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Thursday, April 25
A brief history of the Symbol series
With Symbol #9 being released this week on our Surus store, and everywhere else on this following Monday, I thought I'd take the time to give a brief insight into a series that proved very popular and captured the imaginations of many music lover.
The name of the series came from the Auxiliary logo - the symbol of the label. The ethos behind it was that the music would do the talking. There would be no track list, and when you put it on, you would make your own mind up as to what you took from the music, rather than being influenced by the titles given by the artist. In fact, the track titles i.e Symbol #1.1, #1.2 etc. were made up by one of the online stores so they could catalogue the MP3 versions of each release - a decision we weren't keen on.
The original idea behind the Symbol series was to have a 20-23 minute 'blank canvas' for anything deep and electronic. The reason for this time limit was due to the fact they were all going to originally be on mini-CD. A small digipack mini-CD series. What could go wrong, right? Well it turns out as cool as I thought this would be, manufacturers had stopped caring about mini-CD's a long time ago and the price wasn't too appealing. Below was the finished mini-CD digipack 4 panel folding design.
So this was the original plan, which translated to the vinyl in the end. A two colour scheme for every release, with the text and Auxiliary logo being the colour that would change every release - a silver backgroumd and a solid colour. Once the decision had been made to push ahead with a limited edition vinyl series instead of the mini-CD format, the colours for the series were dictated by the colours available to us by the pressing plant we were using, which limited our options somewhat.
Onto the music...
Symbol #1 and #2, both by myself, and #2 in conjunction with bvdub, were both done and ready to go pretty much straight away. The foundations had been laid down and I planned not to do another release for the series, rather show people my blueprint, and see what they brought to the table. At this point, I had no idea I would be getting sent some of the most amazing music over the last 2 years. Deep down, I had hoped for it, but it was wait and see time.
Sam KDC had got in touch with me and we started chatting on the regular. He got wind of the series and was keen to be involved and sent me what eventually became Symbol #3.1. He then went about creating the other pieces of music for his release. Him and Method One were both working on their releases and Consequence had also expressed an interest of being involved. #3, #4 and #5 couldn't be more different, but yet somehow all captured exactly what I wanted this series to be about. Great music, great ideas, all well produced and perfectly executed.
Brock (bvdub) had sent me an LP about the time of #4 going to press, under a new alias he had started called East Of Oceans. There was this 20+ minute opus, as only Brock can do, and it said Symbol to me from the first time I heard it. I proposed that he rework that tune into 2 parts, 1 for each side, then edit them so they worked as separate tracks. Of course, you all know the results, and that has been one of the fastest selling Symbol 12".
Indigo was up next and he had a track that had been floating about since Autonomic Podcast 12. I had been playing this track every set and it's the only tune that I changed my stance on - that being, the music had to be written especially for this series. It's a sublime piece of music that had to come out, so I felt almost obliged to have it as part of his 4 track EP.
Sam had also sent me another bunch of tracks and we started talking about him doing a follow up to #3. Symbol #8 represented a happier Sam KDC sound, which was more vibrant and upbeat, but still emotional. He kept the same format, with one long track on one side, and two tracks for the flip. I felt it only right to give the last release to another of our exclusive signings, Synth Sense. After impressing everyone with their Tomorrow's World album, it felt right to have them finish the series, with one hell of a 12". 4 sublime pieces that have been played on the Auxcasts for some time now. Unfortunately, this record had a fair few months of delays, but the main thing is it's out now and provides the perfect end to a pretty much perfect series.
The end... kind of.
I had only ever envisioned the series going to #9. Why? Well simply because the design, the number in the middle part of the Auxiliary logo, didn't look right to me in double figures. It might seem a strange reason, but I'm very particular about the design aspect of the label and its aesthetics. So now this series has drawn to a close, I've got another series I want to bring forth in the coming months, which will have you all excited all over again. This will be a little different to Symbol, but will retain the same standards we have set for ourselves.
Anyway, with that being said, if you haven't got your Symbol #9 by Synth Sense 12" yet, then grab a copy for yourself here: http://www.surus.co.uk/Auxiliary/Symbol-hash-9-21420.aspx
The name of the series came from the Auxiliary logo - the symbol of the label. The ethos behind it was that the music would do the talking. There would be no track list, and when you put it on, you would make your own mind up as to what you took from the music, rather than being influenced by the titles given by the artist. In fact, the track titles i.e Symbol #1.1, #1.2 etc. were made up by one of the online stores so they could catalogue the MP3 versions of each release - a decision we weren't keen on.
