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Out on the 30th March! Exclusive listen only on idmforums and glitchpusler.com!
Released by the IDMf Netlabel on February 14th, 2019, Manton’s concept album Don’t Panic was an auditory experiment, creatively demonstrating the journey of the Voyager spacecraft as it left Earth, visited the outer planets, and exited our solar system. While Don’t Panic explored time as an outward, far-reaching concept into space, The Measuring Stick shifts focus inward to how humans perceive time and how rhythm manifests in nature. The two albums are deeply connected. The Measuring Stick is, in many ways, the brother of Don’t Panic, but instead of charting a cosmic voyage, it explores the fundamental experience of musical time itself. 
Rhythm isn’t just about beats and repetition; it’s about a constantly shifting internal “measuring stick”...a flexible sense of time that can expand, contract, and realign based on our focus and experience. Research conducted during the making of this album explores how anticipation and retrospective awareness allow music to unfold in the mind of the listener. Rather than relying on cultural conventions, Joe Manton seeks to uncover universal processes that shape our perception of rhythm. The thesis presents original theories, including the Rhythm Object Table (ROT) and Groove Superimposition Alignment (GSA), which map how our brains make sense of asynchronous, unpredictable events. To put these ideas into practice, Manton designed custom software (MIDITURDS, PJM, LFOBeats, Swunxing) and composed this 70-minute experimental piece, The Measuring Stick, which challenges listeners to engage with rhythm in new ways. Ultimately, the research seeks to answer: What is music when stripped of cultural context? How can we train ourselves to hear rhythm in chaotic environments, like nature or pure noise? What new compositional tools can be created to expand our understanding of musical time? This work is both a theoretical framework and a personal journey, offering a fresh way to think about rhythm, groove, and musical perception.
Track List
1. When In Relation to When is Your Head At 2. When You Are Deeply Moved 3. Brewing 4. Conjuring 5. Simmer 6. The Platform 7. Deep Dive 8. Back to Infinity 9. Get Swunxed 10. Recursion 11. Bipedal Hive Mind
Credits
GPR007: Manton - The Measuring Stick Composed by Joe & Nick Manton Produced and Mixed by Joe Manton Mastering by Darren Ziesing at Millenium Mastering Artwork by Joe Manton Software developed in the making available for Max here: https://linktr.ee/joemanton Published by Glitchpulse Records
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GPR006 VA - IDM//Perspectives Vol. 12/6/2025
Glitchpulse Records Presents: IDM // Perspectives Vol. 1
Available for Pre-Order Now! Releases February 26, 2025 
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noun A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. This compilation brings together ten unique artists, each refining their craft and shaping their own unique perspective on IDM. For some, it’s about intricate rhythms, glitchy stabs, fractured percussion, and off-kilter grooves. For others, it’s a melodic exploration, weaving familiar timbres into unexpected forms. And for some, it’s about pushing sonic boundaries... warping and mangling sound while remaining in the realm of coherence. IDM is a genre as vast as it is undefinable. Often, electronic music that resists traditional classification gets labeled IDM, but as idmdiscovery.com puts it: "IDM is defined by individualistic experimentation and outside-the-box sound design." Whatever IDM means to you, IDM // Perspectives Vol. 1 delivers it in spades, textural and intricate. A huge thank you to everyone who submitted, and congratulations to the artists featured on this release! The full album is streamable exclusivley on Igloo Mag here: V/A :: IDM//Perspectives Vol. 1 (Glitchpulse) — Exclusive listen! – Igloo Magazine now until the release date (26th Feb 2025). So, head over experience the perspectives for yourself!
Track List
1. Maximillion Bass - Lilly 2. Nick Manton - Ava (vivacious) 3. Ætheros - Irukandji 4. Guy Wachtel - Mirror Dreams 5. RFJ - My Friend Nick [Maybury] 6. SUBQUiRE - Webs & Flowers 7. Christopher Lombardo - Tension 8. Morpion - The Fall 9. Vaag - Pop Plastic 10. Liife - Generative Adversarial Network
Credits
GPR006: IDM // Perspectives Vol. 1 All Original tracks composed and arranged by Various Artists Mastered at Millennium Mastering Artwork commissioned by Masiha Fattahi Curated by Nick Manton Published by Glitchpulse Records
We are pleased to announce the re-release of Silent Strangers: Anagram 4 – Lume, the final chapter in Christopher Lombardo’s Anagram series. Originally released in 2017, this album has been remastered at Millennium Mastering to offer a refined listening experience.
