Oslo based pianist and composer Julia Gjertsen's new record Formations is out in the world! The collection of 10 beautiful, texture filled ambient pieces is at once dense but delicate, with Julia expertly oscillating between catchy, beat driven hooks and slow motion soundscapes that cause us to lose track of time. "Formations refers to the process of creating this album and the main theme throughout this record is how everything takes form, what decides our personalities, who we become, how everything in nature forms and evolves."
Oslo based pianist and composer Julia Gjertsen's new record Formations is out in the world! The collection of 10 beautiful, texture filled ambient pieces is at once dense but delicate, with Julia expertly oscillating between catchy, beat driven hooks and slow motion soundscapes that cause us to lose track of time. "Formations refers to the process of creating this album and the main theme throughout this record is how everything takes form, what decides our personalities, who we become, how everything in nature forms and evolves."
The wonderful Stationary Travels is premiering Daigo Hanada's new piece "Dear" today. Head over to discover this tender piano improvisation from his upcoming record.
There is an elegant simplicity to his work, a balance between melody, harmony, and space that is easy to listen to but takes a special touch to achieve and that can be heard in the delicate flow of this poignantly tender piece that will capture your heart in the space of less than two minutes.
Very excited to announce that we're working with UK duo Pêtr Aleksänder on their upcoming LP! An alternative modern classical band comprising of Tom Hobden and Eliot James, Pêtr Aleksänder creates an expansive, cinematic, richly textured sound filled with strings, electronic undercurrents, and their signature, creaky, muted piano.
Their new material is fresh and uplifting, and we couldn't be happier to share the first piece from these sessions:
It's finally here - Jacob David's sophomore LP Mursejler. We've been working with Jacob since the very outset of the label, and it's been such a pleasure to share in his music making over the years. This record is a gorgeous affair from start to finish, full of catchy and thoughtful melodies, playing that is at times delicate and others playful, and loaded with honesty and emotion. In short, we think you'll love it. You can spin it on all digital platforms now, or treat yourself to a 180g vinyl pressing complete with artwork by Jon Beacham / The Brother in Elysium.
Coming up on February 26 : we'll be releasing Japanese composer & pianist Hiroco.M's new EP 'Still'. It's a self-reflective collection of piano pieces inspired by the stillness of the past year.
Hear the record's delightful first single 'Towards the Light'
… like the sound of a whispered tale in the wind …
Jacob David's lovely new piano piece Lillian is out now and it is brimming with sweetness. Such a treat to open the year with this for our ears : orcd.co/lillianHere's below a little snippet straight from Jacob’s home studio…
We're thrilled to announce limited edition vinyl issues of Jacob David's 2015 debut Omkuld and his upcoming record Mursejler (out February 5). They're available for pre-order now in our Bandcamp store, and we're also offering them together as a bundle for those who are as excited as we are about both of these. They're at the press now and will ship this winter!
Find the solace between the sounds with German pianist and composer Sophia Jani. In her latest piece - entitled 'summer and summer and winter again' - her gentle touch of the keys creates a velvety tone that breathes with the natural resonances of the instrument. ..
Snorri Hallgrímsson's gorgeous new EP Landbrot I is out wherever you listen to music. If you have a cozy, reflective moment planned for the week(end), this will make a great sonic companion.
"Landbrot is my true happy place. I recently discovered that one meaning for landbrot is 'oasis' - as it's located between two big sandy plains in the southeast of Iceland. When I wrote this piece, my mind was kind of stuck in a sandy desert, and creating simple melodies on my home piano was my way of getting closer to that oasis. I hope it can take you to wherever your own oasis is..." (Snorri)
Another beautiful day at the piano. Finnish composer Julia Andersson gives us a taste of her new piece Sleepy Meadows from her home studio. It’s part of an A / B single that dropped lately!
... capturing the world from the perspective of flowers ...
Join Daigo Hanada at the piano in his home studio for a lovely performance of his newest piece Flowers. This is such a tender, reflective track and it's a treat to see it up close.You can also give it a spin on streaming platforms if you'd like:
Out now on all digital platforms :: Distant Fields, the collaborative EP by pianist Julia Gjertsen (Oslo) and Nico Rosenberg (Santiago). The record "has a pastoral autumn feel, with tranquil piano flutters, a cool lo-fi evening draft, and the scent of fallen leaves" (Headphone Commute). Can't wait for you to dive in
So very pleased to announce the double EP Landbrot by Snorri Hallgrímsson . This introspective and personal collection of instrumental pieces takes its name from the location of his family cabin in rural Iceland, which he describes as his ‘happy place’. Landbrot translates to erosion or ‘land fractures’, and from this we can imagine the search for inner calm & acceptance amongst the many obstacles of daily life. The first EP arrives November 13th, and you can listen to the 1st single here
Josh Alexander's new EP is out in the world, and we'd love for you to give this sweet thing a spin!
Bright Morning Jetlag Blues offers up six polished neoclassical gems... Like a well-written novella, it is concise, yet eloquent and able to achieve a sense of immersion in a compact space." - Stationary Travels
Julia Gjertsen brings her trademark layered pianos to a brand new collab record with electronic musician Nico Rosenberg. Check out the first single 'Proper Length' from their upcoming record.
Borealis, the debut collaborative LP by american midwestern musicians John Hayes & Maxy Dutcher is out wherever you listen to music! On this stunning first record they weave a lush tapestry of neo-classical sensibilities and driving electronic elements with influences from trance, dance, and abstract music. We'd love for you to give this gem a spin.
Mastered by Guy Davie at Electric Mastering & artwork by Robert Balke
Josh Alexander is releasing a lovely new EP this October 9th, and it's available for pre-order now from our Bandcamp store. This is such a nice follow up to his debut Hiraeth, with a dreamy and ambient mix of piano, analogue synths and cello. The record is tastefully mastered by Taylor Deupree and set to beautiful artwork by Vanessa Lovegrove.
Taking a little look back at our summer single series, which is available from start to finish over in our Bandcamp store. A big shout out to all of the artists involved in the series, it has been such a pleasure to work with such a talented group of composers / musicians from all over the world: Hideyuki Hashimoto / Julia Gjertsen / Jacob David / Peter Broderick / Oliver Patrice Weder / Akira Kosemura / Tobias Svensson / Pêtr Aleksänder / Eik Octobre.
And special mention goes to Martyn Heyne for lending his ears and expertise to each of the tracks, and Mikhail Mishin for providing the beautiful artwork.
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