Unimatrix Zero

Rest in peace Juan Mendez, 1977-2024 Through their design work for Dais Records and Hospital Productions, @guilt_attendant had the pleasure of crossing paths with the recently departed Juan Mendez (@silentservant77 ), who graciously contributed a striking, cacophonous, and noise-laden remix to UXZ-03, “A Flower Wilts Under The Heat Of The Son.” Given Mendez’s expansive and diverse body of work, as well as his own affinity for dub techno, Juan’s contribution could not be more harmonious. A singular talent and an extremely kind, generous soul, Juan will be dearly missed. 🌹

This Thursday night, March 7, we celebrate the release of UXZ-03, @guilt_attendant ’s “A Flower Wilts Under The Heat Of The Son,” at @mansions.bar in Ridgewood, NYC! Label co-founders @lycheefrut and @guilt_attendant will be DJing all night from 8 pm – 2 am; come sip some natural wine, pick up a copy of the record ($20 cash/Venmo/Paypal), and share a dance with us <3 Catch our friends later this weekend at Mansions too: @aele___ plays all night on Friday night and @tiffwanee and @miles_mercer play Saturday :)

Release day for UXZ-03 - @guilt_attendant ’s “A Flower Wilts Under The Heat Of The Son” - is here! Available now on our Bandcamp in 12” or digital formats. Pre-orders of the record will ship soon. [Tracklist] 1. A Flower Wilts Under The Heat Of The Son 2. Antiques Chained To The Passage Of Time 3. Echoes Of Mercy 4. Stator Of Disrepair (Digital Bonus) 5. Hope Is The Last To Die (First Dawn) 6. Fainter Still Is The Light That Burns Brightest (Digital Bonus) 7. A Flower Wilts Under The Heat Of The Son (Silent Servant Remix) Considering its sometimes-monolithic sound palette, the timeless sub-genre of dub techno has long stood as a versatile vehicle for exploring and expressing a wide range of emotions. From mourning those we’ve lost, to somber reflection, to hope and celebration–all united by warmth, soul, and perhaps most importantly, groove. This versatility has underpinned Nathaniel Young’s affinity for the dub techno framework, and this collection of tracks is the culmination of material that they’ve long aspired to manifest. Atop this foundation, Young explores the place of acceptance and understanding that they’ve ultimately had to reach in relation to their religious upbringing and the inherent dualities that plague dogmatic religious circles and our beloved dance-floor communities alike. Written and produced by @guilt_attendant Remix written and produced by @silentservant77 Recorded in NYC between 2021-2022 Design/Layout by Nathaniel Young Mastered by Simon Shreeve

UXZ-03, releasing March 5, is now available for pre-order on our Bandcamp in 12” or digital formats. “Though seeing they do not see, though hearing they do not hear or understand.” NYC-based producer/visual artist Nathaniel Young’s sophomore 12” as @guilt_attendant , “A Flower Wilts Under The Heat Of The Son,” is cut from the same cloth as 2020’s “Suburban Scum,” delving into overtly religious motifs and ideological critique of their cult-like upbringing. Here, though, Young seeks hope and resolve rather than hatred and contempt. “A Flower Wilts Under The Heat Of The Son” places a heavy emphasis on groove and swing while attempting to stretch the limits of classic dub techno tropes. Through creative melodic layering, swung low-end, and syncopation, these tracks hope to offer a fresh take on the sound while remaining solely devoted to the dancefloor. Written and produced by @guilt_attendant Remix written and produced by @silentservant77 Recorded in NYC between 2021-2022 Design/Layout by Nathaniel Young Mastered by simonshreevedns

Thanks for your support so far on our latest V/A release, UXZ-02 <3 You can check it out and grab it today for #bandcampfriday today if you missed it. We only have a few 10 mL fragrance bottles of "The Mutation" left, so grab those while you can if you want one – a blend of various musks, black hemlock, and bay leaf; spicy and botanical with a hint of smoke and vanilla. 1. @ldyosc - Untitled 303606 2. @beaulezard - Low End Loser 3. @___alonzo____ - White Sheets 4. @esca.fl0wne - CZ Beat 5. @chainlettermusic - Drum Bop 3 6. @guilt_attendant & @beaulezard - Shake It (Philly Swing Mix) All proceeds from this release in the first year will be donated to @undergroundmusicacademy in Detroit.

New release out today on Bandcamp 🪐🌀 "Interlink: B" is the second V/A release from Unimatrix Zero, a collection of tracks from our friends across the North American dance music community and beyond focused on electro and acid-leaning sounds. The release is accompanied by a limited edition custom fragrance available in a 10 mL roll-on, “The Mutation” – a blend of various musks, black hemlock, and bay leaf – a spicy, botanical scent with a hint of smoke and vanilla. All proceeds from this release in the first year will be donated to @undergroundmusicacademy in Detroit. 1. @ldyosc - Untitled 303606 2. M Parent @beaulezard - Low End Loser 3. @___alonzo____ - White Sheets 4. @esca.fl0wne - CZ Beat 5. @chainlettermusic - Drum Bop 6. @guilt_attendant & @beaulezard - Shake It (Philly Swing Mix) Unimatrix Zero is a project of @guilt_attendant and @lycheefrut Design/Layout by @guilt_attendant Mastered by @beaulezard Fragrance by @i_am_monarch_777

Our first financial report for UXZ-01 for July 1 – September 30, and a receipt for our donation of $198 in proceeds to @synthlibrarynyc . Any further proceeds in the first year will continue to be donated - thanks for supporting our first release! 💙

"Interlink: A" is the debut release from Unimatrix Zero, a collection of tracks for on and off the dancefloor from our friends across the North American dance music community. Label co-founder @guilt_attendant 's contemplative closer, "Their Soul Thirsts in the Desert", is a track for yearning; what is the thing you are pining for that you aren't even sure you can recall?

"Interlink: A" is the debut release from Unimatrix Zero, a collection of tracks for on and off the dancefloor from our friends across the North American dance music community. NYC favorite @ynkanazawa , with roots in Yamagata and Tokyo, evokes a dewy forest at dawn in delicate dubby reverie "Fog in the Floor."

"Interlink: A" is the debut release from Unimatrix Zero, a collection of tracks for on and off the dancefloor from our friends across the North American dance music community. NYC's Blacklauren (@mostly_uninterested ), half of @thelongcount , delivers a euphoric wormhole in "Teocalli," defly tempering tension and comfort.

"Interlink: A" is the debut release from Unimatrix Zero, a collection of tracks for on and off the dancefloor from our friends across the North American dance music community. Recent NYC transplant @sister_zo , with roots in Kansas City, brings the low-swung, percussive wiggle in "Mess Around," a slickly lubricated mechanical trip.

"Interlink: A" is the debut release from Unimatrix Zero, a collection of tracks for on and off the dancefloor from our friends across the North American dance music community. Portland's Braun (@brandonbraundesign ) picks up the energy with bright, skittering dub techno in "Slipstream," a track as ready for peak time as it is for a dreamy sunrise. 🌅