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AFXJIM releases new EP ‘R.O.A.D’

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AFXJIM aka multi-instrumentalist Travis Baird has released a new EP entitled R.O.A.D. The EP is based on a soundtrack he created for a short film by digital artist Ken Simpson as part of the Big Bike Love and International Bicycle Film Festival Sydney in 2008.
A beautiful mix of folktronic and ambient soundscapes, the soundtrack is reminiscent of the always entertaining AFXJIM live show.

The EP acts as a prelude to a new AFXJIM album which is due for release later this year and is the follow-up to his debut album Blackout Music released in 2009.

Stay tuned for more news from AFXJIM and in the meantime listen/download the R.O.A.D EP below and watch part I of the film here

0.1 releases The Dance of Mechanical Birds

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Our first release for 2013 comes from Melbourne artist 0.1 with his 17 minute epic The Dance of Mechanical Birds.

The piece is a great introduction to 0.1’s unique sound which was hinted at on his contribution to the Feral Media 10 year anniversary compilation released late last year.

The release is available digitally and also as a limited edition CD-R with hand painted artwork by 0.1
Listen/download below or head to the Feral bandcamp store here to purchase the CD-R

0.1 on Ears Have Ears

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Late last year new Feral signee 0.1 (Melbourne producer Bob Streckfuss) created a mesmerising piece for the Ears Have Ears program on Sydney’s FBi radio as part of their ongoing artist soundtrack series.
The piece entitled Plastic Milk traverses acrosss numerous genres, showcasing 0.1‘s distinctive and unique sound.

Stay tuned for more news and music from 0.1 including his Feral Media debut to be released in 2013.

For now revel in the glory that is Plastic Milk….

A Decade of Feral Media

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After much planning, curating and compiling we are thrilled to announce the official release of Feral Media’s 10 year anniversary compilation – 10 (A Decade of Feral Media)

The release encapsulates everything that Feral Media stands for and is a true representation of our music and vision. All of the artists involved hold a special place in our hearts and we couldn’t be happier with their contributions. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who was involved in making this release the outstanding piece of Australian music history that it is.

The compilation is now available to purchase digitally or as a limited edition Playbutton from the Feral Media bandcamp site here

Feral Media turns 10!

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To celebrate our 10 year anniversary we are releasing a compilation featuring a slew of Feral artists and friends, all of whom have played an integral part in the label’s history.

The compilation includes exclusive tracks and remixes from AFXJIM, Alpen, Anonymeye, Mark Barrage, Because of Ghosts, Broken Chip, Comatone, Faux Pas, Gentleforce, Haunts, ii, Pimmon, Raven, School of Two, Scissor Lock, Seaworthy, Brad Stafford (The Longest Day), Underlapper, Thomas William and newcomer 0.1

The compilation will be released digitally and also as a limited edition Playbutton with artwork from our long-time design collaborators SOPP Collective.

To help fund the physical portion of the release we have launched a crowd-funded Pozible campaign and are putting the call out to all of our fans and listeners to help us with this amazing project. There are some great rewards on offer so head to the campaign page here and lend your support.

Listen to the first preview of the compilation below which comes from newcomer to the Feral family 0.1 with his track Softism.
You can also hear snippets of a few of the tracks in the video at the top of the page.

Here’s to many more years of great music!

Underlapper release Choking Ibis single

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Underlapper have just released Choking Ibis, the third and final single from their most recent album Softly Harboured.
The single features an edit of the title track as well as the full album version and is further bolstered by some stunning remixes from friends and label mates Option Command (aka Broken Chip), Alpen and Comatone.

In addition to this Tessa C. Stevens of Sydney-based music website Pyramid Scheme has directed a film clip for the Option Command remix which you can watch below.

The single marks the end of a chapter for Underlapper as they begin work on recordings for what will hopefully be a new release in 2013. To stay up to date with all things Underlapper head over to their blog here

Choking Ibis is available as a free download from the Feral bandcamp site here

Choking Ibis (Option Command remix) – Underlapper from Tessa C.

Ears Have Ears soundtrack by Gentleforce

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Gentleforce (aka Eli Murray) has been busy working on the follow up to his acclaimed 2010 debut Sacred Spaces.
Now back in Sydney after a brief stint living in London, Eli recently guested on the Ears Have Ears program on Sydney’s FBi Radio where he discussed his new recordings and premiered a soundtrack entitled Before Us created specifically for the show.
The soundtrack featured new Gentleforce material based around filed recordings Eli collected in Gunning, NSW.

If you missed the program Before Us has now been posted on the Ears Have Ears soundcloud page where you can hear not only the Gentleforce contribution but also the previous soundtracks created for the show from artists such as Rainbow Chan, Oliver Tank and Scissor Lock vs Thomas William amongst others.

Listen to Before Us below and catch Ears Have Ears on FBi Radio every Thursday from 9pm

The Longest Day release long-awaited new album

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Beyond Your Skies is the long-awaited fourth album from Sydney/Canberra duo The Longest Day and is the much anticipated follow-up to the duo’s 2009 album Night Falls.

Whilst the new material retains the sprawling shoegaze textures of their previous releases there is also an undeniable pop sensibility now present, making this album the duo’s most cohesive and accessible work to date.
The duo’s sonic palette is further expanded with contributions from long-time friend and collaborator Christy Romanick, as well as an appearance by Tim and Peter Hollo of acclaimed string quartet Fourplay.

Beyond Your Skies is available in both digital and CD formats (the latter in a beautifully packaged double gate-fold sleeve) from the Feral store now. Head over and immerse yourself in this stunning album.

Strain of Origin II out now!

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Strain of Origin II is our latest collaboration with Brisbane label Lofly and the second instalment in what will be an annual release.

In 2010 Feral and Lofly released The Strain of Origin which saw artists from each label remixing each others work in an interstate musical swingers party. The resulting compilation was released to critical acclaim which prompted thoughts of a second compilation and the possibility of an annual release. To keep the concept fresh the labels looked outside their own rosters and put the word out to a number of like-minded artists who have helped push this second compilation into a new realm both musically and geographically.

Strain of Origin II features contributions from AXXONN, Ambrose Chapel, Anonymeye, Dot. AY, Elroy 4.0, Jonathan Boulet, Mystery Twin (who also provides the amazing covert art for the release), Outerwaves, Simo Soo and Zeal. Whose contributions are bolstered by return performances from Feral and Lofly artists AFXJIM, Aheadphonehome, Alpen, Broken Chip (aka Option Command), Comatone, Mr Maps, ReSTReAM, Subsea, Thomas William, Toy Balloon and Underlapper with Feral artist Gentleforce also joining the ranks.

This release is a true testament to the high quality of music being made in Australia and we here at Feral Media could not be happier with the results.

Head on over to the Feral bandcamp site and grab your free download