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We have some very exciting news to share! Today, this killer release is dropping via our good friend, Fruit Exports . This gloomy and doomy 25-minute-long session is a an amalgamation of various musical styles, blending elements of free jazz, noise, drone, and doom, along with a bunch of other genres that cleverly overlap within this eclectic Venn diagram.  It was a fun live session that some of the RZRecords team had the pleasure of participating in, each contributing their unique vibe, flair, and creative energy to the groovy noise-soundscape we crafted together. The lineup was: Sabixatzil - Guitar Haggari Nakashe - Synths gaop - Clarinet NishMa - Drums, percussion Following the live session, the original source files underwent a light process of re-editing, during which we infused the recording with some studio magic, and sprinkled some more dirt on it, enhancing the auditory experience and further elevating the raw sounds we had initially produced.  This refinement tr...

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of gaop's newest avant-jazz album " Cardboard Boulevard ", an experimental sonic odyssey that challenges the boundaries of conventional contemporary jazz music. This extraordinary release invites you on a journey through mesmerizing soundscapes characterized by rich, dark tones and haunting ambient atmospheres. Here, improvisation intertwines with the unexpected, offering an exhilarating auditory experience that captivates the senses. Drawing inspiration from the deep-rooted traditions of avant-garde jazz, this album intricately blends a variety of elements: ethereal vocal harmonies that echo with emotion, the soulful resonance of wind instruments, the dynamic textures of electric pianos, and rhythmic pulses from hand percussion. The dissonance that gaop creates is joined by gifted collaborators who lend their unique talents to further enhance this eclectic tapestry of sound. This captivating exploration of musical possibilities is ...

  Honey & Cream offers an intriguing take on the original track, " Honey Hunting " by Les Carnages Possibles and NishMa, now reimagined by gaop. Like the original, this release features the same mesmerizing drones and captivating female vocals enveloped in dark ambient sounds, but it adds to it. This edited and overdubbed version takes the emotionally charged original, adding delicate layers of synth drones, subtle hiss noises, and woodwinds, resulting in a beautiful and poignant tribute with a unique character of its own.

  A while back we told you about an upcoming special release that wasn't only a collaboration between artists, but also a joint effort between RZRecords and Ranger Magazine . Ranger Magazine was the first platform on which we released IN DRONE WE TRUST , the dreamy, spooky, wonderfully haunting album by NishMa , Haggari Nakashe , and gaop . This release is interesting as it's almost a meditative trance of sorts, while also being heavy-hitting (bordering on doom metal aesthetics) at times, and ambient-like, droning, and experimental enough to contain elements of noise and free jazz. We're now glad to announce that this album is available on all streaming platforms, and if not all then surely most of the big ones.  Please, go on and enjoy this thing of beauty. IN DRONE WE TRUST by NishMa, Haggari Nakashe & gaop One last note: while this year our main focus is releasing and distributing digital albums, we are considering releasing this gem in physical format. This ...

  Honey Hunting , a collaboration between Les Carnages Possibles and NishMa is an 18-minute track that's going to blow you away. Both Amsterdam-based artists bring their A-game and deliver this weird, haunting, extremely delicate, thoughtful release, unique in a way that seems not to be of this world and is definitely very hard to describe or pin down to a certain genre. The vocals, the instrumentation, the way it generates tension and fear, it's really unique. The fact that they chose us to release and distribute this gem is both exciting and humbling.

  An hour-long sonic journey awaits you, featuring three distinct tracks, co-created by three talented artists. Get ready to immerse yourself in the haunting sounds of drone, dark jazz, ambient, and doom music, all brought to life through a unique blend of woodwinds, drums, electric pianos, synths, bass, and even some bells. Brace yourself for an otherworldly experience "like no other", brought to you by the collaborative efforts of NishMa, Haggari Nakashe, and gaop. You Will Know Them by Their Fruits  is an interesting experience, and we're glad that RZRecords is part of it. NishMa, Haggari Nakashe, and gaop have masterfully crafted a musical tapestry that slightly pushes boundaries and defies boring traditional genre constraints. The two longer tracks within this sonic journey (25 and 33 minutes long) unfold like a chapter in a mysterious narrative, drawing you in with hypnotic rhythms, evocative melodies, and subtle nuances. The third, much shorter track, serves as an ...

