Artificial Bliss Recordings News

Marco Rossi - Indecisive - OUT NOW

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:53:00 +0000

Marco Rossi
Indecisive
ABRS021
Single

OUT NOW

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.

Click here for more info

ABR channel now on YouTube!

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:39:00 +0000

The official Artificial Bliss Recordings YouTube channel is now online. Soon to feature live performances, music vids, podcasts and radio shows from our Artists and Bands as well as some exclusive preview plays of upcoming releases. Visit YouTube right now at: http://www.youtube.com/artificialbliss and subcribe to our channel!

The Sawtooth - New Radio show Feat. Chokai!

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:21:00 +0000

Check out the first broadcast of Chokai's new radio show "the sawtooth" this Saturday at Midnight till 2am GMT on the brilliant new music community website www.hyperaktiv.co.uk. Playing out anything and everything from all electronic genre's as well as more wacky selections from Chokai's unusual taste in music. Chokai will also be airing some fantastic new tracks coming to ABR later on in the year and some classics.

Chris Bradshaw - Free download

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:36:00 +0000

Chris Bradshaw
Grrrowling pains: A Day @ The Zoo Preview
ABREP009
FREE DOWNLOAD

We just cant get enough of Chris B.. Since the "Quantum Breaks EP" graced our ears back in March this year we've been begging for more, and just as the morning came and the buzz faded out Chris B returns again with a lovely free tantalising taster of things to come in the form of "Grrrowling Pains". An awesome 4 tracker featuring 2 tracks from the upcoming album due out in August this year ("The Tigers Are Coming" and "Bear Trap") as well as 2 extra-special and super-mentalist tunes "One is never Enough" and "Monster Island". If your not familiar with the sound of Chris B then you should check him out - already touted by DJ Mag in March this year as being "one of the most important artists of 2009" this is a release not to miss, and its free so you got no excuse! unless your purely into folk music or something.

Click below to download the zip or preview this release in all its digital glory:
http://www.audiorascal.com/free.php?fr_id=9&ar_id=30&gen_id=2

Skeptical - Video Game Frame - Out Now

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:33:00 +0000

Skeptical
Video Game Frame
Album
ABR013

Moody, Chilling and deeply immersive, the new album from Skeptical is an intricate and epic journey of synthesized soundscapes, processed beats and utterly engrossing electronic sounds. Themed as a soundtrack album, "Video Game Frame" starts you out with the ominous tones of "Beneath The City", leading into the subtly-twisted and minimally-tinged chiller, "Rapture". Other highlights include the wonderfully minimal "Cells" and "Waiting game", perfectly fitting of a dark spy movie. If your after something to really take you away on an audio trek then this is the album for you.

Tracklist:
01. Beneath The City
02. Rapture
03. Gressive
04. It's Not About Who's Right
05. Cells
06. Release
07. Please Hold
08. Prepare For Battle
09. Thing
10. Escape
11. Waiting Game
12. In The Dark
13. Frame DD

Click here to download or to preview

ABR now on Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:31:00 +0000

Yes, we have joined the legions of people now on Twitter, you can now keep up to date with whatever we are doing whenever, wherever. Click on the "follow me" link to the right here on the blog or visit http://www.twitter.com/artificialbliss.

2Track is Back

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:33:00 +0000

2Track
Fuck your Style
Single
ABRS019

Scotlands finest techno/electro producer 2track returns with a classically old-skool romper titled "F*ck your style". Rumbling b-lines and synth stabs work in sublime harmony, and bring you back to the days of sweaty warehouses, glow-sticks, saucer eyes and white gloves. Accompanied by 2 super remixes from Absorb Fish and Chokai of the "8oh80" tune from the 2Track album "electro survival", "Fuck your style" is a smashing release both refreshing and sentimental - as well as being an all-round dark electro outing.

Click here for more info or to download this release.

