Artificial Owl Recordings is proud and happy to welcome on board New Yorkers Satoshi Tomiie and Naotake Gunji for the 5th release on AOR and the recording of their A_A project and live show in New York City that took place at the Fridman Gallery in Manhattan.
A_A is a live performance project of DJ / musician Satoshi Tomiie and NYC-based artist Nao Gunji. The duo’s work is based on exploring the tension between floor-centric electronic music and improvised sound/audio performance, where found sounds and object-activated sounds often share the sonic space with fragments from the artist’s roots in House, Jazz, R&B, and Dub.
Satoshi and Nao performed their work “Diskordant” using their analog machines and object-activated sounds in front of the New York crowd presenting their sound and tone textures that are created in studio sessions. These sounds are transformed and improvised through reconstruction and sample synthesis.
Dub Techno and ambient experimental sounds are the recipe in this live performance that will both send you on a sonic meditative trip and also make you want to dance.
Sit back, enjoy and travel with this underground art New York work.

This release is limited to 300 orange opaque 12” copies.

Special thanks to Kamran Sadeghi, Julia Govor and the Fridman Gallery.
Artwork by S0lar and editing by Niko Dalagelis.
Mastered by Alex Alex Picciafuochi.
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Pink & White Marbled Vinyl!

The tracks on ‘Dissonant’ were harvested from the same studio live sessions as the last release ‘Radiant’ (AUA004) and share the similar club-oriented brown-noise swagger and the sub-bass that slither low like a wet serpent.

These 2 releases complete the second album of A_A ‘Radiant-Dissonant’.

The ‘Dissonant’ vinyl is released intentionally “naked” (without the sleeve) as this serves as Disc 2 of the album.
Largely comprised of a rhythm box, a 101, and random phone recordings of what went on within and outside of the studio, the duo dives into live processing and manipulation of these limited sources through resampling and stomp box degradation, feedback loop in and out of a junk yard delay unit from a consumer electronics and tape machines.

The deep steadiness of the particular sessions disguises the excitement that permeated the studio when the two performers found themselves landing on the fine balance between the intensity of unscripted playing and the utilitarian aspect of club music. So if you listen carefully, you might hear the whimper of rapture as they twist and fold their vast range of musical influences into a deafening silent scream.

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Pink & White Marbled Vinyl!

The tracks on ‘Dissonant’ were harvested from the same studio live sessions as the last release ‘Radiant’ (AUA004) and share the similar club-oriented brown-noise swagger and the sub-bass that slither low like a wet serpent.

These 2 releases complete the second album of A_A ‘Radiant-Dissonant’.

The ‘Dissonant’ vinyl is released intentionally “naked” (without the sleeve) as this serves as Disc 2 of the album.
Largely comprised of a rhythm box, a 101, and random phone recordings of what went on within and outside of the studio, the duo dives into live processing and manipulation of these limited sources through resampling and stomp box degradation, feedback loop in and out of a junk yard delay unit from a consumer electronics and tape machines.

The deep steadiness of the particular sessions disguises the excitement that permeated the studio when the two performers found themselves landing on the fine balance between the intensity of unscripted playing and the utilitarian aspect of club music. So if you listen carefully, you might hear the whimper of rapture as they twist and fold their vast range of musical influences into a deafening silent scream.

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2025 repress

Tracklisting
A1 Arthur Robert - Portals
A2 Arthur Robert feat. Aya - Le sense de la vie
B1 Arthur Robert - Antimatter
B2 Arthur Robert - Conformal Invariance

Sales Note
After months of careful preparation, we're thrilled to introduce Hydrostatic Equilibrium [HNT002]--a full EP by our dear friend and inspiration, Arthur Robert. This release captures the essence of our sonic journey: the A side offers more energetic, driving tracks, while the B side dives into a more mellow and deeper end.

HNT002 features a unique collaboration between Arthur Robert and Aya on the track "Le Sense De La Vie." The artwork cover for this release was also created by Aya.

Arthur Robert - Hydrostatic Equilibrium [HNT002]

A1. Arthur Robert - Portals
A2. Arthur Robert - Le sense de la vie ft. Aya
B1. Arthur Robert - Antimatter
B2. Arthur Robert - Conformal Invariance

credits
Artwork: Aya
Design: Asya Nasirli
Mastering: Paul Mac
Distribution: Triple Vision

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This compilation weaves together 20 visionary artists from different generations, backgrounds, and musical styles into a true sonic sanctuary.??Each contribution brings a unique voice to a shared narrative, blending downtempo and jazz-infused elements into a rich, textural tapestry. From ethereal atmospheres to deep, emotive currents, the compilation flows seamlessly, inviting introspection and escape.

