v.a. - "Gimme A Minute"

One of Sirona-Records more ambitious projects, "Gimme A Minute" features 108 artists contributing tracks from 55 to 65 seconds in length in styles varying as widely as ambient and electronica to black metal and grindcore to pop and classical. Label head Arnaud Barbe addresses the sentiment behind the compilation: "Sirona-Records is now two years old and this is an anniversary compilation. More than 220 artists have contributed to 3.5 million downloads from what is, before all else, a virtual and human adventure. I am truly proud of all that we have accomplished in two years. Looking back at the beginning, I feel that we have never been so strong and free as we are now. I've only one dream: to continue this adventure as long as I can, and I hope that you will always be with me. Merci mes amis."

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SUB023 Subterrestrial - "Transmissions from the Hollow Earth 2"

After being "accidentally leaked" almost a week early Subterrestrial presents the official release of "Transmissions from the Hollow Earth 2", the follow up to the original Transmissions from the Hollow Earth. Composed and performed entirely in Berna, a software simulation of a late 1950s electroacoustic music studio, "Transmissions from the Hollow Earth 2" takes a more complex approach with more of a focus on loop manipulation. However, like the original TftHE2 evokes dark musique concrete dronescapes utilizing only the simplest of parameters.

Tracklist:
1. Transmission 09   9:21
2. Transmission 10 10:16
3. Transmission 11   8:34
4. Transmission 12   8:57
5. Transmission 13 10:03
6. Transmission 14   9:34
7. Transmission 15 10:02
8. Transmission 16 10:17
Total length: 1:18:15
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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SUB020 Subterrestrial - "A Puzzling Enigma"

Summer is coming to an end and so is Subterrestrial's Summer of Chill. We started things off on an ambient note so I'd like to end on an ambient note as well. A Puzzling Enigma is an 8-bit ambient EP, a soundtrack to a video game that never was, if you will. But while Summer of Chill is coming to an end, A Puzzling Enigma also marks the beginning of a special 8-bit themed month. Look for a single in a couple of weeks and another EP at the end of the month.

Tracklist:
1. A Puzzling Enigma I 5:30
2. A Puzzling Enigma II 3:42
3. A Puzzling Enigma III 4:21
4.A Puzzling Enigma IV 3:09

Total length: 16:42
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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If you missed out on any of the other releases from Subterrestrial's Summer of chill, here they are:

Night Music

Noble

Ocean Beach

SUB019 Subterrestrial - "Ocean Beach"

Ocean Beach is the next installment in Subterrestrial's Summer of Chill series. Summer is officially in full swing and I invite you to enjoy a true California summer with me. Ocean Beach is a collection of chilled, funky and soulful downtempo tracks to get you in the mood. Play this album at your next backyard BBQ, while lounging on the beach or on a sunset drive with the windows rolled down. Stay cool and enjoy your summer!

Tracklist:
1. Ocean Beach 4:10
2. Sea Star 5:15
3. Fata Morgana 4:45
4. Sundowner 4:48
5. California Summer 3:58
6. Pillar Point 3:54
7. Dragonfly Skank 3:55
8. Night Drive 3:46
9. Fog City 3:57
10. Never Rains Here In the Summer 4:56
11. Flea Market Jam 3:26
12. Cruisin' 3:40
13. Coastal Highway 5:48
14. Sunset to Sunrise 5:33
15. Empty Streets 4:18

Total length: 66:02
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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v.a. - "Lost In The Woods"

To quote directly from the release notes....

"Here we are! For its 7th anniversary and 50th release in the main catalogue, Chase Records Net Label is proud to release this gathering of 30 electronic beasts covering all the musical genres we dig and already released during the past seven years, from deepest melancholic Ambient to the sickest obsessive Noise, including Breakcore, Industrial Hardcore, IDM, Techno, Dark Ambient and so on… The tracklist selection of “Lost In The Woods” was divided into 3 virtual CDs and was built with the idea of creating the soundtrack to illustrate a walk in a dark and deep forest, starting by following this apparently unexplored path you’ve never noticed before and progressively moving forward, through the dense vegetation, surrounded by a thick fog, towards the dark and unknown heart of the woods, slowly reducing your chance to find your way back safe…"

Subterrestrial's previously unreleased dark ambient/drone track "Sinking Perception" is included in this collection. Please download the compilation and help celebrate this great net label!

