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15Feb/110

New release – coldreavers – Blue Eyes [TTRR003]

Posted by tipkin

Well, not too many of you used the opportunity to preview the new coldreavers album when we played it on our Radio. I know, I know, it was Valentine's Day and you were too busy getting ready for romantic dinners or whathaveyou. Besides, it is better to hear our new release in good quality, not in measly 64 kBit/s streaming format. So, yeah, you did the right thing deciding to wait for an official release. Wait no more - the excellent full-length from coldreavers has arrived in its 11-track awesomeness. Blue Eyes include the 4 tracks from the Illusions EP released last month plus some original and some very original new works. The instrumental tracks are the core of the album - they create this chilling, almost unsettling atmosphere by deconstructing the trip-hop elements that we're so used to and placing samples in an uncomfortable environment where they have no other choice but adjust and start a new life. The overall sound of the album is very intense and overwhelming, so if you're looking for some easy listening - look somewhere else. If you want a true music experience however - give Blue Eyes a listen. Coldreavers joins creative forces with three very different but equally talented vocalists/songwriters (MMAIO, Stephan Kleinert of Botany Bay and LenaGrig) on three tracks of the album, and I liked those three tracks SO MUCH that I almost wish that this wasn't our label's release so I could write a raving review for it. But it is our label's release, so I say no more and give this baby into your hands. Be gentle.

Listen and download here (remember to just put "0" to "buy" the album for free, unless you're feeling extra generous ):

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12Feb/110

What’s new at TTRR

Posted by tipkin

Not gonna talk about achievements of our little undertaking, even though there already are some, but am gonna share these exciting news. Trippin' The Rift Records welcomes two newcomers! Well, they kind of came in a package - buy one get one free sort of thing, but I'll take a deal like that any time!

First, a 5-piece collective JUZHIN from Moscow (Russia). A very serious and dedicated group of people, creating deep elaborate cinematic downtempo tracks. Purely instrumental (including live guitars) until recently, when vocalist Elena Platonova joined the project. I am yet to hear this new addition myself, but I must say - I'm very intrigued! I hope you are too, because JUZHIN's first maxi-EP (8 tracks!) is coming out at the end of this month. Visit them at the label page and on Facebook.

Here's a fine example of JUZHIN sound:
Juzhin - Don t Cry Ma Darling by Juzhin

And then like Jack in the Box appeared Aqosto - the solo project of JUZHIN's Alexey Terehov. Aqosto's sound is a unique combination of elements, structures and moods that may seem impossible to put together - he manages to create experimental tunes that are poetic and warm. And he came with a complete EP, which is pretty freakin' awesome and is scheduled to be released on February 22. Visit Aqosto at the label page or on Facebook.

Here's a little taste of upcoming EP:
Aqosto - Alison by Trippin' The Rift Records

Aaaand... Guess what I'm listening to at this very moment. A brand new LP from coldreavers, which comes out just in 3 (THREE!!!) days and is de-li-ci-o-us. And we have a little Valentine's Day surprise for you. We are going to treat you and your Valentines to an exclusive preview of the new album - it is going to be playing in its entirety on February 14 right here on Trippin' The Rift Radio. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for details.

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23Jan/110

All systems are go. Requesting permission to launch.

Posted by tipkin

Here it is, my dear freinds, the BIG news. Our very own netlabel Trippin' The Rift Records is now alive and ready for new listeners and contirbuting artists. Why netlabel? Why not? Musicians should be busy doing what they do best - creating music. They shouldn't be bothered and distracted with such boring things as promotion and distribution. Those things should be left to other talentless individuals like myself. And here we are - Trippin' The Rift Records is ready to help anyone who just likes to write music and cares more about people listening to it and less about making money - at least for the time being all music released on TTRR is distributed for free and under Creative Commons license. Spread the news (please-please-please)! You can find us on Reverbnation, Last.fm and Soundcloud.

But enough technicalities - you cam find all the information on label's official page. We're here to talk about music and that's what we shall do.

I'm extremely proud to present TTRR's two shiny new releases. They are both 4-track EP's, which could hopefully serve as tasty appetizers and make you hungry for the future releases. I personally can't wait for the LP's to come out, and believe me, I'm not just saying it as a person directly involved. This is quality stuff, I promise. But you can just see for yourself - it's just 8 free tracks, won't take much of your time and none of your money.

Our very first release is from coldreavers, a prolific electronica producer from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. His music, even though not always (or hardly ever) fitting the conventional trip-hop standards, is pure trip-hop in its nature - the melodies slowly grow and develop, travelling the complicated path gracefully, with a rare combination of beauty and uneasiness - the element of darkness that is essential to trip-hop music. coldreavers has the ability to take a simple (even poppy) downtempo tune and by adding some subtle nuances transform it into a musical mini-thriller, where twists and turns never end, and the story is captivating. Illusions are a peek into an upcoming album, which, according to the artist himself, may or may not sound like the EP. I'm intrigued.

Listen and download here:

You can also get it on mininova, if you prefer torrents.

The second EP is from a mysterious project called Three Kinds Of Water. The only information that was revealed to me was that there are three of them and they are from Siberia. Well, I guess, tough weather and interruptions in electrical and plumbing services can be quite inspirational. Three Kinds Of Water take us to a trip around the world in the four tracks of the EP, craftily employing multi-lingual samples, but the world they present to us, although breathtakingly beautiful, is at the same time inexplicably eerie. Listening to the EP is like walking through a forest on another planet - you're enjoying the wonders of undiscovered nature but cannot shake off the feeling of being watched, not knowing if whoever is watching is going to become a friend or rip your head off. "Festival Spirit" is the crown jewel, already getting a good share of deserved attention online. Check those guys out, for all I know this might be the first and the last time we hear from them (even though I certainly hope that it's not the case).

Listen and download here:

mininova torrent link

Wish us luck, visit our pages, Like us and love us, or hate us, just don't ignore us, 'cause we're full of surprises, I guarantee that! Thank you in advance, we'll pay you back in good music!