Summer Rain Recordings

Release Date: 1st September 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-034
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
About 9’s debut release is a melting pot of organic instrumentation, electronic soundscapes, with a mixture of live drums and electronic beats. A sound reminiscent of Bonobo and Four Tet in places, but equally unique and timeless.
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Release Date: 1st September 2008
Catalog Number: SRR-040
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
Following on from his first EP on Summer Rain, riccicomoto brings us a second EP packed with cinematic and funky tracks. An atmosphere somewhat similar to that of the films about a certain British spy we have all come to [...]

Release Date: 1st September 2008
Catalog Number: SRR-042
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
Yooda’s first EP on Summer Rain brings you blissed out, atmospheric melodies, infused with glitched, intricate percussion that both relaxes and inspires the mind. Combining traditional instruments with found sound, and electronic wizardry, Yooda paints an aural landscape that leaves [...]

Release Date: 1st September 2008
Catalog Number: SRR-039
10% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
Pondermonkey’s debut release on Summer Rain is a inspiring blend of organic, and textured melodies, and old skool breaks and glitchiness, often reminiscent of Four Tet. Abstract, and obscure atmospheres draw you in and take you for a walk through [...]

Release Date: 1st September 2008
Catalog Number: SRR-038
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
Building on the success of her first EP, Plum’s second release is a collection of remixes of the tracks from The Whispering Chamber. What do you get when you commission the talent of several excellent worldwide producers? Listen and find [...]

Release Date: 1st September 2008
Catalog Number: SRR-037
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
Liquid Nation’s second release on Summer Rain delivers a fresh batch of intricate melodies, and nu skool breaks. The EP tells the story of the title without words, with the transitions from old to new, dark to light.
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Release Date: 1st September 2008
Catalog Number: SRR-036
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
He Waits by the Tree’s debut release on Summer Rain is a blend of ethereal, and haunting melodies, entwined with found sound, and intricate percussion that take you on a mind’s journey.
Put your feet up, take a deep breath, close [...]

Release date: 22nd May 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-027
This debut EP from WARLoZ delivers emotive, haunting melodies reminiscent of Selected Ambient Works by Aphex Twin, yet distinctly unique at the same time. Perfect for listening to when you need something to distract and soothe your mind.
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
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Release Date: 22nd May 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-025
An EP eclectic in style, yet flowing seamlessly from start to finish. In parts organic and textured, in other parts experimental and glitched, Stop and go is reminiscent of some of Chemical Brothers, whilst tracks like To Preston and Beyond are reminiscent of Bonobo….
5% of all sales proceeds are [...]

Release Date: 22nd May 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-028
Tepui’s first release on Summer Rain Recordings is a intriguing combination of organic sounds and textures fused with cool breaks, reminiscent of Bonobo and Four Tet, but equally unique
10% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
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Release Date: 22nd May 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-029
Obitel Thelema’s style is reminiscent of DJ Shadow, but equally unique. This EP is a showcase of his inspirations and ability to take sounds and craft them to deliver a message through each track.
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
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Release Date: 22nd May 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-032
Killinnosense’ first release on Summer Rain is atmospherically orientated, combining classical music forms with contemporary electronica, lead with haunting and ethereal vocals. Experimental at times, triphop & new wave at others. This is one of those EPs that is best heard than described.
5% of all sales proceeds are being [...]

Release Date: 22nd May 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-031
Lines EP is an inspiring blend of traditional instruments fused with occasional electronic elements that is both soothing and intriguing to listen to. Using Cello, Guitar, and even Xylophone, Guy has weaved an almost folky, but unique sound which is intricate, but uncluttered.
7% of all sales proceeds are being [...]

Release Date: 22nd May 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-033
Image © 2008 Jason Haynes
David Kira’s first release on Summer Rain is a combination of blissful, soothing, and enchanting melodies that draw you in, captivate the ear and have you reaching for the repaet button as soon as the EP has finished playing.
5% of all sales proceeds are being [...]

