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“Norwegian artist Coax, who has previously released on the Kahvi and Monotonik
netlabels, returns with his second album on Soft Phase. “From The Endless Auburn”
is a thrilling, evocative, emotional journey. Coax has crafted a cinematic masterpiece,
blending a full orchestra, delicate piano, and tumbling synths to light up the mind’s
eye. His music has a raw, poignant beauty that sinks down into the heart.

Majestic strings, dark thundering brass, and bombastic percussion swell into dazzling
vistas full of fiery arcs as planet and sun collide. Yet Coax shows us another side of
the world: contemplative, enchanting, intertwined piano melodies, shimmering harps,
ethereal choirs, and sparkling bits of diamond dust scattered through the cosmos.
It’s rich, moving audio imagery: quiet lost forests, the grand tumult of pitched
battle, and autumn sunsets blending with swirling nebulae.” — Joshua Saddler

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download the invidual tracks (high quality MP3):
01 “The Long Path” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
02 “Starfire” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
03 “Oak Sestina 1″ [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
04 “Volition And Sorrow” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
05 “Roads And Corners” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
06 “Darkman Fights” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
07 “Oak Sestina 2″ [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
08 “Elements Of A Plan” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
09 “Treasure Hunt” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
10 “Oak Sestina 3″ [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
11 “Space Lounge” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
12 “The End” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in MP3 format, 80 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in FLAC format, 185 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 non-commercial license.

cover artwork by Matt Whyman

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“Many musicians defy musical convention. Very few can transport the listener
beyond established boundaries without leaving them feeling lost. For six years,
Planet Boelex has been creating music that is quite simply out of this world.
So, it’s playfully fitting that ‘Raja’, this much anticipated EP from the Finnish
musician, is a title that translates as ‘boundary’ or ‘limits’. Over five elegant,
entrancing tracks, ‘Raja’ has the capacity to transport you high above the clouds
and hundreds of leagues below the surface of the ocean. It redefines melody,
and somehow teases sublime sonic compositions from static. This is organic
electronica, underpinned by glitched beats that could come from chattering
computers abandoned on a scrapheap. Planet Boelex spins on a slower axis
this time around. The results, at times majestic and reflective, mournful and
uplifting, bring lasting rewards to listeners old and new.” — Matt Whyman

additional credits:
track 2 “Not From Here”: collaboration with Lisa’s antenna
track 3 “Suddenly”: collaboration with Mikael Fyrek
track 5 “Sailor’s Dilemma”: acoustic guitar & additional loops by Mosaik

cover artwork and release notes by Matt Whyman
logo design by Stewart Fritz
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download the invidual tracks (high quality MP3):
01 “Soft Shapes” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
02 “Not From Here” (with Lisa’s antenna) [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
03 “Suddenly” (with Mikael Fyrek) [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
04 “New Beginning” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
05 “Sailor’s dilemma” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in MP3 format, 67 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in FLAC format, 143 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 non-commercial license.

cover artwork by NCThompson

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Introducing and welcoming a new discovery, meet artist called NCThompson. We are
pleased to announce the debut release from this american musician, who’s provided
us with six wonderfully melodic little pieces that connect together as “Another Quiet
Winter” EP. While the winter is still cold, one could absorb tiny bits of warmth through
these dreamy, slightly melancholic tunes with plenty of beautiful piano lines, along with
strings and downtempo rhythm. The day seems a bit lighter, we’re left hoping we could
let you hear more works from this promising new talent in the future on Soft Phase.
Few thoughts from the artist himself:

“I think the title of this release almost says it all. These songs just seem connected by
the loneliness of looking up and seeing nothing but a cold gray sky; when all that’s left
is a longing feeling for times once passed. And as depressing as that may sound, I think
there’s something to be said for the kind of emotions that such longing can inspire.”

Additional credits: mastering by Christopher Leary at Melograf Mastering
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download the invidual tracks (high quality MP3):
01 “Another Quiet Winter” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
02 “For A Million” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
03 “A Silent Goodbye” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
04 “Nakukosa” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
05 “Over The Horizon Pt. 1″ [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
06 “Saying Goodnight” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in MP3 format, 49 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in FLAC format, 127 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 non-commercial license.

cover artwork by Pedro Julien (high resolution version included on the complete release)

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Bad Loop is finnish artist Petteri Karjalainen, who’s been making music since the early 90’s.
During all these years, he have established his very own, recognizable style where melodies
collide with lush pads in subtle ways, driven by the layered rhythms, all these blended together
form the Bad Loop sound. And close to five years have passed since the last release “Luo“,
which appeared on the One netlabel.

At the time being, the focus was on the idm flavored melodic downtempo material, while
the new EP titled “Fragments” takes a new, more edgy and slightly darker direction. Being
a more beat oriented and occasionally even hectic in tempo, compiled from tracks originally
designed for live performances. Developed and mangled further into a piece that captures
the essential vibe of a Bad Loop gig.

Additional credits: track 6 remixed by Planet Boelex.
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download the invidual tracks (high quality MP3):
01 “Sinner” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
02 “Nth” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
03 “Sometimesrmx” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
04 “Pinta” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
05 “En sure sinua” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
06 “Nth” (Planet Boelex remix) [download] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in MP3 format, 63 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in FLAC format, 210 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 non-commercial license.

cover artwork by Jourdan Laik (high resolution version included on the complete release)

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Carl Sagan’s Ghost is a project of american composer Daniel Davis. The focus is on
the ambient side of electronic music and the latest output, titled “At The End Of It All”
is certainly no exception. Carefully designed and constructed, sonic landscapes you
can drown yourself in completely. For a moment, listening to multiple layers of sounds
echoing in spacious environments, discovering new subtle nuances on the sounds can
easily transport you to a place, where you can completely forget the surrounding world
momentarily. Just put on the headphones, find a comfortable position and switch off
the lights. Also recommended, the previous album “Darkness and the Light” on the
Earth Mantra netlabel. Some thoughts from the artist behind the sounds:

“Initially, this album was supposed to be an atmospheric celebration of spring
and summer, something warm, something happy. However, that didn’t quite pan
out. As I began to compose and then finalize these compositions, I noticed that
the album was taking on a darker tone. What I ended up with was an album that
seemed to contemplate death, although I don’t think the album is overly depressing.
It is somber, but there is still a hint of hope and happiness in a number of songs.”

Additional credits: guitar on tracks 1 and 9 by Travis Hartnett
Field recordings on tracks 6 and 7 by Specta Ciera
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download the invidual tracks (high quality MP3):
01 “At the End of it All” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
02 “Increasing Pressure” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
03 “Hallowed & Hungry” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
04 “Solitude I” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
05 “Solitude II” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
06 “The Patience of a Saint I” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
07 “The Patience of a Saint II” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
08 “The Patience of a Saint III” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
09 “Take a Moment” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in MP3 format, 97 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in FLAC format, 240 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 non-commercial license.