UIUIUI, Haggari Nakashe & gaop Drop a Chaotic 12-Track Split on RZRecords

RZRecords cat: RZR2025SUHg · UPC: 5063863770034 · New Release · Digital + Vinyl (CD coming soon)

We don't do things quietly around here. You know that. But every once in a while, a release lands that even we weren't fully prepared for, something so unhinged in the best possible way that it makes you want to flip your desk and start moshing in the ruins. The super WOOPER split is exactly that release.

Fifteen minutes and twenty seconds. That's all it takes. Fifteen minutes and twenty seconds of raw, beautiful, organized chaos, twelve tracks of free jazz, experimental noise, punk fury, and psych weirdness. All killer, zero filler.

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Who Are These People and Why Are They Like This

UIUIUI is an experimental duo consisting of Ori Zornitzer (Plopsk6x) and Itay Raiten (Koala), officially headquartered in the legendary and entirely real-sounding Pee Pee Township, Ohio. Their 2023 release UIUIUI – dies made clear what they're about: fourteen tracks of electronic punk, breakcore, hardcore, and full-throttle improvised mayhem. They arrived at this split fully loaded after re-recording some of their materials, ready to beat you up.

And then there's the other half. If you've been following RZRecords for any length of time, Haggari Nakashe and gaop need no introduction. You've seen their names on splits, on drone records, on that one release that made your neighbor knock and ask if everything was okay. gaop has been active since 2000 across noise, dark ambient, IDM, glitch, industrial, jazz, extreme metal, and lo-fi electro-acoustic improv. Haggari Nakashe, sound artist extraordinaire, label co-owner, your familiar, brings the synths, the bass, and the instinct for sonic architecture that longtime RZRecords listeners know and love. From Bad Dreams Revisited to IN DRONE WE TRUST, these two never release the same thing twice.

What Actually Happens on This Record

The super WOOPER split spans electronic punk, avant-punk, drone, grindcore & hardcore, improvisation, jazz-punk, noise rock, and noisegrind. Yes, ALL OF THAST. And it doesn't feel like genre tourism, it feels like three artists who simply live across all these territories.

UIUIUI come in like a caffeinated assault, fractured rhythms, jazz put through the shredder, punk cross-wired with noise electronics. Then Haggari Nakashe and gaop arrive like the back half of a storm: different in weight, equally uncompromising. Two halves in real dialogue. Not a compilation, a serious conversation.

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We've been running splits since before most streaming platforms existed. CDRs, xerox inserts, floppy disks (we failed, but we tried). What makes a great split is the tension between its halves, the dialogue, the way two worlds share the same space and make something larger. The super WOOPER split nails that. UIUIUI and Haggari Nakashe & gaop are not the same kind of beast, but they are absolutely the same kind of hungry.

This one's for the people who still believe that experimental music made on low means and maximum energy is the most honest music there is. We believe that too. We always have.

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The RZRecords Team

EXPLORING NOISE TEXTURES by Haggari Nakashe

 

Usually, it's best to write original content so search engines won't tag you as a spammer copying texts from elsewhere. I guess this time is a perfect opportunity for an exception, as Haggari pretty much sums everything up perfectly, so rewriting his promo blurb into something else would just harm the message, his message.

What's left to add is that this very (sad but) enjoyable release (catalog no. RZR25HNENT)  is available on Bandcamp, and should hit streaming services sometime next month. 

Follow Haggari's Instagram for more updates.

Here's what Haggari had to say:

My latest offering, "EXPLORING NOISE TEXTURES", is a two-track album that delves deep into the interplay between sound and sadness, rethinking personal experiences that might resonate with the listener's emotional landscape via sounds. Each 25-minute track serves as an exploration, where dissonant layers of synth noise weave together delicate ambient-like textures, challenging the inner peace and further exploring notions of music and art in therapy. I feel that in the noise genre, the often-overlooked spaces of sadness and introspection are neglected as the genre tends to sometimes be more anger-driven, transforming raw emotional responses and angst into an auditory assault; where this is an attempt to turn negative emotions into something that serves the purpose of healing, venting and sharing, both haunting and profound, but not as aggressive as HNW tends to feel. I invite listeners to embrace the beauty of chaos and the significance of emotional vulnerability, hoping this could leave you pondering upon your own rich tapestry of sadness and sounds long after the final note fades.