Released 27th Jan 2025 
Christopher Lombardo, previously known as Silent Strangers, created the Anagram series during his time with the IDMf community, releasing the earlier installments in collaboration with Section 27. While Anagram 4: Lume was the concluding installment, it was not fully integrated with the IDMf catalog at the time.
In early 2024, we reached out to Christopher with the idea of remastering the original 10-track album for re-release. Christopher not only embraced the idea but also contributed four previously unreleased tracks to make this edition unique. This release also serves as the final entry in the IDMf catalog. While this chapter closes, Glitchpulse will continue to explore new directions in experimental electronic music. Anagram 4: Lume is available now as a digital release on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms. Featuring a mix of noise, IDM, glitch, and experimental electronic sounds, the remastered edition offers a fresh perspective on the original tracks while introducing new material to listeners. Listen now and experience the culmination of this series. #noise #idm #experimentalelectronic
Track Listing
01. Torture 02. Frntc 03. 6616 04. Black Leaf 05. Windchime 06. Retinal 07. Heavy Hand 08. Entic3 09. Godbones 10. Crawl 11. Avoid Direct Eye Contact (NEW!) 12. Look at Them all As Meat (NEW!) 13. The Khar-selim Has Been Destroyed (NEW!) 14. For Sinr (NEW!)
Release Credits
IDMf072: Silent Strangers Anagram 4: Lume (Definitive Edition) Original works composed & mixed by Christopher Lombardo Mastered by Darren Ziesing at Millennium Mastering Cover art - Christopher Lombardo Website: Christopher Lombardo – Composer & Sound Artist IDMf071 VA - IDMf Retrospective Vol. 512/20/2024
The IDMf Netlabel and Glitchpulse Records are proud to preset to you the final installment of the label's Retrospective series. Released 22nd December 2024
Over the course of this series, we’ve traced the milestones of the IDMf Netlabel’s history. Each release has showcased treasures from our discography, while spotlighting the sounds and stories that shaped our label. Through it all, our veteran artists have reaffirmed their presence, showing that the IDMf community remains as vibrant and driven as ever.
To close this chapter, it’s only fitting to feature one of the label’s original architects. Wayne Baker, co-founder of the Netlabel and mastering engineer for several of its releases, steps into the spotlight with his latest work as SUBQUiRE. His track "Mute" brings the series full circle, weaving in a powerful Julie Andrews sample that parallels the challenges he’s faced with his own voice. As we turn the final page, IDMf Retrospective Vol. 5 stands as both a celebration and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Netlabel, and forges a path for the exciting output that Glitchpulse Records has in store.
Track List
1. Scyn - Traveller 2. Cameron - Look 3. Proton 42 - Brain Ear J Slug 4. Manton - Daylight Moon 5. Worms of the Earth - Arupadhatu 6. IG88 - You Lost Me At Hello 7. EatTheFood - Checkpoint Five 8. Son of Akira - Pnhandler Interlude 9. Ætheros & city at worlds end - Xeno Lab 2122 10. RFJ - One Day I Will See You For the Last Time 11. Morpion - Peaked 12. SUBQUiRE - Mute
Release Credits
IDMf071: IDMf Retrospective Volume 5 Original works composed & mixed by various IDMf artists Mastered by Darren Ziesing at Millennium Mastering Cover art - Wayne Baker & Nick Manton Feature track: "Mute" by SUBQUiRE: subquire.com The Retrospective Volumes have been curated by Nick Manton and published by Glitchpulse Records under a Creative Commons License 2024
Glitchpulse Records Presents: arcsec - my battery is low and it's getting dark. (GPR005) Releases 5th December 2024
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Driven by a lifelong fascination with space and technology, arcsec has created a soundtrack to honor the final hours of the Opportunity rover as its battery gradually faded on the Martian surface. Unable to recharge due to a dust storm, the rover transmitted one last, incomplete image, which serves as the artwork for this EP, titled after the now-iconic tweet from Jacob Margolis.
Track Listing: 1. quad PR 2. pols voice 3. m60-ucd1 4. contact binary (arrokoth) 5. reveal:sudran 6. UY scuti 
Musically, the EP draws heavy inspiration from Autechre, particularly their Oversteps and Exai eras, focusing on fragmented, unconventional melodies while maintaining the abstract rhythms, digital textures, and atmospheric drones featured in the previous arcsec EPs. Together, these elements form a haunting, dystopian soundscape.
