Sonic Fiction by Shoen and Nies

Shoen and Nies

Sonic Fiction

 

Amplifying
the universe
of sound
understanding
the world
and cosmos
around us
surrounding
ourselves
in frequencies
we trust
~
Shōen and Nies
credits
released September 9, 2022

Cover by Eyekino
Mastering by David Gluck
Curated by Nies
Released: September 2022

‘First aid for Ukraine’ V/A Compilation by Guerrilla Bizarre

In these confusing times of pain, fear, sadness and anger, Guerrilla Bizarre wanted to do their part in alleviating the sorrow felt by the people in Ukraine.

They reached out to their favourite artists in the underground scene to ask for contribution and tried to put together a meaningful effort to help with the situation.

“First Aid for Ukraine” is the result of this massive teamwork. You can get these 60+ tracks at the accessible price of 8 euros, or donate more if you have the possibility.

Of the money you pay, a small amount (around 15%) will be unavoidably withheld by Bandcamp; the rest will go entirely to the International Committee of the Red Cross, with weekly donations every Friday. Please check their social media pages to see how much they’ll be donating every week.

The Red Cross has been operating in the country since 2014 and is currently supporting relief operations in Ukraine’s warzones. Their cooperation with the local Red Cross Society is instrumental in lessening the pain caused by the invasion: they provide first aid on the field, help with evacuations and distribute essentials such as food, warm clothes, medicines and hygiene items; they train civilians for emergency situations and help in contacting relatives in other parts of the country.

This should have been a simple VA compilation, but now looks more like a mega pack because of the overwhelming response that they received. A mega pack of underground electronic music. Free, not bound by style or genre, and yet recognizably à la Guerilla Bizarre: you’ll come across minimal techno soundscapes, ambient experiments, spacy house grooves, razor-edged breaks and much more. But perhaps the most impressive contribution comes from Koloniari, who was able to send them his track “Control” from Kyiv, where he resides, despite the current situation.

What the world has witnessed in the last few days made us feel powerless. Spectators of a world that is violently unraveling in front of our eyes. But the truth is that, even if reality is indeed dire, we can find the strength to help out. We hope that this nightmare can end soon, please help in doing our part.

Nies releases Poèmes Électroniques #3

Nies

Poèmes Électroniques #3

 

all
dynamism
is
in the now

nothing ever
happened

nothing will
ever be

what have you done
for the world lately?

Poèmes Électroniques #3 – Dynamism in the Now
~
Spoken Word Series by Nies
Voice Maya Gluck
Soundscape Nies
Sounds recorded at  INA GRM
Mastering Nies
Visual Eyekino

Radio Slow with Nies on Radio Raheem

 Radio Slow on Radio Raheem

— 
Nies

Ramona Yacef invited Nies for her first Radio Slow show on Radio Raheem. Listen to the cosmic ambient mix and drift off into space.

Nies releases Poèmes Électroniques #2

Nies

Poèmes Électroniques #2

I dream of places
far beyond
the world has changed
are you going to protect me
the evolution will not be
televized
the revolution will not be
compromised
I choose my words carefully
I wonder
what did I want
to forget
how should we live
in old forms
entired planet
we are coming from the same
make it better

Spoken Word Series by Nies
Mastering David Gluck
Soundscapes Luca Gluck & Nies
Visual Eyekino

Sonic Meditations I – The Universal Mind

Sonic Meditations I

Nies

 

Nies self-released an experimental ambient Album on her Bandcamp based on the book, “The Seven Spiritual Laws”.
 ‘Sonic Meditations I – The Universal Mind’ is a series of looped instrumental arrangements and ambiences perfect for meditation. 

~
Stories from “The Seven Spiritual Laws”
Spoken Word Nies
Soundscapes Nies
Mastering David Gluck
~

Chronicles of the 5 Senses #1

Chronicles of the 5 senses

Episode #1: Nies
— 
“Matching Scents”

Her origins cross two entire continents. Her artistic vision blends mediums and our collective plays with genres and aesthetics. You got it right if you think that you can’t put Denise Gluck in a box. When we decided to start our chronicles, she was the first person we wanted to interview. She accepted immediately and supported us in this initiative. Bright, calm, and accurate are the adjectives popping up when thinking back to this moment we shared with her.

Denise is today the matriarch behind Rings of Neptune. In this podcast you will discover her through her plural identities: from her childhood in the countryside to the city girl she became. 

We hope you will enjoy this encounter as much as we did!

“I like to
combine image with sound; it stimulates an extra sense between what you see and what you hear.”

 

Nies choose
five tracks that
connected 
her to each
of the five senses :

The touch:
Carolina Eyck & Eversines
“Echoes”

The hearing:
Rei Harakami Feat. Ikuko Harada
“Sequence_02”

The smell:
Super Numeri
“The Electric Horse Garden”

The sight:
Alessandro Cortini
“Amaro Amore”

The taste:
Upsammy
“Wild Chamber”

Concept & Realization: KHMGNFF & Virna Diane
Artwork: Max Binski
Credit Audio:
Overshift – An Unfamiliar Predicament
Group Of Gending Guna Saih Sondong – Shekeha Gamelan

Poèmes Électroniques #1 – Nies

Nies


Poèmes Électroniques #1

Standby
this is
the time
and this is
the record
of time
a new
humanity
a new
seeing
a new
loving
we are
not
alone
the spectre
of a world
that could
be free

 

Spoken Word Series by Nies
Mastering David Gluck
Soundscapes Luca Gluck & Nies
Visual Max Binski