FOHN — Porcelain

Fohn – Porcelain is the latest 12-inch vinyl from ODDA Recordings (catalog ODA09M), arriving in October 2026. The record situates itself within the label’s ambient-pop vein, following the earlier releases Pume Orenge’s Angel By Milo (ODA07M, 2026) and Kirk Barley’s Lux (ODA05M, 2025) as well as the label’s inaugural Flaer Preludes (ODA01M, 2023). Porcelain extends ODDA’s focus on contemplative soundscapes, offering a dreamlike tableau built from analogue tape and field recordings. The album’s narrative unfolds like a late-summer evening in southern France, a scene evoked by the label’s description of wind-swept streets, distant children’s shouts and a solitary bell. Fohn, the moniker of violinist and multi-instrumentalist Tom Connolly, frames the music as a “fictional environment” that provides solace, a concept that permeates each cut. Influences ranging from Tarkovsky’s cinematic poetry to Anthony Gormley’s solitary sculptures inform the record’s mood of inevitable transience. Side A opens with “Blunt Edge”, a piece that sets a reflective tone, its title suggesting a sharp yet fleeting moment. It is followed by “Before The Infidel”, which deepens the sense of yearning, and “Sanctuary In Waiting”, a track that feels like a quiet refuge poised on the brink of arrival. “Like A Mirror” continues the introspective thread, its title echoing the reflective quality of the surrounding soundscape, while “False Dawn” closes the side with a brief, dimming glimmer that hints at the approaching night. Side B begins with “Hagstone Lullaby”, a lullaby-like meditation that eases the listener into a more nocturnal ambience. “At Moot Point” offers a subtle shift, its title implying a moment of decision or pause, and “Prove Fruitful” introduces a tentative forward motion, as if searching for something that can never be fully grasped. The record concludes with “In Shadows Of Regret”, a lingering piece that embodies the melancholy and solitude described by the artist, leaving the listener in a space of quiet contemplation. Within Connolly’s oeuvre, Porcelain stands as an intimate, cinematic statement, aligning with his previous work in the group Quade and his collaborations with experimental figures such as John Also Bennett and Oren Ambarchi. While no other releases by Fohn appear in the supplied discography, this record reinforces his penchant for translating personal introspection into expansive, field-record-laden textures that sit comfortably alongside ODDA’s earlier ambient offerings. For DJs, the record offers a suite of extended, mood-rich tracks that function well as transitional material in late-night sets or as background layers in more experimental mixes. The flowing continuity between cuts makes it suitable for seamless blending, while the distinct emotional arcs of each side provide moments for deeper immersion on the dancefloor or in a listening room. The physical format is a 12-inch vinyl, matching the label’s established aesthetic for this series of atmospheric releases. Its analogue construction underscores the tactile, warm quality that the music itself evokes. Fohn – Porcelain, ODDA Recordings, catalog ODA09M, 12-inch vinyl, eight tracks. Tracklist: A1. Fohn – Blunt Edge 03 29 A2. Fohn – Before The Infidel 04 33 A3. Fohn – Sanctuary In Waiting 04 49 A4. Fohn – Like A Mirror 03 11 A5. Fohn – False Dawn 01 58 B1. Fohn – Hagstone Lullaby 04 22 B2. Fohn – At Moot Point 03 45 B3. Fohn – Prove Fruitful 04 14 B4. Fohn – In Shadows Of Regret 04 07