(Art and Animation by Joshua Twentythree)

(Loafeye - A Valid Life)
(Genre: ambient, idm, lo-fi)

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01. Dark Hours Turn To Sounds
02. Red Fox Walks
03. Dashes
04. A Valid Life
05. Familiar Pain
06. Small Sacrifice
07. Rest, You Are Home
08. Grayshade
09. Different Hopes Of Voice
10. Still Water Town
11. Trinimazeroeight
12. Broken Shed
13. Here Today
14. Don't Lose Time
15. Rest, You Are Home (Coppice Halifax Remix)
16. Red Fox Walks (Ten and Tracer's Red Fox Rests Remix)

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Rope Swing Cities kicks off its Communikey Festival of Electronic Arts Super Duper release extravaganza in fine style with the newest album from longstanding RSC cohort, Loafeye.

A Valid Life, Loafeye's third full length for RSC, continues the artists exploration of the darker, more bleak side of electronic music. Fusing supressed hissing and mournful synth pads with subtly jarring drums, Loafeye has carved out a particular sound to call his own. In his compositions, the mysterious Loafster draws on many influences while staying true to his own musical aesthetics.

The music of Loafeye calls to waking up from the dream world, feeling confused and lost, unsure of oneself. IDM music for those darker moments, not of anger, but of longing and frustration. With Loafeye though, there is always the lingering feeling in the back of ones mind that the world can still be a wondrous place, bathed in the warmth of the sun. Loafeye fans will not be disappointed, while new listeners may discover a new love. Enjoy!

Form more on Loafeye, as always, poke your head over here.

And, hey, take some time to look at the Communikey Festival of Electronic Arts featuring a relaxing afternoon showcase of all Rope Swing Cities artists at the wonderful Trilogy Wine Bar. Maybe we'll see you there!

Stay tuned all week for new releases!