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Lapa - Helix [RUST101]
Limited edition color vinyl pressing of Lapa's new LP, Helix in a standard sleeve.
Available in three different styles, limited to 100 each:
Space Candy: Turquoise w/ Pink & Smoke
The Aether: Pink, Purple & Black
Eternal Glow: Semi-opaque Violet & Purple
Includes a digital download of Helix.
Eco-Vinyl - “As Green As Possible”
***Images are only a rough estimation of colors and concept, not photographs. Due to the nature of the vinyl production process, final results may vary widely.
Limit 2 per person, we reserve the right to cancel any orders with more than two copies.
Ships in Fall 2026.
Helix on: Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music, more…
Lapa on: Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, Facebook, Website
READ: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LAPA - UNPACKING THE NEW ALBUM, HELIX
About Helix
Ilya Goldberg has been a stoic mainstay in American electronic music for the better part of 15 years, with a storied career as the right hand of Emancipator’s live act and studio collaborator, and through his concentrated solo project, Lapa. At first familiar glance, his individual catalog has matured into a distinct attitude, taking cues from his instrumentally-driven Spirit Vessel and Meeting of The Waters LPs while developing a modern, electrified style. Enlisting the help of contemporary instrumentalist Cedar Miller, a frequent collaborator with Ilya and several of their other musical peers, this latest work elevates Lapa’s discography to new heights. Finding its place as the 101st release in The Rust Music catalog we’re proud to present the 11-track album, Helix.
Familiarity beckons you through the doorway of Helix, with soft tones and the instrument-forward stylings of Lapa’s traditional sound easing the way into the rest of the album. Together with this latest collection, Ilya and Cedar have crystalized a further refined evolution on the foundational sound of Lapa’s previous works, bringing emotionally transcendent melodic and textural elements into the forefront of the music. Lush chord swells, gentle arpeggios, and delicate harmonics take center stage, elaborated through ranging tempos touching on trip-hop, downtempo, and breakbeat rhythms. From Rune, to Mirocycle, to Essence, there is compositional substance for a multitude of tastes throughout the entire runtime of the record. Whether you're just tuning in for the first time, or you've been an active fan since the nascent Emancipator days, Helix is guaranteed to take the next top spot in your personal collection.
Credits
All tracks written by Ilya Goldberg (Lapa) & Cedar Miller
Produced by Ilya Goldberg.
Instrumental arrangements by Ilya Goldberg.
Mixed by Ilya Goldberg.
Mastered by Shawn Hatfield at AudibleOddities.
Musicians:
Ilya Goldberg – Violin, Dilruba (a type of Sitar), Vibraphone, Synths
Cedar Miller – Flutes, EWI, bass-clarinet, clarinet, saxophone.
Artwork:
Original Painting by Maya Maynes & Justin Maynes.
Layout and design by Justin Maynes.
Sycamore Sound - Temporal Loop
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Track List:
Chirp Chirp
Naked Emotion
Out Of Mind
Out Of Sight
Rare Air
Includes:
5-track EP
Direct download in .mp3 + hi-res formats
Bringing a distilled blend of music from Lake Tahoe, CA, Connor McLeod synthesizes his experiences as a multi-instrumentalist and producer into his Sycamore Sound project. With its roots in jazz, hip-hop, and their electronic intersections, there's an undeniable layer of skill underpinning his creative output. For The Rust Music’s 99th release, we are supremely excited to present McLeod’s latest minted work, the Temporal Loop EP.
Wearing his influences on his sleeve, it’s clear that McLeod has found a clear, vibrant concoction bordering on trip-hop’s instrumental drive. Hard hitting low-end comes with surprising force, laying down solid rhythmic foundations across the runtime of Temporal Loop. Its percussion is laser focused on the broken-beat lane, maintaining a strict adherence to head-hod fundamentals. Between confident chord phrasing and proper sampling etiquette, the entire release balances its constituent ingredients with the kind of ease that bona fide instrumentalists bring to the table. No matter what angle you approach Temporal Loop from, Sycamore Sound effuses a vibe that’s guaranteed to sit in your musical pocket.
Listen on: Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music, more…
Sycamore Sound on: Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter / X, Youtube
About Temporal Loop
Bringing a distilled blend of music from Lake Tahoe, CA, Connor McLeod synthesizes his experiences as a multi-instrumentalist and producer into his Sycamore Sound project. With its roots in jazz, hip-hop, and their electronic intersections, there's an undeniable layer of skill underpinning his creative output. For The Rust Music’s 99th release, we are supremely excited to present McLeod’s latest minted work, the Temporal Loop EP.
Wearing his influences on his sleeve, it’s clear that McLeod has found a clear, vibrant concoction bordering on trip-hop’s instrumental drive. Hard hitting low-end comes with surprising force, laying down solid rhythmic foundations across the runtime of Temporal Loop. Its percussion is laser focused on the broken-beat lane, maintaining a strict adherence to head-hod fundamentals. Between confident chord phrasing and proper sampling etiquette, the entire release balances its constituent ingredients with the kind of ease that bona fide instrumentalists bring to the table. No matter what angle you approach Temporal Loop from, Sycamore Sound effuses a vibe that’s guaranteed to sit in your musical pocket.
Credits
Composition, mixing & production by Connor McLeod
Artwork by Connor McLeod
