Our Circadian, by Grand River & Sofie Birch

Our Circadian

by Grand River & Sofie Birch

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cyme Wonderfully lush 7" ep with great instrumentations and melodic compositions that evolve over ambiences of a surreal landscape, taking one on a beautiful sonic journey. Favorite track: 3AM.

Darichan Immersive sonic landscapes, refreshing sound! Very cool!

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Grand River and Sofie Birch are set to unveil their collaborative EP, titled "Our Circadian," on November 24, through Melantónia.

The two-track release follows Grand River's final release under the now-discontinued Editions Mego label earlier this year, and Sofie Birch's two solo albums from 2022. Our Circadian represents the second collaborative release on Melantónia, a platform founded by Hanna Maria & Mattia Onori in 2021, dedicated to music for non-dance environments, featuring early contributions from artists like Polygonia, Plants Army Revolver, and Melantónia co-founders Hanna Maria & Mattia Onori themselves, amongst others.

"Our Circadian" was conceived remotely in 2021 during the lockdown, with the aim of encapsulating two distinct moments of those days - early morning and late afternoon - along with their subtle emotional nuances. The first track of the release - 7PM - conveys dreamy atmospheres that flow into colorful rhythms, recalling the electroacoustic nature of the label’s melancholic sounds. The gloomier 3AM, on the other side of a 7“ record, offers a timeless introspection of a gently intensifying synth sound’s fling.

Grand River, a composer and sound designer, brings her background in linguistics to her work. She draws inspiration from minimalism and ambient music, resulting in atmospheric and rhythmically intricate compositions. Her artistic pursuits traverse the realms of art and electronic music, exploring forms of communication that transcend language, often influenced by nature, scale, and movement. Grand River's impressive portfolio includes sound installations at 4DSOUND/Monom and Terraforma's Il Pianeta, as well as performances at prestigious venues like Barbican, Rewire, MUTEK, Le Guess Who?, CTM, Draaimolen, and Atonal's Kraftwerk. She has also worked on remixes for notable acts like Tangerine Dream. Since 2016, she has curated the label One Instrument, offering a unique creative challenge to artists: creating music using only a single instrument.

Sofie Birch, a celebrated sound artist and producer, is known for her lush ambient releases, art installations, live performances, DJ sets, and her NTS show "Ambient Abracadabra." Her sonic creations can manipulate space, infuse it with a profound sense of calm, and invite listeners to engage in meditation and introspection through the healing qualities of sound and vibrations. Her music acts as a conduit for understanding the complexities of the mind and body through artistic expression, characterized by a distinct emphasis on stillness, suspension, and sustain. Sofie's soundscapes open gateways to dream-like states of perception and heightened presence, providing a transcendental journey into an alchemical biosphere. Her extensive repertoire includes performances at renowned events such as Barbican, Roskilde Festival, MUTEK, Unsound, CTM, Rewire, Monom, and Terraforma, as well as award-winning compositions for VR experiences and animated films, in collaboration with artists like Baum & Leahy and animation director Pernille Kjaer.

As Our Circadian takes its final form, it promises a narrative of resilience, creativity, and the indomitable human spirit guided by the artistic mastery of Grand River and Sofie Birch.

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released November 24, 2023

Composed and produced by Aimée Portioli and Sofie Birch
Mixed by Aimée Portioli
Mastered by Stephan Mathieu
Artwork by Francesca Melotti
Visual design by Pablo Diserens

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