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....

Headroom 16 : Bricolage presents "0141"

Our latest installment in the Headroom series is a special tribute to Glasgow.

Last month we celebrated our 4th anniversary as a label by releasing our '0141' compilation. It's made up entirely of music from local producers.

There's ambient/drone bliss, haunting pianos and soundscapes, experimental sound collages, challenging noise material, dreamy electronica, acid tinged techno, wonky house, cinematic synthwave.

On the latest episode of our extensive Headroom sessions we've mixed together a seamless version of '0141' and to further bulk up the tracklist we've added in a few tunes plucked from some previous releases on Bricolage by Glasgow producers. Everything you hear in this session was made right here in Glasgow.

'0141' has so far raised over £100 for the NHS Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank.

You can donate further by purchasing the compilation from our bandcamp.

Here's to our Dear Green Place.

Listen to the mix either below or at our mixcloud.




TRACKLIST

01. Iain Bethel - Chambers
02. Broken Form - Lay Still Beneath The Pylons
03. Thousand Wolves - Polygon Or Primitive
04. Fragile X - Losing Dreams To Sleep
05. Justin Case - Nerotic
06. Esef - Viral
07. C4 - Time Span
08. No Arrival - Nudge
09. Ly Tumnus - X
10. Danni Rowan - Heck
11. Kill Them With Noise - UR.GU.LA
12. Wullae Wright - Finish What You Started
13. Dreamland Fantasy - As The Rain Comes Down
14. Alpha Skies - Evergreen Morning
15. Get-Effect - No One Leaves Here Empty Handed
16. Blue Notes - Embers
17. Fragile X - Private Enterprise
18. No Arrival - Love Will
19. Leit Motif - The Keepers Of The Flame
20. Nova Noma - High Rise
21. Justin Case - Napali

'0141' Reviews and Update

It's been just over a fortnight since we released the "0141" release that showcases the sounds of the Glasgow underground. We've managed to raise in excess of £100 so far for the NHS Golden Jubilee Hospital.

The reception so far has been fantastic and we really do need to give out a big thank you to everyone who has bought, streamed and shared the album so far.

The reviews have been coming thick and fast for the album.....


"...music from Bricolage explores the deeper and atmospheric side of electronic music production. Less dance and more dream..." - The Electro Review (Sept, 2019)

Read the full review @ The Electro Review

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"..honestly, there isn’t a blemish on this one. From start to finish, Glasgow is represented at the highest of levels. Bricolage have given us a vibrant and engaging peek into their electronic world..." - Complex Distractions (Sept, 2019)

Read the full review @ Complex Distractions

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"...0141 gives a magnificent image of this city: at once beautiful, industrial but dreamy. A beautiful postcard..." - Home Cooking Share (Sept, 2019)

Read in full @  Home Cooking Share

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0141 (bc048)

Today we celebrated completing our fourth year as a label. It's been a fulfilling and creative 48 months. To mark this years anniversary we decided to bring things back closer to home and have our annual compilation exclusively feature Glasgow artists. We wanted the sounds of the city. The sounds of home.

The result is a diverse collection of electronic music from Glasgow's underbelly. We've called on some label stalwarts to provide us with sounds and also opened up our doors to some new faces. It's a fresh outlook at what's bubbling under the surface and away from the nightclubs and concrete jungle.

There's ambient/drone bliss, haunting pianos and soundscapes, experimental sound collages, challenging noise material, dreamy electronica, acid tinged techno, wonky house, cinematic synthwave. Something for everyone.

We're massively proud of this release and think it paints a beautifully distinct musical picture of the place we call home. It's our homage to our "Dear Green Place".

All revenue generated from the 0141 compilation will be donated to the ICU nursing staff at the Golden Jubilee Hospital as a token of gratitude for the quality of attention and support they provide patients and families in their care.

You can stream/download "0141" below or at our bandcamp.

0141 Pre-Order and Preview

On August 31st we celebrate completing our fourth year as a label. It's been a fulfilling and creative 48 months. To mark this years anniversary we decided to bring things back closer to home and have our annual compilation exclusively feature Glasgow artists. We wanted the sounds of the city. The sounds of home.

