Alexandra Spence
Artist Interview
Alexandra Spence is a sound artist reimagining the intricate relationships between the listener & environment.
Age Of Leisure is an ambient cassette tape imprint and promoter. Started in Brisbane, then Toronto, and now based in Melbourne.
[AOL03] Various Artists - Impressions
Ambient, Neo-classical, Field Recordings, Experimental
Impressions is the third release by ambient cassette tape imprint Age Of Leisure. It features a collection of eight new works by Toronto/Tkaronto based ambient, neo-classical and leftfield musicians.
The compilation explores using music to capture the essence of impermanence and passing experiences. Contributors were asked to internalize the concept and allow it to influence their contribution to the record.
What follows is something reminiscent of the city itself; an unfolding collage of sounds and experiences that come together to form an organism more alive than any one individual.
Artwork by Natasha Losung
Mastered by Chad Skinner
[AOL02] Various Artists - Textures
Ambient, Experimental, Jazz
Textures is a compilation of seven Meanjin based sound practitioners. It asks listeners to consider the textural qualities of visual objects, and how these can be reinterpreted in a musical context.
At its heart, this project is a love letter to the Meanjin (Brisbane) underground, a peak under the rug of the vibrant diversity in its post-genre community.
Artwork by Jack Brock & Natasha Losung
[AOL01] Uuxe - New World 35
Ambient, New Age
Uuxe is a sentient network with a deep fascination for computed assemblage. Phenomena produced by antiquated programs from the post-earth boom are of particular interest.
This project explores art beyond the human being. In a future destined for artificial lives, should we not wonder what they will have to say about their non-human condition?
Artwork by Jack Brock.
[Gig] Dream Concert @ Studio idFK
February 9 & 10, 2024. Toronto.
A pocket of sleepy ambience amidst the concrete of downtown Toronto. Two concerts over two nights with sets from local ambient, drone and experimental musicians.
Night 1
- Kilometre Club
- Jenna Geen
- Grace Scheele
- Ben McCarthy
Night 2
- Uuxe & Gollden
- Orois
- P-RAM
- Piers Oolvai
Organised and promoted by Studio idFK, Age Of Leisure, Imaginary North and Half Moon Audio.
[Gig] Kilometre Club @ 915 Dupont
October 1, 2023. Toronto.
Album launch for Kilometre Club's latest album How To Unravel with Piers Oolvai, Gollden, Willows8ng and Uuxe.
- Kilometre Club (Live)
- Piers Oolvai (Live)
- Gollden & Willows8ng (Live)
- Uuxe (DJ)
Organised and promoted by Age Of Leisure, Imaginary North and Half Moon Audio.
Artwork by Jack Brock & Natasha Losung
[Gig] Alaskan Tapes @ 915 Dupont
14 May, 2023. Toronto.
Long-gestating ambient project Alaskan Tapes is joined by electro-acoustic experimental harpist Grace Scheele for a night of ambience at 915 Dupont. Rounding out the night will be DJ sets from local favourites Spookyfish and Sun Rain.
- Alaskan Tapes (Live)
- Grace Scheele (Live)
- Sun Rain (DJ)
- Spookyfish (DJ)
Organised and promoted by Age Of Leisure, Imaginary North and Half Moon Audio.
Artwork by Jack Brock & Natasha Losung
[Gig] Record Store Day @ QUIVR
April 23, 2022. Brisbane.
Ambient showcase at QUIVR on Sat 23rd April 2022. Featuring sets and performances from the likes of Enter, Fifi Bizarre, Flora Wong, Hol Hibbo, Mekema and Uuxe. Hangout, poke around, grab some merch and enjoy the sounds from 10am to 3pm.
- Uuxe (DJ)
- Enter (DJ)
- Fifi Bizarre (DJ)
- Hol Hibbo (DJ)
- Flora Wong (Live)
- Mekema (Live)
Organised and promoted by Age Of Leisure.
Artwork by Natasha Losung
[Gig] Textures Release Show at KEPK
March 18, 2023. Brisbane.
Launch of our Various Artists - Textures compilation at KEPK Creative Space. Featuring performances by some of the project's contributors.
The project asks contributing artists and listeners alike to consider the textural qualities of visual objects, and how these can be reinterpreted in a musical context.
- Yvette Ofa Agapow (Live)
- Sophie Min (Live)
- Madeleine Cocolas (Live)
- Flora Wong (Live)
Organised and promoted by Age Of Leisure.
Photography by Thomas Oliver
Interview Archive
Select interviews from our time as a radio show at 4ZZZ 102.1FM
Merinda Dias-Jayasinha
Artist Interview
Merinda Dias-Jayasinha is a Naarm based jazz vocalist and multi-disciplinary improvisational artist.
Rachael Archibald
Artist Interview
Rachael Archibald is a Meanjin based visual and sound artist with her work exhibited across the globe.
Made Now Music
Label Spotlight
Made Now Music is a prolific Meanjin based independent music label, concert series & community.
Troth
Artist Interview
Troth is Awabakal/Newcastle based ambient synth pop duo Amelia Besseny and Cooper Bowman (Altered States Tapes).
Sophie Min
Artist Interview
Sophie Min is a Meanjin based pianist making strides in the Jazz scene as prolific composer & improviser.
Grace Ferguson
Artist Interview
Grace Ferguson is a prolific pianist based in Naarm, composing music for film, theatre & herself.
Madeleine Cocolas
Artist Interview
Madeleine Cocolas is a composer and sound artist from Meanjin with three albums and multiple Emmy nominations.
David Versace
Artist Interview
David Versace is a Meanjin based multi-instrumentalist and visual artist with a deep love for all music.
Yvette Ofa Agapow
Artist Interview
Yvette Ofa Agapow is an experimental acoustic noise artist and classical percussionist based in Meanjin.
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Label Spotlight
Joe Buchan runs one of Melbourne's most prolific independent labels and was kind enough to have a chat.
Flora Wong
Artist Interview
Flora Wong is an extremely accomplished violinist based in Meanjin and Associate Director of Dots+Loops.