Release Date: 24th Apr. 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-018
Annawhity’s first release with Summer Rain delivers Inspiring, and experimental soundscapes that draw the listener’s attention and leave them wanting to hear more.
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
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Release Date: 24th Apr. 2008
Catalogue Number: SSR-020
Summer Rain’s first release for D.S.S. comprises of lush textures dreamy soundscapes that tantalise the mind and take you on a journey.
10% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
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Release Date: 24th Apr. 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-019
Dave Avid’s first release on Summer Rain delivers Nu Skool breaks fused with well structured melodies, reminiscent of BT’s This Binary Universe.
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
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Release Date: 24th Apr. 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-022
Dark, trip hop breaks, blended with sultry vocals, make Doll Imago’s first release on Summer Rain an interesting listen.
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to Greenville Rape and Crisis Center.
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Release Date: 24th Apr. 2008
Catalogue Number: SR-021
PassePartout an’ Kler’s first EP with Summer Rain is a combination of haunting melodies, unique textures, and subtle beats, resulting in a cinematic listening experience.
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
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Release Date: 24th Apr. 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-023
Zico’s first release with Summer Rain is a peaceful, calm, melodic journey of listening with 4 tracks that take you on a journey through Zico’s sonic imagination, an imagination best heard than described.
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
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Artist: Author’s Intent
Release Date: 24th Apr. 2008
Catalogue Number: SRR-024
Blissed out melodies and chilled breaks form this first EP from Author’s Intent. A cool trip hop kind of feel to the EP makes it perfect for relaxed, dream inspiring listening.
5% of all sales proceeds being donated to NextAid.org
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You’ll be able to hear Auditory Canvas’ track ‘Truth’ played alongside other great music on Shouting Fire/Megacosmic Transmissions this week.
To tune in you can visit: Shoutingfire.com or megacosmic.com
You’ll also be hearing more from Summer Rain artists on their broadcasts in the future too.
“Shouting Fire is a year-round platform for sound and vision that engages and [...]

Caitlyn Hessell, who released Always There with us earlier this year just found out that she is doing really well in an online competition with the track Always There.
Entering the competition very late, and not having done any promotion, she was quite shocked to find she was at number 3 out of 376 entries, [...]

Melorman - Drawing Circles Through an Empty Sky EP:
Drawing Circles in an Empty Sky is a blissful, haunting tapestry of sound. Melorman’s style delivers warm, enchanting melodies, fused with intricate percussion and found sound. The result is a peaceful listening journey that both relaxes and inspires.
5% of all sales proceeds are being donated to NextAid.org
Click [...]

Check out NextAid’s online auction, where proceeds will go to the construction of NextAid’s Youth With A Vision Community Center and Children’s Residential Village in South Africa.
NextAid is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions to children orphaned by AIDS in Africa and to increasing awareness through positive action on the dance floor and online [...]

Calling All Friends, Fans, and Stalkers….
Manic Launches Search for “Spring” Video
Manic is inviting fans and artists alike to create a video for his smash hit “Spring.” A strong supporter of the arts, Manic sees this as an opportunity to collaborate with other creative minds in the industry—ultimately combing innovative sounds with unforgettable visuals to [...]

We thought it was about time to add a new game to the games section of the website, so what better than Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
We’ve given a good try and we don’t think the questions are too hard, although we did get caught out a few times….
Give it a try and see [...]

Thought we’d let you know that there will be a new EP coming from Auditory Canvas in September.
100% of all sales proceeds will be donated across 4 charities and non profit orgs.
David (aka Auditory Canvas) has this to say about the EP:
“There’s a new track in the player on my Myspace page - track 2 [...]

Summer Rain Recordings is gearing up to make the most of their charitable giving this year with some exciting new projects. News of their altruism and drive to make a difference is already creating a buzz, and to continue this momentum, SRR is constantly devising new and creative ways for musicians to make a difference. [...]

We just updated the games section on the site to add another classic - Sonic The hedgehog
Click the pic to play….