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SUB018 Subterrestrial - "Noble"

Subterrestrial's Summer of Chill continues with "Noble", a journey into downtempo territory with elements of psybient and dub. There's even a dark ambient number to keep things interesting on your psychedelic voyage. Do yourself a favor by traveling somewhere bathed in neon light, with "Noble" as your soundtrack.

Tracklist:
1. Neon 7:55
2. Xenon 11:09
3. Argon 7:25
4. Radon 11:30
5. Krypton 3:58
6. Helium 7:30


Total length: 49:25
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 320Kbps

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SUB017 Subterrestrial - "Night Music"

Subterrestrial's Summer of Chill kicks off with "Night Music". Two long form ambient pieces inspired by the night, but not dark or foreboding. Alone but not lonely, these sounds will keep you company on cool summer nights of quiet contemplation.

Tracklist:
1. Night Music I 20:06
2. Night Music II 20:13


Total length: 40:18
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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2012 Summer of Chill

Summer brings warm weather and when the heat is on, people get testy. There's also a lot of strife in the world right now. Due to the aforementioned factors, I hereby declare this summer 2012 to be the Summer of Chill. Be expecting some chilled downtempo vibes from Subterrestrial this summer, though we will be starting things off on a more ambient note. Next week we will kick off the Summer of Chill with "Night Music", some night-inspired longform ambient to keep your nights cool and relaxed.

I realize of course that it's only really summer here in the northern hemisphere but hopefully our friends in the southern hemisphere can enjoy the music and feel a summer-like vibe from it.

Let's all simmer down and enjoy summer!

v.a. - "Mind Plug Records - The 2nd Anniversary"

Mind Plug Records celebrates it's second anniversary with this great compilation featuring exclusive tracks from my label mates and I. Here is what label head Marc Fischer has to say about it:

"Another year has passed with some great new releases. Our special 'birthday present' for you this year is an over 100 min. free dowload compilation that includes exclusive, unreleased and upcoming tracks by artists already known on Mind Plug Records, as well as some new talents."

Please check it out and help support this great label!

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SUB016 Subterrestrial - "Lifeform"

Subterrestrial presents "Lifeform" an album inspired by our world's rich biodiversity, from the smallest microorganisms to the largest ecosystems. "Lifeform" contains over an hour of organically inspired ambient music and soundscapes that explore this delicate web of life.

Tracklist:
1. Biotope 4:08
2. Mycorrhiza 15:00
3. Domain 6:00
4. Lifeform 20:21
5. Flangella 3:59
6. Life Cycle 9:55
7. Biome 4:18

Total length: 63:40
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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SUB015 Subterrestrial - "Agartha"

The third installment of Subterrestrial's series of hollow earth themed albums, "Agartha" explores the legendary network of subterranean cities said to be populated by the descendants of Atlantis and Lemuria. "Agartha" channels experimental dub and ambient dub sounds for this outing.

Tracklist:
1. Agartha 8:02
2. Ascended Master 7:20
3. Shambhala 6:51
4. Children of Atlantis 7:18
5. Posid 6:03
6. Solara Maru 7:40
7. Telos 7:43

Total length: 50:55
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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SUB014 Subterrestrial - "Waveform"

"Waveform" features seven experimental ambient and progressive electronic concept pieces from Subterrestrial. Spring is on it's way, why not take this one last opportunity to immerse yourself in a chilly, unearthly soundscape?

Tracklist:
1. 40-pin 5:06
2. Railways at the Zenith of Steam 6:40
3. Valve 5:54
4. Waveform 5:39
5. Flying Boats and Seaplanes 5:56
6. Capacitor 5:40
7. Diode 5:36

Total length: 40:31
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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SUB013 Subterrestrial - "Echotron"

"Echotron" is a unique mix of deep ambient soundscapes and retro lounge/exotica tracks featuring analog synths and drum machines. The tracks are arranged like an LP with the ambient material on "Side A" while "Side B" features the more beat-oriented tracks. Depending on your musical interests you're bound to enjoy at least one side of this "virtual LP," maybe both?

