life in cycle

fhae

'life in cycle' traces the quiet inevitability of existence through the metamorphosis of a butterfly — from birth to death, from stillness to motion, from knowing nothing to knowing too much.

It begins inside ‘the egg’ — calm, unaware, enclosed. The world is small, safe, and unformed. Then it cracks open, and everything expands. The creature begins to move, to eat, to exist. It experiences the bliss of early life, ignorant yet full of wonder.

But change comes. It feels it deep within itself: an ache to grow, to evolve, to become something else. Fear and solitude take hold. It builds a shell around itself, a cocoon, a home — a space to dissolve, to rebuild, to wait. Inside the cocoon there is warmth, uncertainty, comfort. It is safe, suspended in transformation.

Emerging feels like being reborn. The air is different, sharper, wider. The butterfly has wings now but they are fragile and wet, waiting to harden. Patience becomes strength. And when it is finally strong enough to fly the sky feels infinite. It is not alone anymore for the air is filled with others — butterflies, dragonflies, bees, birds, planes — all moving through the same air.

When it finds another, it’s not clear whether it’s love, lust, or simply instinct. The connection is erratic, chaotic, beautiful — creation through collision. Eggs are laid, and new life begins. But then comes the question: what now?

The butterfly isn’t ready to die. Its life has felt fleeting — a blur of growing, changing, connecting. Its wings weaken, its body slows, yet memory and awareness linger. It resists the inevitable, stubbornly holding onto the world it’s only just begun to understand.

And then, it surrenders. The drone overtakes it, soft and endless. Death arrives not as an enemy, but as a completion. Because at least it lived. At least it loved. 

'life in cycle' traces the quiet inevitability of existence through the metamorphosis of a butterfly — from birth to death, from stillness to motion, from knowing nothing to knowing too much.
It begins inside ‘the egg’ — calm, unaware, enclosed. The world is small, safe, and unformed. Then it cracks open, and everything expands. The creature begins to move, to eat, to exist. It experiences the bliss of early life, ignorant yet full of wonder.
But change comes. It feels it deep within itself: an ache to grow, to evolve, to become something else. Fear and solitude take hold. It builds a shell around itself, a cocoon, a home — a space to dissolve, to rebuild, to wait. Inside the cocoon there is warmth, uncertainty, comfort. It is safe, suspended in transformation.
Emerging feels like being reborn. The air is different, sharper, wider. The butterfly has wings now but they are fragile and wet, waiting to harden. Patience becomes strength. And when it is finally strong enough to fly the sky feels infinite. It is not alone anymore for the air is filled with others — butterflies, dragonflies, bees, birds, planes — all moving through the same air.
When it finds another, it’s not clear whether it’s love, lust, or simply instinct. The connection is erratic, chaotic, beautiful — creation through collision. Eggs are laid, and new life begins. But then comes the question: what now?
The butterfly isn’t ready to die. Its life has felt fleeting — a blur of growing, changing, connecting. Its wings weaken, its body slows, yet memory and awareness linger. It resists the inevitable, stubbornly holding onto the world it’s only just begun to understand.
And then, it surrenders. The drone overtakes it, soft and endless. Death arrives not as an enemy, but as a completion. Because at least it lived. At least it loved.

4000 Records

the egg (Original Mix)

the egg

hatches from egg (Original Mix)

hatches from egg

caterpillar (Original Mix)

caterpillar

creates the cocoon (Original Mix)

creates the cocoon

inside the coccon (Original Mix)

inside the coccon

emerges from the cocoon (Original Mix)

emerges from the cocoon

dries its wings (Original Mix)

dries its wings

flight (Original Mix)

flight

mates / lays egg (Original Mix)

mates / lays egg

death (Original Mix)

death

Drone Prompts II

vintage credenza

Ghostwoods

ff8282

Chris Perren

Timothy Fairless

'Drone Prompts' is an abstract/ambient EP series created by vintage credenza (John Russell).

In this unique project, a simple drone/soundscape - created by Russell - is shared with a talented Meanjin friend, who then transforms the initial sonic prompt into a distinctive new piece.

Some choose to build upon the track by adding layers, textures and/or instruments, others chop and rework it and others transform the source prompt into something so far removed from its beginnings that it's completely unrecognisable.

The artists are given no briefing or direction.
Each artist receives a unique drone prompt designed specifically for them.

