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:
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Download the complete release in FLAC format, 240 MB zip file from:
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Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 non-commercial license.

Cover artwork by Vincent Fugère (high resolution version included with the complete release).

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Muhr is canadian Vincent Fugère, the man behind the influential Camomille netlabel
and also the record label Apegenine. Sadly, some months ago he made the decision of
focusing his efforts to other areas and the labels closed down. Muhr has released
albums on several notable netlabels including 12rec, Serein and Miasmah. The new
album carries the title “Farewell Anthology”, which might signal something
that could be interpreted as being the last Muhr album. But such artistic decisions
are often not final, conditions and life situations change, but the desire to
create music stays in you. Naturally, Muhr is warmly welcomed back any time.

The artists words: “This is an album about parting ways.
A soundtrack to many goodbyes I’ve had to commit to and an ode to
the tiny tragedies of life. As we all turn the page to a new chapter
of our lives, somethings need to stay behind.”

Track 9 is a remix of Entertainment For The Braindead “Colours”.
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download the invidual tracks (high quality MP3):
01 “Intro ( The fall )” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
02 “Dessous le mur de planck” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
03 “As we hover” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
04 “De la neige dans la tête” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
05 “Variable” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
06 “Dreams, dreams” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
07 “And you will know” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
08 “Farewell” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
09 EFTB “Colours” (Muhr take) [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
10 “Crier” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
11 “Dust Settles ( She’s not coming back )” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
12 “Yesterday” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
13 “Outro ( Fall again )” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in MP3 format, 89 MB zip file from:
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Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 non-commercial license.

Cover artwork by fthr productions

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Return to the cold north for the autumn time, this time presenting you
a new EP from swedish Mosaik, for many people also known as Radix.
While listening to these five tunes, one might get a wonderfully nostalgic
feeling, as the music has slightly retro styled mood to it, where melodies
are the heart of it all, truly faithful to his unique style. And while the
surrounding sounds carries a modern edge, all this together makes you wish
the atmosphere and the warmth from the songs would remain in the room
long time after it has finished playing. Collaborating on this release,
Nummelin on “Tickles” and closing the EP together with Planet Boelex
on “Nanomies”. Here’s how the man himself describes the release:

“So, here it is. Leandi is my spring and summer of 2009. More specifically
it’s my most sincere release in a very long time. It’s the result of looking
at the creation process in a different light, without engaging in reasoning
and just letting the music come as it may. Normally I would venture into
more ambient landscapes and experimental sounds, but I wanted this release
to be simple and open. Heavily inspired by childhood, fatherhood, watching
my son grow up, play, communicate and learn the ways of the world.”

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download the invidual tracks (high quality MP3):
01 “Leandi” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
02 “Sporel” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
03 “Tickles” (with Nummelin) [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
04 “Melo” [download] [mirror] [archive.org]
05 “Nanomies” (with Planet Boelex) [download] [mirror] [archive.org]

Download the complete release in MP3 format, 45 MB zip file from:
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Download the complete release in FLAC format, 135 MB zip file from:
[main site] [mirror] [archive.org]

Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 non-commercial license.

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