Day Before Us is an ethereal, neoclassical and dark ambient music project formed (in 2010) by the anthropologist and sound producer Philippe Blache, joined in 2015 by the Russian based singer, lyricist and poetical writer Natalya Romashina. Physical albums are signed and distributed by Rage in Eden, Twilight Records, OPN records, GH Records…The project occasionally gives live performances, writes scores to international art events and participates to intermedia collaborations. In itself the music presents dense, solemn, melancholic and profundly emotional soundscapes in touch with the mysterious ineffable beauty of the nature, depicting with nuances the vastitude of the inner worlds. Main sources of inspiration come from the antique and the romantical poetry, symbolical seneries, mystical love, spiritual journey…
Label: Equilibrium Music – EQM035 Format: CD, Album, Digipak Country: Portugal Released: 2017 Style: Ur -Folk
A Wolf’s head shape is tearing apart the mist. Howlings in the distance bring silence to an end, the throbbing of blood now resounding in wardrums.
For well over 10 years, ÀRNICA have been patiently carving their niche in the Neo-Folk scene. The genre’s free form aesthetics have served as a perfect starting ground, yet were quickly subdued by ÀRNICA’s own vision as they delved into Iberian lore and tradition to find both a wealth of musical references and the spiritual elements that would shape them into a unique entity.
Well acquainted with the Post-Industrial school of experimentation and sound manipulation, ÀRNICA were quick to make good use of its tools and techniques. Loops, samples and field-recordings merge seamlessly into traditional acoustic instrumentation, adding fine details and rural textures to their vivid portrayal of a world forgotten. This primal legacy to which ÀRNICA are devoted further manifests through the savage drumming, the warhorns and the battle cries, as sound ultimately transforms into a mesmerizing ritual.
Following numerous live appearances, which have brought ÀRNICA to share the stage with bands like WARDRUNA, DEATH IN JUNE, BLOOD AXIS or TYR, the band now join Equilibrium Music for their third full-lenght album, one which successfully captures the raw archaic energy of their shows into recorded form.
Much like an alchemic transmutation of lead into gold, ÀRNICA’s new offering shapes Ur-Folk into Ritual music, distilled under the scorching sun of Iberia to bring one of the most menacing and intense releases ever related to the genre. The album speaks of an old ruler that inspired his kin to fight back against those who sought to take their ground, back in an age forlorn where man and beast were as one. Now, more than pay mere tribute, ÀRNICA call upon Cabeza de Lobo to lead the Wild Men once again, in a much needed return to wilderness
Label: Finis Africae Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Limited edition of 100 vinyl. silkscreened covers Country: Spain Released: 2016 Style: Free Improvisation
Fuego is a band based in Barcelona formed Pope, Pablo Miranda, Aldana. Improvised music with synthesizers and instant-samples conjunction with live cinema handmade with differents elements.
