15/07/23 - PNG reissue, Alina Kalancea remix

First up, 'Papua New Guinea' is getting another reissue. Because of course it is. This time, the 1992 12" is being re-pressed in full, with the same art and tracklist, albeit as a hand-numbered limited edition of 2,000 copies. Some of these remixes have been out of print since the '90s, and others have only been available on CD since then, so it's nice to have these available on vinyl once again.

In more contemporary news, the Yage remix of Alina Kalancea's 'Alchemy', first heard on Mind Maps 2 a couple of years back, came out as part of a cassette release on Important Records a few weeks ago. Finally just catching up on this. The digital edition features two side-long tracks, so it's effectively paired with the original version of 'Alchemy'. That can be grabbed here

06/07/23 - Sweet Acid Sound expanded edition available now

Once again, a De:Tuned vinyl Humanoid release has been expanded as a CD and download edition through FSOLDigital. This time, Sweet Acid Sound has been extended to 12 tracks, including a new mix of 'Orfan Atmosphere' from Built by Humanoid, and is available from Bandcamp.

08/06/23 - From the Archives Vol. 5 back in print

The CD edition of From the Archives Vol. 5 is back in print on CD after being unavailable for many years. Interestingly, the front cover has been changed, with the band name in allcaps, reflecting the other early volumes. And, in typical FSOL style, the album name has also been changed to allcaps, unlike the other early volumes.

Anyway, you can grab it from Bandcamp here.

31/05/23 - Sweet Acid Sound out now!

Two days ago, Sweet Acid Sound by Humanoid was released by Detuned, available from the label's Bandcamp page. EU and digital customers are advised to head there for copies. Physical versions will be with worldwide distributors in the coming weeks.

05/05/23 - Tales, comp track, Sundial Aeon remix

A couple of releases today: firstly, the Tales of Ephidrina reissue is now available from FSOL's Bandcamp. This is just physical stock the band have, with no digital release, given that Universal own the rights to the music. As it's been added as an 'album' on Bandcamp, the site tells you the download is included, but this is just the way BC's system works for this type of entry.

Secondly, a 99 track compilation spanning just about every psybient and related artist you can think of has been released. Slightly standing out among the lush pads and dubby rhythms of the comp is a new mix of FSOL's 2020 Calendar Album track 'The New Normal', 'New Normals (HT X Mix)'. This charity compilation can be purchased as a download, or a staggering 9CD boxset (at an exceptionally reasonable price), with all proceeds going to the titular charity Save the Children. Grab it here.
Last but not least, the previously mentioned Yage remix of 'Undiscovered Terrain' by Sundial Aeon came out on the Regenesis album last month. CD and download are available from .

And a couple of dates for your calendar, Humanoid's next 12" is still due out on 29th May on De:Tuned; Mind Maps 4 is currently expected for release on 30th June.

24/04/23 - Life in Moments on Bandcamp

This year's Record Store Day expanded version of Life in Moments is now available from Bandcamp. The digital and CD versions contain all 15 tracks. It appears that around 90 copies of the LP version were made available, and sold out very quickly. Tales of Ephidrina LPs and CDs will be available from the band next week.

05/04/23 - Life in Moments expanded CD reissue

Life in Moments will be reissued on CD on 5th May. This version includes four bonus tracks: 'Sonata Andantino' as on the LP, as well as 'Fresseline', 'Held in Warmth' and 'Plant Life'.

1. Taken Leave of All Senses
2. Viewed from Across the Room
3. I Turn to Face the Sun
4. Bring
5. Sonata Andantino
6. Sea + LCD
7. Grindatone
8. A Somnambulant Drift
9. Talisman
10. Abandoned Housing Blocks of Prypiat
11. Triospheres
12. Fresseline
13. Held in Warmth
14. Plant Life
15. Falling Upwards Aria