The original idea behind the Symbol series was to have a 20-23 minute 'blank canvas' for anything deep and electronic. The reason for this time limit was due to the fact they were all going to originally be on mini-CD. A small digipack mini-CD series. What could go wrong, right? Well it turns out as cool as I thought this would be, manufacturers had stopped caring about mini-CD's a long time ago and the price wasn't too appealing. Below was the finished mini-CD digipack 4 panel folding design.
So this was the original plan, which translated to the vinyl in the end. A two colour scheme for every release, with the text and Auxiliary logo being the colour that would change every release - a silver backgroumd and a solid colour. Once the decision had been made to push ahead with a limited edition vinyl series instead of the mini-CD format, the colours for the series were dictated by the colours available to us by the pressing plant we were using, which limited our options somewhat.
Onto the music...
Symbol #1 and #2, both by myself, and #2 in conjunction with bvdub, were both done and ready to go pretty much straight away. The foundations had been laid down and I planned not to do another release for the series, rather show people my blueprint, and see what they brought to the table. At this point, I had no idea I would be getting sent some of the most amazing music over the last 2 years. Deep down, I had hoped for it, but it was wait and see time.
Sam KDC had got in touch with me and we started chatting on the regular. He got wind of the series and was keen to be involved and sent me what eventually became Symbol #3.1. He then went about creating the other pieces of music for his release. Him and Method One were both working on their releases and Consequence had also expressed an interest of being involved. #3, #4 and #5 couldn't be more different, but yet somehow all captured exactly what I wanted this series to be about. Great music, great ideas, all well produced and perfectly executed.
Brock (bvdub) had sent me an LP about the time of #4 going to press, under a new alias he had started called East Of Oceans. There was this 20+ minute opus, as only Brock can do, and it said Symbol to me from the first time I heard it. I proposed that he rework that tune into 2 parts, 1 for each side, then edit them so they worked as separate tracks. Of course, you all know the results, and that has been one of the fastest selling Symbol 12".
Indigo was up next and he had a track that had been floating about since Autonomic Podcast 12. I had been playing this track every set and it's the only tune that I changed my stance on - that being, the music had to be written especially for this series. It's a sublime piece of music that had to come out, so I felt almost obliged to have it as part of his 4 track EP.
Sam had also sent me another bunch of tracks and we started talking about him doing a follow up to #3. Symbol #8 represented a happier Sam KDC sound, which was more vibrant and upbeat, but still emotional. He kept the same format, with one long track on one side, and two tracks for the flip. I felt it only right to give the last release to another of our exclusive signings, Synth Sense. After impressing everyone with their Tomorrow's World album, it felt right to have them finish the series, with one hell of a 12". 4 sublime pieces that have been played on the Auxcasts for some time now. Unfortunately, this record had a fair few months of delays, but the main thing is it's out now and provides the perfect end to a pretty much perfect series.
The end... kind of.
I had only ever envisioned the series going to #9. Why? Well simply because the design, the number in the middle part of the Auxiliary logo, didn't look right to me in double figures. It might seem a strange reason, but I'm very particular about the design aspect of the label and its aesthetics. So now this series has drawn to a close, I've got another series I want to bring forth in the coming months, which will have you all excited all over again. This will be a little different to Symbol, but will retain the same standards we have set for ourselves.
Anyway, with that being said, if you haven't got your Symbol #9 by Synth Sense 12" yet, then grab a copy for yourself here: http://www.surus.co.uk/Auxiliary/Symbol-hash-9-21420.aspx
Tuesday, April 23
30 From The Shelf
Sam KDC has kindly kicked off a new series of mixes that you'll be seeing and hearing more of in the future. 30 From The Shelf is exactly what it sounds like - 30 tracks picked from the shelves of the DJ's vinyl collection. Sam takes us on a journey for the first installment from ambient, electronica, 70's space rock and everything in between. A sublime mix that should be one to keep. Check out the link on the nav panel on the left.
Thursday, April 11
Symbol #9 by Synth Sense - April 22nd
The final installment in the Symbol series will be with you on the 22nd of this month. Synth Sense have been given the reigns to round off the series. Have a listen to their offering here - you won't be disappointed!
http://official.fm/playlists/Z65h
Just a heads up - this will only be available from our Surus store on the 22nd and everywhere else a week later on the 29th. This due to a delay at all the main pressing plants across Europe right now, due to Record Store Day, which is very shortly. This has meant that ST Holdings won't take delivery of the stock in time to get it to the shops to list on the 22nd, so it will start appearing on other stores shortly after the 22nd, but more likely, the 29th.
