Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe Vinyl, CD & tapes by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe at Norman Records

Look man, I write descriptions for Norman Records. If there’s an LP that features YoshimiO (Boredoms), Susie Ibarra and Lichens bloke Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, then I’m obviously dtf. Flowers of Sulphur was recorded at a 2016 performance in Brooklyn art space Roulette. There’s no audio out yet so I can’t tell you what it sounds like but it’s probably sick.

Synthspert Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe has been releasing a slew of excellent modular experiments for labels far and wide, with techno blurtings on DDS, pretty sounds on Kranky and Type, plus a cosmic collaboration with legend Ariel Kalma for FRKWYS. His newest release comes for More Than Human and sees him working with unprecedented narratives, offering an imaginary soundtrack for an African sci-fi film. Comes with phenomenal artwork by Lowe himself.

Lichens’ Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe is well-versed in the way of the synth, releasing various meditations and collaborating with the likes of Ariel Kalma, Neotantrik and one Suzanne Ciani. Arriving via Latency, one side of this 12” considers “the relationship of machine and human”, whereas the other sets its sights on a “unified human machine wherein the voice becomes the rhythm – all become one instrument.” Sound a little grand? Take it the Robert AA Lowe way: one second at a time.

A special recording of a special concert by the duo of Air Cushion Finish and Lichens. This all took place at Wokule!, an old GDR holiday camp in Biesenthal, where the artists apparently played in the kitchen! It’s a lush and floaty session that must have been a treat to witness. Released by alt.vinyl on heavy-card-sleeve-housed vinyl, in a limited edition of 250.

Jóhann Jóhannsson has made a film, a collage of super 8 footage of his Antarctic travels. The film is accompanied by an ethereal, suitably icy soundtrack by Jóhann himself, working with wonderful cellist Hildur Gudna∂óttir and Robert Aiki Aubrey Low. This CD+DVD set of End of Summer gives you both sides of the project. On Sonic Pieces.

‘We Know Each Other Somehow’ is a collection of original compositions by Robert Aiki Aubery Lowe (aka Lichens) and French born, multi genre composer Ariel Kalma. Recorded in a remote area on the outskirts of the Eastern Australian coast, the album consists of two electronic synthesised compositions of ambient spiritual exploration.