We cannot forget the catastrophe that took place on August 4th, 2020, where a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the port of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, exploded, causing at least 203 deaths, 6,500 injuries, and $15 billion in property damage, and leaving an estimated 300,000 people homeless.
Head to the Impact Lebanon site here: https://www.impactlebanon.org/
November 6th will see the release of a non-profit collaboration from a healthy package of established artists and friends including Ricardo Villalobos, SIT (Cristi Cons & Vlad Caia), Alci, Mandar, Priku, Faster, Pîrvu, Dragutesku, Guy From Downstairs, Lowris, Costin Rp, Pheek & Kike Mayor, and Sepp. Masterminded by The Other Side founder, Maher Daniel.
The Bandcamp release is amalgamated in support of Impact Lebanon with all proceedings going to the charity in light of the recent horrific events in Beirut, and will be available here https://theotherside4.bandcamp.com/
The fourteen tracker meanders through certain minimal moods with each of the artists involved bringing their own angle and textures to the release, a wholesome compilation for a good cause injecting some positivity into what has been an uncertain year, delivered by some of the most established artists from this sector of the sound spectrum. Although a charity compilation Maher and co. have managed to put together a cohesive body of work with all of the tracks communicating with the next, maintaining distinctive themes and setting the tone for the cause in hand. Sure to build some traction this winter getting behind a fantastic charity.
Tracklisting:
Alci - Denayi
Costing Rp - Tajo
Dragutesku - Muza
Faster - Surveyor
Guy From Downstairs - Coast To Coast
Lowris - Sauve
Maher Daniel - Wasted Liquid
Maher Daniel - Motionless (Mandar Remix)
Maher Daniel - One Drop (Priku Remix)
Pîrvu - Ev - Uh - Nes - Uhnt
Pheek & Kike Mayor - Costa Verda
Ricardo Villalobos - Sauvage
Sepp - Cairnholm
SIT - Transit