Whether you’re drifting above the clouds, wrapped in a late-night reverie, or savoring a quiet, intimate moment, these sounds are your perfect companion.

With heartfelt gratitude to all the artists who shaped this collective dreamscape.

Compiled & designed by Maxime dB. 2025.


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Dark Entries returns to the steam room with Coatshek’s Sound Bath. For their SoundBaths series, now-defunct poppers brand Double Scorpio commissioned artists to make mixes for an imaginary queer bathhouse. When asked to contribute, San Francisco-based artist Coatshek aka Sheki Cicelsky took the opportunity to create original compositions. The resulting album, Sound Bath, serves as a masterclass in slow and sultry ambient techno. Taking inspiration from Pink Floyd, Manuel Göttsching’s E2-E4, and his friend’s DJ mixes (particularly Nick Moss and Matthew Paul’s for “Por Detroit”), Coatshek landed on 107 bpm as the optimal speed for sauna sex. With just a few synths, his Telecaster, and “lots of delays, reverb, and weed,” he sculpted stunning cuts like the effortlessly grooving “Softest” and the psych-laced “Triple Virgo.” The cover for Sound Bath was designed by Coatshek’s fiancé Nate Sprecher, and features photographs by Luke Kraman taken at The Ever Afters campout. The album also includes an insert featuring the Double Scorpio SoundBaths series artwork by Blake Wright. Equally hypnogogic and sexually supercharged, Sound Bath situates the bathhouse as a liminal dreamspace of unbounded erotic potentiality.

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Tracklisting
A1 Antic Soul & OFF/GRID & Jancen - Powerglide
A2 Peppe Amore - Dubber
A3 J-dam - Return
B1 Lucas Boston - Future Dub Movement
B2 I AM BAM & c-HAUTEM - Osnabrück

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Repress!

South London favourites Chaos in the CBD come back to Rhythm Section International one year after their breakthrough EP ‘Midnight in Peckham’. The original EP captured a moment in time in a way few songs can manage. It was hailed as a masterpiece, capturing the attention of all who listened, as evidenced by the unquenchable demand for the 12”.

This follow up EP is an equally sublime collection of tracks that revel in the late night soulful feel that Chaos in The CBD have been honing over the past two years. The music’s strength lies in it’s subtlety - the tracks demand your attention in an effortless fashion and hold it, right ‘till the last beat. Another unbelievably powerful record from RS INTL, who are proving to be unstoppable of late. BUY ON SIGHT!

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Jiyu has been described as modern late-night nu cosmic space jazz, and releasing their latest highly acclaimed second album, Totem of Quiet Mystic, the group has received international recognition from medias like Jazzwise and from a wide array of iconic DJs like Patrick Forge and Chris Coco. The deep instrumental arrangements, packed with analog synths, electric piano, brass themes, choir arrangements, and unique bass-drum-percussion grooves, boldly push the boundaries across genres, spanning from contemporary, jazz-funk and world-crossover to spiritual jazz and cosmic ambient Jazz.

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Hot Creations Summer Vinyl Sampler featuring four of the Hottest recent release on Hot Creations. Straight from the heart of Amsterdam’s vibrant club scene, PIV founder Prunk and RED 87 offer up a first-time collaboration with ‘Express’, bringing together lush synth pads, simmering hi-hats, and echoed vocal snippets, crafting a warm, hypnotic energy that reflects the pair’s signature sound. Next up and hotly tipped DJ/producer Rafael linking up with fellow countryman Mishell, whose psychedelic take on House and Indie Dance, together, they make their label debut on Jones’ Hot Creations with ‘Naughty’, bringing a fresh burst of House energy as they blend their distinctive styles. On the flip and a name ascending from the Netherlands’ thriving house scene, Easttown makes his debut on ‘Rocking To The Rhythm’ which sets the pace with tight drums, grooving bass, and a clear-cut sense of movement. Hooky as hell. Finally rising Dutch talent Jamback has been turning heads with his energetic style, earning support from house music heavyweights like Toman, Chris Stussy and East End Dubs. ‘Is That OK?’ is a cheeky infectious slice of hot house pie!

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Greg Foat, Moses Boyd and Jihad Darwish in a classic piano trio setting. Three Superb musicians skillfully performing Foat's distinctive and endearing compositions.

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