A preview of what's to come, and a bunch of new tracks. View this email in your browser Hello again, associates. Always a pleasure. Sorry for the lack of updates. We've been doing a little bit of restructuring around the lab. I'd like to think it's even apparent in this newsletter. Let's get down to business, because there's some wonderful stuff on the horizon. I think you'll find it worth getting excited for. Let's start with the CDs due out next week. I'm extremely proud to bring you B-SIDE U 2016 FULL VOL and ssri_sessions. Let's have a closer look at what each of these are. In advance, upon release, you will be able to find these on the HALLEY DIRECT Merch Shop, at lapfoxtrax.com/merch.



B-SIDE U 2016 FULL VOL is indeed exactly what it sounds like. a 2-CD set of both volumes of B-SDE U 2016. This comes with a selection of bonus draft tracks on the first disc, and EGO GAMIFICATION as a bonus on the second disc. Housed in a full-size jewel case with transparent cover art, a silkscreened first disc, an inkjet-printed second disc, and wild tray card art, I feel like this is one of the coolest products I've had the chance to put together. People often ask why HALLEY/LAPFOX doesn't use on-demand CD printing so everybody can get copies, as opposed to short runs of products, and this is exactly why. There's a rule here, and that rule is "if I don't want it on my shelf, I don't want it on your shelf either," and doing short runs that I have more personal control over allows me to consistently abide by that rule. B-SIDE U 2016 FULL VOL will be sold in two batches as to accommodate people in different time zones. First batch on JUNE 23, 7PM EST. Second batch on JUNE 24, 2PM EST. The cost is $22+shipping. Keep an eye out for the announcement on Twitter.



ssri_sessions is an odd one. This isn't available digitally yet, but will be (for free) once the CD is available. This is the first solo release by DOWNLOAD available on HALLEY/LAPFOX. To keep it short, this is an hour long harsh noise record created as a result of enduring the jittery energy of anti-depressant side effects. Not a record for everybody, but I'm sure it'll find its audience. This CD comes in a slim jewel case with an unprinted silver CD and cover inlay. There is no tracklist. ssri_sessions will be sold in two batches as to accommodate people in different time zones. They will be available at the same time the B-SIDE U 2016 FULL VOL batches become available (JUNE 23, 7PM EST and JUNE 24, 2PM EST). The cost is $10+shipping.



Quite a lot of information, but better to be clear, right? Let's move on to some music you can hear and download right now. There's... quite a lot. NEW TRACKS SINCE THE LAST UPDATE: The Queenstons - Occam's Razor

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Sparkly, squelchy, and tense, this track has been sitting around for a while begging to be completed. The simplest explanation is usually the best one - a concept this tune goes out of its way to avoid. RQ - CROSSING 166

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Part juke, part high speed amen-infused speed dance, part spaced-out ambient. A spicy remix of Crossing3084 by Hideaki Kobayashi, originally featured in Phantasy Star Online Episode 1&2. Darius & Renard - Flutter and Perch

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Unlike the majority of stuff on HALLEY/LAPFOX thus far. This track exploring manic, restless freedom marries impressionist piano melodies inspired by Steve Reich with haphazard distorted kick and amen sequencing. DOWNLOAD & Darius - closet

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Noisy analogue synth / effect pedal / tape mixer exploration and improvisation. Comparable to some of the synth interludes on FRAMEDRAG, but much rougher around the edges. Dirty, dusty, and disheveled. Aurastys - tak(ing/en)

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A name we haven't heard from in quite a while. An extremely moody, pulsating, gradually corrupted drone soundscape. A little overwhelming, even by Aurastys' standards. Quite the update, I think. I suppose there's not much to close with, aside from a reminder to keep an eye out for the CDs next week and to enjoy the free tracks. Seems like B-SIDE U 2017 VOL 1 might be approaching, no? Actually, I do suppose there's one last thing...



Pre-orders for a 12" vinyl of 2YR, 40​:​28​.​649 will be open next month. Or should I say, 2YR, 38:33.941. A special format requires special accomodations, after all. :)



Whew. What a newsletter. As always, thanks for keeping up with HALLEY LABS / LAPFOX TRAX. You'll be hearing from us again soon. PLURR, and take care ♥ PS: If you ordered but still haven't received your copy of the NERVE'S ENDING CD, don't worry! It should be with you soon. The postal issues were addressed (thanks a lot, PayPal (not really)) and they were all shipped out. They could just take 2-6 weeks to arrive, as international post can be a little slow. :) If you still haven't received your BANDETTO record, please contact QRATES with your order information. You may be able to get an update or refund.