What makes this release particularly compelling is how it challenges the listener's relationship with discomfort. While many noise artists use harshness as a form of confrontation or catharsis through aggression, Haggari opts for a more meditative descent into emotional terrain. The extended 25-minute format of each track isn't just ambitious, it's essential to the work's purpose, allowing the synth textures to gradually build and shift, creating space for genuine introspection rather than immediate impact. This is noise as a slow burn, where the therapeutic potential emerges not from explosive release but from sustained immersion in carefully crafted sonic unease.

For those new to our corner of experimental music, "EXPLORING NOISE TEXTURES" serves as an unexpectedly accessible entry point into the broader world of ambient noise and drone. The album rewards patient listening, ideally with headphones in a darkened room, allowing the layers to reveal themselves over time. We hope that you see how the effort by Haggari Nakashe to continue and demonstrate that he's vital to the underground experimental community since the early 2000s, consistently championing work that refuses easy categorization. If this release resonates with you, make sure to explore the rest of Haggari's catalog and keep an eye on RZR's ongoing split series, which regularly pairs complementary artists in ways that spark unexpected creative dialogue.

Beyond Bandcamp and streaming platforms, Haggari has been steadily building a visual dimension to his sonic explorations through the RZRecords YouTube channel, which he currently operates. The channel features videos accompanying his music, adding another layer to the immersive experience he's crafting. For those who want to dive deeper into his creative process or experience his work in a different format, the YouTube channel offers an evolving archive of his output. It's worth subscribing not just for the music itself, but to witness how Haggari continues to expand the ways listeners can engage with his brand of introspective noise, visual accompaniment often transforming these already meditative pieces into something approaching installation art.

xPhin - takahashi

 

xPhin - takahashi, album cover by Azalia Imamutdinova

It brings us much joy to inform you about the next release!
xPhin's "takahashi" is a unique delight, and every single track on this concept album is a certified banger.

It's a wonderful type of minimalistic ambient music, originating in noise, but existing as melodic synth drones with a certain punch to them. That is until you get to the parts of the album where it's a full-blown, face-melting, HNW assault. This album has intricate layers, subtle motifs, and well-thought-out complexity.
In "takahashi", xPhin is a skilled storyteller, taking you on a journey. 

Speaking of tales and journeys, the nine tracks on this album might or might not correspond with the nine panels of the album cover. It's up to the listener to decipher and establish the connection. Tell us if you do, please; as the abstract might (and should) resonate differently with each listener. 

xPhin is a name you might recall from RZRecords 6 WAY SPLIT, Vol.2  to which he contributed the track Dark Macadamia. It's a huge pleasure for us to have him back in our ranks; especially for such a wonderful album. 

Here's to many more releases such as this one, and peace on earth, obviously.

"3" by cÆNINEZ, Haggari Nakashe & gaop, and SMEGMASMOG is finally out on all platforms!

"3" is a split release by cÆNINEZ, Haggari Nakashe & gaop, and SMEGMASMOG, showcasing just how interesting, layered, dynamic, and complex noise music can be.

This release is a standing proof of the greatness of a genre, which is often blamed for being diluted by an infinite number of artists on their home computers. 

With only three tracks, and clocking just under half an hour, this release brings forth a potpourri of haunting sounds, the darkest of ambients, drones, shrieks, and beeps. 

With the sheer amount of music released every second, this testament to the remarkable side of noise might get lost to time, only to be occasionally remembered by the participants themselves. But such is always the nature and risk of music. This is especially true for noise music genres. The constant fate of extreme, independent, and experimental releases that have little to no mass appeal to begin with.

At the end of the day, it is up to each and every one of us to make sure that the music we love is not overshadowed by the passage of time. The artists, the labels, the listeners, the people sharing links online, we each do our tiny part in appreciation and preservation. It's a delicate ecosystem, and we hope that our work on bringing forth "3" is nurturing enough for you to keep on flourishing. 

Releases like "3" face constant risk of being lost to algorithmic noise. By writing about, sharing, and archiving these works, listeners become active participants in experimental music preservation. Every stream, download, and blog mention acts as evidence that this corner of the underground exists. If you create avant-jazz, drone, HNW, or noise rock, we want to hear it. Read our guide, then hit us up for a spot on our split series. The ecosystem survives only when we each do our tiny part.

