Knekelhuis

VA - and felt like... by Various Artists This is a story of friendship, about how it grows stronger through the years. But it’s just as much about fledgling togetherness and shared art in times of crisis. The result is an introspective document of contemporary music, in spirit of Eno and Hassell. A space where we embrace our differences and speak the language of collectivity together, where we reflect, adapt and value each artist's contribution equally. To witness a multitude of cultural backgrounds that speak one like-minded language. Soothing and illuminating. And felt like...Mastered by Amir Shoat and artwork by Keziah Phillips and Steele Bonus.

Amsterdam, 1982. Smoke fills the streets, squatters clash violently with the police, uprising is in the air. In this disorderly mess, the worlds of activism, art, fashion, and nightlife converged into an explosion of creativity. Amidst all of this Electric Party, the brainchild of René van Rijn, released the ‘Work’ tape on Amsterdam label Fetisj, now a cult cassette for the few who remember. Play by Electric Party

In the grayness by concrete of the Amsterdam suburbs we find Pascal Pinkert (Dollkraut) working on his darker wave salvation, going by the moniker of De Ambassade. Wat Voel Je Nou by De Ambassade

An extraordinary twilight world opens while listening to Organizatisya. Adventurous yet humble, they push the limits towards the unknown. One thing’s for sure, it’s fresher than the juiciest peach on a perfect summer day. Die Idee Der Toleranz Ophelia We Cannot Promise You Privacy A Song For Marius Une Comptine Pour Jeanne Avatha Subumbra Sur La Digue A Shade Of The Princess Z' Castel

On Highway Hypnosis, their first album on vinyl, Spill Gold masterfully juxtaposes darkness and light, playfulness and control, enhancing the transcendental character of the material at hand. Beast Machine Alien Highway Hypnosis Ecotone Oyster Burning Ecotone Bird Soul

Otherworldly beauty is conveyed through cinematic, pulsating soundscapes, where contextually sampled and poly-rhythmically designed, electronic percussion generates impulsive rhythms. The Rest is Bliss conjures up the stillness of dawn, where fog shrouds a pristine forest far away from civilization.  A1 InterludeA2 Dark Side of the Møn B1 The Weak SongB2 The Roamer Pt. 1B3 The Roamer Pt. 2

On this third, consecutive 7'' for Knekelhuis they showcase a slightly darker side, undoubtedly influenced by these current viral times. Still, shadows are always in need of light. A Verwijder JezelfB Standhouden