Rings of Neptune

[SYSTEM002] Go Dam - Digifuga Series : Stellar EP Building on the foundations of his Braindance Records label (2017–2020), Korean musician Go Dam now presents the second release on Stellar Systems. The Digifuga Series: Stellar EP finds him in interplanetary hyperdrive, charting trails blazed by pioneers from Hashim to Mad Mike to Gerard Hanson. The four tracks were written in the studio Go Dam built with his own hands in Eulji-ro — once Seoul’s printing district, now a hive of small businesses. That same meticulous, artisanal approach runs through all of his work, whether composing film scores, producing K-Pop for online personalities, or fine-tuning sound systems around the city. The EP opens with the irrepressible electro funk of ‘Fevernova’, its slapping beat driving growling bass and wide-eyed synths. ‘Dream Powder’ is a stormy banger, surfing waves of filtered acid and noise before breaking into light. ‘Chrono Flux’ sustains the high energy, like the soundtrack to an anime motorbike chase at sunset, while ‘Quasiverve’ drifts into deepest night, its sinuous leads creeping over a stalking bassline. Blending heavyweight vintage hardware with sharp digital tools, Go Dam conjures an epic widescreen sound that nods both to the sci-fi optimism of early electro and techno and to today’s fractured, machine-mediated music economy. Words by Joe Delon @joedelon OUT NEXT WEEK! Available directly at @black.round.twelve A1. Fevernova A2. Dream Powder B1. Chrono Flux B2. Quasiverve Written, Mixed & Produced by Go Dam / Kim Taewon @go_dam Vinyl Cut & Master by Mike Grinser at Manmade Mastering, Berlin. Artwork & Graphic Design by Max Binski. SYSTEM002, Germany, 2025 Distributed by Another round by BRT distribution. Stellar Systems — A Division of Rings of Neptune.

It’s Bandcamp Friday! If you don’t have our first release on Feedback Waves, Palomatic’s excellent ‘Trill’ 2XLP album from 1995, you can get it today until tomorrow night at 23h59 with a discount: use the code ‘bandcampfridayoctober2024’ when checking out your order and get 15% off the album.

Planetary Interscapes episode four is up on our SoundCloud. We welcome Born in 1986 (aka Luca Calo / @rentonauta ) to the series, presenting a selection of ethereal ambient works with cinematic framing. The mix draws inspiration from his daily life and from everything unfolding around him during a period he describes as transitional. Head to our website to read the interview with Luca. Pour yourself a cup of tea, press play, and enjoy. Artwork & Video by @cleymoore Link in bio 👀 #podcast #ambient #experimental #mix #ringsofneptune

New Planetary Interscapes episode is live on our SoundCloud, with an interview up on our website. We’re delighted to welcome @soundslikenies (aka Denise Pakes) to the series, presenting a musical selection that gracefully transcends time and space. Bruno and Denise share a connection that spans over a decade — rooted in countless musical collaborations and a deep, enduring friendship. Having Denise in the series was not only long overdue but truly essential. The video artwork was created by Bruno, under his audio-visual alias Max Binski. Head to our website and read the interview, pour yourself a cup of tea, press play, and enjoy. Planetary Interscapes — Episode three “Learning and Forgetting and Learning Again” Sound mixed and compiled by Nies Visual interpretation by Max Binski Welcome to the Planetary Interscapes podcast series. 10 years after its debut on Pluie/Noir and 90 audio-visual podcasts later, the series is reborn in collaboration with Rings of Neptune. Planetary Interscapes will follow the same motto and feature audio collages, mixes, live interviews, and live recordings from artists, friends, and other collectives we admire, visually interpreted by our favourite graphic wizards. LINKS IN BIO #ambient #podcast #mix #pluienoir #nies #experimentalmusic #ambientmusic

Join us this Saturday 9th of August at @club_der_visionaere for Stellar Systems w/ Amadeo Savio Atree & Alina Cleymoore & Rubi Gluck & Costi Michael Melchner Nies Nob Come early, stay late! 🪐

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Tomorrow, we’re at @benelux.bar in Amsterdam for Stellar Systems with @jorenedwards Live, @luna_ludmila_ , and @cleymoore . Tickets in link, or available at the door, limited capacity. If you join our event, we’re giving the new Stellar Systems 001 from Michael Melchner to one lucky person. Pick up at the venue tomorrow. The kitchen is open from 18h by @itu.amsterdam , a pop-up restaurant serving Indonesian flavours. Join us for an intimate night! 🎶🪐

@michaelmelchner ’s ‘Archived Dreams’ EP is out now everywhere via BRT Distribution @black.round.twelve . We’re having a Stellar Systems gathering in Amsterdam this Saturday at @benelux.bar and have a record to give away, just like and share the post and we’ll pick a random winner to pick up the vinyl on Saturday in person! 🎶

Next Saturday 30th of November we’ll be in Amsterdam! Stellar Systems with @jorenedwards Live, @luna_ludmila_ and @cleymoore at @benelux.bar . Ticket link in profile, last early birds! 🎶

Catch us on Saturday the 30th of November at @benelux.bar in Amsterdam with @jorenedwards Live, @luna_ludmila_ & @cleymoore ! 🪐 Ticket link in profile Artwork @cleymoore

Michael Melchner’s “Archived Dreams” EP will be available on vinyl worldwide on November 22nd, 2024. SYSTEM001, Germany, 2024 — Distributed by Another round by BRT distribution / @black.round.twelve Stellar Systems, the latest imprint from the Rings of Neptune crew, readies its first release, “Archived Dreams” — a four-track EP signed by Berlin-based techno luminary Michael Melchner. Drawing influences between electro-charged techno and IDM-tinged minimalism, “Archived Dreams” explores cosmic, genre-blending themes through high-octane machine funk and tons of atmosphere. Crafted with pure analog equipment, the four tracks of the EP capture Melchner’s dedication to pushing sonic boundaries while channelling the raw energy of 90s electronic music. The EP opens with ‘Archived Dreams’ (A1), a powerfully hypnotic track of pulsating drums and mesmerizing melodies, layered modular sequences and subtle percussion, setting an entrancing tone. Decollage (A2) dives into breakbeat territory, balancing intricate, syncopated rhythms with deep basslines and shimmering synths. On the B-side, Berlin Phenomena(B1) delivers a groove-laden, robotic vibe—a testament to Melchner’s knack for crafting infectious, funk-inspired rhythms. Closing out the EP, ‘OE Underground’ (B2) ramps up the intensity, blending raw, mechanical beats with intricate melodic threads to create an entrancing, slightly euphoric finale. Stellar Systems emerges as an exciting extension of the Rings of Neptune collective dedicated to explore electronic music’s rich sonic landscape. From deep, leftfield groovers to dynamic dancefloor stompers, Stellar Systems aims to capture a galactic range of sounds and styles. Michael Melchner, with his body of work — spanning solo projects and collaborations like Omega Men — and his esteemed reputation in the underground techno scene, aligns perfectly with the label’s ethos. A1. Archived Dreams A2. Decollage B1. Berlin Phenomena B2. OE Underground Written, Mixed & Produced by @michaelmelchner . Vinyl Cut & Master by Mike Grinser at Manmade Mastering, Berlin. Artwork & Graphic Design by Max Binski / @cleymoore Stellar Systems — A Division of Rings of Neptune. credits

@itsmerubi_ & @cleymoore are playing at @anima.berlin tonight. Join them for a listening session. ✨