After the massive success of the inaugural release on our ambient sub-label Silver Lake, courtesy of Tokyo’s Aquarium (and huge thanks to all those that grabbed a copy), we’re now ready to unveil SL002. This time coming from a little closer to home; London’s Luna Monk delivers two cuts of beatless, otherworldly ambience spanning a total of just over 26 irresistible minutes.
An EP of two sides; of sunshine and rain, this is an exploration of light and dark, and all the areas in between. On the A side ‘Sun Kiss’ breathes and pulsates like a sunrise in slow motion; solar flares slowing burning away the morning mist of a melancholy dawn. A product of London, over its evolving duration it nonetheless bares more than a passing nod to the land of the rising sun.
Over on the B, ‘Sun Setting Blues’ changes tact and provides the perfect juxtaposition. This is submersive and aquatic, fractured static noise broadcast to the never ending universe whilst rain streaks down the outside of the window. Eventually celestial voices break through the abyss and drag us back from the void. Truly immersive work; without doubt salvaged from the bottom of a distant alien ocean...
"Seabed-Sunbath" evokes temporal emotions, transporting the listener to the beaches of Aruba or the reefs of the South Pacific. Bandcamp Album of the Day Jun 21, 2022
This compilation album features a collective of artists who used synthesizers, voice, and nature recordings to create their tracks. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 17, 2023
Sprawling and cinematic, the 12 songs on the new one from f5point6 head for the outer reaches of electronic music & ambient. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 10, 2022
I had a hard time picking a favorite here. This is a fantastic release with a consistently high quality across all tracks which is rare these days. Furthermore I really enjoy the style and tone - relaxed, leftfield, adventurous house / electronica that is hard to put into any category. Absolutely recommended. Michael Feihstel