Rumpsitol - Nebula Remixes
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About the remixes
We’re proud to unveil two more remixes from Rumpistol’s award winning 2025 album, Nebula - this time, by Faek & Lapa, alongside the reworks previously released from 57º North, Foxtail, AYO & ISAN.
Ascension (Faek Remix)
First up, the legendary Mike Wallis, of Colony Productions, K.L.O, Crunch & more, returns with his drum & bass project, Faek, bringing the Nebula album opener into new light with a high octane and to the point rework of Ascension. Stripped down to its elements and rebuilt from scratch, Faek gives a masterclass in subtle evolutions and juxtaposition of atmosphere and purpose.
Air Born Again (Lapa Remix)
In contrast, Lapa brings a different flavor to the table with lush beds of harmony setting the foundation for an evolution on the album's closer, Air Born Again. A veteran violinist and producer in his own right, Lapa's unique style shines thru in the intricate interplay between melody and harmony and blending of electronics and traditional instruments to take the listener into his own little sonic ecosystem.
Above The Horizon (57° North Remix)
With their rich soundscapes, quirky melodies and epic vibe, 57° North is a brand new project consisting of Johannes Hedberg from the legendary Swedish ambient duo Carbon Based Lifeforms and Tore Kofod aka Erot. They met for the first time at the airport in Budapest, both on their way to Ozora Festival. They subsequently agreed to do a track together and 57° North was born. This spectacular remix of Above The Horizon is their first official release.
Pale Blue Dot (Foxtail Remix)
Utah-based artist Foxtail pays tribute to Carl Sagan and humanity’s curiosity, humility, and search for peace beyond Earth with his beautiful remix inspired by the Voyager Golden Record. Created over a year with deep care and respect, Foxtail’s remix of Pale Blue Dot reflects his reverence for one of humanity’s most enduring legacies - an artifact destined to outlast our planet itself.
Tralfamadore (AYO Remix)
Blending deep textures and emotional depth, the Danish artist AYO takes us on an 8-minute ambient journey to Tralfamdore. The track takes its name from Kurt Vonnegut’s fictional planet and is released on Vonnegut’s birthday, Nov 11th — a fitting cosmic tribute to the late, great author.
Cosmic Waltz (ISAN ‘Voyager I’ Remix)
If you have a copy of Nebula on vinyl, you’ll recognize the bonus track Cosmic Waltz. Dedicated to Voyager I, this minimal, yet elegant reinterpretation by the British IDM pioneers ISAN stirs a similar feeling of curiosity and hope that inspired a mission to launch humanities time-capsule into deep space, where it continues to push on all these decades later and a beacon of civilization in far away places.
Robin Saville and Antony Ryan celebrate their 30th anniversary of making music together as ISAN this year in 2026.
Original compositions and production by Jens Berents Christiansen aka Rumpistol.
Remixing, edits & additional production by Mike Wallis aka Faek (1), Ilya Goldberg aka Lapa (2), Felix Kallin aka Foxtail (3), Tore Kofod & Johannes Hedberg aka 57º North (4), Julie Schønherr Rosengreen aka AYO (5) and Robin Saville & Antony Ryan aka ISAN (6).
Mastering by Antony Ryan at RedRedPaw Mastering.
Artwork and design by Nicolas Freng.
V/A - Oxidized, Vol. 3
Artwork by Mocktail
The Oxidized compilation series is a charity project we have been working on since the inception of The Rust Music, with Oxidized, Vol. 1 being our very first label release in February 2017. At the end of each year we select a new charity, aid organization, or non-profit, to which all proceeds from the series are donated. In the past we have donated to organizations focusing on natural disaster aid, environmental restoration and preservation, as well as civil/human rights advocates and COVID-19 relief efforts on local, national, and international levels. Proceeds from the Oxidized series in 2022 and 2023 will be donated to support equal rights to healthcare and access to abortion.