Writing / Production / Artwork: arcsec Mastering: Darren Ziesing at Millennium Mastering Published by: Glitchpulse Records [GPR005] YouTube Promo Link: https://youtu.be/aTCk42zP9sM Igloo Mag Review: arcsec :: my battery is low and it’s getting dark. EP (Glitchpulse) – Igloo Magazine More music from arcsec: arcsec.bandcamp.com A Monumental Year for Glitchpulse11/27/2024 We kicked off 2024 with our first release in two years: the explosive four-track remix EP, Breath of the Abyss - Permutations Remixed (IDMf066). That was just the beginning. Seven more releases followed, along with a complete rebrand and the launch of glitchpulser.com. The year also saw a transformative overhaul of IDMforums.com. It was looking grim when the forum went down for over two weeks, but we bounced back with vital security updates, Discord integration, and modernized functionality. Our presence expanded across major streaming platforms, including the release of a stunning five-volume, 64-track back-catalog mix of fan-favorite IDMf Netlabel tracks (2008–2024), all sensationally remastered at Millennium Mastering. Thanks to these efforts, our Bandcamp stats soared to heights not seen since 2016, and our community continues to grow. On top of these achievements, we’ve worked to complete the IDMf Netlabel catalog. This included rediscovering three long-lost albums:
We’re thrilled to close the year with two more exciting releases:
Coming soon... Anagram 4: Lume – A Special Re-releaseChristopher Lombardo (Silent Strangers) created the four-part Anagram series during his time with IDMf, releasing it in collaboration with Section 27. The final installment, Anagram 4: Lume, debuted in 2017, but Chris was unable to connect with IDMf at the time. Earlier this year, we reached out with an exciting proposal: to remaster the full 10-track album at Millennium Mastering and re-release it through IDMf. Chris took it a step further, contributing four previously unreleased tracks to make this edition truly special. Thank you, Chris! The definitive edition of Anagram 4: Lume drops January 18th, 2025. Open Compilation Competition - February 2025 ReleaseIf you want to be part of our upcoming compilation, don’t wait—submit your track by the end of December! With some incredible submissions already lined up, this release is shaping up to be something special. Be sure to secure your spot for the February drop! Submissions: [email protected] MasteringAt Glitchpulse, we’re committed to showcasing our artists' hard work at its absolute best. That’s why we’ve partnered with Millennium Mastering as our mastering engineer and sponsor. Your music deserves top-tier treatment, and with over 20 years of experience and world-class mastering equipment, Millennium Mastering ensures your productions sound their finest. Shoutouts and Bandcamp FridayWe’d like to thank @pietrobot at Igloo Magazine for their incredible support this year and for introducing us to amazing new music. Forget Spotify algorithms—head to their Instagram or webzine for top-tier discoveries. Don’t miss Bandcamp Friday on December 6th to support independent artists and labels. Check out our favorites list below from this year’s standout releases from our favorite experimental electronic music labels. For details on Bandcamp Friday, visit isitbandcampfriday.com.
Onwards and upwards! Author: Nick Manton TL;DR - A Monumental Year for Glitchpulse2024 was a monumental year for Glitchpulse and IDMf Netlabel:
Check out our favorite releases of the year from Section 27, Evel Records, Satelite Era, Notice the Music, Orbit Axis Spin, Point Source Electronic Arts, atmos.lab and more! Join us for Bandcamp Friday on Dec 6th to support indie artists and labels. Want to feature on our February compilation? Submit your track by the end of December and be part of something extraordinary! Submissions: [email protected] IDMf070 VA - IDMf Retrospective Vol. 411/19/2024 The IDMf Netlabel and Glitchpulse Records are proud to preset to you the fourth installment of the label's Retrospective series. Released 26th November 2024 
IDMf Retrospective Vol. 4 delves deep into the complexities of the human experience - uncertainty, life, death, transcendence, darkness, grief, family, loss, struggle, and loneliness. It explores self-reflection and the path to acceptance, posing profound questions: Where do we go from here? What does it mean to lead a fulfilled life? How do we embrace both the present and the unknown future?
