Random Access Radio : Bricolage (The 2019 Reminisce Mix)

We're back after a short break over the Christmas period. Refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to dive into 2020. Before we get the ball rolling with an album and a podcast from the Lying Cat, lets take a look back at the year that was in 2019 with a reminiscing mix put together for our friends at Random Access Radio in Greece. This exclusive mix includes at least one track from each of our releases from last year and also offers a sneak peek into the first couple of new releases coming in 2020. This includes the aforementioned mind altering Lying Cat album, sparse and futuristic techno from Urgula and a stunning epic double release from Minimal_Drone*GRL.

You can stream the mix at RAR or below.



TRACKLIST

01. Minimal_Drone *GRL - Belcarra Forest Ambience (forthcoming in 2020)
02. Leit Motif - Bloom (June 2019)
03. Dark Fidelity Hi Fi - Found (July 2019)
04. Dark Fidelity Hi Fi - Pushing Ratios (June 2019)
05. Fragile X - Phase System (May 2019)
06. No Arrival - Play (February 2019)
07. Sceadu - Imaginary Reign (January 2019)
08. Broken Form - Lay Still Beneath The Pylons (August 2019)
09. Lying Cat - The Dull Tedium Of This.... (forthcoming in 2020)
10. Belial Pelegrim - Scorpia (November 2019)
11. Sceadu - Embryo (January 2019)
12. Justin Case - #Ulysses (August 2019)
13. Urgula - Battle For The Magnetic Fields (forthcoming in 2020)
14. Ty Lumnus - Tolerances (September 2019)
15. Loui Cleghorn - The Halcyon Days (March 2019)
16. Devras Plexi - Orangeforest (August 2019)
17. Yasda - Claptrap (December 2019)

All of the above tracks can be found at the labels bandcamp page.

Release Round Up For 2019

2019 was a creative and productive year at Bricolage...

JANUARY 
Sceadu "Once Upon A Future"

We started the year off with apocalyptic ambient soundscapes and frenetic drum n bass on "Once Upon A Future" from the man in the shadows, Sceadu. You can grab the full EP here.



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FEBRUARY 
No Arrival "Subvert Yourself"

No Arrival returned to Bricolage and brought more digital disorder with him. "Subvert Yourself" is crammed full of his signature rhythmic work and chaotic electronic hybrids. You can grab the full EP here.



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MARCH
Loui Cleghorn "Fortysomething"

"Fortysomething" from Loui Cleghorn contained two dark and broody electronica epics. Layers and melodic hooks galore create a hypnotic feel. It came backed with two hand picked, suitably esoteric, remixes from Devras Plexi and Belial Pelegrim. The release garnered support and airplay from DJ duo Kiara Scuro among many others. Grab your copy here.



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MAY
Fragile X "The Butterfly Effect"

Label head Fragile X produced a network of complex percussion and an array of splintered sound design on his concept EP, "The Butterfly Effect". Born of a fascination with the chaos theory branch of mathematics this release was also the labels first ever cassette release. You can snag one of the last remaining copies here.



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JUNE
Leit Motif "Bloom"

"Bloom" is a celebration of the summer solstice from Leit Motif. A standalone single that runs at 14 minutes long. It wraps you up in a warm haze of sunshine and melodies. Grab your copy here.



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JUNE
Dark Fidelity Hi Fi "Gentle Static Flow"

In anticipation of the imminent DFHF album "Found" we delivered a reissue of his sought after "Gentle Static Flow" CD from 2018. Warm, nostalgic and engaging trip hop and glitchy ambient tones. We repackaged the digital version to include the previously unreleased track "Pushing Ratios". You can grab your copy here.



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JULY
Dark Fidelity Hi Fi "Found"

After an intense period of hyper creativity Dark Fidelity Hi Fi released the "Found" album in July. A glitch masterpiece full of glistening ambient, IDM, breaks, dub and trip hop that build a textutal labyrinth of sound. Available digitally and on CD format. Few copies remain. Grab yours here.



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AUGUST
Devras Plexi and Justin Case "Lotus Eaters"

"Lotus Eaters" brought together two producers from different ends of the spectrum and the world. Local Glasgow boy, Justin Case, provided the obtuse electro/IDM/techno with a knack for warped and bugged out structures. This was counteracted by the dynamic and gloopy sound palette of Austin native, Devras Plexi. Both colourful and glitchy. All those ingredients made for an effervescent split EP. You can grab it here.