Audiorascal 4.0 officially launched

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:02:00 +0000

Our digital download website has had an overhaul - with lots a new stuff. For those who are not aware of our downloads site, Audiorascal.com has been our main outlet for all things Artificial Bliss since 2005, offering exclusive releases before anyone else from ABR and now from our friends at SKP recordings and Burning Plastic recordings.

Audiorascal is a DRM-free, sign-up-free and subscription-free downloads site offering tons of great music in generic CD, special CD, Digital download and Vinyl formats. If you have not yet visited, check it out at www.audiorascal.com. Purchasing your downloads from Audiorascal will mean the artist or band gets a higher royalty, but of course our music is also available from all excellent digital download sites like iTunes, Audiojelly, eMusic, Napster, Audio lunch box, Amazon, Walmart and tons more. Why not give audiorascal a go next time you want to download some fine tuneage? :)

All those fine listeners who have been regulars at Audiorascal will notice the change - and no more downloading m3u files! all releases can now be previewed on the release page. As well as teh trendy new look you'll also find it easier to find what your looking for with new artist and genre browsers, reccommended releases and loads more. Check it out.

Chokai - Knowledge and Ignorance - its out now!

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:57:00 +0000

Chokai
Knowledge and Ignorance
Album
ABR005
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

Click here for more info or to download this release.

ABR in this months "Luton at Large"

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:29:00 +0000

If your a fellow Lutonian or just passing through, pick up a copy of this months "Luton at Large" magazine free from Luton central train station, or library's throughout to read about ABR, our philosophy and our place in modern electronic music. Also features mentions of the new Chokai album "Knowledge and Ignorance" (out March 23rd), as well as the fantastic Chris Bradshaw EP, "Quantum Breaks" (out now) You can also view an online version right here:
http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/04d211a7#/04d211a7/22

Quantum Breaks EP - Their all talking about it..

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:41:00 +0000

The Quantum Breaks EP
Chris Bradshaw
ABREP007
OUT NOW

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.
The Quantum Breaks EP is available from www.audiorascal.com as well as your favorite digital download stores over the next week.

You can also preview or stream (if your a subscriber) the entire release at www.last.fm:
http://www.last.fm/music/Chris+Bradshaw

Mr.S - Live Performances on YouTube

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Check out these two fantastic live performances from our very own Mr.S:

Mr.S - Exclusive free podcast performance

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:39:00 +0000

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

The podcast features some classic tracks taken from the Extracerebral album as well as some lesser-known and fresh new material. Enjoy!

Audiorascal.com overhaul / last.fm streaming!

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:25:00 +0000

Audiorascal.com, our old friend the salesman is having a face lift - the classical creamy brown shades will soon be replaced with something a little more exciting on the eye. Due for launch in a couple of months time, if you have not been made aware of this lovely little site then check it out now so you can see the difference when the change comes:

http://www.audiorascal.com

Of course if your reading this in April or after, its already changed so you missed out, but visit it anyway because its still the only site on the web where you can get our music first! :)

Audiorascal.com are giving away a whoe load of freebies at the time of the launch, so if you want to be kept informed, sign up to this blog or Audiorascals at:

http://audiorascal.blogspot.com

Also worth mentioning...

Artificial Bliss Recordings has now made a total of 22,000 streams on last.fm's new streaming service! Probably the webs finest on-demand music website around, if you have not joined up already you can check it out at:

http://www.last.fm

Coming soon: Paper Plane Pilot

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:14:00 +0000

Paper Plane Pilot: Highly addictive Electro-pop

Coming soon!

Already making waves across the Atlantic, Dustin Frelich AKA Paper Plane Pilot has a tremendous knack of making some truly addictive little melodies and beats, not to mention a very cool singing voice.

ABR has the privilege of releasing an exclusive single of "This Place" featured on PPP's recent album "First Flight" featuring remixes from the talents of Chokai, the HT project and more.

Check out the Paper Plane Pilot website at: http://www.paperplanepilot.com to hear more. Previews for the upcoming single due out in late April coming very soon.

