Music Appreciation Club

30/07/2021

It’s release day 👀
neathway returns to Music Appreciation Club with the first single from his new EP ‘Songs For The Sun’.

Keeping true to his laidback sound, Neathway dishes up a slow paced slice of sun soaked house with hypnotic melodies to pair.

You can go get ‘You, Me & A 303’ on all streaming platforms today or treat yourself to the whole EP on our Bandcamp. Link in bio!

#303

02/04/2021

The First Night has arrived 🌲🌒

We can’t believe the day has finally come. Originally a throwaway phrase coined on the dance floor, Music Appreciation Club has taken a long journey to get to the point that we’re at today. A place for sharing and enjoying, we want to welcome you along for the journey.

All tracks from The First Night are now available on streaming platforms! Let us know what you think of the tracks as well

01/04/2021

A chat around the fire with

Introducing our final artist, we are happy to welcome a close friend of the label. With us since the founding moments, Watko has offered up a stunner for the compilation in the form of ‘Pigments’. This poignant track glides effortlessly as glistening motifs sound off against groove-laden drums. We’re certainly keen to hear more.

We hope you’ve enjoyed hearing about our artists. We would like to say a huge thank you to each of them for their contributions to The First Night.

Keep your eyes peeled for the release tomorrow and as always,
See you around the fire

30/03/2021

A chat around the fire with

Catching up with Remotif, we asked him a little bit about his musical process and future plans. Pinning down his style is a difficult challenge but a non-exhaustive list might include genres such as leftfield house, techno, tribal, breakbeats, and chuggers. All of this is brought to you via meticulous programming in Ableton Live. Remotif told us that he seeks to find a synchronicity between the synthetic and the organic, combining club-centric functionality with an emotive, new-age sensitivity.

Not just a producer, Remotif holds down a slot on Bristol’s Noods Radio with his show ‘Super Eccentric Theatre’. This is a space for him to showcase non-dance focused tracks with music spanning between synth pop, italo, new wave, folk and dub.

An eclectic taste in music is what we’re all about here at MAC, so we’re extremely happy to have Remotif on board.

23/03/2021

Chat around the fire with

Introducing a stalwart of the Bristol-music scene, we are delighted to be bringing you music from the incredibly talented Memotone. We recently caught up with him to ask about his creative process. Blending an inspired fusion of real instruments and electronic hardware, Will told us that he rarely uses software when producing his music. This melting pot of acoustic and electronic sound brings a unique flavour to his tracks that resonates with us here at MAC.

Not only is Will a full-time composer and producer but he can also be found offering his services as a session musician. A musician of this calibre obviously has some experience releasing music, over 10 years in fact. Will also assured us he has plans to continue making music for at least another 50, something we’re all pleased to hear!


We are so grateful to be able to share this talent with you. We’re sure you will enjoy his compilation track Sideshow Mel as much as we do.

18/03/2021

Chat around the fire with

We’re very pleased to introduce SDXN to the label. We managed to catch up with him to learn a bit more about his musical process. Here’s what he had to say about his compilation offering, Serendipity.

‘I usually take a while to gather my ideas for a track, but Serendipity came about in one session during the first lockdown in 2020. I was spending a lot of peaceful evenings in the forest near where I grew up, and after the sunset one night I came home and put the whole track down. At the time I was reflecting on a serendipitous encounter with someone I really connected with, and wanted the track to be a celebration of how good those unexpected occurrences can feel.’

The track provides a welcome change in tempo to the compilation as its warm pads bring an uplifting feeling to proceedings. The playful melody and garage-inspired vocal chops create a spacey yet human feel that is so distinct of SDXN’s productions.

15/03/2021

Chat around the fire with .dj

Introducing another artist from The First Night compilation, we present the pioneering and equally inspiring Bex. Founder of , a community for all WOMXN*S and non-binary individuals who have an interest in music production, Bex is a strong advocate for supporting those who may be deterred from venturing into a male dominated industry. With only 2% of music producers identifying as womxn, Bex has helped to establish a safe-space for those who feel under-represented in today’s music scene. 

With 8 years of dj’ing experience, Bex holds down residencies at both Noods and 1020 radio. Inspired by the thriving sense of community in Bristol, Bex (a Bristol-native herself) is quickly becoming a familiar face in the local music scene. With regards to her productions, Bex has found herself drawn to percussive soundscapes, a description that is encapsulated by her stunning track ‘Microstep’. Microstep stands alone with an intriguing sound. The track creates a feeling of tension as enchanting pads are set against punchy drums and degraded vocal chops. 

We’re very happy to be able to bring you music from Bex and we look forward to following her in the future.

13/03/2021

Chat around the fire with Klens

We’re pleased to introduce our other MAC Captain, Alter

Previously releasing under Klens, we now see the birth of a new alias. With a focus on contemplative and euphoric sounds, Alter paints in broad strokes, transporting the listener through a journey of twists and turns. Achieving these sounds, Alter uses a combination of analogue and modular hardware, along with an extensive range of sound-mangling software.

From the helm of his home studio, Alter has crafted an energetic climax to the compilation. Sundance juxtaposes serene ambient bliss with pumping rhythms and intricate synthwork. We hear this in the second half of the track where vigorous but bewildering sound design is conjured from the background, amalgamating in a moment of catharsis and release.

We look forward to bringing you more music from the head office as Alter has recently finalised his debut MAC release

10/03/2021

Chat around the fire with Neathway

One half of MAC management and chief of quality control, Neathway brings a steady hand to the ship with a keen eye for detail and passion for well-crafted music. His calm and considered nature resounds in his productions. Typically, Neathway’s tracks are made up of only essential parts, with each element weaving and evolving over time. These metamorphic sounds are set against substantial rhythms that are littered with a tasteful blend of organic and electronic elements.

Talking about his debut release ‘Birds in Paradise’, a dreamy cut that is anchored by chunky drums and sustained sequences. Neathway said that the track was ‘built around a recording of the forest taken at the start of the first lockdown, The aim of the track was not only to show appreciation for the noticeable return of nature, but also the desire to get back to clubs.’

There’s plenty of reasons to watch this space as Neathway is currently preparing for his debut EP which will be subsequently released on MAC this year.

05/03/2021

Welcome to Music Appreciation Club and our first release The First Night.

Comprising 9 unique cuts, the compilation meanders through a range of organic styles that are suited for any mood or moment. From its opening ambience, the release drifts through playful and light-hearted grooves that are set against more contemplative and introspective moments.

We’d like to thank all the artists involved for offering up their fresh perspective on the label’s sound. This release serves as a statement of intent from Music Appreciation Club, as future releases look to further develop the narrative laid out in this compilation.

Link to the pre order in the bio.

Enjoy and see you around the fire.

Neathway
Bex Ashford
SDXN
memotone
Remotif
Arley
Watko
Klens

Artwork by Leon Nikoo
Mastered by ZNL Mastering

05/03/2021