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AUGUST
0141 "Glasgow Compilation"

'0141' was our nod to our home city. Glasgow's underground electronic scene is bursting at the seems with all manner of artists and sounds. We managed to bring a posse of them together and deliver a diverse collection of music on this compilation. It ranges from ambient to techno and everything in between. The revenue from this album is being donated to the staff at the ICU in the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank. There's still time to contribute before we hand over the money. Get your copy here.



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SEPTEMBER
Ty Lumnus "Decompression"

September saw dusky tonal experiments and and analogue electronics from Ty Lumnus on the "Decompression" EP. Four tracks of spiralling cosmic sounds and sonic decay. Experimental techno from the experienced Glasgow producer. Grab your copy here.



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NOVEMBER
Belial Pelegrim "Imitation Of Faith"

The electronic wizard that is Belial Pelegrim conjured up a mystical offering of dark matter and and sense altering soundscapes on his "Imitation Of Faith" album. These self described "electro organic" gems are also available on a special limited edition cassette release that comes with a hidden bonus track exclusive from the digital version. You can grab your copy here.



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DECEMBER 
Yasda "Spektrum"

Our last release of the year sees, Hungarian producer, Yasda take every day sounds and turns them into unique little standalone worlds. Curious compositions full of perplexing rhythms and frayed textures on this beautifully strange collage of found sounds. Grab your copy here.




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2020 is shaping up to every bit as eclectic and productive at Bricolage. Stay tuned for updates as we move into a new decade....

Belial Pelegrim "Imitation Of Faith" (bc050)

For our milestone 50th release we have electronic wizard, Belial Pelegrim, conjure up a mystical offering of dark matter, transportive soundscapes and sense altering sonic environments via his unique musical vision, tangled textures and layers of warped sound design.

There's elements of experimental IDM, cinematic scores and crunchy electronica as the California based producer maintains his self described 'electro-organic' aesthetics throughout.

"Imitation of Faith" unfolds like a story, a twisting narrative, with each track its own chapter in the sprawling puzzle.

Available on limited edition cassette and digital format. The cassette version comes with a secret hidden track....

Belial Pelegrim - A Mirror Is Left Unattended (Official AV)

Music video for "A Mirror Is Left Unattended" from the upcoming Belial Pelegrim album, "Imitation Of Faith". Available on cassette and digital format from Bricolage from 15/11/19. ARTIST : Belial Pelegrim TRACK : A Mirror Is Left Unattended ALBUM : Imitation Of Faith STYLE : Experimental, Soundscape CAT NO : bc050 DATE : 15th November 2019
Pre-order available on bandcamp

Imitation Of Faith (Pre-Order)

Pre-order for our 50th release on the label is now available.

"Imitation of Faith" from Belial Pelegrim. Available on digital and cassette from 15/11/19/

Dare you look in the mirror?

Loui Cleghorn "Fortysomething" (bc042)

We welcome Loui Cleghorn back to Bricolage with his new EP "Fortysomething". This fresh release sees the Glaswegian producer veer into slightly broodier territory as he fuses his, ever present, sense of melody with a faster pace and darker tone than previous releases. The music is still as deeply layered as ever, with hooks galore and a captivating cinematic edge. All these ingredients make for two pulsating and hypnotic progressive electronic gems that come backed up with handpicked remixes from Belial Pelegrim and Devras Plexi. Both of whom turn the respective tracks on their heads with their own inimitable sound treatment. Expect an experimental and bold affair from the former and some downtempo alluring ear candy from the latter.

As always you can download and stream below or at our bandcamp.

"Fortysomething" Review and Remixes exclusive.

Tomorrow we release the "Fortysomething" EP from Loui Cleghorn. Ahead of the full release we're excited to reveal a first listen to the remixes featured plus a stellar write up from "The Electro Review".

"Choosing experimental layering of heady to rushy elements gives this producer a subtle craft which he manipulates expertly with each master copy." (The Electro Review, March 2019)

Read the review in full here.

Dig into the remixes below.

Loui Cleghorn - Fortysomething EP Preview

Loui Cleghorn Fortysomething bc043 29/3/19 Two hypnotic electronic journeys and remixes from Belial Pelegrim and Devras Plexi



Pre-order available at bandcamp.

PREMIERE : Loui Cleghorn - Fortysomething

Exclusive first listen to a new track from Loui Cleghorn's upcoming "Fortysomething" EP via 44100Hz Social Club.

"Experienced Glasgow producer, Loui Cleghorn, returns to Bricolage with his new "Fortysomething" EP at the end of this month. We're premiering the title track which shows off a grittier edge to his consistently melodic productions. The melodic emphasis is still there but this time comes assisted with a darker shade and a twisting, driving pace."



"Fortysomething" releases on March 29th and is available for pre-order now at our bandcamp.

