"Bastelbande incorporates groovy and powerful drumbeats reminiscent of Wilhelm and Meyer’s roots in Hip Hop but also features samples, layers and sound effects, which transposes them into the realms of Trip Hop. Their overall sound is comparable to artists such as Bonobo, Thievery Corporation and Quantic; however, a seamless fusion of soulful saxophones, jazzy pianos and funky guitar riffs sets them apart from the rest and gives them their signature feel-good vibe." - Aviary Bridge Records
"Off The Beaten Tracks opens with ‘Entrance', a track that draws you straight into Bastelbande's strident musicality, underpinned by a surrealist vibe which grabs you instantly. The electric guitar strums in ‘Good Evenings’ make an epic addition to the album alongside the spoken vocal overtures of ‘Welcome’. Isa then joins Bastelbande for ‘Piece of Love’, a melodic track woven with delicacy. ‘From the Stars’, ‘Black Rainbow’ and ‘Hopscotch’ provide yet more diversity to the album. ‘Roads’ (featuring Tom Zips) presents a light-hearted side to Bastelbande’s vast production spectrum, contrasting with ‘Sans Soleil’ and ‘Lovelove.hatehate’ both of which move with a more jagged edge. We then come to the finale of the album which features artist Dimitri Kalaschnikow for ‘Alt Genug’, a track which pushes through a layer of Dimitri’s own skillsets. The album then concludes with ‘Exit’, the final hurrah for an album which is sure to put Bastelbande on the map." - Cygnus
"Bastelbande incorporates groovy and powerful drumbeats reminiscent of Wilhelm and Meyer’s roots in Hip Hop but also features samples, layers and sound effects, which transposes them into the realms of Trip Hop. Their overall sound is comparable to artists such as Bonobo, Thievery Corporation and Quantic; however, a seamless fusion of soulful saxophones, jazzy pianos and funky guitar riffs sets them apart from the rest and gives them their signature feel-good vibe." - Aviary Bridge Records
"Off The Beaten Tracks opens with ‘Entrance', a track that draws you straight into Bastelbande's strident musicality, underpinned by a surrealist vibe which grabs you instantly. The electric guitar strums in ‘Good Evenings’ make an epic addition to the album alongside the spoken vocal overtures of ‘Welcome’. Isa then joins Bastelbande for ‘Piece of Love’, a melodic track woven with delicacy. ‘From the Stars’, ‘Black Rainbow’ and ‘Hopscotch’ provide yet more diversity to the album. ‘Roads’ (featuring Tom Zips) presents a light-hearted side to Bastelbande’s vast production spectrum, contrasting with ‘Sans Soleil’ and ‘Lovelove.hatehate’ both of which move with a more jagged edge. We then come to the finale of the album which features artist Dimitri Kalaschnikow for ‘Alt Genug’, a track which pushes through a layer of Dimitri’s own skillsets. The album then concludes with ‘Exit’, the final hurrah for an album which is sure to put Bastelbande on the map." - Cygnus
As a record label, we value community, creativity and collaboration. We look for artists who are not only talented, but enthusiastic about being active within the our tight-knit community. We believe that music and creativity flourish when we are surrounded by likeminded people who work with, advise and encourage one another. We learn from each other's strengths and differences whilst retaining creative control and individuality.
We look to find, create and share quality music which captures experiences and evokes emotion, be it nostalgia, excitement, happiness or sorrow. We are open to a wide range of genres with a current focus on trip hop, lofi, jazz and downtempo genres with experimental and ambient influences.
Aviary Bridge Records includes artists from around the globe. We work together and share music with each other, almost entirely digitally. We believe that in the digital age and the ever-changing music industry, adaptability is key. Instead of shying away from this new and uncertain future, we aim to grab it by the horns and embrace it, making it work for us as a creative force.
Off the Beaten Tracks
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