Various Artists - Zauberstab Volume 1 (1 per person)

Lio press

£29.30

Format: 2x12inch
Catalogue No.: LIOVA01
Release Date: 27 Jan 24 (back in)
Genre: Disco, Electronix, Ambient

01 ODL - AUSTRALIAN EFFECT
02 WALDEN - JALISCO
03 PAEDRO MAGNUM - SUNDAY SCARIES
04 BEJOTA NOVA - WURLI ARP
05 COSMIC PALMS - SPACE SURFARI
06 KONSISTENT - ARPSQUARED
07 CDRIP - SHAPES
08 POETAS SONICOS - HAR
09 LIL RONIN - ETE 2017
10 VINTAGE CUCUMBER - LICHTUNG
11 MEGAMAL - EVERYTHING IS FUCKED

Zauberstab Volume 1 is a compilation of electronic bedroom music made by contemporary artists that belong to similar sonic spheres, to be released in LIO Press, a new label based in Barcelona founded by Alicia Carrera. The A side feels like a holiday in an exotic landscape; the kind of place you don't want to leave. The B side then goes in a slightly deeper meditative direction, but not too far, since the sparking disco-infused psych exploration of 'Space Surfari' will hold you back from falling into the void of the unconscious. What comes next is the sound that would welcome a moonlit night sky. The C side slinks into a minimal synth oriented exploration, ending with the intergalactic hopeful drift of 'Har'. The last side will provide a comfortable seat on this hypnotic journey. 'Ete 2017' is an ode to the late summer nights, a mind-driving loop carried by gentle percussive sounds, filled with some bass deepness. The next tracks are the the right balance between a hug and a breeze of fresh air for your mind and soul. At this point you might find yourself wondering if it's a good idea to open your eyes or just keep them closed for a bit longer and thoroughly enjoy all of the details of this story. But, why not? This one is, after all, a record to build beautiful memories with.