“In November 2023, Bottlesmoker embarked on an extensive tour across China. While in Beijing, Angkuy & Nobie celebrated the essence of friendship and the beauty of life by recording a live improvisation session. They captured two songs that reflect on living and the vibrancy of existence, encapsulating moments of togetherness and the art of life through their music.” Bottlesmoker is a dynamic dance/electronic duo hailing from Bandung, Indonesia. The creative forces behind this audiovisual project are Anggung Suherman (Angkuy) and Ryan Adzani (Nobie). In addition to being producers, film score composers, lecturers, and sound designers, they are passionate about exploring and reimagining native rhythms from Indonesia and Southeast Asia within an electronic context. With a blend of old and new, analog and digital, Bottlesmoker creates a truly unique sonic and visual experience. Their musical palette spans genres, traversing tribal beats, techno pulses, Pacific vibes, psychedelic textures, downtempo grooves, and ambient atmospheres. This continuous expansion of sound and visual elements adds captivating layers to their artistic expression. Drawing inspiration from artists such as A Tribe Called Red, Four Tet, Bonobo, and Nicola Cruz, Bottlesmoker also finds creative influence in their environment and surroundings. Their music becomes a personal and intimate sanctuary, resonating deeply with their audience. Their live performances have taken them across the globe, captivating audiences at renowned festivals like Laneway Festival, Transmusicales, Big Mountain Music Festival, Zandari Festa, and Asian Pacific Triennial Summer Festival. Furthermore, they have had the privilege of opening for international acts including Ladytron, Architecture in Helsinki, Porter Robinson, Tycho, M83, and Battles. BIO 2023 In 2017, Bottlesmoker embarked on a new musical journey with their album "Parakosmos." This release marked a significant shift in their creative approach, showcasing a different concept and outstanding soundscapes. The album received critical acclaim, earning reviews from esteemed publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Vice Magazine, House of London, 4zzz Radio, and Mashable. "Parakosmos" delves into the artistic rituals performed by indigenous people in rural areas of Indonesia, serving as a homage to the preservation of balance in life. In July 2020, Bottlesmoker embarked on a unique and unconventional musical endeavor. With live concerts banned due to the ongoing pandemic, the duo planned sporadic performances across various Indonesian cities. However, instead of performing to a human audience, they took the stage in front of an unexpected crowd—plants. The venues ranged from a plant nursery in Bandung to other botanical settings. This series of performances, known as "Plantasia," aimed to explore the healing effects of music on plants, inspired by Mort Garson's cult 1976 album 'Mother Earth's Plantasia,' Bottlesmoker continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories, captivating audiences worldwide with their innovative blend of electronic music, indigenous influences, plants, nature and striking visuals. Credits: All music performed by Bottlesmoker. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Brad M. Seippel at Brevity of Motion Sounds (Beijing, China 2023-2024) Artwork: Michele Seippel “2023 年 11 月，Bottlesmoker 在中国各地开始了大范围的巡演。 在北京期间，Angkuy & Nobie 通过录制现场即兴表演来颂扬友谊的本质和生活的美好。 他们捕捉到了两首反映生活和生命活力的歌曲，通过音乐表达团聚的时刻和生活的艺术。” Bottlesmoker 是来自印度尼西亚万隆的电子二人组。 由制作人、电影配乐作曲家、讲师和声音设计师-Anggung Suherman (Angkuy) 和 Ryan Adzani (Nobie)组成。 除此之外，他们还热衷于在电子背景下探索和重新想象印度尼西亚和东南亚的本土节奏。 Bottlesmoker 融合了新旧、模拟和数字，创造了真正独特的声音和视觉体验。 他们的音乐风格跨越流派，穿越部落节拍、风格从Tribal、Techno、Pacific Vibes到迷幻，从Downtempo 到Ambient，不断探索尝试更多元的组合。声音和视觉元素的不断扩展为其艺术表达增添了迷人的层次。 Bottlesmoker 从 A Tribe Called Red、Four Tet、Bonobo 和 Nicola Cruz 等艺术家那里汲取灵感，也从他们周围的环境中得到启发。 他们的音乐成为庇护所，与听众产生深刻的共鸣。 他们的现场表演遍布全球，在 Laneway Festival、Transmusicales、Big Mountain Music Festival、Zandari Festa 和亚太三年一度夏季音乐节等著名音乐节。 此外，他们还曾有幸为 Ladytron、Architecture in Helsinki、Porter Robinson、Tycho、M83 和 Battles 等国际艺人的演出开场。 2017年，Bottlesmoker带着专辑《Parakosmos》踏上了新的音乐旅途，这也标志着他们的重大转变。 这张专辑广受好评，获得了《滚石杂志》、《Vice》杂志、《伦敦之家》、4zzz Radio 和 Mashable 等知名出版物的评论。 “Parakosmos”深入研究了印度尼西亚农村地区土著人民进行的艺术仪式，以表达对维持生活平衡的敬意。 2020 年 7 月，Bottlesmoker 开始了一项独特且非传统的音乐事业。 由于持续的疫情，现场音乐会被禁止，两人计划在印度尼西亚各个城市进行零星演出。 然而，他们并不是在人类面前表演，而是意想不到的观众——植物。 演出范围从万隆的植物苗圃到其他植物园。 这一系列名为“Plantasia”的表演旨在探索音乐对植物的治疗效果，受到 Mort Garson 1976 年备受推崇的专辑“Mother Earth's Plantasia”的启发，Bottlesmoker 不断突破界限，探索新的声音领域，以精彩的表演吸引了全世界的观众。 他们将电子音乐、本土文化、植物、自然和引人注目的视觉效果创新地融合在一起。 制作： 所有音乐均由 Bottlesmoker 演奏。 由布拉德·赛普在BMS工作室录制、混音和母带制作（中国北京，2023-2024 年） 艺术品：米歇尔·赛普