Wednesday, April 3
Space Cadets & Halo Cyan Releases
Two brand new releases to tell you about. The first is my second EP for Space Cadets.
It features some pretty experimental stuff. Opening with the soundscapes of Flood Tide Rising, which sits softly at 140 bpm, this EP kinda shows it's intentions off the bat. Outflow is another downtempo excursion, this time at 85 bpm. Dub techno chords and space is what this one is all about. Rounding off the EP is the most dancefloor of all 3 tracks, if you can call it that... Dream Of The Future. Have a listen here:
Space Cadets Soundcloud
Next up is the long awaited Sonic Assault EP on Halo Cyan.
This release features 4 original tracks by myself and 3 remixes by other artists in total. On the vinyl version, there's the title track, along with a remix by the excellent Kangding Ray on side 1. Side 2 features 3 originals by myself, with Fourier System (which you might remember from my RA mix), Karma and Sympathy. There's 2 remixes included as extras on the digital version of the release by Chrissy Murderbot and Mike Slott. There's no set for all seven tracks on Halo Cyan's Soundcloud, so I'll just link to it here:
Halo Cyan Soundcloud
Both releases are out on April 15th / 16th respectively.
It features some pretty experimental stuff. Opening with the soundscapes of Flood Tide Rising, which sits softly at 140 bpm, this EP kinda shows it's intentions off the bat. Outflow is another downtempo excursion, this time at 85 bpm. Dub techno chords and space is what this one is all about. Rounding off the EP is the most dancefloor of all 3 tracks, if you can call it that... Dream Of The Future. Have a listen here:
Space Cadets Soundcloud
Next up is the long awaited Sonic Assault EP on Halo Cyan.
This release features 4 original tracks by myself and 3 remixes by other artists in total. On the vinyl version, there's the title track, along with a remix by the excellent Kangding Ray on side 1. Side 2 features 3 originals by myself, with Fourier System (which you might remember from my RA mix), Karma and Sympathy. There's 2 remixes included as extras on the digital version of the release by Chrissy Murderbot and Mike Slott. There's no set for all seven tracks on Halo Cyan's Soundcloud, so I'll just link to it here:
Halo Cyan Soundcloud
Both releases are out on April 15th / 16th respectively.
Sunday, March 24
Thursday, March 21
Release information
First of all, here's what's coming up on Auxiliary
AUXSYM009 - Symbol #9 by Synth Sense
AUX008 - Sam KDC - The Lunar Seas EP
We're hoping for a mid April release for Symbol #9, now that the test presses have been approved, and possibly about four weeks later for AUX008. After these two, there'll be an EP by myself, AUX009, and then a CD release by Central Industrial for AUXCD006.
Now on to my own stuff. There's releases on Space Cadets, Halo Cyan and Samurai Red Seal all imminent, and probably in that order.
NASA007 - ASC - Flood Tide Rising EP
PHC014 - ASC - Sonic Assault EP
REDSEAL909 - ASC - Polemic / Oracle / 909 Rhythm Track
Because of delays, both the Space Cadets and the Halo Cyan release will be out on the same day - April 15th. Not ideal, but not much I can do about that. Hopefully you'll all like them enough to buy both! As for the Samurai 12", I'm sure you've all heard Polemic by now, as it's getting played by people like dBridge, Fracture, Om Unit, Loxy etc, so that'll probably sell fast. It'll also be on a really cool looking coloured vinyl as usual. Oh yeah, there's also the super delayed (from 2011) release for Nu Directions, which will feature the tracks Automaton / You & Me. Not sure when that'll be out, but hopefully in the next few months.
So after this, my big LP for this year will be a 2xCD ambient release on Silent Season, titled Time Heals All. I can't wait for this to come out so you can all hear it, as it's a very special and personal LP for me. Definitely some of my fave stuff I've done in this genre.
AUXSYM009 - Symbol #9 by Synth Sense
AUX008 - Sam KDC - The Lunar Seas EP
We're hoping for a mid April release for Symbol #9, now that the test presses have been approved, and possibly about four weeks later for AUX008. After these two, there'll be an EP by myself, AUX009, and then a CD release by Central Industrial for AUXCD006.
Now on to my own stuff. There's releases on Space Cadets, Halo Cyan and Samurai Red Seal all imminent, and probably in that order.