In The Loop : Episode 33

Our first In The Loop of 2019 is a bumper episode that shares sounds from no more than 10 Bricolage roster and alumni. Without further ado....

MINIMAL_DRONE*GRL

Another breath of fresh air from the Canadian producer as she unveils the airy textures of "Velvet Shadows".



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JAFFA KID

"Echelon" is full of tough techno beats crossed with electro percussion and topped off with a gorgeous ambient background.



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DARK FIDELITY HI FI

Another gorgeous ambient and glitch infused story from the esteemed Manchester producer with a sound of all his own.



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MINERVA

A peak inside the brain of Minerva. The Hungarian artist has once again got in touch with her more experimental side. Expect acid, dub, techno and all sorts of chaos.



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FIGURATE

Delicate and downtempo, aquatic laced, IDM sounds.



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BELIAL PELEGRIM

Icy cinematic tones and a constant dreamlike progressive nature as "Baked Alaska" evolves and grows.



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BLUE NOTES

A locked in hip hop style groove with broody funk elements.



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YASDA

We'll just leave this here... "Sputnik" is Russian word that means "fellow traveler". The title reflects to the thankful feeling of having a partner next to you who shares similar values, phylosophy and attitude to life. Things that connect you together, and create a foundation of mutual responsibility, its essence, the deepest and holistic view about the quality of everyday life. A person that respects you and has the curiousity and passion to escort you on your way wherever it leads to.



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SULEVIA

An undefinable musical gem from deepest Austria. Sulevia is a producer that just seems to get more exciting with every one of her releases.



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SUNCASTLE

A playful slice of experimental pop-techno soaked in 8bit melodies. Free download.

Bricolage : Retcon (Phase Three)

On the 31st of August we mark our third anniversary as a label. In those three years we’ve worked with some fantastic artists and released what, we’d like to think is, some unique and special music along the way. 

To celebrate entering into our fourth year we’ve managed to pool together a mammoth 20 track compilation containing a mixture of 10 artists from our current roster and 10 artists that are new to the label. 

Titled “Retcon”, the compilation will be released on Friday the 31st August and as usual will showcase a wide variety of styles from the electronic sphere.

On Monday we revealed the first 5 current artists and on Tuesday we introduced the first 5 newcomers to the label. Tonight, we unveil the next 5 roster members to be featured on the release.

DARK FIDELITY HIFI

Sound engineer and producer extraordinaire, Rick Jones, is a vital cog behind the scenes at Bricolage in terms of promotion, distributing and mastering. But it's his expressions of sound through his Dark Fidelity HiFi project that garner the most recognition. His consistent creations of expansive and intriguing soundscapes know no bounds and he has written a brand new track exclusively for the "Retcon" release. Listen to "Hanasaku" below. 



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ALL BUTTONS IN

'All Buttons In' is another who has provided us with an exclusive track for the new album. Famed for his dark and deep mechanical creations, the Scottish producer has welded together a unique electronic piece in the form of "The Life and Death of a Neuron". We will be revealing that track soon.

Until then, check out his fantastic track from our "Vol 5" compilation last summer.....



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MINERVA

"Minerva" is in the habit of making music with a distinctive edge. She's never been one to be afraid of venturing into abstract territories and her new track "Buzzkill" does exactly that. It twists and turns more than anything the Greece based Hungarian producer has ever concocted before. You'll be able to hear that track next week as we start the final build up to the new compilation album. For now though, let "Oligarch" (taken from "Vol 4" in winter 2016) works it's way into your ears...



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BELIAL PELEGRIM

The ever prolific Belial Pelegrim returns to the fold with an exclusive track for Bricolage in the form of the fantastically titled "Jellied Minotaur On A Bed Of Lettuce". The music is just as interesting as the title and we're excited to unveil the track soon. For now, check out the electronic mayhem of "Exoskeleton" from our previous "Vol 5" compilation.....



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NO ARRIVAL

We welcome back the hypnotic sounds of "No Arrival" on the anniversary compilation. His new track "Terra Ratio" is another dark and trippy slice of his own unique brand of quietly intense broken beat material. We'll be sharing that with you very soon.

His most recent release on Bricolage was the four track EP "The Chance To Fail". A whirlpool of sonic experimentation and slow burning techno tendencies. 




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Bricolage Podcast #34 - Arran Trax

For our first podcast of the summer we've snagged a hefty slice of refined electronics from, a man very much in demand at the moment, Arran Trax.

We've got a brand new EP arriving at the end of this month from the Hamburg based producer known predominantly for his massively melodic house and disco excursions but with an undeterred love for all things acid and electro. His upcoming release on Bricolage sees him return to those roots in stunning fashion and we're excited to start unveiling some more of the sounds in the coming weeks.