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Echotron 5:36
2. Dark Matter 6:24
3. Migration 5:18
4. Sky Anomaly 5:25
5. Silk Road 6:06

Side B
6. Blues For Herbie 4:05
7. Seaside Holiday 4:29
8. Poolside Favourite 3:50
9. Terrarium 4:43
10.Sam Spade 4:10

Total length: 50:06
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 320Kbps

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v.a. - "Sincerity Is The Key"

No other title could be better suited to a compilation which celebrates a netlabel who has done so much for underground music and creative commons media in such a short period of time. In the words of our esteemed label owner:

"This compilation is an anniversary release to celebrate the one millionth download on Sirona-Records!
The only words I can say are: Thank you for everything! When I started Sirona, I never expected so much love
and dedication from all the people who contributed to it. We have already made something of which we can be proud, but,
please remember: The adventure continues..." -Arnaud Barbe

Tipping the scales at nine hours and 118 artists, this is indeed a celebration. Spanning seven virtual discs, "Sincerity Is The Key" tips the scales at just under 1GB of music, covering everything from dance and electronica to punk and metal to ambient and noise. It's unlikely that you'll run out of things to listen to with this great, free collection on your hard drive or portable listening device. Did I also mention that this compilation features an exclusive track by Subterrestrial called "Ocean Beach?"

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SUB012 Subterrestrial - "Pre-Columbian Exposition"

"Pre-Columbian Exposition" is a longform ambient/drone piece with many evolving and changing parts. It is my attempt to get in touch with my American Indian heritage but, it is also dedicated to all indigenous peoples of Pre-Columbian North and South America. Welcome to Indian Country!

Tracklist:
1. Pre-Columbian Exposition 1:17:00


Total length: 1:17:00
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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v.a. - "Noise Christmas"

A compilation of creative commons electronic experimental music from December 2011. Featuring lots of great music, including "Salt, Sulphur & Mercury" from Subterrestrial's Immutable Law.






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SUB011 Subterrestrial - "Event Horizon"

"Event Horizon" is a new space ambient and progressive electronic concept album from Subterrestrial. Follow the first human expedition into deep space on an audio journey that will take you to the very edge of a black hole. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Subterrestrial!

Tracklist:
1. Mankind's Dream of the Stars 7:03
2. Journey Underway 7:27
3. Milky Way On End 7:27
4. Dreams Under Warp Drive 5:05
5. Headlong Into Deep Space 6:30
6. Madness at the Edge of a Black Hole 7:30
7. Across the Event Horizon 7:11

Total length: 48:13
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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SUB009 Subterrestrial - "Dead But Dreaming"

"Dead But Dreaming" is a dark ambient tribute to H.P. Lovecraft, a virtual soundtrack to the Cthulu Mythos. Creeping atmospheres inspired by the ancient nightmares portrayed in his fiction work. Happy Halloween!

Tracklist:
1. Strange Aeons 7:30
2. The Colour Out of Space 12:16
3. Necronomicon 8:12
4. Abdul Alhazred 5:55
5. The Dreams in the Witch House 7:12
6. Dream City of R'lyeh 7:36
7. The Whisperer in Darkness 6:51

Total length: 55:32
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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v.a.- "Electronic Experimental March"

A compilation of creative commons electronic experimental music from March 2011. Featuring lots of great music, including "Transmission 07" from Subterrestrial's Transmissions from the Hollow Earth.

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SUB008 Subterrestrial - "Subterrestrial"

This self-titled release from Subterrestrial is a collection of chiptune and micromusic recorded between June 2010 and July 2011. Some tracks were recorded for compilations (most of which never saw release,) many more were recorded specifically for this collection. Styles range from ambient to post-rock and experimental utilizing 8-bit, analog and circuit bent sounds. With twelve tracks, there's bound to be something on this collection for everyone.

Tracklist:
1. Into the Chasm 4:43
2. Tahoe Shimmer 3:38
3. Neighborhood Arcade 4:30
4. Gallifreyan Waltz 2:55
5. The Key and the Eye 4:03
6. It's Summer Somewhere 2:55
7. The Polar Openings as Viewed From Space 4:20
8. Alone in the Darkness 2:02
9. Asagiri 3:05
10. Ueno Park After Dark 4:45
11. Ancient Behemoth 4:06
12. Return to the Surface 3:28

Total length: 44:28
Encoded at: 44.100 KHz 192Kbps

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