Particle Recordings

24/05/2024

OUT NOW! Today Neil MacLeod releases new single ‘Tunnel Vision,’ the follow up to his acclaimed track ‘Fear.’

Listen here: https://majic.lnk.to/NMCTunnelVision

‘Tunnel Vision’ sees MacLeod’s artistry venturing to new places, blending his signature alt-electronica sound with RnB influences for the first time. Featuring delicate pianos, driving beats and heavy sub bass, MacLeod wrestles with topics of pure drive and passion. “’Tunnel Vision’ is a side of myself that people haven’t heard yet,” says MacLeod.

“It’s a song about the impact of that mindset - tunnel vision - specifically in a relationship,” he says. “The chorus talks about not being able to see the forest for the trees. That’s something I’ve dealt with more than I’d like to admit, getting hyper fixated on things to a fault. The song resolves that a ‘little closer to the middle’s where we wanna be.’ I think that’s true - somewhere between focused and curious is where I want to exist.”

The visualiser accompanying ‘Tunnel Vision’ continues the mystery we first got a taste for with the release of ‘Fear.’ It builds anticipation for the full spectacle waiting in the wings to be released with his upcoming EP.

“The video is a continuation of a story we started telling with the visualiser for my last single ‘Fear’. The story these clips tell is a symbolic one with a concept that can’t be easily explained without ruining the surprise of what’s yet to come. For now I just want people to bathe in the mystery. There’s an amazing visual offering on its way, and these visualisers are simply warming up your taste buds. Everything will connect soon enough.” The visualiser was animated by Dylan Pritchard and co-directed by MacLeod and director, writer and photographer, Oscar Keys.

‘Tunnel Vision’ releases today, Friday 24th of May, via Aotearoa New Zealand indie label Particle Recordings.

21/09/2023

Isla Noon is back. Today the shimmering, alt-pop artist releases her new single ‘Body,’ an arresting and spellbinding reclamation of self.��Premiering on Pilerats_ ‘Body’ was described as “triumphant and commanding alt-pop” which “strikes a satisfying balance between laidback drums and lush synths with big, overblown arrangements, all the while keeping Noon’s ethereal vocals at the forefront, resulting in an addictive and engaging cut.”

The track begins with haunting swells of Noon’s instantly recognisable voice which beckons us into her world. Then, delicately and tentatively, she asks ‘Body, what do I do to make you my home?’

“Growing up, it was always very important to me to be recognised for my ideas, for my creative work, for what I had to say,” says Noon. “As I grew into a young woman I became uncomfortable with the sense that my physical form was preceding those things, that the way I was perceived and treated seemed to hinge on how I looked, dressed, and carried my body. At times, this body felt like a risky vehicle to be in.�Writing ‘Body’ was a step toward excavating some of that unwelcome noise from my own mind and extending a quiet peace offering to myself.”

The music video premiered on Backseat Mafia and was described as haunting with a performance by Noon that is “mesmerising and enigmatic, with an intensity that burns the retina.” Directed by talented and artful film maker Oshara Ardeleanwith cover art photography by �

‘Body’ was made with Noon’s long time collaborator Maude Minnie Morris, and also features the talents of Lips frontwoman Steph Brown on keys. Noon reflects “when I brought the song to Maude, we realised we needed to embrace the chaos. We pushed the dynamics to the limit when it became clear that the song wanted to take up a lot of space - and so we let it.”��
Now, ‘Body’ opens a new chapter for Noon and she gently offers it to the world “in all its messy self-contradiction and intensity, in all its cautious intimacy, in all its strength and light.”

20/09/2023

On Friday 22 September, Isla Noon returns with spell binding new track 'Body.' The "triumphant & commanding alt-pop" premiered today on Pilerats which you can read here:

After making waves with a pair of singles last year, Isla Noon is back to make her mark on 2023 with the big & bold new single of electronic-tinged alt-pop that is Body, out September 22 but premiering on Pilerats today!

14/09/2023

American Pancake writes another glowing review of Proteins Of Magic

https://lnk.to/FleshItOut

 photo courtesy of chris cuffaroFrom the onset, "Flesh It Out", by New Zealand / Nashville artist Proteins of Magic, feels mysterious, spiritually drawn from Gothic mythos and viewed through wavy vintage glass. The tribal toned drums, bending drones of sound and, especially, Kelly Steven's (aka Pro...

