Akusmi – “Lines” (Released 13th October 2023)

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£22.99 – 1xLP, Limited Edition Clear Vinyl

Formed with a sense of urgency and a reductive approach ‘Lines’ is almost entirely comprised of alto saxophone, clarinet and piano with embellishments of ambience and minimal percussive elements.

‘Lines’ is presented as a Limited edition clear vinyl (500 copies only worldwide), printed in heavy-weight reverse board sleeve with a hand-numbered edition sticker. The vinyl edition also features ‘Oblique’ (A2), an exclusive version for the vinyl format, plus the now revered ‘Longing for Tomorrow’ – (Brandt Brauer Frick Remix), previously unreleased physically and now pressed on vinyl format, ending side B. The cover artwork features another collaboration with Dutch visual artist Sigrid Calon and design by label founder Adam Heron.

Recorded in full at his home studio in London, Pascal Bideau speaks about the process:

“I wanted to go a bit more a bit more horizontal and ambient, work with layers of lines, might they be dotted or straight, and leave them to unfold and see where they would take me.”

Tracklisting:

1. Secant
2. Oblique (lp exclusive version)
3. Parallel
4. Tangent
5. Longing for tomorrow (brandt brauer frick remix) – (lp exclusive)