New Arrival: Chris Bradshaw

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:54:00 +0000

New Arrival: Chris Bradshaw and the Quantum Breaks

Ex-DnB producer, Promoter and DJ Chris Bradshaw has signed to ABR and given us access to the fantastic debut break-beat EP "Quantum breaks". An original old-skooler from Bristol, Chris' new productions have already been getting ears fluttering to his complex and all-together different style.

Gaining a feature in an upcoming issue of DJ magazine, as well as rocking dancefloors across the UK, the "Quantum Breaks" EP has been the talk of the underground town.

As a lovely treat, you can listen to samples from the upcoming ep by clicking the link below.

Quantum Breaks will be released on Monday the 2nd of March 2009-grab yourself a copy from Audiorascal.com to show Chris your full support, or from your favourite digital download store.

Click here to preview "Quantum Breaks" EP (.m3u playlist file-download to play in your media player!)

You can also check out the Chris Bradshaw Myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/quantumbreaks

Chokai - New album previews online now

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:49:00 +0000

You can now catch previews of the "Knowledge and Ignorance" album at:
http://www.chokai.co.uk

Out on CD/Digital download on march 23rd, on Audiorascal.com and your favourite digital download store!

Guess what.. its 2009!.. yeah..

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:16:00 +0000

Welcome all to the year 2009..sounds like an introduction to a 50's sci-fi film but its not, its a crap introduction.

Yep, its a new year, and a new year brings new beats, noises and squeaks from the electronic musical soup that is Artificial Bliss Recordings. If you have missed us recently, its because its been xmas and were all too pissed to do any work.. joking.. weve been super-busy preparing some fantastic new talent to bring to your ears in 2009.

First up is a very talented breakbeater Chris Bradshaw, with his Debut ABR release "Quantum Breaks" due out on march 23rd. Previews coming up soon, as well as the 5th, yes, the 5th album release from Chokai titled "Knowledge and Ignorance". A real "conceptual" outing with some deep, underlying political undertones you'll be scrathing your head over just like you did with every Boards of Canada track. :) Previews for this coming soon too.

In other news, Danielle Ballantines second album "This one earth" has been gracing many a speaker across the globe of late, it seems that Danielles smashing vocals and wholly soothing sounds are going down a treat among you listeners, so if you have not heard it already you can grab some previews, download or buy a CD by visiting the audiorascal at http://www.audiorascal.com.

If your yet to tune into the ABR wavelength, its worth mentioning that you can listen to all our stuff and even download our music for free at last.fm:

http://www.last.fm/label/Artificial+Bliss+Recordings+Ltd

Get connected to us dudes and dudettes! (I bet you have not heard that one for a while... im showing my age). Subsribe to our blog!

Wishing you all a happy new year, and visit agian soon for some lovely tasty aural sweeties.

-SJC

lady Citizen - Glamorous Electric Guitar EP

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:59:00 +0000

lady Citizen

Glamorous Electric guitar EP

ABRUEP014

Out now

The”Glamorous electric guitar” EP is a crazy collection of body-shaking beats and twisted melodies with a true club vibe. Unique and decidedly crazy sounds wrapped in a 4 to the floor dancing duvet, the debut release on ABR is an eclectic demonstration of Lady Citizens ability to produce some of the most ground-breaking records around on the scene today.

Tracklist:

01. Glamorous Electric Guitar

02. Romantic Distortion

03. Sunset Lovers

04. On the road

05. Beautiful seen

Click here for a Preview

Click here to Download

Click here for the lady Citizen myspace

Canielle Ballantine - This One Earth - Out Now

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:13:00 +0000

Danielle Ballantine
This One Earth
Album
ABR010

his one Earth is Powerful and uplifting chillout music, resonating with the body as well as the mind. Soaring ethereal vocals and captivating rhythms combine with inspirational spoken words to touch all hearts. This one earth expresses important environmental and Human issues. The album is dedicated to Satish Kumar, editor or Resurgence magazine, who undertook an 8000 mile peace pilgrimage. All of the CD packaging and Promotional material is eco-friendly, and 10% of profits will be donated to the international tree foundation.

