Raster's 'Elegiac' Compilation Maps New European Electronic Music

Raster, a label from Germany, just announced 'raster. open call – soundtrack europe 2025 – 1: elegiac,' a compilation born from a global call for submissions tied to Chemnitz 2025, the European Capital of Culture. This is the first in a series of five themed releases focused on experimental music. The compilation includes nine tracks from various artists like CORGIAT, Joss Turnbull, Slowfoam, and others. It captures a pivotal moment where avant-garde is more about style than movement, highlighting Europe's ongoing influence in electronic music and referencing key institutions like RAI Phonology Studio and IRCAM. You can find the compilation on Bandcamp, showcasing diverse sounds and intricate production, from CORGIAT's layered compositions to Mosaic Tapes' atmospheric pieces.