We're very excited to share that the soon to be published issue #4 of the wonderful  Ranger Magazine  will include a premiere release of In Drone We Trust , the long awaited collaboration between NishMa, Haggari Nakashe & gaop. This nine track album has been in the works for the entirety of 2023, with a few singles (with earlier versions of the tracks) appearing throughout the year on compilations. The album is (obviously) drone heavy, incorporating elements of dark ambient, noise, experimental or avant-garde metal, and just a dash of woodwind instruments and world music motifs. Ranger magazine is a web publication (with printed copies) dedicated to experimental art, poetry, music and film. We encourage you to explore past issues and stay tuned for issue #4. In Drone We Trust, by NishMa, Haggari Nakashe & gaop

Hot on the heels of Vol.1 it's out extreme pleasure to present:  RZRecords 6 WAY SPLIT, Vol.2 !!! We were lucky enough to be presented with enough materials for two back to back releases.  This made the process a bit longer because we had to find the right concept for the releases to work in a harmonious way, but this is far from a complaint, it was a pleasure to be trusted with the participants' art, and to come up with a result we are very proud of. As always, our goal is to find interesting collaboration, to do our tiny part in the promotion of artists you might have not heard of, and in the process to discover new music that excites us. This is yet again a purely online release, which is spread across several streaming platforms.  Feel free to share it anywhere, and look for other instances it on other platforms that might pop up later. The participants in Volume.1 are: (in order of appearance) ohrr Intro Vertic DEEP DOWN NishMa xPhin Mierdia Gene...

The kind folks over at  Delirium Psychosis Productions  released a 50 track compilation titled " Psychic War Against Cop City: An Extreme Music Compilation " with the profits going to the  Atlanta Solidarity Fund . It's a good compilation with lots of interesting tracks and genres, and a very good cause. Some of our artists participated, so if you're into the stuff we're doing, here's a great opportunity to contribute or just take a moment to learn about this important cause. Psychic War Against Cop City: An Extreme Music Compilation by Delirium Psychosis Productions Here are the direct links to the tracks: Haggari Nakashe - Modern Life   gaop & NishMa - It Must Flow Paxit - The Hidden Tongue Haggari Nakashe's track is a synth drone gone noise. gaop & Nishma's track is multilayered noise, with drums and heavily distorted woodwinds. Paxit delivered straight up experimental doom metal.

gaop & NishMa present:  Snake Handling Gloves . Drums, recorders and electric organ. Simple and brilliant.  Abstract, jazz like, nightmarish. Conjuring ambulances, rattlesnakes, dangerous woods, poisonous attacks, hallucinations, trips to the hospital, bagpipes, abandoned churches, deserts, scary birds, warm bottled water, Lars von Trier and other stuff too. Good stuff. Snake Handling Gloves by gaop & NishMa

RZRecords proudly present The Hidden Hand, a brand new single by NishMa , gaop & Haggari Nakashe , collaborating on a drone oriented noise track, accompanied by live drums. The track is available for streaming on most platforms, and for purchase via BandCamp . 2023 is looking great release wise, with a strong first quarter, and a few more surprises up our sleeve for the near future. The Hidden Hand by gaop

  A super fun collaboration by NishMa and gaop . The first thee tracks are by NishMa. They're wonderfully cinematic, larger than life soundscapes that conjure sci-fi drama, vast futuristic dystopias, dark skies filled with rusted flying cars. The last three tracks are by gaop. They're conceptual attempts at deconstructing traditional IDM music into easy listening piano ambient music, using the usual tools of the trade and an electric piano. The track "Marcel will return", sandwiched right in-between the other tracks, is a joint effort by both gaop and NishMa, delivering top execution from both artists. gaop / NishMa by gaop / NishMa