Farewell to Audiorascal.com, and hello to some new talents for 2010.
It has been our main store for the past 4 years now but we have taken the decision to put audiorascal.com to rest. Of course all of our music downloads will still be available from a huge selection of digital download retailers, as well as right here on the artificial bliss website (click on a release to find out how to buy).
ABR will also be soon launching an ABR official shop featuring lots of artist and label merchandise. More news on this coming very soon. On another note, ABR is very proud to announce some hot new talents to the label including the super awesome secret circuits, the smashingly hefty break-beaters Enough Weapons, the electro-atmospheric maestro Steve Mueske and DnB edge-cutter The Infinity Circuit. More info on these coming very soon!
Coming Soon - The Infinity Circuit
The debut single "the daze of mother earth" from brand new Drum n Bass/electro producer the Infinity Circuit is out on Monday the 8th of Feb. Already coined as a new branch of the drum n bass tree and gaining great support from DnB fans, tIC is now currently busy working away in a tiny dark studio to bring you more of his unique angle on the genre.
New website launched - More coming soon!
Albeit still work in progress, the new Artificial Bliss website is now online. Now with an improved, somewhat conservative interface as well as lots of other little featurettes. You can also now buy downloads, CD's and Vinyl (if available for the release) direct from here. Take a look at a release to see more. Also coming soon is an official Artificial Bliss merchandise shop, selling all kinds of super awesome Artifical Bliss and Artificial Bliss artist's stuff such as keyrings, lighters, t-shirts, badges and lots more. Sign up to our blog, add us on myspace, follow us on twitter or facebook to keep up to date!
Kiron J's spine-chilling Debut
Artificial Bliss is super-happy to announce the release of Kiron J's superb musical odyssey, "the Veil of Death Personified". New to artificial bliss, Kiron J is a well established and respected studio producer having worked with the big boys of the record industry. Take a trip over to audiorascal.com to have a preview, or log on to your favourite digital download store right now and search Kiron J if your after something truly and chillingly unique.
Debut release on ABR - Paper Plane Pilot
A very promising new electro-pop talent already making waves across the Atlantic - Artificial Bliss has been given the chance to release an exclusive remixes EP for "This Place" by Paper Plane Pilot. Taken from PPP's smashing album, "First Flight" (available soon here on Audiorascal, also available on PPP's website) the EP features the original charming tune as well as remixes from Chokai and the HT project courtesy of SKP recordings. Visit the release page now to catch a preview or download.
Chris Bradshaw - Debut Album out now!
Chris Bradshaw's Debut LP "A Day @ the zoo" is now officially on release, some of you may have already grabbed an exclusive preview recently from www.rawrip.com but Chris' earth-shaking debut album is now on general release from all good digital distributors. Find out more on our blog or click here to preview, buy a CD or download it now.
Marco Returns!
Marco Rossi returns this month with the brand-spanking new thumping tech-house track "Indecisive". Taking a more minimal but euphoric approach but retaining that classically creative Marco Rossi feel, "Indecisive" is a 7 minute floor filler with tremendous crowd-pleasing potential. Have a listen right now over at www.audiorascal.com.
ABR channel now on YouTube + Follow us on Twitter!
You can now check out all exclusive performances, Music Vids, Podcasts and Previews on our brand-spanking new YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/artificialbliss. The brand new channel features some old classics from ABR and loads more. Previews of upcoming releases also coming soon. You can also follow what were up to on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/artificialbliss.
Exclusive free download from Chris B!
Catch the latest free download from audiorascal.com in the form of Chris Bradshaw's "Grrrowling Pains", a very cool preview EP for the upcoming Album "A Day @ the Zoo" due out this August on ABR. Following on from the massive "Quantum Breaks EP" released in March this year, the new EP features 2 tracks from the album, as well as an extra 2 fantastically mental tunes from the break-beats nutty professor himself. Get on over to audiorascal.com right now and download this for nuffin!
Soundtrack to Skeptical
Skeptical's latest album "Video Game Frame" is now out on Artificial Bliss - Described as one of the most atmospheric albums of 2009 so far this is one not to be missed. For those familiar with the sounds of 2track, Skeptical is the alternative guise of this tremendous Scottish producer, laying down a more chilled, darker groove focusing on the listening experience rather then the body-shaking one. If your into real musical odysseys, then your going to love this. Click here to download or to preview.
2Track is Back
Scotland's top techno miser 2Track is back after the smashing success of electro survival with a brand new single titled . A booming combination of old-skool beats and breaks and sci-fi bass lines, accompanied by 2 smashing remixes from the likes of Absorb Fish and Chokai of the classic 8oh80 track from the electro survival album-out now on Artificial Bliss. Click here to be taken to audioascal to have a listen or to download.
Chokai - Knowledge and Ignorance - Out now!