This album reimagines past IDMf projects, weaving them into a cohesive and resonant narrative. Track titles hint at the themes, but it’s the music that tells the true story. Whether you're hitting the open road or sitting in your favorite chair with headphones on, prepare for an existential journey. Included are two powerful new tracks by respected IDMf alumni Aaron Goodwyn: “Mother and Son” and “Miles Apart”, heartfelt tributes to his late mother and father. Track List: 1. Aaron Goodwyn - Mother and Son 2. J Wilson - It Flickers between the Endless 3. Mnemosyne - Strength and Ease 4. RFJ - Contemplation 5. Mimetik - Path 1: Small Paths Towards Solitude 6. Mosaic Mosaic - While We Sleep 7. Halogen - Length & Brecht (Synaecide Remix) 8. Aaron Goodwyn - Miles Apart 9. GBSR - Give it to the Drummer 10. Ibunshi - Sipher 11. Chaotic Pulse - Metamorphosis 12. Aaron Goodwyn - Loss of Life 13. Guy Wachtel - UNKNWN
Release Credits
IDMf070: IDMf Retrospective Volume 4 Original works composed & mixed by various IDMf artists Mastered by Darren Ziesing at Millennium Mastering Cover art - Wayne Baker & Nick Manton Featured Artist - Aaron Goodwyn Track list curated by - Nick Manton Published by - Glitchpulse Records Full Catalog - Here Release Date: 26th November 2024
Glitchpulse Records brings you new experimental electronic music to the tune of:
Quantumplex - Mandelbrot - z_(n+1)-z_n^2+c (GPR004) Within, you’ll hear a collection of hardware jam sessions by Elliott and Joe, carefully stitched together by hand to create coherent pieces of music. Moreish grooves and tasteful synth beauty. If you’re a fan of our previous releases, you’ll love this one too. 
Elliott is a Sydney, Australia based knob twiddler. His style is wildly experimental, but consistently good. Millenia from now, things will grow cold and fade, until the combined atoms of the observable universe cease to exist, like a tree falling in a forest with no one to hear it, the sand will drain down the plughole with no one to see it - the borders will shrink and blur as the fractals expand - the infinite void, the infinite plane, everything and nothing - Zen. Electronic, textured beat, analog beats, cutting edge, fractal, futurism, glitch, idm, soundscape, textured 
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Writing / Production: Quantumplex
Artwork: Elliott James Mastering: Darren Ziesing at Millennium Mastering Published by: Glitchpulse Records [GPR004] IDMf069 VA - IDMf Retrospective Vol. 310/5/2024
The IDMf Netlabel and Glitchpulse Records are proud to preset to you the third installment of the label's Retrospective series.
What is Glitchpulse Records? It is the re-incarnation of the IDMf Netlabel. Presenting you with high quality underground electronic music since 2008. The Retrospective collection is a colorful blend of electronic music genres including: Breakcore, IDM/Glitch, Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Breaks/Jungle, Experimental, Acid House, Chill/Downtempo, UK Garage, and more! Retrospective Vol. 3 showcases just a small fraction of the talent that lies within the history, both past and present, of IDMforums.com "Lizard" is our featured track for this release. A brand new one from Morpion. Morpion has been a delight to work with over the past few months to get this ready for launch. We have had the privilege of releasing so many artists' music over the last 16 years, and this is the way for us to pay tribute to the music that has stood out over nearly two decades. IDMf069 will be released 5th October 2024 in all digital formats for free, (...but donations graciously accepted). Thank you for listening! 
Track List:
Release Credits
IDMf069: IDMf Retrospective Volume 3 Original works composed & mixed by various IDMf artists Mastered by Darren Ziesing at Millennium Mastering Cover art - Wayne Baker & Nick Manton Video collage - Wayne Baker Track list curated by - Nick Manton Published by - Glitchpulse Records Full Catalog - Here 
Point Source Electronic Arts Label 5th Anniversary Artist Showcase takes you through some really groovy percussive and melodic journeys. A real homage to the 2000's era IDM.
Sitting listening to the digital release as I wait patiently for my CD to arrive in the mail, I'm taken back to a place of my youth. Many of these artists capture what the 2000's gave to IDM but also what the modern era of IDM has to offer. It's very hard to label favorite tracks as there are too many great ones, and to be frank, everyone has their different opinions on what the "best" is anyway. If you have the time, it's worth sitting down with your favorite headphones and giving this record your full attention. This group of talent is not to be missed. If you buy the physical release, you receive an additional 14 tracks not on the digital copy. You can buy the CD or the Digital release here: Artist Showcase - 5th Edition | Point Source Electronic Arts (bandcamp.com) AuthorNick Manton Archives
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