The result is a diverse collection of electronic music from Glasgow's underbelly. We've called on some label stalwarts to provide us with sounds and also opened up our doors to some new faces. It's a fresh outlook at what's bubbling under the surface and away from the nightclubs and concrete jungle.

There's ambient/drone bliss, haunting pianos and soundscapes, experimental sound collages, challenging noise material, dreamy electronica, acid tinged techno, wonky house, cinematic synthwave. Something for everyone.

We're massively proud of this release and think it paints a beautifully distinct musical picture of the place we call home. It's our homage to our "Dear Green Place".

All revenue generated from the 0141 compilation will be donated to the ICU nursing staff at the Golden Jubilee Hospital as a token of gratitude for the quality of attention and support they provide patients and families in their care. Thank you.

Pre-Order Available at bandcamp or below.



Album snippet on Soundcloud



01. Iain Bethel - Chambers
Blissful and spaced out ambient synths. Originally released February 2019 on the "Sight Of The Sun" EP.

Iain Bethel on Soundcloud

02. Broken Form - Lay Still Beneath The Pylons
Floating drone and pulsing ambient waves. Originally released March 2019 on the "Lay Still Beneath The Pylons" single.

Broken Form on Instagram

03. Thousand Wolves - Polygon Or Primitive
Drifting and peaceful electronic wooziness. Originally released October 2018 on the "Half Way Between Sleep And A Seizure" EP

Thousand Wolves on Instagram

04. Fragile X - Losing Dreams To Sleep
Glistening electronica and lucid soundscape. Exclusive to 0141.

Fragile X on Soundcloud

05. Justin Case - Nerotic 
Hybrid house/IDM and all round genre bending masterpiece. Originally released June 2019 on the "Nerotic" single.

Justin Case on Soundcloud

06. Esef - Viral
Acid laced techno with a futuristic vibe. Exclusive to 0141.

Esef on Soundcloud

07. C4 - Time Span
Dystopian themed broken beat, DnB crossover monster. Exclusive to 0141.

C4 on Soundcloud

08. No Arrival - Nudge
Heavy and challenging drumscape that growls on the low end. Exclusive to 0141.

No Arrival on Soundcloud

09. Ly Tumnus - X
A slow paced, downtempo slice of fluttering electronics. Originally released November 2016 on the "Tales of Space and Claustrophobia" EP.

Ly Tumnus on Soundcloud

10. Danni Rowan - Heck
A deep, experimental and lateral soundscape. Evocative drones. Originally released October 2018 on the "We Were Never There" EP

Danni Rowan on Soundcloud

11. Kill Them With Noise - UR.GU.LA
An enchanting sound experiment using one single field recording of the River Kelvin. Originally created in 2017.

Kill Them With Noise on Soundcloud

12. Wullae Wright - Finish What You Started
A haunting yet playful piano piece.

Wullae Wright on Soundcloud

13. Dreamland Fantasy - As The Rain Comes Down
Soaring and upbeat cinematic synthwave. Exclusive to 0141.

Dreamland Fantasy on Soundcloud

In The Loop : Episode 34 (Summer 2019)

This summer is all set to jam packed with on Bricolage. We've got a busy few months coming up with new material, a reissue, a special one off release and podcasts galore.

First up, one week tomorrow, label boss Fragile X returns with his first standalone Bricolage release in just over two years. His new EP "The Butterfly Effect, a concept release based around the chaos theory, is out on cassette and digital on the 31st May.






"The Butterfly Effect" is only our second ever physical release on Bricolage and our first on cassette. It's safe to say we're excited to share it with you. You can pre-order at our bandcamp.



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In June, we have a a beautiful hazy summer podcast from Leit Motif to start the month off and that mix will act as a pre-cursor to a very special one off Leit Motif single release later in the month. This unique track is a real melodic treat and kinda top secret but you'll know when it arrives...

Until then, indulge in another Leit Motif slice of melodious ambient.