The possibilities are endless.
The creations are remarkable.


This second installation of the series features incredible and eclectic contributions from Ghostwoods, ff8282, Chris Perren, and Timothy Fairless.

'Drone Prompts' is an abstract/ambient EP series created by vintage credenza (John Russell).
In this unique project, a simple drone/soundscape - created by Russell - is shared with a talented Meanjin friend, who then transforms the initial sonic prompt into a distinctive new piece.
Some choose to build upon the track by adding layers, textures and/or instruments, others chop and rework it and others transform the source prompt into something so far removed from its beginnings that it's completely unrecognisable.
The artists are given no briefing or direction.
Each artist receives a unique drone prompt designed specifically for them.
The possibilities are endless.
The creations are remarkable.
This second installation of the series features incredible and eclectic contributions from Ghostwoods, ff8282, Chris Perren, and Timothy Fairless.

DUSK (Original Mix)

DUSK

ðrone (Original Mix)

ðrone

Aren’t We in Love (Original Mix)

Aren’t We in Love by vintage credenza, Chris Perren

Aren’t We in Love

Mirage (Original Mix)

Mirage by vintage credenza, Timothy Fairless

Mirage

a thin membrane between her hands

Throughout their artistic career, ff8282’s output has shifted across various genres, though always returning to the home they created within ambient music.

'a thin membrane between her hands' stands as a precise and distinguished culmination of this artistic journey. Written and recorded largely across the span of 12 months, ATMBHH developed across various releases and locations. Sessions of frustration often resulted in additions to heavily distorted and mangled pieces like ‘resolut’ and but to the censored, an emerging method of creation for April, as previously the central need of the project was served before inclusions of the creators emotional state.

Across the album there is a strong sentiment of apathy and loss, exposing sensitive suggestions to the internal world of ff8282.

The music for each piece began as vague sketches that were elaborated and bought out through placing new instruments beside them. Some tracks continue April’s inclusion of string arrangements, while others feature found sounds and musical elements created through granular synthesis and other convoluted methods.

Recording was completed in isolation: the first person to hear the demos that would evolve to ATMBHH was John from 4000 Records. The inclusion of another person during the creative process was a first for ff8282, though this new step for the artist was one that was welcomed greatly as both parties shared a mutual love for championing all sides of the musical realm.

Throughout their artistic career, ff8282’s output has shifted across various genres, though always returning to the home they created within ambient music.
'a thin membrane between her hands' stands as a precise and distinguished culmination of this artistic journey. Written and recorded largely across the span of 12 months, ATMBHH developed across various releases and locations. Sessions of frustration often resulted in additions to heavily distorted and mangled pieces like ‘resolut’ and but to the censored, an emerging method of creation for April, as previously the central need of the project was served before inclusions of the creators emotional state.
Across the album there is a strong sentiment of apathy and loss, exposing sensitive suggestions to the internal world of ff8282.
The music for each piece began as vague sketches that were elaborated and bought out through placing new instruments beside them. Some tracks continue April’s inclusion of string arrangements, while others feature found sounds and musical elements created through granular synthesis and other convoluted methods.
Recording was completed in isolation: the first person to hear the demos that would evolve to ATMBHH was John from 4000 Records. The inclusion of another person during the creative process was a first for ff8282, though this new step for the artist was one that was welcomed greatly as both parties shared a mutual love for championing all sides of the musical realm.

a thin membrane between her hands by ff8282

resolut (Original Mix)

resolut

runaways coming undone (Original Mix)

runaways coming undone

but to the censured (Original Mix)

but to the censured

poisson (Original Mix)

poisson

deep, wonderful, pregnant (Original Mix)

deep, wonderful, pregnant

is all but now gone (Original Mix)

is all but now gone

summer, all too human (Original Mix)

summer, all too human

absence of violence (Original Mix)

absence of violence

to the skin's raw edges (Original Mix)

to the skin's raw edges

and the delicate half-eaten thing (Original Mix)

and the delicate half-eaten thing by ff8282

and the delicate half-eaten thing

11. outside the sun is still up (Original Mix)

11. outside the sun is still up by ff8282

11. outside the sun is still up

Drone Prompts I

Madeleine Cocolas

Tidsguiden

YEARNS

Spirit Lights

'Drone Prompts' is an abstract/ambient EP series created by vintage credenza (John Russell).

