KALI MALONE — Burning Song

Kali Malone – BURNING SONG arrives on Ideologic Organ as catalogue SOMA078LP, a 12-inch vinyl that deepens the label’s experimental vein. The record’s black vinyl presentation frames a suite of seven movements that explore resonant textures and meditative structures, offering a focused listening experience for both the dancefloor and the contemplative set. Within Ideologic Organ’s recent output, BURNING SONG sits alongside the label’s 2025 release MAGNETISM, a collaboration with Drew Mcdowall (catalogue SOMALP64), and follows the expansive ALL LIFE LONG LP (catalogue SOMALP55, 2024). The two versions of BURNING SONG – SOMA078LP-C1 released the same day and SOMA078LP-C2 issued earlier – illustrate the label’s practice of presenting alternative cuts within a single conceptual framework. The opening side begins with “01: GRIEVING FIGURE”, a brooding entry that establishes a spacious tonal field, setting the mood for the subsequent movements. “02: MAP THE PATH” continues the journey, maintaining the record’s reflective ambience while subtly shifting the harmonic focus. The third piece, “03: BELLS ON A BRANCH”, introduces a delicate melodic suggestion that bridges the first two tracks and prepares the listener for the evolving narrative. “04: CRAWLING ASHORE” deepens the texture, offering a weightier progression that anchors the side. The final A-side track, “05: SOUNDING A VOID”, opens a moment of spacious release before the record turns over. Side B opens with “06: HEAVY WITH FRUIT”, a piece that expands the sonic palette, providing a richer, more resonant atmosphere that can serve as a climax in a set. It is followed by “07: MY EYE MY DAWN”, a concluding movement that gently resolves the record’s arc, leaving space for reflection after the intensity of the preceding tracks. In the context of Malone’s recent discography, BURNING SONG follows the collaborative MAGNETISM (2025) and the double-LP ALL LIFE LONG (2024), both issued on Ideologic Organ. These releases have cemented Malone’s reputation for immersive, drone-laden compositions that reward deep listening and careful mixing. BURNING SONG continues this trajectory, offering a cohesive suite that can be dissected for club use or appreciated as a singular listening experience. For DJs, the record provides a range of entry points: the opening movement works well as a mood-setter in early-night slots, while “HEAVY WITH FRUIT” offers a denser texture suitable for peak-time layering. The extended, evolving structures allow for seamless transitions and creative mixing, especially in sets that favour experimental and ambient-driven moments. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, presented in black. Its format supports the full length of the seven tracks, preserving the intended flow and dynamic range of Malone’s compositions. Kali Malone – BURNING SONG, Ideologic Organ, catalogue SOMA078LP, 12-inch vinyl, seven tracks. Tracklist: A1. Kali Malone – 01: GRIEVING FIGURE A2. Kali Malone – 02: MAP THE PATH A3. Kali Malone – 03: BELLS ON A BRANCH A4. Kali Malone – 04: CRAWLING ASHORE A5. Kali Malone – 05: SOUNDING A VOID A6. Kali Malone – 06: HEAVY WITH FRUIT A7. Kali Malone – 07: MY EYE MY DAWN