We don’t believe in rushing our release schedule at Appian HQ. We try and wait for something really special to come along, something that will last. This is what happened when we received a folder of tracks from Forest Drive West recently. Ultra deep textures and rhythms that wash over you and take hold – that’s the feeling we get with this EP (soon to be named). On a different tip to his other releases this EP showcases how diverse a producer FDW is.

Worth the wait & soon to be released : )

We’re delighted to announce that our very own Al Blayney has been added to the already fantastic line up at this years Open Ear Festival. The festival will be hosted on the grounds of Sherkin Island, off the cost of Co. Cork, Ireland on 2-4 June. Some other guest on the line up include Eomac, Ambulance, Mike Slott, The Cyclist, Naive Ted, Whirling Hall of Knives among others. Tickets are priced at €130 for the weekend and if it’s anything like last years festival, it’s definitely one not to be missed.

Summertime is not complete unless there is a soothing soundtrack to accompany the warm nights and long road trips so Appian’s very own Al Blayney has whipped up a killer mix for the 32nd FIBER. As Al just returned from a three week honeymoon, you can expect a mix radiating with love.

Read more at www.fiber-space.nl/podcast/fiber-podcast-32

For our tenth release we are very excited to welcome our talented friend @o-utlier to the Appian Sounds family. To date we have focused heavily on Various Artists compilations but we felt it was a good time to revert back to a full artist Ep and give o.utlier the chance to show off his considerable track building.

This Ep gives a perfect insight into his Dub-fueled, depth-charged influences whilst also showcasing his classically trained abilities. 4 tracks with stunning atmospheres for all hours listening. We really hope you like this as much as we do : )

12″ Release. Limited hand numbered copies.

A mix dedicated to my new friends in Madrid. . .

I was lucky enough to be invited to play at one of the Downbeat label nights in Madrid in late October. It was my first time playing out at a club in years. When Alfonso contacted me it was an amazing moment……Downbeat for me is one of the best underground Labels anywhere. This mix was compiled from the bag of records I brought with me to the party…..albeit quite a bit shorter.

Tracks from Aleks, ESHU, Fred Buddah, Orphidal, Kai Alcé . . . .amongst others.

Hope you like : )

NY house legend Fred P brought us on a three and a half hour journey through his collection at Spacehall records in Berlin. The flow of the set is perfect and shows that he really knows how to tell a story through records. He even managed to drop in one of our very own – Pecans by Ivano Tetelepta & Steven Siwalette from the Appian_004 release (1hr 40mins).

Enjoy!

A mix of two halves this. First half deeper, slower, melodic textures then more Techno for the second part. Compiled on a Saturday night-in – trying to behave. Tracks from Endian, John Beltran, Iori, Donato Dozzy, Aurora Halal, Rasmus Hedlund, Herron, Simple Machines amongst others….. Support them all and Buy the Vinyl.

Hope you Like : ) Enjoy.

With APPIAN009 we bring you four more very talented underground artists. This will be our last VA for a little while as we plan to revert back to full Artist Eps.

Into the fold we introduce TRP from Heilbronn who delivers a deep slice of nostalgic floating house. The Black Tone from Clermont-Ferrand provides a hypnotic rolling heads-down dub track which will work the floor nicely in the morning. Archaic Space from Greece provides a deep trippy number with warm melody. Finally, S.Moreira who you may know from his incredible releases on the label he co-runs called Slow Life shares a brooding breaks-orientated dance floor destroyer! We feel privileged to have these producers join our family.

Comments & Feedback appreciated. Enjoy : )

Our very own Al Blayney was busy putting together a podcast mix for Tales of Psychofonia. Here’s what they had to say about it:

Tonight we give you a good insight into the Appian sounds world. Al Blayney, member of the Appian family, talks about his ethics of the label and shows us some delightful soothing sounds from his record box. 
He has a great ear for quality and doesn’t believe in excessive hype, he advises us to follow our own ears and aesthetical taste and in doing so himself for Appian has come across some great collaborations and nurtured sounds both for the mind and the dance floor!

You can read our interview with Al Blaney on the page of Tales of Psychofonia whilst listening his classy mix.

A timely addition to our Mix Series……we present Italian duo Hiver. They have recently featured on the latest Appian VA with a lovely live jam called ‘Ison‘. Here they select a fine batch of Techno to get us shuffling wherever we might be…..Thank you very much guys.

Enjoy : )