Ambient producer and clarinetist Carmen Villain will release her latest studio album, Memoria, on September 4, through the label Smalltown Supersound. The project follows her 2022 release, Only Love From Now On, and features seven tracks, including the lead single “Entre Nosotros,” which is currently available for streaming.
Inspiration Behind the New Material
The title for the upcoming album, Memoria, draws direct inspiration from the 2021 film Memoria, directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul. According to the artist’s press materials, the creative process was also informed by the writings of composer Pauline Oliveros, specifically her work regarding “internally recalled sounds.”
This thematic focus on memory and internal resonance marks a continuation of the soundscapes explored in her previous work.
Tracklist and Production
The album consists of seven distinct tracks. The sequencing is as follows:
- Labour of Imagination
- Entre Nosotros
- Memoria
- Hope Synapses
- Blue
- Holding a Shape
- Omriss
The release is via the label Smalltown Supersound.
Contextualizing the Release
Her 2022 album, Only Love From Now On, was featured in lists highlighting the best electronic music of that year.
The release of Memoria arrives as the artist continues to build upon a discography that emphasizes atmospheric depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the release date for the new album?
The album is scheduled for release on September 4.
Which label is releasing the project?
Smalltown Supersound is the label responsible for the release.
What is the lead single?
The lead single from the album is titled “Entre Nosotros.”
Who influenced the production of this record?
The artist cited the 2021 film Memoria and the writings of composer Pauline Oliveros as primary inspirations for the project.
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