Unlike solo albums, splits foster direct dialogue between artists. They are the most accessible entry point for listeners new to depressive blackened noise or electroacoustic improvisation. They require no expensive studio time, only the willingness to share space with another artist's vision.

Experiments for Two Synths by gaop & Haggari Nakashe

 

Released March 18th, 2024, this is a series of audio experiments.

Nine tracks, clocking just under 19 minutes, featuring layers of synth "music", in the form of various textures.

This EP presents a compelling and innovative approach to audio experimentation. It stands as a significant addition to the collaborative projects of gaop and Haggari Nakashe, showcasing their dedication to pushing creative boundaries and exploring new sonic territories.

At the current stage of audio evolution, achieving true revolutionary innovation in the realms of sound may be quite an arduous task. Nonetheless, this dynamic duo persists in delving into refreshing concepts using their distinctive approach, and it is their unwavering dedication that renders their exploration truly captivating. 
Seems that it's this infant-like amazement that allows one to approach everything with a brand new perspective, even if the subject at hand has indeed been explored by numerous artists and scholars.

This is not the first or last time someone uses layered synth sounds in the name of exploration, but it sure is as good an attempt as any of them. Perhaps these are even slightly better than some.

Honey Hunting, by Les Carnages Possibles & NishMa

 

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.

You Will Know Them by Their Fruits by NishMa, Haggari Nakashe & gaop

 

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 intermission between these two mammoths.

As you delve deeper into the intricacies of this collaborative effort, you will find yourself completely enchanted by the seamless convergence of drone, doom's brooding intensity, jazz's soulful improvisation, and ambient music's ethereal atmospheres. The result is a rich tapestry of sound that transcends genres, offering a somewhat unique and immersive listening experience that might not be "unlike any other," as musical innovation is hard to do, but what it does is stand tall, on the shoulders of giants. The giants of jazz-doom.

Musical innovation is hard. Musical innovation involves pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and breaking new ground in the world of music. That's not an easy task. It requires dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to take risks. It takes mastery, honed through a lifetime of practicing, experimenting, education, or just the rare gift of natural talent.

That said, experimenting with music is a delightful and refreshing endeavor that can bring joy and excitement to your life as an artist or even a listener. Whether you're trying out a new instrument, exploring different genres, or creating your own combo of genres and sounds, music is a therapeutic and invigorating experience. Not only does it stimulate your creativity and imagination, but it also has positive effects on your mental and emotional well-being (this is a plug for Haggari's upcoming album "Chamber").

So, what is an experimental collaborative album? Is it a cure for the masses? A way for friends to pass the time and have some fun? A bold way to go where others went before? All I'm saying is, doom-jazz is a genre that needs to be more popular, and this release is a good place to start.

NishMa: drums
Haggari Nakashe: tape loops, synths, bells
gaop: electric piano, bass, woodwind instruments

Bad Dreams - Haggari Nakashe & gaop

Bad Dreams - Haggari Nakashe & gaop is a four track EP, originally released in early 2007.

As a part of our attempt to map out the history of our releases, we're finally posting about it, something we unfortunately never did.

When it came out, it was uploaded to a handful of streaming channels existing at the time, but mostly sent out to people in a Zip file format and on personally burned CDs.

It wasn't one of the releases we did PR for, it was just sent out to friends, posted about on a few forums, later we uploaded it to YouTube. But that was all. 

No idea why, but then again, 2007 was a really busy year for us, and sometimes we just recorded stuff because it was just happening,  released it because it was there and we felt like we have to share whatever we were creating and move on to the next outburst. 

This was one of the earliest Haggari Nakashe & gaop collabs, a bunch of them were also released that very year, all of them quite different, most of them are still pretty good in retrospect. There were a few lost, so if you have files, CDRs or recollection of releases we fail to mention, please let us know!

This specific release was recorded in bits and pieces by emailing tracks and channels back and forth. It's mostly layered bass guitars, flutes and recorders, some FX, but that's it. For a period in our lives where noise was out major focus, it's pretty calm, even though it's dark and haunting.