At the end of the June we have another special release. On the 27th, we have a limited edition CD reissue of the "Gentle Static Flow" album from Manchester's Dark Fidelity Hi Fi. The album is a glitch/ambient masterpiece that was originally self-released in April 2018 and quickly sold out. We've had the disc reprinted and repackaged and good to go for a second run through Bricolage. The new version will be a limited edition release on CD and the accompanying digital version will include 5 bonus tracks. One of which is an unreleased gem.

Pre-order coming soon.





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July sees the follow up to "Gentle Static Flow" in the shape of a brand new album from Dark Fidelity Hi Fi. The CD is currently in production phase and is all set to drop on the 5th of July. More info to follow soon. The 5th of July is more than just the launch date for the new DFHF album though....the experienced live performer will also be opening up the Subliminal Impulse electronic music festival in Manchester;s Northen Quarter that afternoon. So I guess you could call it an album launch of sorts. Get on down for a special performance if you're in the area.



At the end of July, we present our first ever split EP featuring label stalwarts, Devras Plexi and Justin Case. A meshing together of two of the most idiosyncratic musical minds on our roster. This one is sure to be dripping in cosmic textures and strange rhythms. One not to be missed.





Justin Case will also be providing our July podcast which, if going by last years mix, promises to be another fascinating affair.



July also sees the return of our epic Headroom mix series. We're taking it back to where it all began and have invited the artist formerly known as "International Debris" back for a mammoth mix session. Ross Baker, now working under the name "Enofa" kick started the Headroom series back in late 2015 with his otherworldly "Dream Machine" collection.



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August sees us celebrate our 4th anniversary as a label and we're marking the occasion with an extravaganza in the form of our '0141' compilation. The extensive album will consist purely of Glaswegian producers. Some of whom you will be familiar with from previous releases plus a host of new and exciting local talent. '0141' is open to any electronic producers in Glasgow. And although due to high submission numbers so far, we can't guarantee artists a spot on the release, we can guarantee that every track will be considered. All the tracks submitted so far have been put aside into a special pool of music and the final tracklisting will be decided and chosen by three Bricolage members at the beginning of August. Submissions are open till the end of July and details can be found here.

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0141 (An Open Project For Glasgow Producers)

Today we're launching a very special open submission project that's exclusive to Glasgow producers.

Bricolage celebrates our fourth anniversary in August and to celebrate we'll be releasing another special compilation. Over the last few years we've used the anniversary occasion to bring together members of the roster on some fantastic releases through our "Dyadic" and "Retcon" albums. These releases spanned a selection of our artists both old and new. The music on those releases came from far and wide. Including Hungary, Germany, Austria, America, Canada, amongst others, and of course, some from right here in Scotland.

This year we're coming full circle and bringing it all back to where it began for the label in Glasgow. With the upcoming "0141" compilation we're looking to showcase the emerging talent of the city's electronic scene. "0141" will feature new music from label head, Fragile X, and a few more Glasgow artists on Bricolage. We'll be looking to fill the rest of the spaces in with the sounds of the Glasgow underground and offer up an opportunity to feature on the new anniversary compilation which will therefore open up the possibility of future releases and collaborations with the label. 

Submission info and details below:

Must be Glasgow based.

All electronic music welcome. Genre is non specific. Although we would highly recommend checking out some of our previous releases if you're not familiar with our core output. 

"0141" is set to feature around 20 tracks. This number isn't a definite and may be expanded should we receive a high number of submissions.

Submissions are open from March 11th onwards and the closing date for submissions is July 28th.

Send your tracks as either private uploads to Bricolage on Soundcloud or email us at bricolageglasgow@gmail.com

All tracks will be considered, however, recently produced and new or previously unreleased music will be given preference. All submissions will be listened to in full and the successful "0141" candidates will be chosen by Fragile X, Justin Case and Dark Fidelity Hi Fi. 

We're excited to see what comes from this so please share around and get involved.

The compilation will be released as a pay-what-you-want release with any profits going to the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Glasgow.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.

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