Tracklist:
01.Remembered Earth
02.Earthsong
03.Trees
04.Tears will always fall
05.No Divisions
06.One Language
07.Long I stood
08.Just Be
09.Dancing in the Rain
10.Be the Change
11.Mind Shift
12.This one Earth

Click here to Preview
Click here to Download
Click here for the Press Release

Danielle Ballantine - Dancing in the Rain - Single

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:34:00 +0000

Danielle Ballantine
Dancing in the Rain
Exclusive Preview Single
ABRS018

An audiorascal-exclusive single to celebrate the release of Danielle Ballantines second album "this one earth" released on the 24th of November, featuring a remix by the HT project. A hauntingly tranquil track featuring some sweet vocals, downtempo grooves and smooth textures. Perfect for a lazy day.

Click here to Preview
Click here for more information and to download

New Album announcement - Danielle Ballantine returns!

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:42:00 +0000

The second album from the top ambient and new age producer Danielle Ballantine titled "This one earth" ill be released on Monday the 24th of November, with an exclusive single featuring a remix of "Dancing in the rain" by a mystery remixer coming very soon. Following on from the sublime "Selkie" released in 2007, "This one earth" carries a message, highlighting environmental and human issues across the globe in a distinctive ambient and uplifting style. Available on Digital Download and CD from Audiorascal, with iTunes, Audiojelly, napster and eMusic to follow. Click below for exclusive samples of the new album.

Click here to Sample "This one earth"
Click here for the Danielle Ballantine website

Lady Citizen debut EP - Samples now available

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:34:00 +0000

Lady Citizen
Glamorous Electric Guitar EP

If you have not heard already, ABR has gained rights to an exclusive new EP from one of Japans most sought after producers, lady Citizen in the form of the "Glamorous electric guitar" EP. Due out on Monday the 1st of December 2008 in Digital download and CD from Audiorascal.com, then on iTunes / Juno download/ Audiojelly. Click below for some cuts from the EP.

Click here to Stream

2Track - Electro Survival - Out Now

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:29:00 +0000

2Track
Electro Survival
Album
ABR009

With the success of the limited edition vinyl "twister EP" released in early 2008, Electro Survival is the debut album from the accomplished techno producer 2Track. A desirable collection of masterful audio effects, dark textures and pounding beats bringing you right back to the roots to electronica. Opening with the optimistic Boards of Canada inspired of "Shandyandy" with its dub style basslines, dreamy textures and heavy grooves, Electro Survival is an album of diverse emotions ranging from the emphatically warm to the demoniacally dark. Equally praised for its danceability as well as listening experience, Electro Survival is a brave exploration of forgotten genres, bringing back the quality of underground music to a new audience.

Click here to Preview the release
Click here for more info or to purchase CD/Download

Out now - NuNs Chaostry - Debut EP

noreply@blogger.com (Otosan) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:14:00 +0000

NuN's Chaostry
The Colonization of Unknown Areas EP
ABRUEP013

The first release from Polish Producer NuN's Chaostry is a delectable ambient mix of compelling, colourful and intriguing soundscapes. A definitive exhibition of philosophy in music, "the colonization of unknown areas" is a true masterpiece of electro-clash styles. From the rhythmic, industrial, even gothic feel of "1000 kilometres away" to the tribal, cultural-influenced "Fantastic idea!!" and beyond, this unique EP is a beaming ray of IDM perfection, expertly executed to provide a sublime listening experience for all fans of ambiance, electronica and intelligent dance music.

Tracklist:

01.1000 Kilometres away

02.Different Countenances

03.Fantastic idea!! (Spring at last..)

04.Waking Life

05.Ad Astra per Aspera

06.Iter

07.There must be something

08.Prayers

Out now on Audiorascal - Click here to Purchase - Click here to Preview

Coming soon to iTunes/Audiojelly/Juno/eMusic/napster/DJ hut + Many more.