PREMIERE : Dark Fidelity Hi Fi "Warm Shapes" (bc056)

The folks at Seek Sick Sound have an eexclusive premiere of "Warm Shapes" from the new Dark Fidelity Hi Fi album. Psychedelic sound design, warm bass and signature DFHF beats.

Read the full article on the SSS website here.

SeekSickSound · [Premiere] Dark Fidelity Hi Fi - Warm Shapes (out August 14 on Bricolage)

"Machine Blossoms" is out on limited edition CD on August 14th. Pre order available below.

Machine Blossoms (Pre Order)

Artist : Dark Fidelity Hi Fi Album : Machine Blossoms Cat No : bc056 Date : 14/08/20

The new Dark Fidelity Hi Fi "Machine Blossoms" album is released August 14th on limited edition CD.

Urgula : Scavengers At Station 11 (Audio/Visual)

ALERT! The scavengers have breached the perimeter at Station 11....


The "Frequency Wars" EP is available below or at bandcamp.

Urgula "Frequency Wars" (bc053)

For our second offering of 2020 we're delighted to be able to bring you the "Frequency Wars" EP from Urgula.

'Urgula' is a fresh alias from Glasgow producer John McLaren aka 'Kill Them With Noise'. KTWN is no nonsense, dance floor orientated techno. Things take a more focused and sound design approach with the Urgula alias. The sounds are still sharp and full of drive but come stripped back to their core and given that little bit more space to bounce off each other amid the frequency wars.

This new project puts emphasis on the the much lauded futuristic elements of techno. Spider web like percussion that continuously evolves against glitchy, almost industrial, backdrops with synth lines that stab at the surface and low bass movements that prop up the dystopian terrains. Mechanical music with a human side. 

The EP come backed up with two remixes of "Battle For The Magnetic Fields". A genre bending effort from fellow Glaswegian 'Doxil' and a more contemplative but different take on things from Budapest native, 'Yasda'.






"Urgula’s heavy focus on sound design is present here, with a rich percussive structure aptly married with disconcerting hypnotic melodies."

You can read a stellar write up of the "Frequency Wars" EP over at Monument.

PREMIERE : Urgula : Use Of Weapons

An exclusive premiere of "Use Of Weapons" aird over on 44,100Hz Social Club this afternoon.

Pre-order the Urgula "Frequency Wars" EP at bandcamp.

Bricolage Podcast #54 : Urgula (Live Set)

We're proud to present an exclusive live set from Urgula ahead of his "Frequency Wars" EP later this month.

Expertly constructed on Ableton Live to create a completely unique experience of all original material. The live TR8 drums and 303 basslines add extra power to the journey as Urgula weaves in and out of his signature sci fi textures and futuristic techno terrains. Strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.

The "Frequency Wars" EP is out the 21st of February on Bricolage.

Listen to the mix below or on mixcloud.



Pre order "Frequency Wars" below.

Urgula "Frequency Wars" Pre-Order

The "Frequency Wars" EP from Urgula is now available for pre-order over on bandcamp.‬

‪3 cuts of sharp, glitchy futuristic themed techno alongside remixes from Doxil and Yasda.

‪Track snippets now up on YouTube



1. Use Of Weapons 2. Battle For The Magnetic Fields 3. Scavengers At Station 11 4. Battle For The Magnetic Fields (Yasda remix) 5. Battle For The Magnetic Fields (Doxil remix)
Pre order "Frequency Wars" now and get an instant download of "Battle For The Magnetic Fields". Available below or on the label bandcamp.

Lying Cat "Second Life" (bc052)

The return of the Lying Cat brings both a continuation and evolution of the sounds that were showcased on the evasive felines debut EP back in 2018. That warm and grainy fuzzy feeling remains embedded in the atmosphere, as does the curious nostalgic charm that each arrangement seems to possess.

The track structures are still unorthodox but this time they come supplemented with more depth, tone and character. There is a huge array of textures throughout 'Second Life' that are complimented by fractured patterns, moments of melodic bliss and electronic chaos that are all topped off with an exceptional aura of mystery.

"Second Life" is available to stream and DL below or at bandcamp

Bricolage Podcast #52 : Adventsong

We round out our podcast series for 2019 with a new mix from the Manchester based producer, Adventsong. It's the perfect combination of some of his favourite tracks from this year alongside some older classics. There's always room for a little nostalgia. There's also room for shout outs to friends and collaborators along the way as we're taken on a multi layered journey that builds and builds using an assortment of moods and tones. The perfect winter warmer.

2019 was a big year for Adventsong and it culminated in the release of his second album "Indaco" through the Disintegration State label in October this year. Nocturnal ambient bliss.

You can find that album here.

As always you can stream the mix below or at our mixcloud.



TRACKLISTING

01. Private Agenda - Aura
02. Vegyn - It's Nice to Be Alive
03. Ghost Halo - Beat Cycle
04. Steve Hadfield - The Ends of Invention
05. Hydrangea - Secret Garden
06. Kettel - Church
07. The Chemical Brothers - Gravity Drops
08. Aphex Twin - Windowlicker
09. The Chemical Brothers - Gravity Drops
10. Nowfeel - Tebenasu
11. VC-118A - PCB
12. Ital Tek - Cobra
13. Darren Korb - The Bottom Feeders
14. Hidenori Shoji - ZEN (Aeropolis)
15, Fragile X - Strange Attractor

Friends In The North (Promo Mix)

A fresh promo mix for our upcoming live event at The Peer Hat in Manchester. We're all set to celebrate a night of live ambient, IDM and experimental electronics.

