Canberran violinist/vocalist Happy Axe (now based in Melbourne) is releasing an EP of seamless improvisation, recorded live from the Mt Stromlo mountaintop near Canberra earlier this year. Hear and see it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa6JCU111co
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Introducing: Kcin
New Spirit Level artist Kcin offers up debut EP, Sleeplessness and Hopelessness I. Kcin operates on a level of scale that can take a moment to readjust to. Prepare to feel infinitesimal. Hear it here.
Hemm releases new single, “Think About It”
“Think About It” picks up the thread laid by their previous Make Me Stay EP, further showcasing the duo’s continued evolution as virtuosos of emotional futurist pop. Hear it here.
The first collaboration from Braille Face & Happy Axe – “Open Sky”
“With you – I am the open sky.” Two of Spirit Level’s core artists – Braille Face & Happy Axe – team up for a haunting, intoxicating duet. Hear it here.
Spirit Level introduces: Sig Nu Gris
Sig Nu Gris joins Spirit Level and offers up debut single “To Un-know”
Tim Shiel vs Happy Axe
Hear one of the two tracks on our RSD vinyl collab with Nura.
Braille Face x Happy Axe x Tim Shiel pressed on vinyl
Drop in on our pop-up stage at Melbourne Central on Record Store Day, April 13.
Piano Day 2019
Check out this intimate duet from Braille Face and Eliott.
Hemm releases 2nd EP
Hemm have just dropped their second EP, Make Me Stay a While so I can Catch My Breath.
Stunning Debut Album from Anatole
Anatole has released his new album, Emulsion.
Beautiful new clip from Hemm
The new Hemm clip is intimate, vulnerable, and every moment as arresting as the song it accompanies.
Hemm release new single Skin
Ahead of their upcoming EP, Hemm release new single, Skin.
Anatole reveals new single Emulsion
Hear the new single ahead of Anatole’s forth-coming album release.
Tim Shiel releases Glowing Pains: Music From The Gardens Between
Like the game itself, this soundtrack is both beautiful and surreal.
Blissful duo Hemm join Spirit Level
Juice and Bobby are magic. Their new 7-track Emerging With The Day EP features remixes from Darcy Baylis and mara.
Anatole re-imagines UK duo Aquilo on new remix
The dream pop duo are rising stars in the UK – Anatole lends his signature production style.
Sophie Hutchings intimate shows in Sydney and Melbourne
We’re organising two special shows with the Sydney-based pianist and composer, supported by Anatole and Braille Face.
Happy Axe’s debut album Dream Punching out now
Hear the long awaited and stunning debut album from Happy Axe.
Braille Face in NYC and LA
Jordan is collecting sounds on a writing trip across the US, and documenting his adventures on Instagram. Image by Braille Face.
Surprise – New Braille Face Ep “Malheureux” just dropped
Hear 5 new tracks and get an insight into the future of Braille Face.
HAPPY AXE REVEALS COVER ART AND THIRD SINGLE FROM DEBUT ALBUM DREAM PUNCHING
Get all the details on the upcoming release and stream the ethereal new single.
Anatole’s brooding Lucy Rose remix premieres on Pilerats
Stream the mix and get an exclusive insight from the two artists.
Wauwatosa – “Souvenirs” – OUT NOW
Hear the incredible and diverse debut album from the Norwegian duo and thier collaborators.
Wauwatosa announce debut album Souvenirs, drop new track Loki
Hear the latest cut off this highly anticipated album.
Happy Axe reveals new single Cheshire Heart
Hear the hauntingly captivating new release ahead of her debut album.
Braille Face releases “Lightletting” EP
The new EP brings together previous singles Run For Your Life, Faraway and Leave Your Heart alongside two previously unreleased tracks.
Photos from Kindred at the Stables 2018
A peek at the stunning photos from the evening.
TOKiMONSTA spins new Feels on her BBC Radio 1 Residency
Hear Feels in the mix alongside Anderson .Paak, Shigeto and Chrome Sparks.
Happy Axe’s stunning debut video premieres on Gorilla vs Bear
Debut release with Spirit Level, ‘Seven Sounds’ has an equally beautiful and captivating video.
Feels drop exciting new single ‘Research’
Perth producer duo Feels bounce into 2018 with their first new track for the year.
Kindred returns: our music & dance mini-festival
If you’re in Melbourne, join Braille Face, Anatole, Hemm and many more for a night of music, improvised dance and visuals. Tickets on sale now.
