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.

DFHF "Found" Pre-Order

Pre-order of the upcoming Dark Fidelit Hi Fi album "Found" is now available. Order now and get "Substancerunner" and "Jarabi Sky" instantly.

Out this Friday on digital and limited edition CD.

Dark Fidelity Hi Fi "Gentle Static Flow" (bc045)

In anticipation of "Found", the brand new studio album from Dark Fidelity Hi Fi, we bring you a reissue release of the Manchester wizards 2018 album, 'Gentle Static Flow'.

A true journey into the glitchier side of ambient that's complimented with trip hop vibes and meticulous sampling methods. DFHF has an old school approach to track structures that hark back to the glory days of mid to late 90's IDM. Making for a warm, nostalgic and engaging outcome.

Originally released in July last year we've repackaged the digital version with some bonus tracks including the never before heard "Pushing Ratios".

We've also managed to get our hands on 20 copies of the now long sold out original CD for a very limited edition run on Bricolage. The CD contains the full original release and comes with an instant digital download that includes the bonus tracks.

The new DFHF album "Found" is released 5th of July on Bricolage.

In The Loop : Episode 32

ITL EP 32 features some new sounds from our alumni and roster.....


EQUAL PARTS

A short but sweet dollop of ambience from the Glaswegian. Subtle bass, clicks n cuts and interesting sound design layers.



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SCEADU

A four to the floor hybrid that takes on the dubbier side of techno infused with house sensibilities from the man in the shadows, Sceadu. We have the debut EP from the Berlin based producer dropping next month on Bricolage. He's all set to showcase his take on what the future sounds like....



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MUTE BRANCHES

"War Tundra" has that signature Mute Branches tone flowing throughout its short duration. An assembly of strange and creaking timbres that all fit together perfectly into a vivid experimental soundscape.



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SULEVIA

The work of Sulevia stands alone in the electronic field. "Passion" is no different. The Austrian producer has created possibly her finest work yet. Undefinable music that flirts with bass music, trip hop, world music and techno. Peculiar chord progressions, faint voices, drifting pads and gristly beats.



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ENOFA

Enofa (fka International Debris) has a tremendous back catalogue full of all sorts of engaging material (under many guises) from ambient to vaporwave and everything else in between. Here on new release "Melkur" the UK producer takes a trip through the forest....

Free DL or PWYW on bandcamp.



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Bricolage Podcast #33 - Dark Fidelity Hi Fi (Live RSD 2018 set)

Our May podcast gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the captivating and hypnotic sounds of Dark Fidelity Hi Fi as we bring you an exclusive recording of his live set from this years Record Store Day festivities at Reel Around The Fountain Records in Manchester.

The full line up for the event involved DJ sets from Bricolage associate "Kinoko" and Bricolage label head "Fragile X" before the headline slot was filled by the machines and keyboards of DFHF.

Richard Jones, the main man behind DFHF, is clearly in his element when he performs in a live setting. It clearly gives him freedom and total control over every single noise that breaks through the system. This short but sweet half hour set sees him roam through his astonishing catalogue of sounds. It's littered with a range of shifting drum work, delicate keys, pad washes, mesmerising glitch patterns, soft and pulsing bass arrangements, attentive breakdowns and perfectly placed samples that are all sewn together with a craftmanship that is a joy to behold as he lets his 'no wave' style flourish. The set features new material from his latest album 'Gentle Static Flow' that was released on the 20th of April. Find a link for that release and the other relevant social media links below.

Stream the mix below or at our Mixcloud,



Watch a short clip of the live set below.

No Arrival "The Chance To Fail" (bc030)

“The Chance To Fail” is the new four track EP from Scottish producer ‘No Arrival’ that perfectly captures his distinct creative tendencies and experimental nature all in one release. From the opener “Earhart”, with its bobbing acidic sounds that intermingle with carefully designed rhythms, to the closing title track that slowly builds off a platform of slow, well placed percs before morphing into a sonic IDM whirlpool of drums and sound design. Inbetween those two tracks you have the ambient, tribal experimentation “Love Will” and the uniquely rhythmic “Savage Human” with it’s slow burning trip hop heart surrounded by a body of melodics and a beautifully placed vocal sample.

No Arrival has weaved together a union of diverse percussive elements and abstract, yet concise, electronic compositions. Miss this one at your pearl.

Listen to album opener "Earhart" on Soundcloud



Stream and DL the EP in full below or at our bandcamp.

Bricolage Podcast #26 : No Arrival

Here at Bricolage we pride ourselves on providing unique podcasts for our listeners every month and this month is no different. We've drafted in No Arrival for our October session and he doesn't disappoint. He brings a fantastic fusion of sounds to the table, squeezing almost 30 tracks into an hour long mix, which when cut together with a selection of finely placed samples and interview snippets, ends up portraying the idea that your skipping through a series of radio stations. The major benefit here is that you don't need to touch the dial. Just get yourself comfortable and sit back and enjoy the eclectic ride that includes all manner of sounds from Pan Pot to Flying Lotus, Howie B to Howlin' Wolf, Boards of Canada to Miles Davis, Bob Marley to Massive Attack and many, many more. There's also an exclusive listen to the new No Arrival track "Love Will" that features on his upcoming release on Bricolage. The 4 track EP, "The Chance To Fail", is released on the 30th of October. Stay tuned.

Stream the mix below or at our mixcloud.

Dyadic (bc029)

21 global electronic producers coming together on one album that roams through the electronic music sphere leaving no stone unturned.

"Dyadic" is an album of specially designed collaboration works from a select group of producers on the Bricolage roster.

A true sonic adventure and exploration of sound that, over a 60 minute duration, traverses through all manners of musical landscapes including glitch, DnB, acid, IDM, dub, electronica, trip hop and ambient.

