 15, 2023, via Somewherecold Records and in October 2023, via Aumega Project Germany. On the new release, atmospheric melodies and pulsating rhythms take listeners on an astral journey through veils of emotion and imagination. With this latest album on the horizon, Violet Nox continues expanding its artistic boundaries, delving into new psychedelic territories, and attracting enthusiastic fans worldwide. Stay tuned for the release of Vortex and Voices. Violet Nox: Vortex & Voices will be released on September 15, 2023 on CD and digital formats.

Violet Nox is a rhythmic ambient electronic trio from Boston, MA., comprised of Dez DeCarlo on synth and effect pedals, Andrew Abrahamson on synthesis, samples, clocked machines, and Noell Dorsey with experimental vocals. Together they explore a sonic landscape rich with synthetic, organic, and poetic sensations. Their live performances captivate audiences with mesmerizing audiovisual spectacles.…

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OUT TODAY! autodealer: Circumstances (Somewherecold Records, 2023)

OUT TODAY! autodealer: Circumstances (Somewherecold Records, 2023) Circumstances is one of those records that comes from a vulnerable place. Open and emotive, autodealer has recorded a masterpiece on par with the likes of Tim Hecker, Stars of the Lid, Four Tet, and so many other greats. Circumstances is a tour de force prompted by the artist's experience taking care of elderly parents over a long period of time, losing them, and then having to move on with life with little space to grieve. Do I (Jason Lamoreaux) think this is a top 10 album of 2023? Yes, I do. Those who miss Circumstances are missing something special.

Circumstances is one of those records that comes from a vulnerable place. Open and emotive, autodealer has recorded a masterpiece on par with the likes of Tim Hecker, Stars of the Lid, Four Tet, and so many other greats. Circumstances is a tour de force prompted by the artist’s experience taking care of elderly parents over a long period of time, losing them, and then having to move on with life…

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PREORDER NOW - Droneroom: The Best of My Love Out September 22, 2023

PREORDER NOW - Droneroom: The Best of My Love Out September 22, 2023 Droneroom returns to Somewherecold for his latest album! Ever drifting and ever productive, droneroom is releasing a new album this September in The Best of My Love. Returning to Somewherecold for his fifth release with the label, The Best of My Love in essence feels like a fresh new work and yet at the same time, like a return home.

Droneroom returns to Somewherecold for his latest album! Ever drifting and ever productive, droneroom is releasing a new album this September in The Best of My Love. Returning to Somewherecold for his fifth release with the label, The Best of My Love in essence feels like a fresh new work and yet at the same time, like a return home. Recorded at Arrivals and Departures in Soulsville Memphis, TN,…