Introducing: Happy Axe
The newest member of our family is an inquisitive, inspiring and warmhearted multi-instrumentalist from Canberra.
Wauwatosa reveal second single “Dare”
Norwegian collaborative dream-pop project presents the second single from their forthcoming debut album.
Bullion’s laidback Braille Face remix premieres on DUMMY
Beautifully balanced and well crafted rework drops ahead of Braille Face’s debut UK performance
Spirit Level is coming to Europe
We’re coming. Braille Face and Anatole play their first shows in the UK, while label boss Tim Shiel heads to Oslo for by:Larm Festival.
Anatole reveals “Only One” featuring IDA
Anatole moves one step closer to the release of his album, as Mixmag premieres the stunning “Only One” featuring IDA.
Braille Face begins the new year with Leave Your Heart
Yet another left-turn from one of Melbourne’s most chameleonic artists, premiered on CLASH.
Feels are in residency at Ableton Studio in Sydney
We’re hell amped.
Watch as Feels & WOMPP take over an entire Falls Festival stage
Feels were invited to curate an entire stage at Falls Festival in Fremantle, and used the opportunity to put the spotlight on their own community.
Anatole reveals a stunning video for Outgrown
Brisbane filmmaker Jeff Andersen Jr plays with light and shape to create a sumptuous visual accompaniment for Anatole & Tom Iansek’s collab.
Feels debut EP out now
Sleek, minimal and fun – welcome to the playful and Reich-inspired sound world of Perth electronic percussionists Feels.
Braille Face drops new single Faraway
Soulful falsetto sours over a propulsive house-influenced beat; as heard on triple j, BBC 6 Music, CLASH and Indie Shuffle.
Wauwatosa release “Snakes” single & video
Their first single with us features Marianna Sangita from Broen, and was premiered by Ruben on NRK P3.
Anatole’s remix for Odette premieres on CLASH
Anatole turns in a stunning transformation of one of our favourite local pop songs of the year, premiered today on CLASH.
Anatole joins the Spirit Level family
Talented Sydney multi-instrumentalist and producer joins the rapidly expanding Spirit Level roster.
Introducing: Feels & Wauwatosa
Spirit Level expands with two new signings: Perth percussion duo Feels and Norwegian pop collective Wauwatosa.
Kindred at Kew Court House
We took over an historic venue in Melbourne’s east for an intimate night of violas, harps & electronics.
Kindred Spirits Volume 1: Piano Day
Our first ever compilation features piano music from Braille Face, Luke Howard, Sophie Hutchings, Evelyn Ida Morris and more.
We have merch!
Braille Face and Spirit Level tees now available in limited quantities + a unique risoprint zine made with Max Löffler.
Spirit Level @ Slush Music
We’re headed to Helsinki for a conference exploring the future of music and technology.
Photos from our first event: Kindred
A peek at what was a very special and intimate night for us and our closest friends.
Braille Face interview on The 405
“I listen to every corner of music that anyone exposes me to. To be defined by one thing I don’t think is necessary anymore.”
12 albums in 12 days from Braille Face
Braille Face adds depth to his debut album Kōya with the release of the 12 private albums that preceded it.
Braille Face interview on The Quietus
“It’s a collage, and a response to everything that was going on in my life at the time. It is a break-up record, but it also isn’t.”
Kishi Bashi – Say Yeah
Serial over-achiever Kishi Bashi makes grandiose, heart-on-sleeve chamber pop.
friendships – It’s Vermentino Dickhead
In short, this release represents the bleeding edge of Australian electronic music.
Arian Cook – “Come Down”
Young Perth producer channelling Moby on this one, but that’s ok.
Darkstar & Empress Of – Reformer
Atmospheric lead single from upcoming Made to Measure EP.
Kelsey Lu – Church EP
Recorded live in one take in a Brooklyn church, this simply jaw-dropping collection of tracks is a spine-tingling must listen.
Braille Face & Telling at BIGSOUND
Exciting news about our artists performing at BIGSOUND.
Announcing: Braille Face “Kōya”
Braille Face’s debut album Kōya will be released August 31, and is available now for pre-order.
Introducing: Telling
We are beyond excited to officially welcome Melbourne emotional pop duo Telling to the Spirit Level family.
Braille Face: “Backwards/Medicated”
Hear Braille Face’s second single “Backwards/Medicated.”
Video: Braille Face – Glow
Watch the mesmerising new video for Braille Face’s debut single Glow.
Introducing: Braille Face
We welcome our first ever Australian signing, Melbourne vocalist/producer Braille Face.