It was quite interesting or even shocking for us that this release became so "popular" with time. At the moment it already received over 23K streams on Spotify alone, which is honestly amazing for such a niche EP that we never properly promoted, never physically released and never gave it the attention it deserved.

Today this release neatly fits in the catalog, right next to the other woodwind, electroacoustic, post free jazz releases; but back in the day we just did it cos if felt right, not knowing that we're going fall in love with obscure experimental jazz. It was just us trying new sounds, not really knowing why or how.

Let us know if you happen to have a copy of the release, in any format. Or if you recall something about it that we've missed. We really appreciate any input because so much is lost to time.
Also, as always, feel free to add to or edit our Discogs pages. 

Synth & Sax for the Elderly by Haggari Nakashe & gaop

Now here's a fun little treat!

A new collab album by Haggari Nakashe & gaop.

It's been on repeat at RZRHQ since we got the master files, happy days indeed.

This one is a bit of everything thrown into the lab, a tad of jazz, ambient, drone, beats, noise, a very good listen.

A word from the artists:

Synth & Sax for the Elderly, a collaboration between gaop and Haggari Nakashe, paying homage to our ancestors via noisy drones, sax abuse and a few beats. Inspired by life itself.

 

Psychic War Against Cop City: An Extreme Music Compilation

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.

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.

'In and Out of Town' by gaop

We're thrilled to present In and Out of Town by gaop. A wonderfully tiny EP that is as beautiful as it's ominous. 

It's a fun gem that dives headfirst into Eastern European traditional folk music, breaking the mold to study the pieces and rebuild it in a new, inspired way.

'In and Out of Town' is an exploration of Slavic and Balkan folk motifs via via the prism of avantgarde jazz, film scores, and improvised free music.

In these six tracks, clocking just under seven and a half minutes, this EP utilizes traditional Ukrainian wooden flutes, clarinet, recorders and sax to paint a multitrack picture that's can be both familiar and distant.

The woodwind sounds of this release can be eerie at times, or even haunting, but not deep under the experimental nature of this release, lie the sounds of home.

gaop - Moth

This type of post is really fun (for us to do), a blast from the past if you will.
We hope you appreciate it cos sometimes nostalgia can be a bit like smelling your own farts. That said, so is experimental music, so there's that. We can only hope you like it.

This post is dated back, but we're actually writing it in the future, or present, because while the release is from the past, the update is of the here and now type.

The release, Moth, by gaop, is one of the first physical copy releases by RZR. Dating back to 2004-2005.
Originally released as a four track EP (tracks 1-4). Later released with three additional tracks (and another hidden gem that kicks in after three minutes of silence).

The CDR came in a paper sleeve, with the art and details xeroxed and glued on both sides. Some versions of the CDR were numbered, some were spraypainted, there were several batches. Everything was put together after hours, in various living rooms.

Here are pictures of a copy of the release, taken by Bulletproof Socks, which also provided a short review (click the link). Hope they don't mind we use it, cos in the present we don't have any more physical copies of it to photograph.

Primitive stuff, but those were the glory days of DIY.

The release itself is a wonderful journey into dark ambient, experimental sounds (mostly voice based sound art), feedback, drones and noise. 

This humble release got lots of reviews that made us proud, both the positive and the negative. Unfortunately, most blogs, zines and sites the provided those reviews are no longer in existence, so there's nothing to link to, nowhere to copy paste from. 

In those days, MySpace was our biggest platform (it catered mostly to emo kids, but we found some great collabs on it, and traded our releases with some of the biggest names in noise back then), YouTube wasn't yet what it is today, and the review sites were our way to get the word out there.
So much changed since then, it's no wonder that some of our stuff is now lost to time.

Uploading everything to streaming services makes everything easier, but the above also serves as a lesson - platforms die, so do hard drives. Always back up your stuff and save copies!

Above is the Spotify embed, but you can also find it on lots of other platforms.

Please make sure to follow our various profiles to get updates about the stuff we do, or in this case DID, sometime in the past.

PS:

I was now reminded that there in fact were some inserts that came with the CDR, but we don't have any recollection as to what they were.

Maybe some day we'll reach out to people that have the release according to our Discogs, but we're probably not going to do that anytime soon. Also, Discogs is not really friendly towards us, so please, feel free to add or edit our releases, we're not good at it.