Ekolali - For Why You Happy

Last year, I reviewed an album by Swedish composer Mattias Lagerkvist, released under his alias Murkla. Today, I'd like to share his more prolific side project, Ekolali. Championed by labels like Constellation Tatsu, Not Not Fun, and BAKK, and with numerous releases on tape and vinyl, Ekolali is best known for his explorations of ambient and psych-drone. "For Why You Happy" marks his return to these sonic realms, with a solid dose of Seahawks-style yacht exotica and new age loops sprinkled on top. It's a delightful trip from start to finish. Get yourself a tape here.

Kutmah - Sacred Conversations

"Sacred Conversations" is a new, essential Kutmah LP, dedicated to and inspired by the late beat maestro Ras G. This is his second tribute to Brotha G, after 2020's album "A Tribute to Brother Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program". With twenty six nuggets influenced by deconstructed boom bap, chopped up cosmic transmissions, LA's Sketchbook flava and smokey dub, Kutmah created an album that is a straight up reminder about his beatmaking craftsmanship, and created a bridge between his own style and the quirky and unique Ras G vibe. One for the heads.

Get the album here (tapes available, vinyl sold out), and stream it down below.

Attic Black - Drone Tide 1 & 2

Wild sea drones courtesy of Attic Black. Two deep and menacing soundscapes that sounds like they were recorded somewhere in the Bermuda triangle a few decades ago, and only now resurfaced. Love it. Check both tracks here, cop them for £2.

Death's Cold Embrace - 50

Chris released "50" back in May, but with everything happening in my life, I missed a lot of music announcements. On this particular single (which also comes in a shorter, radio-friendly version, as well as a slo-rev edit) DCE finds himself sliding into that neat litte niche that In Death It Ends left behind - blending gothic post-punk, witch house and darkwave. Very cool, but I must admit I'm not sold on the slower version, the original is much better.

Grab the single here, and stream all three versions below.

oOoOO - Where's Three?

New "old" demo from oOoOO dropped on Soundcloud, sounds like something from the Drab City sessions. Stream here.

The Implicit Order - We Need Nothing From You

Horror ambient piece from Anthony Washburn's TIO project. "We Need Nothing From You" feels like a witchy chant, repeatedly uttered over a sacrificial victim (to their terror).

Human Hollow - Playing Dead

My favourite Portland-based band Human Hollow are back with a new single! Like many of their previous tracks, "Playing Dead" was created during one of their wholesome against the clock sessions, which you can watch here. It's a raw and hard-hitting EBM-fuelled banger - I'm totally loving the instrumentation skills here, as well as the vocal effects. Support the band, and cop the single here (available in two versions).