In anticipation of his new release, Arran Trax, has provided Bricolage with a robust 70 minutes where he wears his influences firmly on his sleeve with a surging set of old school electro vibes, Detroit Techno grooves, acid waves and winding, complex structures weaved together with extensive track layering. A truly captivating set full of deep and cultured sounds that are perfect for the summer evenings that lie ahead.

You can stream the mix below or at our mixcloud.




TRACKLISTING

• 1Crossing Point by S.A. Fred
• 2Robotnik by Lou Karsh
• 3Corona Discharge by All Buttons In
• 4Telecom (Commuter remix) by Shit Japens
• 5Earhart by No Arrival
• 6Fade and Dagger by Akasha System
• 7Swab Funk by Ceephax Acid Crew
• 8Geisterstunde by Arran Trax
• 9Clickbait by Rhyw
• 10The Cave by Blue Notes
• 11On The Day Of My Suggested Departure by Belial Pelegrim
• 12Phase Shift by C.T. Schiller
• 13Limbosoup (Fit Seigel remix) by Orla
• 14Broke The Cycle by Hugo Massien
• 15Rise Above by Elektric Surgery
• 16Gamma Gulch by Mor Elian
• 17Reason by ATTHA
• 18Many Cats by The Oscilloscope
• 19Suspension of Disbelief by Versalife
• 20Andromeda Signal by Hugo Massien
• 21Televisor by Xenia Beliaveya
• 22Tactic by La-4a
• 23Camcorder (Larionov remix) by Tuneon
• 24Bow Down by Robert Babicz
• 25Morgenlicht by Arran Trax

There's still the chance to enter the remix competition for the "Morgenlicht" track and get yourself featured on the new Arran Trax release. The EP is out on the 25th of June with the competition closing on the 10th of June. The winner will be announced on the 17th. Grab the stems below and get creative.

Random Access Radio : Bricolage (Label Showcase)

We're proud to unveil a collaboration with the influential online hub Random Access Radio in the form of our first mix for their eclectic musical community.

We took the opportunity to make a label showcase of sorts that covers the various spectrums of electronic music and in doing so spans the history of the label from the early days through to our most current releases. We're also excited to be able to reveal a few as yet unreleased tracks that will be released on Bricolage over the summer and autumn. You can get a pre-release listen to 'Limestone Phosphenes' from the the upcoming Supply Fi EP (30/4/18) alongside an acidic weapon from Arran Trax and a slice of hard hitting techno from Boom Merchant that drops as part of our first vinyl release later this year. Full tracklisting is at the bottom of the page or find more info at the RAR website.

Massive love and thanks go to all the crew at Random Access Radio for the opportunity to spread our sounds on their platform.

TRACKLISTING

 1. Colab - Small Cuts (bc027)

 2. Kure - Moon Acid (bc001)

 3. Alpha Skies - Evergreen Morning (bc011)

 4. Supply Fi - Limestone Phosphenes (unreleased)

 5. Subsequent - Smallbatch (bc001)

 6. Fragile X - Amygdala {Lo-Jacker remix} (Special New Year 2016 release)

 7. Black Lupus - Fractal Particles (bc027)

 8. Devras Plexi - Recovery (bc034)

 9. Leit Motif and Jaffa Kid - Eehran (bc029)

10. Ix Prospectum - Telescope (bc024)

11. Sunn Boo - Ladyland Pt. 2 (bc001)

12. Boom Merchant - Steam Roller (unreleased)

13. Arran Trax - Morgenlicht (unreleased)

14. Belial Pelegrim and Dark Fidelity HiFi - Numbers In The Mirror (bc029)

Headroom 13 : Supply Fi presents "Violet & Sage"

Our latest Headroom session is a special two hour extravaganza curated and mixed by US producer, Supply Fi. He’s brought together a collections of sounds from friends, peers and underground artists far and wide for a genre bending 2 hour journey full of curious and ultimately engaging music that includes ambient, glitch, dreamy electronica, fractured textures and a whole host of experimental sounds.

Stream the mix below or at our mixcloud.



