Really nice split tape from Digitalis LTD, featuring Hobo Cubes and J Hanson. Cool metallic pulses and other assorted mind melting sound waves. I've enjoyed this tape and now it's ready to be shared. If you have interest, simply email me at guidemelittletape at gmail dot com and I'll drop it in the mail. No catch. Links to several other unclaimed freebies on right as well. Cheers! Gone to Tanner from Vancouver as of 1/5. Enjoy!
20 Loops from Venn Rain is exactly what it says, twenty loops on a single cassette. Each loop seems capable of being fleshed out into a complete track, showcasing deep and moving melodies that drift into, and out of, fields of haze and distortion. However, the structure of the entire cassette gives us only snapshots and ends each track abruptly. Each loop has an almost robotic charm. It's hard to verbalize, but perhaps best described as a forgotten automoton playing a rusty piano thinking about more pleasant times, or something like that. Based on their similarity with other Venn Rain and Tidal tapes, I'm guessing these loops may be bits and pieces not fully incorporated into the other works from creator Jimmy Billingham.
I've always very much enjoyed both of those projects, and did not hesitate to pick this up by following the directions here. Word to the wise, don't wait long, there are only 20 copies, and each has a unique package.
Forma II by Thomas Ankersmit and Valerio Tricoli creates a patchwork of sounds that mutate and transform like visual art as sound. As if emulating the philosiphy of free jazz, this limited CD on PAN continues in a locomotive state through an unpredictably vast range of tones and extremes. Muddy walls of hiss dissolve to a wisper of static, and then blow wide open into massive caverns of noise. Others drill into your ear challenging you to maintain your focus until a wash of texture ushers in a respite. The focus here isn't on creating sounds, but altering your ears perception of the space you listen to sound in. Perfect for those who love the complex and challenging.
I gladly traded my dollars to the folks over at Discriminate Music in exchange for a copy.
New tape of distortion, glitch, and general unorthodox creativity from Ophibre on 905 Tapes. Psyllium Husks is a very challenging listen. Faint glimmers of musicality and rhythm show through only for brief moments for those dedicated enough to seek them. I listened twice and I'm stil not quite sure what it all means, which I'm pretty sure is exactly the point. I received it as part of a "Mystery Sack" from 905 with 10 in-house tapes for just $30. I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend than with 10 new tapes, especially gritty, mind expanding ones like these. Photo of the entire bundle below.
New tape from Belarisk on Semanta Productions. Interesting and varied sounds from 8 bit to melodic, to harsh noise, and all of it enjoyable. Deconstructed melodies played backwards through decaying factory machinery, or some other type of metaphor that imparts a sense that this release is outstanding. The track, "Serpent Lays and Egg In a Unreachable Relm" is one of the most emotive, moving pieces of harsh electronica I've experienced. I wasn't familar with Belarisk or Semanta before this release, but will certainly become more so now.
I purchased my tape at the fastest shipping distro on earth, Discriminate, There appear to be a few copies left from Semanta as well.