31/08/2023

Proteins Of Magic - Flesh It Out
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Filmed & edited by Ranger Garrett .operations
Mastered by Dylan Ethier
Special thanks to for funding the creation of this song

https://lnk.to/FleshItOut

15/08/2023

Proteins Of Magic returns with the dark incantations of "Flesh It Out"

31st August, via Particle Recordings.

Pre-save here
lnk.to/FleshItOut

23/07/2023

Returning with her first new music since 2021 EP Pineapple Pizza, Persian-New...

19/07/2023

CHAII - 'Drippin In Gold'
Out via Particle Recordings + BMG (AUS)

https://chaii.lnk.to/drippingold

17/07/2023

CHAII's new single 'Drippin In Gold' is out on the 20th of July.

PRE-SAVE - https://chaii.lnk.to/drippingold

Artwork:

23/03/2023

23/03/2023

After unveiling the remix project of his We Have Known Last Days EP last year, Pōneke/Wellington-based purveyor of vivid alt-pop Neil MacLeod is nearly ready to unveil the full remix EP, out February 24, with the Brainwaltzera remix of Viscera premiering on Pilerats today ahead of release!

26/02/2023

Come along to see Proteins of Magic this Saturday.

14/02/2023

Particle Recordings present the third remix from Neil MacLeod‘We Have Known Lost Days’, with Throwing Snow reworking ‘Downwards’.

https://lnk.to/downwards-throwingsnow

Throwing Snow is a prolific London-based producer that has released on Local Action, Sneaker Social Club and Houndstooth. He attended the Red Bull Music Academy in New York, has played two Boiler Room sets, and has just released an album Dumbfounded with PY.

In this remix, he showcases his exquisite trademark production with a dramatic build-up of layers and mind-whirling effects, playing on the powerful and cinematic aspects of MacLeod’s song with a deep warmth and glistening crispness, slowly dismantling the track into a piece of deconstructed club music.

Listen to Downwards (Throwing Snow Remix) - Single by Neil MacLeod, Throwing Snow.

14/12/2022

Have a listen over at Undertheradar.co.nz...

Nashville, Tennessee-based Aotearoa artist reimagines a track from MacLeod's 'We Have Known Lost Days' EP.

17/11/2022

Neil MacLeod's 'Once in Love' (2XM Remix) is out now...

https://lnk.to/OIL2XM

Listen to Once in Love (2XM Remix) by 2XM, Neil MacLeod.

14/11/2022

Listen to 2XM's remix of Neil MacLeod 'Once in Love'.
Premiered on Pilerats.

http://pilerats.com/music/electronic/premiere-neil-macleod-once-in-love-2xm-remix/

30/09/2022

'Lethal' by Proteins Of Magic is sending chills up your spine. Link below to buy, stream and watch. Their headline national tour kicks off tonight in Wellington at Pyramid Club, more venues below.

https://linktr.ee/proteinsofmagic

Christchurch- Space Academy
Palmerston North - Snails : Artist run spaces
Hastings - Fringe in the 'Stings
Auckland - Wine Cellar Whammy Bar
Hamilton - Nivara Lounge
Oamaru - Grainstore Gallery
Dunedin - The Crown Hotel Dunedin

28/09/2022

27/09/2022

Neil MacLeod's full visual EP for 'We Have Known Lost Days' is out today. Thanks for the share Undertheradar.co.nz 🙌🏽

Te Whanganui-a-Tara songwriter and electronic producer shares a 26 minute film.

27/09/2022

Proteins Of Magic release their single 'Lethal' this Friday September 30th. Pre-save the track here - https://onerpm.link/Lethal

08/09/2022

'We Have Known Lost Days' by Neil MacLeod is out now and available to buy and stream via the link below. Congrats Neil on such a beautiful body of work 🙌🏽
https://lnk.to/NMWeHaveKnownLostDays
Bleep.com Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music

01/09/2022

Neil MacLeod 's EP 'We Have Known Lost Days' is available for pre-save. Hit the link and tune in on September 9th.
https://linktr.ee/particlerecordings

24/08/2022

Downwards by Neil MacLeod - available now to buy & stream. https://linktr.ee/particlerecordings
Full EP to come, stay tuned.

Bleep.com Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music

17/08/2022

Neil MacLeod 's single Downwards is out on August 24th. Pre-save it here - https://linktr.ee/particlerecordings

17/08/2022

17/08/2022