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"kate stood me up, but i still love h.e.r." is an absolutely immense Kate Bush rework.
Micro thought, micro sound.
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"Sublime pulsing electronics and layered bliss... gorgeous music." - Boomkat
"The fact that this is his first record is, in itself, crazy — seriously, York projects a level of comfort and even command in his experimenting." - Dominic Umile
"Los Angeles on fire once more with this sumptuous record from Ryan York... an eclectic work that is genuinely surprising." - Bleep
Now available on 2xLP and Digital formats! The inaugural Non Projects release is the debut multi-genre album by Los Angeles resident Ryan York. An album of pure emotion and evocative powers, Asura plays out like a continuous movie for the mind. Complete with neck snapping beats and snaky synth lines, silent yet absorbing ambient washes, acoustic instrumental prowess and compositional laptop mastery, Asura satisfies the inner ear's and heart's desires with a physical thump, while consistenly bringing the listener back for more. Non Projects stands firmly behind Asura and is incredibly proud to bring you what will undoubtedly be one of the best debut albums of the year.
Mastered by Daddy Kev at The Echo Chamber (digital) and Simon Davey at The Exchange (vinyl).
* Vinyl copies include a 16 page booklet of Asura's art.
* All vinyl orders placed directly from Non Projects will receive a free 320k MP3 download of the album.
No turntable? Digital download version available from:
Tracklist:
1. Asura I
2. Peptine
3. I Saw You In Vice (Anenon Birthday Remix)
4. Orrorin
5. Asura II
6. From The Beach
7. Manzanita
8. Voxels
9. Asura III
10. Her Tearing
11. Timber (with Ana Caravelle)
12. The Eleventh
13. Feathers
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2692 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034.
This is a free event, 21 +
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Non Projects commissioned our friends Atley Kasky and Dylan Lathrop to design a series of 24x36 black and white posters for the Asura Release Party that took place January 30 at Echo Curio in Los Angeles. There are still a few of these left and can be obtained at upcoming Non Projects related events.
Another great night! Read more for more photos:
Asura & Ana Caravelle
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Asura Begins (Mixed by Anenon)
Tracklist:
1. Trujillo
2. Our Word For Sky (Low End Theory Intro)
3. Back Towards The Fire
4. Gourd Flesh
5. Sleepers
6. Three Six Mafia - "Stay Fly" Asura Remix
7. Hudson Mohawke - "FUSE" Asura Remix
8. Boards Of Canada - "Melissa Juice" Asura Remix
9. Rank Bodies Proffered Saneta
10. Yokoi
11. Beyonce - "Upgrade U" Asura Remix
12. Wilting Flowers
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LA Weekly Write Up:
MP3 Exclusive: Asura, 'Manzanita' (from new Alpha Pup imprint Non Projects)
By Chris Martins in Locals Only, MP3
Tue., Dec. 8 2009 @ 11:30AM
The record label at the heart of the Low End Theory-based "beat music" scene, Alpha Pup, has just announced the launch of a brand new vinyl-and-download imprint called Non Projects. Started by one-time Alpha Pup intern Brian Simon, the microlabel joins a modest empire of artist-run subsidiaries like Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder, Daedelus' Magical Properties, Ron Stiver's Poo-Bah Records, and Matthewdavid's Leaving Records.
First, the manifesto, then the music (after the jump).
Non Projects is a record label dedicated to the support and discovery of Los Angeles' most innovative artists and composers. Mislaid within an ever-changing and confused recording landscape, Non Projects offers imaginative works of art and sound.
With the aim to showcase each artist's devotion to their love of music and the joy of uncovering hidden and undiscovered sounds and resonances, each release is available with supplemental materials providing a commonly forgotten tangible experience no longer associated with acquiring music.
Listening to clips from the label's upcoming debut release -- Asura's Asura, due out January 19 -- all that nice verbiage seems to translate to "sun-baked, beat-driven experiments in sound collage accompanied by real-deal instrumentalism." Asura himself, or Ryan York, is an unsung and very talented local with a background in classical and jazz, and mastery over cello, guitar, trumpet and -- most importantly -- bass.
West Coast Sound is happy to present your first glimpse at the man's music, which you can download below. Asura performs at Low End Theory this Wednesday, as do Busdriver and Oscar McClure (of Leaving Records).
Download: Asura - "Manzanita" (MP3)
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