ADERLATING - 'Spear Of Gold And Seraphim Pt. 1' CD (ConSouling Sounds)
Starting out as an outlet for Mories (Gnaw Their Tongues / De Magia Veterum) to bring his unique dark aural vision to the live environment, together with Eric (Mowlawner), Aderlating have evolved into a solid act. Aderlating unleashes new tidal waves of darkness with "Spear of Gold & Seraphim Bone Pt. 1" (the second part is scheduled to be released later this year). Ranging from subtle ambient to noise-drenched slabs of black metal, low-end rumbling, screeching highs and driven industrial brutality, Aderlating is captivating and disenchanting at the same time. The whole atmosphere breathes a hypnotic darkness, which has a distinct ritualistic feel to it. Vile ritual hymns of pure darkness and horror. It purges all the filth, bleakness and darkness of the world, and channels it into mind numbing sonic abuse the listener just can't get enough of. Ltd x 500 copies in a mini-LP sleeve.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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AIDAN BAKER - 'Lost In The Rat Maze' CD (ConSouling Sounds)
This prolific Canadian classically trained multi-instrumentalist has generously contributed to the doom / drone / ambient genre under the guise of Nadja, Arc and Whisper Room. Having been known for his extensive ambient soundscapes, Baker chose a different approach here to his sound weaving - albeit true to the "Bakersound". Instead of a densely layered and broad sound palette, Baker has almost embraced a "post-rock-ish" method of composing. More compact, pointed and clear progressions can be discovered, together with a diverse array of instruments, sounds and techniques. Captivating, fascinating and repetitive mesmerizing sounds, but with a different twist to it. Ltd x 800.
UK 10.50£
Europe 11.50£
World 12.50£
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EXXASENS - 'Polaris' CD (The Miskatonic Soundlab)
Reissue of the long sold out debut release of this Spanish post-rock act, originally released on ConSouling Sounds (2008). As the sun is scorching Europe with its relentless rays, Jordi Ruiz’ spaceship is entering the frozen eternity of the cosmos, penetrating the boundless blackness of stretched-out matter and galactic debris. Emotional and emphatic riffing meets elegantly energetic drumming, elevated by poignant melodies, between the dreamily hymnal and the disarmingly plaintive. Hand-numbered and presented in a digipak.
UK 10.50£
Europe 11.50£
World 12.50£
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METHADRONE - 'Better Living (Through Chemistry)' CD (ConSouling Sounds)
Methadrone has come a long way since its conception as a 2-bassed sludge / drone monolith. Craig Pillard (Evoken, Incantation) gradually expanded his sound through experiment with acoustic guitars and other vocal collaborations. "Better Living (Through Chemistry)" pushes beyond the boundaries of traditional doom music, resulting in well balanced atmospheric pieces which make this third full album the apogee of Methadrone's oeuvre this far. On this innovative journey, that bridges the gaps between doom, drone, dark ambient, wave and neofolk, Pillard sided with Jason Wallach (The Unquiet Void), Tara Vanflower (Lycia) and Thierry Arnal (fragment.) present their next step in the evolution of gloomy music. Ltd x 2000 copies in an outsized 6-panel sleeve.
UK 10.50£
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N /5/ - 'Bergen Skizzen & Notizen' LP (Consouling Sounds)
On this LP Hellmut Neidhardt (Multer) works together with Mirko Uhlig, Segment and Fear Falls Burning. Ranging from calm and silent atmospheres to pulsating rhythms and dark, up-building soundscapes, finally closing with deep, warm space. The only source used is the original material of the 'Bergen' 2LP, except the additional guitar work of Dirk Serries / FFB. Limited to 220 copies on 180 gram vinyl in a heavy cardboard sleeve with full-colour print.
UK 13.00£
Europe 16.50£
World 20.00£
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NADJA - 'The Bungled And The Botched' LP (Blocks Recording Club)
The Bungled And The Botched is Nadja’s most scorching and most achingly beautiful set yet, pushing the boundaries into ever greater washes of distortion and crystalline silences. Originally available as a limited release (ConSouling Sounds, 2008), Blocks now presents a re-edited version of The Bungled And The Botched in a deluxe vinyl edition. Nadja is a duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff from Toronto, making music that encompasses experimental / drone, ambient, shoegazer and doom metal. Canadian import.
UK 20.00£
Europe 23.50£
World 27.00£
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SIMULACRA - 'There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood' CD (ConSouling Sounds / No Angels Productions)
Nearly 45 minutes of dark droning soundscapes, where once in a while lighter ambient passages penetrate the darkness. "Giant plateaus are slowly moving, reverberating the air with deep subterranean drones, flowing and ebbing in slow waves taking you a little deeper all the time in this sonic experience... Inside a Void is Belgian dark ambient act Simulacra back with red drones from a fountain filled with blood... There is a Fountain Filled With Blood does sound deeper and wider which makes the atmosphere more intense, darker and oppressive. These graphic drones are slowly moving as they are heavy in weight under their monolithic structure. Simulacra’s dark ambient is very minimal in approach as the changes are just coming very slow, but its progression is eminent. Its mastermind Miguel Boriau does take his time to let the sounds evolve. Deep rumbling drones with a haunted atmosphere reflecting feelings of sadness and solitude with sometimes a trace of melody.... The finest and darkest drones for dreamers who are awake" (Gothtronic). Ltd x 500 copies in an outsize sleeve.
UK 10.50£
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SYNDROME - 'Floating Veins' CD (ConSouling Sounds)
"Floating Veins" is the debut album from Syndrome, the latest moniker under which Belgian artist Mathieu Vandekerckhove (Amenra, Sembler Deah) operates. As opposed to the emotional and violent outpour that Amenra delivers, Syndrome explores the very boundaries of introspective music. Prepare to be taken on a narrative musical journey through five acts each painting a different picture but transcending into one dramatic moment where everything seems to fall into place perfectly. While the ambient soundscapes and the eerie droning riffs are the blood, the apocalyptic drums and beats are the pulse. The tides stow the listener right into the roaring heart of Syndrome. Until it stops. Ltd x 400 copies in a mini-LP sleeve.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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SYNDROME / MONOTONOS / SEQUENCES - 'Fall Of Man' CD (ConSouling Sounds)
Monolithic riffing and ambient drones by Syndrome, Monotonos and Sequences. "Fall Of Man" was conceived to commemorate their combined Paris show on the 3rd November 2011. Each band contributed one track, with the last track of the album being a collaborative effort. Only 200 hand numbered copies in an envelope, accompanied by 6 customised card inserts. 54mins. ACT FAST!
UK 10.50£
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VA - 'Magnetic Fields & Zero Dimension Planes' CD (ConSouling Sounds)
It's very hard to define what exactly ambient and drone music is. It's a broad spectrum with hardly any boundaries and which is open to a lot of experiments. Sometimes gentle sounds without much variation, other times dream-evoking and oppressive rhythms. This compilation tries to do justice to this diversity, as the sound palette goes from monotone soundscapes and guitar drones over dark ambient and field recordings to electronic and warm ambient. Nearly all tracks are unreleased and/or exclusive to this release. Features: Blyndhæð (Blindhaed), Distant Fires Burning, IAM., Mirko Uhlig, Monotonos, [multer], N (16), Hihilum, Premonition Factory, Simulacra, Soundsketching and Tzesne. Comes in a foldout A2 poster (A5 package).
