Monoparts / Soothsayers (ASIPV052)

Our next release reflects some of the early approaches of trip-hop

Our first release of 2025 was announced today, featuring our very own Olga Wojciechowska, (Infinite Distances (2019), Unseen Traces (2020), and the 2022 collaboration with Scanner), alongside Tomasz Walkiewicz.

The Monoparts project was sent to me as unreleased material a few years back by Olga, and it was spoken of as something that would never see the light of day, due to the duo going their own ways.

It was put into rotation on 9128.live, and since then, I grew to love it so much, I made the steps to secure it as a release on ASIP.

In a dramatic departure, Olga unveils a new and unexpected side, debuting her haunting vocals—a delicate, spellbinding performance that recalls the golden era of trip-hop, and comparisons to the sounds pioneered by Tricky, Massive Attack, and Martina Topley-Bird.

It’s certainly a new angle for the label, and I think it might be a “love it or hate it” kind of response, but, that’s what we are here for. There’s too much of the same-sounding music nowadays. As a listener, I see myself at the edges of most genres, trying to find the riches in the niches. As a label, it might be a risk presenting such a zag from our usual style, but I will always behold myself to release what I love, irrespective of style, and trust in the long-term vision and catalog being built.

"This album is like becoming one with the earth itself—feeling the rawness of the wood, tasting the earth in your mouth, and sensing the presence of ancient spirits. The music carries a deep, primal energy, like being part of the forest, with creatures watching you from the shadows." - Olga Wojciechowska

To complete the journey, ASC lends his signature touch with a stunning drum’n’bass reinterpretation, amplifying the album’s nostalgic essence. Soothsayers emerges as a spellbinding ode to times gone by, in more ways than one.

Featuring artwork by Moon Patrol, with mastering and lacquer by Andreas LUPO Lubich, Soothsayers will be available on 12” maroon smoke-colored vinyl and Bandcamp on February 28th. Preorder is now available on Bandcamp and Space Cadets, with more stores to follow soon.

Save the Monday 24th for our listening party over on Bandcamp. RSVP here.

Some labels have their ‘pop’ moment, and maybe this is ours. Only time will tell, but either way, I think this one speaks to anyone who grew up within the early days of crossover electronic music.

I hope you enjoy it.