TRACKLISTING

 1.  Dark Fidelity HiFi - Butterfly Whip (feat Belial Pelegrim and Hannah Moore)
 2.  Belly Full Of Stars - Palisades
 3.  Devras Plexi - Silk
 4.  Supply Fi - Unruly Cascade
 5.  Bufinjer - Shadow Party
 6.  Belial Pelegrim - Giants In The Earth
 7.  Danny Playamaqui - Finches02
 8.  maxpro.audio - Fox Tail Old Tale
 9.  Station Zero - Chasing Silver
10. Elsa Hewitt - Blood Orange
11. Chris Randall - getProcessor
12. Shiko - Sullen
13. Made In The Dark - Visitation Rites
14. Suncastle - Sugar Cairn
15. Glitchfield Plaines - Basilisk
16. Running In Slow Motion - Deep Woods
17. Dandelion Head - Marigolds (feat Nicolé)
18. Stuffamebobs - Mr. Brown's Folly
19. TWOBOB and Textured Grooves - Non Soinua Etorri Zen
20. Crest Of The Syndicate - Duntisbourne Arp
21. Amberglow - Therapy ii
22. Xixistix - Travelling Strange Angles Not Known To Men
23. Time Rival and Running In Slow Motion - Paper Mill VI
24. Mood Exhibit - Brevity of Euphoria / Gone
25. The Quietist - Be Like Water

Are Friends Eclectic?

You may remember, back in December, that we had a very special podcast curated and mixed by the sonic wizard, Belial Pelegrim. The 75 minute session was full to the brim of colourful, abstract and daringly eclectic sounds. Almost every single piece of music featured was written specifically for the special broadcast when Belial handpicked some of his favourite artists and asked them to contribute their own piece to the musical puzzle. The result was a fantastic mixtape of genre bending tracks that click together perfectly. With mainly purely exclusive music included, the intention was always to have the podcast available, not only for listeners consumption, but also as a memorabilia item of sorts. So with that in mind, Belial started the manufacturing process for "Rainbowgrams", a compilation CD that documents all of the music included in the podcast.

The physical will be available through a limited edition release on bandcamp from the 26th of February with all proceeds from any sales going to the ASPCA. Full tracklisting info below.


Ugliest Man - All Babies Are Ugly
Supply Fi - Svalbard Shuffle
Dark Fidelity Hi Fi - Pebble To Sleeping Water
GrevusAnji - Tearing At The Fabric
Evolverman - Vigilant For The Dawn Of Signs
BVSMV - Arcadian Clouds
Belial Pelegrim - Ajijic
Mood Exhibit - Flourish
Beefus B -Sudden Change Of Mind
Belial Pelegrim - Mass Particle (Soundshift remix)
Church Of The Undecided and Jh0st - Ozone
Cesium Swimsuit - Kaleidoscope
Carlos Vivanco - Sky Is Crying
Fragile X - Synesthesia
Cabal Akademik - Carbon 6

Keep your ear to the ground for more details soon. To keep in the loop with "Rainbowgrams" updates and more musical goings on follow Belial on Twitter.

In The Loop : Episode 26

It's been a while since our last ITL so we're starting off February with a new episode that takes a look at what a few artists on the roster have been up to recently.

THE OSCILLOSCOPE

Some "new" old material has surfaced on The Oscilloscope page as the Swiss based producer changes pace from his usual acid sound and revisits a gentler sound with some ambient material. There's plans for a conceptual release in the works so stay tuned to his account for more details soon.



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BLUE NOTES

Fresh from his Tetrahedron album release on Bricolage at the end of last year, the young Glaswegian has kept his foot on the production pedal and continued to provide some excellent tracks for his followers. The latest offering being "Mnemonics". An atmospheric piece with some class ping pong style percussion littered throughout.



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SUBSEQUENT

"Revival of Interest" is a work in progress from the Dutch musician that is driven along by a strange, bubbling, melody, warped vocal, crisp, clean beats and a rumbling, sparse bassline.



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BELIAL PELEGRIM

The ever prolific Californian is always at the forefront of consistency and never disappoints with his eclectic skills. Newest track "And The Sun Went Out In The Sky" is a prime example of his ability to carve out soaring ambient soundscapes alongside a tight backbone of experimental elements.



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SUNCASTLE

"Deep Archer" is the first track from an upcoming Suncastle LP on Triplicate Records. . It's a warm breeze of slightly wonky electronica. Upbeat basslines and fluttering melodies supply the depth in a superb all rounder that gives an insight what to expect when the release comes around. Free DL so no excuses not to dig in.



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ARRAN TRAX

To round off the episode we have a sprawling acid-electro hybrid gem from Arran Trax. Building off the base of an almost tribal rhythm it slowly grows and grows into a monster of a tune that never sits still. There's a sweet melodic break halfway through that pops up to say hello before it gives way to the return of sonic chaos. "Morgenlicht" is up there with my own personal favourites from the, Hamburg based, Scottish producer and I'm delighted to reveal that we've started dialogue on a Bricolage EP from the man himself over summer. Expect more acid....



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