Soundscaping - sonic excursions into new electronic music
Soundscaping was started in 2005 primarily to become an online resource directed at the Norwegian music scene, predominantly music which involves an element of electronica. 2008 will also see the launch of Soundscaping Records, an independent label with a focus on quality releases in the same music genres promoted by the Soundscaping netzine.
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Falling from the sky soundwaves… let the sonic excursions into new, electronic music begin.
On The SoundSpotMesoscaphe : Long-term submersion into the depths of the oceanIn 1969, physicist Jacques Piccard designed the Mesoscaphe, a submarine to survive weeks at a time deep in the ocean to travel the currents of the sea, recording sounds, lights and biological data. Sound artists Mathieu Ruhlmann and the duo Celer here dedicate their work to the Mesoscaphe – which unfortunately was overshadowed by the lunar landings, yet this Spekk release is sure not to be eclipsed. Read more »Recently spottedRudi Arapahoe - Echoes From One To Another [Symbolic Interaction] |
Presently featuredA glimpse into the world of MiasmahSpring 2006 saw the release of a label compilation on a new label called Miasmah, a label release really bearing the catalogue no. 63 but being the first printed release. Since then, for every release Miasmah has grown in prominence, now an established pioneer of acoustic doom and lovely cinematic excursions into electronica. Here we present a retrospective look at one of today’s hottest, Norwegian labels. Read more »Recent features |
Previewing future events02.09.08: Greg Haines and Wouter van Veldhoven + André Borgen @ Sound of MUThe first Tuesday of September sees an entourage of the new wave of electronic musicians fit into the crammed venue of Sound of MU. Greg Haines is a label favourite of Miasmah, Wouter Van Veldhoven is an experienced master of improvisation with his wall of tape records. André Borgen and DJ Knive provide backing support. Read more »Recent event listings14.06.08: Miasmah and Fenêtre label night: Jasper TX & Christophe Bailleau 09.05.08: Soundscaping #1: Pjusk (Bergen, NO) and Morgan Packard (New York, US) 08-10.05.08: On the Edge of Wrong 08 - Live at Hausmania 07-08.05.08: Blevin Blectum - Spasibar (7th) and Sound of Mu (8th) |
Latest SoundVenueA faltering giant - Sónar 2008 retrospectiveSónar 2008 was as always a nice week in sunny and friendly Barcelona. But unfortunately Sónar 2008 was not as good as the previous year’s festival. Or the year before that. Or before that. Soundscaping take a look back at one of Europe’s biggest and most important annual modern music festivals. Read more »Recent sound venuesBCC radio 1 - the showcase at Sónar Sónar 2007 Diary - Saturday-by-day events |
In the mixing boothSoundscaping in the mix : Drum'n'bass rinse-out with Large (of Oxygen)Norwegian drum’n‘bass’ Jack-Of-All-Trade, Large from the Oxygen crew has been kind enough to share with Soundscaping a mix of fresh and vintage drum’n‘bass classics. Enjoy! Read more »Recently in the mixExclusive: Knark Kent & Spiro - Live @ RadiOrakel FM, Oslo |
Latest dig in record vaultsHannu - Worms in My Piano [Osaka]This album from 2006 just needed to be dug out of the crate and shared with you all. As many of my favourites go, they could start out with an odd impression and then just grow immensely on you. Here is Hannu and his fabulous debut album “Worms in My Piano” released on the Irish Osaka Recordings. Read more »Recent digs |