Aliya Ultan plays the cello like few others: physical, fearless, deeply listening. Her new solo album, Looks Far Woman, is out June 26 on Kou Records.
The album takes its name from a guiding figure in Aliya’s personal mythology — a seer who moves between worlds — and was recorded from inside the hypnagogic state, the threshold between waking and sleep.
“Colors and sounds like water and fire surrounded her, melting the dreamscape as she flew faster.” — Aliya Ultan
Available now to pre-order via Bandcamp:
— Standard Black 12” Vinyl
— Limited Mint Blue 12” Vinyl, Cohort Edition (Bandcamp Exclusive, edition of 50)
— Limited Artist Edition — Opaque White with Black Smoke 12” Vinyl with original artwork by Noirmatic and an individually handwritten story by Aliya, packaged in custom embossed kraft (Bandcamp Exclusive, edition of 50, hand-signed)
Music by
@nocturnal_cellist
Recorded, mixed, and produced by
@randallbdunn at
@circularruinstudio
Mastering and Dolby Atmos by
@greenbergaudio at Circular Ruin
Lacquer cut Paul Gold
@saltmastering
Front Cover Art by
@carolinedraws
Back Cover Portrait by
@noirmatic
Layout and design by
@jordanrundle &
@una_blue
Executive Producer
@charmainelee
Additional special edition artwork by
@noirmatic
Breakdowns artist
@randallbdunn
Story of Looks Far Woman inspired from Jamie Sams, The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers
Lossless audio available on Bandcamp. Streaming available on Apple Music (Dolby Atmos), Tidal, and YouTube Music. Retail distribution worldwide through
@secretlydistribution via
@ideologicorgan
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