NASA007 - ASC - Flood Tide Rising EP
PHC014 - ASC - Sonic Assault EP
REDSEAL909 - ASC - Polemic / Oracle / 909 Rhythm Track
Because of delays, both the Space Cadets and the Halo Cyan release will be out on the same day - April 15th. Not ideal, but not much I can do about that. Hopefully you'll all like them enough to buy both! As for the Samurai 12", I'm sure you've all heard Polemic by now, as it's getting played by people like dBridge, Fracture, Om Unit, Loxy etc, so that'll probably sell fast. It'll also be on a really cool looking coloured vinyl as usual. Oh yeah, there's also the super delayed (from 2011) release for Nu Directions, which will feature the tracks Automaton / You & Me. Not sure when that'll be out, but hopefully in the next few months.
So after this, my big LP for this year will be a 2xCD ambient release on Silent Season, titled Time Heals All. I can't wait for this to come out so you can all hear it, as it's a very special and personal LP for me. Definitely some of my fave stuff I've done in this genre.
Saturday, March 9
Links, links and more links
The more eagle-eyed among you will realise there's now a bunch of links on the side bar that have appeared. You can now find links to all of the labels individual Surus stores, plus links to all the artists Facebook, Official FM and Soundcloud pages. Take a look at www.auxiliarymusic.com also, as the homepage has also had a nice little overhaul, providing a bunch of important links all in one place. Bookmark it.
Monday, March 4
DIODE001 - ASC - Solenoid EP
DIODE001 - ASC - Solenoid EP
A - Solenoid
B1 - Release
B2 - Carrier
Edit:
Buy direct from us: Diode / Surus
Wednesday, February 27
Friday, February 22
10 Mixes You Should Listen To
This post is inspired by me recently looking through my Cowon D2 player at all the mixes that I listen to that never get deleted. It's in no specific order and I'll try and include links where possible.
Thursday, February 14
AUXCD005 - Pre-order and info
We're pleased to announce our first compilation CD in the form of Auxcast Volume One. The compilation features 10 tracks from the first year of the Auxiliary podcast, known as Auxcast. If you are new to the label and missed out, click the link on the nav bar and get yourself caught up. We've put the audio up on Official.fm for you to have a listen to.
http://official.fm/playlists/PRsT
Track list:
01 - AnD - Calmness
02 - Method One - Stalagmite
03 - Fis - Two Swords
04 - Sam KDC - Alleviate
05 - ASC - Missing You
06 - RQ - Waiting
07 - Bering Strait - Background
08 - Elemental - Archival
09 - Synth Sense - FM Voice Uplink
10 - ASC - Defiant To The End VIP
Now, while we have your attention and your appetite whet, here's the pre-order link to ensure yourself a copy of the CD:
http://www.surus.co.uk/Auxiliary/Auxcast-Volume-One-20998.aspx
As we've stated before, you get free MP3 download instantly on day of release when you buy the CD, so for the price, that makes for the best deal - plus you get to support our physical product, which is what the artists and everyone involved would like. Enjoy!
Monday, February 11
Out today!
After a few delays, my latest techno offering
is out on Pushing Red today. Proton / Electron is available on vinyl
and digital from all good stores. Audio is on the Pushing Red
soundcloud page:
http://soundcloud.com/pushing-red/
Also out today is my remix for Ulrich Schnauss. I remixed his track 'I Take Comfort In Your Ignorance', taken from his new LP 'A Long Way To Fall', which is brilliant. This is out digitally now and will also be on vinyl soon on Ulrich's new label, Scripted Realities. More info on the vinyl soon, but if you want to get it digitally, here's a few links, which contain audio.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/take-Comfort-In-Your-Ignorance/dp/B00B52LS9O/ref=sr_1_10?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1360596524&sr=1-10
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/i-take-comfort-in-your-ignorance/id595809302
http://soundcloud.com/pushing-red/
Also out today is my remix for Ulrich Schnauss. I remixed his track 'I Take Comfort In Your Ignorance', taken from his new LP 'A Long Way To Fall', which is brilliant. This is out digitally now and will also be on vinyl soon on Ulrich's new label, Scripted Realities. More info on the vinyl soon, but if you want to get it digitally, here's a few links, which contain audio.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/take-Comfort-In-Your-Ignorance/dp/B00B52LS9O/ref=sr_1_10?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1360596524&sr=1-10
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/i-take-comfort-in-your-ignorance/id595809302
Tuesday, February 5
AUXTR007 info
AUXTR007 - ASC - The Remix EP
1 - Time Is Now (Synth Sense Remix)
2 - Metronomic (Sam KDC Remix)
3 - Reality Check (Method One Remix)
Feb 18th - Digital only
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