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We have 7 great new releases today. you can find out more about each artist and their release on their pages, and the articles for each release. You can also find buy links for each one below.
Annawhity:
iTunes - Click the pic to go to the EP on iTunes:

Juno Records:
CLick here to buy Whity Ground EP [...]

We just installed the game Pacman on our games page, so you now have something to do while listening to the music, but be warned, it’s highly addictive….
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Thought we’d let you know that we are one of the featured labels on Reverbnation.com. They do a spotlight on different labels each week, and this week they chose us….
You can also hear some of our forthcoming releases that aren’t on this site yet too, so worth a visit we think Just scroll through [...]

If you would like to write a review on any of our releases, then please get in touch, or just send us an already written review and we’ll publish it. We can publish it under your name and provide a link to your own website or blog too.
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Proof of Concept’s last EP, View From Above, was reviewed a while back on The Silent Ballet, and it seems like the EP left a lasting impression on the reviewer.
Here’s an excerpt:
“The last two tracks are the real kickers on the album. They are even more fast paced and get the listener hooked. If you [...]

Caitlyn Hessell, who released Always There with us earlier this year just found out that she is doing really well in an online competition with the track Always There.
Entering the competition very late, and not having done any promotion, she was quite shocked to find she was at number 3 out of 376 entries, [...]

http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/leisure/Electronic-tonic.4108151.jp
I am chuffed with this review - nice one!
P
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Edinburgh based acoustic/electronic artist Plum will screen her first music video for her track “Toys” (The Whispering Chamber, Summer Rain Recordings, November 2007) at Wonky Wallpaper on 16th May at the GRV, Guthrie Street, Edinburgh.
Created by Edinburgh based award winning and well respected Blimey Productions, the music video is the first of a series [...]

The Distracted Globe has recently posted an article on Doll Imago and her new EP….
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
“One of the good friends of The Distracted Globe is a pretty great musician who goes by the handle Doll Imago. In her other life, she has also been a huge help at the theatre, [...]

Seems Like Caitlyn is making a name for herself in Boston…The Daily Free Press at Boston University wrote an article on her and her work.
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
“Although her sound is currently acoustic and soulful a la Norah Jones, she wants to move away from that genre, possibly to collaborate with different types [...]

The wonder that is Caitlyn Hessell was recently interviewed on WERS radio in Boston, which has also been published on their website.
here’s an excerpt from the interview:
While many musicians wait years before having their songs merited with remixes by other artists, acoustic singer-songwriter Caitlyn Hessell claimed this distinction with her debut album. The [...]

Our lovely Scottish artist Plum has recently had a great review over at Yahoo’s Better Living Through MP3, by Ken Micaleff.
Here’s an exceprt:
“Holly Golightly? Scottish loops’n’samples slinger Plum is a 20-something electronic-based musician with her two feet firmly planted in a zillion different camps. Plum has been described as the female Fourtet, and with good [...]

If you would like to write a review on any of our releases, then please get in touch, or just send us an already written review and we’ll publish it. We can publish it under your name and provide a link to your own website or blog too.
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Hooded Lady video by Jack Lane
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You’ll be able to hear Auditory Canvas’ track ‘Truth’ played alongside other great music on Shouting Fire/Megacosmic Transmissions this week.
To tune in you can visit: Shoutingfire.com or megacosmic.com
You’ll also be hearing more from Summer Rain artists on their broadcasts in the future too.
“Shouting Fire is a year-round platform for sound and vision that engages and [...]

Headphone Commute just wrote an awesome review of Manic’s 1986 EP.
Here’s an excerpt from the review:
“Manic’s debut is the fifth Summer Rain release. The four track 1986 EP is a light, breezy, and upbeat stroll. The very first track, Spring, had me bopping my head with the hip-hop beat, as I walked along the street [...]

http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/leisure/Electronic-tonic.4108151.jp
I am chuffed with this review - nice one!
P
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Hi fellow musicians and friends,
I’m finishing the last track for my second EP (’Where We All Fit In EP’).
I wanted to do sth special again, so I was thinking of the number 4 (as there are 4 tracks).
So every track can be seen as a season (Flowerdrops = spring, Sun Salution = summer, City Of [...]