In this unique project, a simple drone/soundscape - created by Russell - is shared with a talented Meanjin friend, who then transforms the initial sonic prompt into a distinctive new piece.

Some choose to build upon the track by adding layers, textures and/or instruments, others chop and rework it and others transform the source prompt into something so far removed from its beginnings that it's completely unrecognisable.

The artists are given no briefing or direction.
Each artist receives a unique drone prompt designed specifically for them.

The possibilities are endless.
The creations are remarkable.


The first installation of the series features incredible and eclectic contributions from Madeleine Cocolas, Tidsguiden, YEARNS and Spirit Lights.

'Drone Prompts' is an abstract/ambient EP series created by vintage credenza (John Russell).
In this unique project, a simple drone/soundscape - created by Russell - is shared with a talented Meanjin friend, who then transforms the initial sonic prompt into a distinctive new piece.
Some choose to build upon the track by adding layers, textures and/or instruments, others chop and rework it and others transform the source prompt into something so far removed from its beginnings that it's completely unrecognisable.
The artists are given no briefing or direction.
Each artist receives a unique drone prompt designed specifically for them.
The possibilities are endless.
The creations are remarkable.
The first installation of the series features incredible and eclectic contributions from Madeleine Cocolas, Tidsguiden, YEARNS and Spirit Lights.

Rather Cold (Original Mix)

Rather Cold by vintage credenza, Madeleine Cocolas

Rather Cold

End of an Era (Original Mix)

End of an Era by vintage credenza, Tidsguiden

End of an Era

The mystic cave speaks back (Original Mix)

The mystic cave speaks back by vintage credenza, YEARNS

The mystic cave speaks back

Miloco Sails (Original Mix)

Miloco Sails by vintage credenza, Spirit Lights

Miloco Sails

MYRKKY

Ajatushautaamo

Trying to beat the AI and wrote and mixed this album in 12 hours. 

Trying to beat the AI and wrote and mixed this album in 12 hours.

Synthwalker Productions

Rattling Thoughts (Original Mix)

Rattling Thoughts

NAUSEOUS (Original Mix)

NAUSEOUS

Business Jargon (Original Mix)

Business Jargon

Data Dump (Original Mix)

Data Dump

Brain Freeze (Original Mix)

Brain Freeze

Imaginary Friend (Original Mix)

Imaginary Friend

Balance 0 (Original Mix)

Balance 0

When I Am Where I Am (Original Mix)

When I Am Where I Am

Misbehaver (Original Mix)

Misbehaver

1 Hour Sleep (Original Mix)

1 Hour Sleep

You OK? (Original Mix)

You OK?

What does the fjord say and what do we say in reply?

Palmer ++ Procter

This release documents the collaboration between Trondheim's Martin Palmer and Skoghall's Dave Procter as they create sounds in, around and with the sculpture "What does the fjord say?" on Trondheim harbour. 

Scratching, clanging, scraping and clattering. 

Produced by Dave Procter at Svinig Studio, Skoghall. 

Dret back catalogue can be found at -> https://dretskivor.bandcamp.com/

This release documents the collaboration between Trondheim's Martin Palmer and Skoghall's Dave Procter as they create sounds in, around and with the sculpture "What does the fjord say?" on Trondheim harbour. 
Scratching, clanging, scraping and clattering. 
Produced by Dave Procter at Svinig Studio, Skoghall. 
Dret back catalogue can be found at -&gt; <a href="https://dretskivor.bandcamp.com/">https://dretskivor.bandcamp.com/</a>

dret skivor

What does the fjord say and what do we say in reply? by Palmer ++ Procter

støyende arbeider

moose cavalry 

mock paloma

Get Out Of Bed You Lazy Bastard

Behappy

Artist - Behappy
Album - N/A
Track - Get Out Of Bed You Lazy Bastard
Year - 2023
Genre - Experimental/Instrumental

Experimental guitar based noisy instrumental, based around a single "riff" which has been broken up and played in lots of different ways. 
All other than listed - Behappy (Jack Partridge)
Drums performed by Roger Bocaney
Mastered By OG - Oppress/K.V.N.T Kollektiv
https://kvntkolektiv.bandcamp.com/
https://oppress667.bandcamp.com/
https://be--happy.bandcamp.com/ 

