Diffraction, by Open Music Lab

Diffraction

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1.	Hami Mehr feat. Ben Osborn - Mademia 03:53	buy track
2.	Juba - Show Dem Fire 04:24	buy track
3.	King Sleepy - teofilotronic 07:22	buy track
4.	Laguna Park II - esotropia 03:17	buy track
5.	Mabenge - Affirmation Number One 03:56	buy track
6.	Panasiagirl - Journey Waiting 03:17	buy track
7.	RealMo - 45 Min 03:07	buy track
8.	SALA - what are you afraid of? 07:46	buy track
9.	Thea - Off-kilter 03:59	buy track
10.	YA Z AN - Taradod 06:27	buy track

about

Berlin’s Open Music Lab (OML) presents a new compilation of original material from its diverse community of up-and-coming music producers: Diffraction. Drawing from a dazzling range of electronic genres, driven by a spirit of collaboration, Diffraction captures the potential of an artist community looking fearlessly beyond the mainstream.

The name Diffraction — is a scientific term for the way light or sound waves split and scatter, expanding their range—a perfect metaphor for what transpired at the end of OML’s eight-month Production and Artistic Development programme. Each of these creators took on a series of intensive educational workshops, with the aim of developing their own practice and musical identity. Collaboration was the cornerstone of these workshops, be it with other producers, seasoned industry professionals teaching the course, or their fellow students. With an endless array of fresh perspectives available to them, each producer hit a new level of creative vision. The result is this unique and inspired compilation.

On Diffraction, the artists showcase their individuality, channelling their cultural backgrounds, personal identities and lived experience. The tracks move through many moods and soundscapes, reflecting the journeys of their creators. From ambient slow-burners like SALA’s “What Are You Afraid Of”, to Gamelan-infused poetry from Panasiagirl, to Thea’s minimal stomper “Ponderance”, Brasilian-inspired club from King Sleepy, and Palestinian techno from YA Z AN.

Diffraction embodies the core values of OML: creating a tight-knit community of artists who embark on a creative journey together, sharing knowledge and expertise, and uplifting and encouraging each other on the way, ultimately giving back to the scene as a whole.

Open Music Lab is a Berlin-based NGO and community, providing free music production and DJing courses to the city’s diverse communities, aiming to break down barriers and increase access to learning and the music industry. Find out more on www.openmusiclab.org

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released September 22, 2022

All tracks composed, recorded and produced by the credited artist.

Cover art by Sophie Douala
Mastering by Chad Matheny

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Open Music Lab Berlin, Germany

We give opportunities for Berlin's diverse communities to connect at free music workshops. We are committed to including & supporting refugees, asylum seekers, people who identify as female, non-binary, LGBTQI+, BIPOC, & people with disabilities.

As a non-profit, every purchase goes back into funding the project which enables us to increase our impact & make a difference to more musicians lives. ... more

discography

Cascade

Dec 2022
Diffraction

Sep 2022
Quanta

Feb 2022
Redox

Aug 2020

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