RSVP on Facebook and Resident Advisor.

"Friends In The North" will feature live performances from Dark Fidelity Hi Fi, Lo Five, Sarmism and Steve Hadfield.

This promo mix is compiled of tracks from those 4 artists.

As always you can listen below or on our mixcloud.



You can support and purchase music from all the artists at their respective bandcamp pages.

DARK FIDELITY HI FI
LO FIVE
SARMISM
STEVE HADFIELD

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....

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

Ty Lumnus "Decompression" EP Preview

A sneak preview of next weekends release from Ty Lumnus.

"Decompression" is the sound of Glasgow artist Fraser Rowan starting anew. Previously releasing spaced out downtempo experimental soundscapes under the Ly Tumnus alias, this new venture as, Ty Lumnus, sees him turn up the tempo whilst keeping that experimental and dynamic edge.

It's a four track offering that stretches across the genre divide. Dusky tonal experiments, palpitating bass, analogue outbursts and sophisticated rhythms.



It's constructed expertly with spiraling electronics that mingle with sonic decay to create cosmic passages of varied textures and frequencies for the listener. Sit back, fire up the volume and ride the sound waves.

Pre-order your copy at the link below or at the label bandcamp.

Ty Lumnus : Tolerances (Premiere)

The folks at 44100 Hz Social Club have snagged the exclusive premiere of the track "Tolerances" from the upcoming Ty Lumnus EP, "Decompression".



"Decompression" is out a week tomorrow (28/9) on Bricolage. Grab your pre-order below or at our bandcamp.





You can catch Ty Lumnus live in Glasgow tomorrow night at the "Motherboard" extravaganza via Hohm Productions. RSVP on Facebook.

First 20 people through the door will be greeted with a free pre-release DL code for "Decompression". First come, first served. Get down early to make sure you don't miss out!

Justin Case : Eat The Rich (A/V)

ARTIST : Justin Case RELEASE : Lotus Eaters TRACK : Eat The Rich RELEASE DATE : 2nd August 2019 STYLE : IDM, Breaks, Techno LABEL : Bricolage CAT NO : bc047 


You can grab your copy of the "Lotus Eaters" EP via the label bandcamp or below

Devras Plexi : Westrive (A/V)

ARTIST : Devras Plexi RELEASE : Lotus Eaters TRACK : Westrive RELEASE DATE : 2nd August 2019 STYLE : Ambient, Experimental, IDM LABEL : Bricolage CAT NO : bc047



You can grab your copy of the "Lotus Eaters" EP via the bandcamp or below

Devras Plexi and Justin Case "Lotus Eaters"(bc047)

"Lotus Eaters" is the convergence of two like minded but also contrasting producers. Both bring their own unique musical spice to the party and mix it together for one compatible release.

Austin native Devras Plexi ushers in his signature gloopy ambient melodies and glitchy textures. His colourful sound palette and sinewave experimentation is on full show and is complimented by some sweet ruptured rhythms.

Local boy Justin Case keeps the obtuse theme rolling but provides that late night energy with his hybrid take on techno and house that swarms and engulfs both those styles with elements of breaks and IDM. The track structures come loose and warped. Packed with bugged out beats and razor synths that are twisting and turning at every opportunity.

Each with their own vision. The combination of these on form producers creates an assemblage of polychromatic and effervescent sounds.

Stream and download available below or at bandcamp.

"Lotus Eaters" Exclusive Premieres

To start off the week we bring you two exclusive premieres from the upcoming split EP between Devras Plexi and Justin Case. "Lotus Eaters" is out the 2nd August on Bricolage.

Get your first listens below....

DEVRAS PLEXI - RELATIONAL



JUSTIN CASE - COLUBRIFORM





You can pre-order "Lotus Eaters" from our bandcamp.

Lost and Found : "Dark Fidelity Hi FI" Album Reviews

Our latest release was the "Found" album from Dark Fidelity Hi Fi. Released 5th of July in digital format and limited edition CD. The album has been favourably received within the underground press and community.

Here's a few snippets and links for two recent reviews.

"...the production here is clean and in sharp focus. It lies in a space that artists like Rival Consoles, Burial, and even Orbital at times reside in." (Complex Distractions, July 2019) 

Read the review in full at Complex Distractions.

"...this multifaceted and highly textured piece of work deserves to be in the favourites folder." (Electro Review, July 2019) 

Read the review in full at The Electro Review

You can grab your copy of "Found" at bandcamp.

Dark Fidelity Hi Fi "Found" (bc046)

"Found" is the brand new album from Manchester mastermind Rick Jones aka Dark Fidelity Hi Fi.

Thirteen glistening tracks recorded over a four month period of hyper creativity with some guests and friends helping to fill in the pieces of the musical puzzle. It's a thorough and enigmatic voyage that incorporates elements of ambient, glitch, dub, trip hop, IDM and breaks into a textural and hypnotic labyrinth.

This is an album that will provide new sounds with every listen.

It's deep, energetic, organic and ultimately enchanting music that comes decorated with luminous melody and floating percussion that sweep along perfectly throughout as the the album sprawls and reveals itself as whole.

"Found" is another string on the bow of a producer who's clearly in his creative prime as he adds this new album to an already insanely impressive body of work.

Available in digital form and Limited Edition CD from our bandcamp or below.