Across the last 6 years, we've recurrently tapped into a network of both our roster talent and our close associates across the experimental electronic music spectrum to craft our first two Oxidized compilations. Now, for the final entry in the Oxidized Trilogy, we've brought together 32 producers, songwriters, and musicians from the US, the UK, Germany and Georgia to craft 28 tracks that cross through a medley of motifs in Hip-Hop, Drum & Bass, Downtempo, and more. Please relax and enjoy this curated selection of moods and attitudes, courtesy of The Rust Music and our extended kinfolk.
Foxtail - Revontulet
Photo: Sunn Kim
Painting: Tom Loranz
The Utah-based audiophile and producer Foxtail reinvents his own wheel with Revontulet. Foxtail’s sound is categorically fluid in every way, and he succeeds in delivering on that fluidity yet again. Each aspect of his songwriting process has continued to mature, from the precise production to the crisp engineering. This maturation process has resulted in a tonally balanced set of five songs that together weave an emotional membrane.
Each track pairs off with the one ahead of it in a spacious, harmonious dance. The synthesis patching across the release is consistent and direct, creating a continuity that holds the record together like glue. Two tracks feature careful, syncopated vinyl cuts that dart through the percussion layers, combining dancefloor sentimentalities with downtempo ambience. Foxtail’s rhythmic structures are concise and hypnotic, carrying each composition straight from headphones to headspace.
Returning fans will remember his last release, Kitsune, as a melodious terminal into the Foxtail audio mythology. Revontulet is its natural successor, honing in on and evolving his undeniably dynamic style. Grouped together with his first release, Vosmana, these three EP’s makeup a dynamic trilogy that spans across the musical mindset of Foxtail.
MALAKAI - Saros [New Cycle]
Art: Jesse Wheaton
Coming back around for its second pass through the gauntlet, MALAKAI’s methodically sculpted Saros EP has been remixed and reimagined by a select cadre of forward-thinking producers on Saros [New Cycle]. Primate., pheel., Foxtail, and wiseyoungfool bring forth unique flavors of experimentation on each respective remix.
From wildly enhanced percussive movements to fresh synthesis and juggled arrangements, each producer has spared no effort unleashing a renewed creative wave over Saros. Having no mind to miss out on all the fun, MALAKAI also snuck in a VIP of “My Middle Name..“, reinvigorating the track from the top down with a fresh lease of life. Considering each new take falls in line with the MALAKAI ethos, fans of his original catalog will thoroughly enjoy the musings on Saros [New Cycle].
Foxtail - Kitsune
Kitsune is the culmination of Foxtail's exploits into the expanse of sound sculpting. The artist draws influence from a mélange of inspiration - classical music, video game soundtracks, Japanese culture, and the gorgeous mountainous landscapes of Utah are just a few examples of what has helped shape Foxtail's music. The magnificent milieu of the world he's created is laden with the illustriousness of velvet and the vigor of a cold winter snowstorm. As comforting as a mug of cocoa, and as charming as the sly fox that inspired his namesake.
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The Rust Music - Oxidized Vol. 1 [VA]
In late 2015 I started building weekly playlists as a platform for me to share some of my favorite tunes that I found rummaging through SoundCloud. I enjoyed writing about tracks as I listened to them, and I realized that there's just such an incredible breadth of music being released every single day. Why not combine the two? It's overwhelming, and the sad truth is that much of it might not ever get the admiration it deserves.
This is why I created The Rust - I wanted to spread the music to the masses, and share the music that inspires me with people who would appreciate and vibe with it. That's what I've finally gotten the chance to do with Oxidized - Volume One.
This compilation is a collection of 10 tracks from 11 astonishingly talented musicians, all of which I'm happy to call friends. This project has been in the works for a long time, and I'm elated to finally share each of these spectacular works of art with you.
Normally when I post things on The Rust, I give a lengthy description and my detailed opinions on the piece. However, this time i'm sharing music with you, not words - I think I'll let it speak for itself.
Thanks for staying chooned. It's because of all of you that I do this...
All proceeds of the compilation will be donated to ACLU Worldwide