You can stream the album below or at our bandcamp.

If you follow the link you can grab a digital DL of the album for £3 or a very limited edition CD for just £5.

Dyadic (Soundcloud Stream)

The full "Dyadic" album is now available for streaming from our Soundcloud account ahead of tomorrows release. Get yourself an early listen to all the tracks below.

Bricolage Podcast #20 : The Jaffa Kid

For our latest podcast we delve into the past a little with The Jaffa Kid. The Newcastle native is an experienced head when it comes to production and mixing and has provided us with a special Motor City mix of his from "years ago" which incorporates all manners of Detroit techno and electro together with elements of ghetto, trip hop and vocal cuts. All in all it's a supremely danceable, uplifting session that presents a unique look at bygone days of electronic music.

Stream the mix below or over at our mixcloud.

Introducing The Collective 48 - 51

Tonight we continue introducing you to some more of the fantastic artists we have lined up for your listening pleasure on our latest compilation. Various Artists Volume 4 is out this Monday, the 14th of November. So without further ado, let's say hello to Roman Fahls, Dark Fidelity Hi Fi, Minerva and Ra1n.



48. ROMAN FAHLS



Intricately weaving together influences of techno and ambient electronic music, Roman Fahls works to create a sound that generates as much pleasure on headphones as it does on the dancefloor. His is music for the mind and feet.

Roman Fahls (Soundcloud)

Roman Fahls (Facebook)

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49. DARK FIDELITY HI FI



DFHF are underground, Mancunian record producer, Rick Jones, and several guest players. The DFHF style incorporates mixing and recording all formats of sound from a varied selection such as 90's loungecore to dark trap and dub to lofi groove all with absorbing and curious textures. Each track stands out and provides an individual, engaging experience. The debut album "Dub Tests and Sky Pop Transmissions" was released last year on DIY Manchester label, Soundwaves Here We Come followed by a 6 track EP this year, "No Wave Control Manual". DFHF are settling into somewhat of a creative roll and we're glad to have them continue regular output as part of the new compilation.

Dark Fidelity Hi Fi (Soundcloud)

Dark Fidelity Hi Fi (Facebook)

Dark Fidelity Hi Fi (Reverb Nation)
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50. MINERVA



Minerva is the alias of Ariadne Vinerma. A young, female electronic producer of half Greek, half Hungarian heritage. She has released music on many local labels since her teens. Up until recent times her releases and sounds were focused on a heavier, industrial palette but as of late her style has taken a more experimental approach. The techno side of things still remains but there's a more playful and melodic edge to some of the tracks. This new direction is evident by the different stylings over on brand new "Minerva" Soundcloud page.

Minerva (Soundcloud)

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51. RA1N



Rain is the musical vehicle of 29 year old Alex from Russia. His output falls mainly under the drum n bass and ambient categories but he takes influence from a vast array of performers in the electronic world and beyond. Citing the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Chemical Brothers and Depeche Mode as just a few of his most cherished childhood vinyl memories. His taste in drum n bass is also exquisite with artists such as London Elektricity, Fanu, Sunchase and Electrosoul System name dropped among his favourites. For Alex, it's not just making his own music that's a hobby but also creating stories through his popular mixes. His "Ambient Hour" episodes on Mixcloud are full to the brim with dowtempo and chilled out drum n bass gems.

Ra1n (Soundcloud)

Ra1n (Discogs)

Ra1n ('Ambient Hour' episodes)

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This weekend we'll introduce the remaining artists then it's full steam ahead towards the release :)

Introducing The Collective: 4 - 6

Part 2 of our introductions and another 3 acts for you to meet.

4. LIAPEI



LIAPEI are a Glasgow based trio that excel in creating masterful ambient soundscapes. Sometimes instrumental and sometimes with added spoken word. They've been on the go now for 4 years and started life as the duo of Matt McCormick and David Christison before later adding Diane Jardine to their ranks. The trio focus mainly on studio output but are also known to play live in and around their home city from time to time. In case you're wondering....LIAPEI stands for "Love Is A Privilege Earn It".

https://www.facebook.com/liapeimusic
https://twitter.com/liapei
https://soundcloud.com/liapei
https://liapei.bandcamp.com
http://www.liapei.co.uk/

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5. JAZZDEFECTOR

Jazzdefector is the alias of, Leicester based, Sebastian Buccheri. He makes his music from the comfort of his conservatory using a guitar, pedals, Ableton Live, Logic, his Mac and an old Powermac G5. When not making music he teaches multimedia and graphic design at Leicester College.

He has experimented with many styles and sounds over the years and pieces them altogether to create his own unique musical vision. Time, space and the human condition are some of the re-occurring themes in his compositions and improvisation. Jazzdefector has also collaborated with a number of names over the years including the internationally respected jazz guitarist Noël Akchoté.

https://soundcloud.com/jazzdefector

https://sonicnavigation.bandcamp.com/

https://assemblyfield.bandcamp.com/album/book-of-forgotten-dreams

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6. SUBSEQUENT


Hailing from the musically diverse Dutch city of Rotterdam, Subsequent is a DJ and producer that falls under no set genre. His music could be described as dub, breakbeats, ambient, abstract, trip hop among many more styles. He's always been an obsessive record collector but had no real ambition to start DJing until the turn of the new millennium when a friend asked him to fill in a set for him. From there it snowballed to lots of live gigs and eventually production of his own tracks. He has released albums on Berlin label Nonine recordings under his own name and also with his collaboration project " Sqaramouche".

www.nonine.com

www.soundcloud.com/subsequent

And that's Part 2 complete, Wednesday night will see our next 3 introductions