The enigmatic Chokai has released his 5th studio album titled "Knowledge and Ignorance". Recently described as "Whipped up into a frenzy of samples and incorporating all elements of music production that your subconscious tells you shouldn't be allowed on an album.." (Luton at Large, March 2009), "knowledge and ignorance" is a challenging album filled with odd twists and turns, with deeper political undertones. Described by Chokai as a "concept" album, the 5th album from the veteran electronic music producer from the south is well worth a listen - if you dare to! Catch a preview now or download this release by clicking here. Special thanks to the hugely talented artist Vanessa Law for creating the fantastic artwork for Chokai's album. You can see more of her work on Deviant art at: http://smallsushi.deviantart.com
Quantum Breaks EP - There all talking about it..
Having being named "one of the most important producers this month" in the March edition of DJ Magazine, as well as being hailed as one of 2009's most innovative breaks producers around, Chris Bradshaw finally gets to show off his talents with the "Quantum Breaks" EP, out right now on ABR. If your yet to hear this broken beat sublimity, then head on over to audiorascal.com to download or buy the CD right now!
New Mr.S live videos
Catch some smashing live performances from our very own Mr.S live at the Brama Jazz Cafe, Szczecin, Poland. Visuals by Panipavlosky. You can also check out the vids on our blog at: abr-news.blogspot.com.
Mr.S - Exclusive Podcast download from Vombat Radio
Catch this fantastic live performance from Mr.S first aired on Vombat radio on February the 8th this year. For those not familiar with his work, Mr.S has been one of ABRs most successful and popular artists, mixing elements of classical, ambient, trip-hop and Jazz sounds. Find out more about Mr.S on his artist page here. Download the full podcast by clicking here:
http://www.artificialbliss.com/downloads/Mr.SLiveOnVombatRadio2009-02-08_vbr_mp3.zip
Coming Soon: Chris Bradshaw on ABR
A stunning new producer from the creative hotpot of Bristol has joined ABR to release the fantastic new EP "Quantum Breaks". Already hotly tipped as one of this years break beat underground triumphs and soon to be featured in DJ magazine, Chris' recent move from DnB production to expertly crafted and intricate break beats has gone down a storm. "Quantum Breaks" EP is due out on Monday the 2nd of March 2009, check out the ABR blog at www.abr-news.blogspot.com for exclusive previews.
Chokai's 5th
Its album number 5 from our veteran electro-head Chokai. "Knowledge and Ignorance", a brand-spanking-new collection of truly experimental music is out on Match 23rd 2009, with exclusive previews of the album available now on the Chokai official website at: www.chokai.co.uk. More on our blog, check it out here.
Danielle Ballantine - Exclusive preview single
Catch the exclusive preview single release of "Dancing in the Rain" by Danielle Ballantine taken from the upcoming album "This one Earth" released on Monday the 24th of November 2008. Featuring an excellent downtempo-house version of the track remixed by the HT project. A hauntingly tranquil track featuring some sweet vocals, downtempo grooves and smooth textures. Perfect for a lazy day. click here for more info and to hear previews.
New album from Danielle Ballantine - Coming soon!
The esteemed producer of chillout and new age tunes returns with her second album titled "This One Earth", following on from the excellent Selkie released in 2007. A classic collection of heart-touching and uplifting ambient tracks sure comfort your weekend excesses, with a strong message on environmental and human issues facing us all. The album will be released on Monday the 24th of November, with an exclusive single featuring a special remix by a mystery artist coming very soon! Click here for more info on our blog and to catch some previews of the upcoming album.
New Lady Citizen EP coming to ABR
The renowned Lady Citizen AKA Junichi Fukunaga, hot from the Kyoto house scene presents the "Glamorous Electric Guitar" EP, due out on ABR on Monday the 1st of December. Already top of his game in and around the highly innovative Japanese electronic underground, Lady Citizen has been filling dance floors with his live DJ sets both in Aussie land and his hometown alike. Click here to visit our blog to hear some exclusive previews of the upcoming EP.
2Track's long awaited Debut Album - Out now
The long-awaited debut LP "Electro Survival" is out now on CD and Digital Download from Audiorascal.com Featuring classic 2Track tunes and some excellent fresh new material from the Dundee-based electro philanthropist. Click on the link above for more info!
NuN's Chaostry Debut EP out now!
If you have not downloaded it yet its out right now. The debut EP from Poland's premier electronic ambiance pioneer Nun's Chaostry is a true classic. The EP is out now to download or to purchase on CD from Audiorascal.com, following soon on iTunes, Audiojelly, Juno, napster and many more. Click here for a preview or here for more information.
Coming Soon
ABR introduces NuN's Chaostry, another fine electronic producer from Poland, bringing a stunning mix of ambiance, electro and drum n bass combined in an indisputable original style you are going to be fascinated with.
NuN's Chaostry's official first EP release "the colonization of unknown areas" is due for release on Monday the 8th of September. For more info and exclusive previews, visit our blog right now.