Edinburgh based acoustic/electronic artist Plum will screen her first music video for her track “Toys” (The Whispering Chamber, Summer Rain Recordings, November 2007) at Wonky Wallpaper on 16th May at the GRV, Guthrie Street, Edinburgh.
Created by Edinburgh based award winning and well respected Blimey Productions, the music video is the first of a series [...]

Calling All Friends, Fans, and Stalkers….
Manic Launches Search for “Spring” Video
Manic is inviting fans and artists alike to create a video for his smash hit “Spring.” A strong supporter of the arts, Manic sees this as an opportunity to collaborate with other creative minds in the industry—ultimately combing innovative sounds with unforgettable visuals to [...]

There is an upcoming show for us:
23d of May at 11.00 p.m.
Rockemon Festival
Club Eightball
Thessaloniki Greece.
Hope to see you there!
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From a recent press release:
“Peebles (Scotland, UK) will be pulsating to a new tune on Saturday the 31st of May when Pulse, a fusion of electronic music and visuals, comes to the town’s Eastgate Centre.
Pulse includes a set from local Peebles girl, Shona Maguire, now known as Plum. Plum was recently signed to Summer [...]

Always There lyrics
Like the slow beat of a drum, its always there in the background
Like the slow song that you hum, its always there in your mouth
Like those games that children play, I never want you to end it
Like the bad words that we say, we censor all that we are
Cause he just keeps telling [...]

Thought we’d let you know that there will be a new EP coming from Auditory Canvas in September.
100% of all sales proceeds will be donated across 4 charities and non profit orgs.
David (aka Auditory Canvas) has this to say about the EP:
“There’s a new track in the player on my Myspace page - track 2 [...]

Summer Rain Recordings is gearing up to make the most of their charitable giving this year with some exciting new projects. News of their altruism and drive to make a difference is already creating a buzz, and to continue this momentum, SRR is constantly devising new and creative ways for musicians to make a difference. [...]

“The ascension of the ballet dancers into space and their return to the ground, brought before her eyes a Japanese umbrella made of colored paper which she once wore in her hair. It was lovely to see, so delicately made. When it rained and others opened their umbrellas then it was time for her to [...]

Hello
Radiohead Remix up on http://www.radioheadremix.com/remix/?id=2254. Please show your support by voting before Thursday (voting deadline). If you fancy having a copy of the track, email me and I’ll send it your way
Thanks a lot,
Plum
www.myspace.com/plumtunes
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3 gigs coming up in Scotland in May, would love to see you there - come say hello if you like.
16th May, 10pm   Plum set, Wonky Wallpaper, The GRV, Guthrie Street, Edinburgh
http://www.myspace.com/wonkywallpaper
- This is my current favourite and brilliant Edinburgh night, showcasing lots of music that’s pushing boundaries, and lots of glitch and electronica. The amazing [...]

The Distracted Globe has recently posted an article on Doll Imago and her new EP….
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
“One of the good friends of The Distracted Globe is a pretty great musician who goes by the handle Doll Imago. In her other life, she has also been a huge help at the theatre, [...]

Seems Like Caitlyn is making a name for herself in Boston…The Daily Free Press at Boston University wrote an article on her and her work.
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
“Although her sound is currently acoustic and soulful a la Norah Jones, she wants to move away from that genre, possibly to collaborate with different types [...]

The wonder that is Caitlyn Hessell was recently interviewed on WERS radio in Boston, which has also been published on their website.
here’s an excerpt from the interview:
While many musicians wait years before having their songs merited with remixes by other artists, acoustic singer-songwriter Caitlyn Hessell claimed this distinction with her debut album. The [...]

Our lovely Scottish artist Plum has recently had a great review over at Yahoo’s Better Living Through MP3, by Ken Micaleff.
Here’s an exceprt:
“Holly Golightly? Scottish loops’n’samples slinger Plum is a 20-something electronic-based musician with her two feet firmly planted in a zillion different camps. Plum has been described as the female Fourtet, and with good [...]