Artist - Behappy
Album - N/A
Track - Get Out Of Bed You Lazy Bastard
Year - 2023
Genre - Experimental/Instrumental
Experimental guitar based noisy instrumental, based around a single "riff" which has been broken up and played in lots of different ways. 
All other than listed - Behappy (Jack Partridge)
Drums performed by Roger Bocaney
Mastered By OG - Oppress/K.V.N.T Kollektiv
<a href="https://kvntkolektiv.bandcamp.com/">https://kvntkolektiv.bandcamp.com/</a>
<a href="https://oppress667.bandcamp.com/">https://oppress667.bandcamp.com/</a>
<a href="https://be--happy.bandcamp.com/">https://be--happy.bandcamp.com/</a>

Get Out Of Bed You Lazy Bastard by Behappy

Get Out Of Bed You Lazy Bastard (Original Mix)

No One Asked You

Personal Records

Ooey

Secret collages that zig and zag in unexpected ways, new sounds constantly moving in and out of focus. Title inspired by something funny someone said to me at a party, all for the crime of saying words. Speaking...who could do such a rotten thing? 

Secret collages that zig and zag in unexpected ways, new sounds constantly moving in and out of focus. Title inspired by something funny someone said to me at a party, all for the crime of saying words. Speaking...who could do such a rotten thing?

Socrates in New Jersey

I'll Stay Away

Bird in the Smoke Pipe

Lemonlight

FF Jack/Prick in Red

Protein Winner!

Fruit Bowl

Taking Flight

Flightless Birds Take Wing

'Taking Flight' is the result of joyous Sunday afternoon jams interjected with long coffee breaks and vintage clothes-shopping.

The duo's eclectic style combines field recordings, synths, piano and saxophone creating their self-proclaimed style: Tropical Ambient Bangers

Meeting and blending talents in Meanjin / Brisbane, Marike and Madeleine have created audiences in NYC, Europe and Australia. 

Madeleine's recent album Ithaca was nominated as an album of the month on NPR’s 'All Songs Considered' and as a renowned (Dutch) jazz saxophonist, Marike has released 3 critically acclaimed albums.

Fusing together ambient, jazz and field recordings, their sound draws extensively from Marike & Madeleine’s diverse musical backgrounds.

'Taking Flight' is the result of joyous Sunday afternoon jams interjected with long coffee breaks and vintage clothes-shopping.
The duo's eclectic style combines field recordings, synths, piano and saxophone creating their self-proclaimed style: Tropical Ambient Bangers
Meeting and blending talents in Meanjin / Brisbane, Marike and Madeleine have created audiences in NYC, Europe and Australia. 
Madeleine's recent album Ithaca was nominated as an album of the month on NPR’s 'All Songs Considered' and as a renowned (Dutch) jazz saxophonist, Marike has released 3 critically acclaimed albums.
Fusing together ambient, jazz and field recordings, their sound draws extensively from Marike &amp; Madeleine’s diverse musical backgrounds.

Taking Flight by Flightless Birds Take Wing

Latrobe (Original Mix)

Latrobe

Given Terrace (Original Mix)

Given Terrace by Flightless Birds Take Wing

Given Terrace

Main Arm (Original Mix)

Main Arm

Sax Conversation (Original Mix)

Sax Conversation by Flightless Birds Take Wing

Sax Conversation

Ooh Oui

Ooh yes, give me that squeeze. Feel that pressure build up and up, anticipation mounting. Will this pressure release or just fizzle? Could the juice be worth the squeeze? Or is the simple act of waiting enough? All of this energy has to go somewhere...when will I touch your face again?

Ooh yes, give me that squeeze. Feel that pressure build up and up, anticipation mounting. Will this pressure release or just fizzle? Could the juice be worth the squeeze? Or is the simple act of waiting enough? All of this energy has to go somewhere...when will I touch your face again?

Honeypot

Squeeze My Throat to Make Me Sing

Squeeze My Throat to Make Me Sing by Ooey

You Do Realize

Gruff Interior

Disruptive Questions

My Turn At the Salt Lick

You Make Me Want to Drink Water

Comfort Character

Pogono a Go-Go

Tied Up In You

They Called Me Honey

Little Saltee

Waiting to Sweat

How'd that year go for you? Was it full of silence, were you safe? What shape did the emptiness take for you? 

How'd that year go for you? Was it full of silence, were you safe? What shape did the emptiness take for you?

#soundart